Steam, Seaside & Wildlife in South Devon
5-day coach holiday to Devon with Jones Holidays
5 days, 4 nights
from £599 per person
Next date Mon 23 Aug 2027 · 8 pick-ups
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Top photo (Devon): North Devon Coast, Hartland by Manic Maverick, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped
About this holiday
5 days, 4 nights8 pick-upsDevonBluebell Railway
Discover the timeless charms of Sussex on a relaxing coastal break based in elegant Eastbourne. Travel through glorious countryside aboard the historic Bluebell Railway, explore the Arts and Crafts treasures of Standen House & Garden and uncover centuries of history at atmospheric Michelham Priory. With leisure time to enjoy Eastbourne's seafront and traditional resort attractions, this varied holiday combines heritage, scenery and seaside relaxation.
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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Travel by steam on the Bluebell Railway from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead
Explore Arts and Crafts treasures at Standen House & Garden
Discover the historic house and grounds at Michelham Priory
Stay beside Eastbourne's attractive seafront promenade
Enjoy leisure time in one of the South Coast's best-loved resorts.
(23) DAY ONE - Arrival
We depart from your home and travel south to the Sussex coast, making a suitable comfort stop en route. We arrive in Eastbourne during the afternoon to welcome tea and coffee followed by dinner this evening.
(24) DAY TWO - Bluebell Railway and Standen House & Garden
This morning we travel to Sheffield Park and board the famous Bluebell Railway for a nostalgic steam journey through 11 miles of beautiful Sussex countryside to East Grinstead. This afternoon we visit Standen House & Garden, a welcoming Arts and Crafts family home designed by Philip Webb and furnished with beautiful Morris & Co. interiors. There will be time to explore the house and its charming hillside gardens.
(25) DAY THREE - Michelham Priory and Eastbourne
Today we visit Michelham Priory, a fascinating historic house set within peaceful grounds near Hailsham. Discover its centuries of history as you explore the atmospheric rooms, gardens and grounds at your own pace.
Afterwards we return to Eastbourne, where the remainder of the day is free to enjoy the seafront, pier and town centre.
(26) DAY FOUR - Eastbourne at Leisure
Enjoy a relaxing day at leisure in Eastbourne. Take a stroll along the sweeping promenade, visit the traditional pier, browse the town's shops or simply unwind and enjoy the fresh sea air. Our seafront hotel makes an excellent base from which to explore this much-loved Sussex resort at your own pace.
(27) DAY FIVE - Departure
After breakfast we leave Eastbourne and begin our journey home, with a suitable comfort stop en route.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
Single journey on the Bluebell Railway
Standen House & Garden
Michelham Priory
Free use of the hotel's indoor swimming pool.
BEST WESTERN YORK HOUSE HOTEL, EASTBOURNE
The Best Western York House Hotel enjoys a relaxed seafront setting in Eastbourne, just moments from the sea and a pleasant stroll from the pier and town centre. This comfortable Victorian hotel offers welcoming lounges, a restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi and an indoor heated swimming pool. Dinner is a three-course menu with three choices per course, including a vegetarian option, followed by tea or coffee.
Porterage is included on arrival and departure. The hotel has a lift, while coach parking is off-site and chargeable.
All single rooms are twin/double for sole occupancy.
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Day by day
(5 days)
Day 1: (23) DAY ONE
We depart from your home and travel south to the Sussex coast, making a suitable comfort stop en route. We arrive in Eastbourne during the afternoon to welcome tea and coffee followed by dinner this evening.
Day 2: (24) DAY TWO
This morning we travel to Sheffield Park and board the famous Bluebell Railway for a nostalgic steam journey through 11 miles of beautiful Sussex countryside to East Grinstead. This afternoon we visit Standen House & Garden, a welcoming Arts and Crafts family home designed by Philip Webb and furnished with beautiful Morris & Co. interiors. There will be time to explore the house and its charming hillside gardens.
Day 3: (25) DAY THREE
Today we visit Michelham Priory, a fascinating historic house set within peaceful grounds near Hailsham. Discover its centuries of history as you explore the atmospheric rooms, gardens and grounds at your own pace. Afterwards we return to Eastbourne, where the remainder of the day is free to enjoy the seafront, pier and town centre.
Day 4: (26) DAY FOUR
Enjoy a relaxing day at leisure in Eastbourne. Take a stroll along the sweeping promenade, visit the traditional pier, browse the town's shops or simply unwind and enjoy the fresh sea air. Our seafront hotel makes an excellent base from which to explore this much-loved Sussex resort at your own pace.
Day 5: (27) DAY FIVE
After breakfast we leave Eastbourne and begin our journey home, with a suitable comfort stop en route.
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