AREA HOLIDAY The Somerset Ramblers' Association area contains nine groups, of which seven are area based. The area holiday is open to all Somerset RA members Ilfracombe Area 14th to 17th September 2007
SOMERSET RAMBLERS
AREA HOLIDAY 2007: ILFRACOMBE
Friday 14th September to Monday 17th September
Get to know members from other Somerset area groups on this FOUR day THREE night walking weekend
The group will be based at the Dilkhusa Grand in Ilfracombe (Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September). This Shearings Hotel is well used to catering for groups and their ALL INCLUSIVE charge is a very reasonable £40 per person per night. In addition to dinner, bed and breakfast there is a packed lunch and a free bar (see opposite). The total cost is therefore only £120. All rooms are en suite and a mixture of doubles and twins have been booked. Further details of the hotel are given opposite and within the Shearings website.
The four days of walking in North Devon and the western edge of Exmoor will be structured to suit a range of walking abilities. Full details of the walks as they evolve will be posted on this website page and all participants will be sent final details by the end of June.
Two walks, one short, one longer are available on each of the four days.
Dilkhusa Grand in Ilfracombe


Phone
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01271 863505

Address:

Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, Devon.
EX34 9AH

Ilfracombe, with its ancient harbour which bursts into life with pleasure craft in the summer, flower decked promenade and narrow streets lined with shops and cafes, is a restful resort. Standing on the level seafront, not more than a few minutes' walk from the town centre and harbour, just over the road from Runneymede Gardens and the new Landmark entertainment centre with its theatre, cinema and Winter Gardens, is the imposing Dilkhusa Grand, which enjoys picturesque views over the colourful Runneymede Gardens. There's a sense of traditional elegance amongst the hotels smart public rooms, which include the entertainment room, where dancing is always popular, spacious restaurant, games lounge and bar, which is perfect to rest in after a fun-filled day spent sightseeing.

The Hotel’s Car Park, which has limited space, is located at the side of the building. If full, a public car park (parking charges apply) is located approximately 300 yards from the hotel.

All inclusive items (in addition to dinner, B&B)
Daily Morning Newspaper per room A glass of House Wine with Dinner
Lunchtime refreshment pack Nightly entertainment
Unlimited drinks (House brands as advertised on arrival at the hotels bar including Beer, Wine, Spirits and Soft drinks) available form 6.00pm till 11.00 pm
A FEW ADDITIONAL PLACES MAY BE AVAILABLE if you are prepared to be based in a hotel (The Arlington) 200m away from the Dilkhusa. Please contact me
To reserve a place please copy and complete the information in the yellow box below and send it with a deposit of £25 per person to:
Owen Star at 14 Downs Orchard, Meare, Glastonbury, Somerset. BA6 9SQ as soon as possible.
Cheques should be made payable to "Ramblers Association Somerset Area".
Please send your deposit as soon as possible so that I can confirm our group booking and reserve additional rooms in the event of a high demand. Please email (maitlto:ostar@btopenworld.com) or ring (01458-860751) Owen if you have any further questions or queries.
Ilfracombe AREA HOLIDAY:
(three nights and four days)
Dilkhusa Grand , Ilfracombe
14th-17th September 2007
Name(s): RA Group:
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I enclose a deposit of £25/£50 for 1/2 people on the 2007 area holiday. Signed: