The area is very scenic, I didn’t know that part of the country was so hilly and our coach driver was an expert at negotiating the narrow roads, hairpin bends and very steep hills. Barnstaple had a very lively high street during the day with plenty of choice of places to eat and lovely shops but was very quiet in the evening. The Imperial Hotel was certainly 4 star, the food was great and the staff very pleasant. There were several steam locomotives at Minehead for the rail enthusiasts and the rail trip took us through more scenic countryside. All in all, a lovely place to visit.