Enchanting North Devon & A Taste of Cornwall

Explore national parks, enjoy sandy beaches and picturesque coastal scenery, plus spot some fascinating animals in their natural habitat on a spectacular wildlife cruise on the trip based in Devon and crossing the county border for a taste of Cornwall.

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New for 2027 - Considered the UK’s perfect holiday destination, the South West has lots to offer visitors all year round. Explore national parks, enjoy sandy beaches and picturesque coastal scenery, plus spot some fascinating animals in their natural habitat on a spectacular wildlife cruise on the trip based in Devon and crossing the county border for a taste of Cornwall.

INCLUDES

Return Select coach travel

6 nights half board

Excursions to Ilfracombe & Bude,

Admission to Clovelly

Guided tour of Hartland Abbey with cream tea

Journey on the Ilfracombe Princess Wildlife Cruise

Free time in Bideford

Day 1

Today, we travel to our hotel in Bideford with stops along the way.

Day 2

Today, we visit Hartland Abbey, the cherished home of the Stucley family, rich with treasures and memorabilia collected over many generations. Enjoy a guided tour of this fascinating historic house, followed by a traditional cream tea. Take time to explore the stunning 18th-century walled and woodland gardens, wander through peaceful parkland, and enjoy scenic walks with breathtaking views stretching down the valley to the rugged Atlantic cove and the charming cottage at Blackpool Mill.

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Day 3

Once the country's third-largest port, Bideford is overflowing with maritime heritage everywhere you look. Now a vibrant shopping hub, including the historic Pannier Market, enjoy the town at your leisure today. Bideford is also a place of culture, having been home to the author Charles Kingsley. If you're in the mood for nature and wildlife, regular boat trips to Lundy Island are the perfect way to see Devon's puffin population.

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Day 4

Just over the county border, beautiful Bude is our stop in Cornwall. The award-winning resort is the perfect place to relax beside the seaside, and it has a laid-back atmosphere throughout the town. Take a stroll on Summerleaze Beach or hire a rowboat on the Bude Canal, whilst those looking to explore can find rock pools perfect for crabbing and a selection of quirky shops to browse. Do as much as you wish in this much-loved resort on the North Cornish coast; the day is yours.

Day 5

After breakfast today, we journey to the picturesque historic harbour of Ilfracombe. Here, enjoy the beautiful beaches and coves, fantastic eateries, and a range of museums, aquariums and unique attractions before we board this afternoon's wildlife cruise. Seals, dolphins, sunfish and porpoises all frequent this part of the North Devon coast. Keep your eyes open and your cameras ready as we pass majestic rock features, waterfalls, islands, and the Bull Point Lighthouse, originally built in 1879.

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Day 6

Clinging to a four-hundred-foot cliff, Clovelly's picturesque, ancient fishing village has no vehicular traffic, just donkeys! Once owned by the Queen of England, the area is now privately owned, which has helped preserve its unique atmosphere. However, please be aware Clovelly's famous cobbled streets can be steep and slippery, so watch your footing!

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Day 7

We travel home today.

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Durrant House Hotel 3*, Bideford

Boasting one-hundred-and-twenty-five bedrooms, a fine dining restaurant and a luxury spa on site, this hotel is the perfect place to enjoy the best of northern Devon and Cornwall.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Lace Road, behind Sainsbury's Petrol Station Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5QB
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside The Butchers, Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA