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Best of Devon and Cornwall

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Southern England is home to many magical locales: see the ruined castle of Tintagel, King Arthur's tomb at the Abbey ruins, Roman Baths and mystical Stonehenge. Investigate the majestic Hampton Court Palace, stone circles at Avebury and the coastal city of Plymouth.

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Stonehenge

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Highlights


  • Hampton Court Palace

  • Runnymede

  • Salisbury

  • Stonehenge

  • Bideford

  • Clovelly

  • Boscastle

  • Tintagel

  • Plymouth

  • Cornish Excursion

  • Glastonbury

  • Cheddar

  • Bristol

  • Bath

  • Avebury

  • Windsor

Included Sightseeing


  • Salisbury View the Cathedral

  • Stonehenge Visit the ancient stone circle.

  • Bideford Visit the ancient seaport.

  • Clovelly Visit this picturesque village.

  • Boscastle See the pretty resort.

  • Tintagel View the ruined Castle, legendary birthplace of King Arthur.

  • Plymouth Visit the Mayflower Steps and see the Hoe.

  • Cornish Excursion Visit Land's End and the artists' colony of St. Ives. View St. Michael's Mount.

  • Glastonbury Visit the Abbey ruins and tomb of King Arthur.

  • Cheddar View the spectacular gorge.

  • Bristol View the Clifton Suspension Bridge and SS Great Britain.

  • Bath Visit the Roman Baths and view the Georgian architecture.

  • Avebury Visit the stone circle.

  • Windsor Visit this Royal town and view the castle.

Included Dining


  • Welcome Pub Reception in Bideford includes a Traditional British pub meal and Welcome Drinks.

  • 5 full breakfasts.

  • Be My Guest cream tea.

  • Farewell Dinner with wine in a restaurant in Bristol.

 

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Roman Baths

Roman Baths

Day 1

London - Salisbury - Stonehenge - Bideford

This morning we depart central London driving west to Wiltshire, we stop to view Salisbury Cathedral, boasting the tallest spire in the UK. Visit Stonehenge, its origins shrouded in mystery. Further west, cross Exmoor to the ancient seaport of Bideford. This evening, meet and get to know your companions and your Travel Director at a Welcome Pub Reception, which includes a typical British pub meal and drinks.
Hotel: Durrant House (FC)

Day 2

Bideford - Clovelly - Tintagel - Plymouth (2)

Admire the picturesque village of Clovelly during your visit. Marvel at the little medieval of Boscastle in Cornwall before stopping for views of Tintagel Castle. This afternoon stop to enjoy a Be My Guest cream tea. At the naval port of Plymouth, see the Mayflower Steps where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail to America and see the historic Royal Citadel. You might like to take an optional cruise around the famous harbor. (FB) (HD)

Day 3

Cornish Eecursion

The rugged Cornish coast is famous for smugglers' coves and quaint fishing villages, which you will see on the way to Land's End, the most westerly point on the British mainland. Visit St. Ives, a beautiful resort popular with artists and tourists. Enjoy views of St. Michael's Mount near Penzance. Cross Bodmin Moor, dominated by dramatic granite tors, on your way back to Plymouth. (FB)

Day 4

Plymouth - Glastonbury - Cheddar Gorge - Bristol (2)

Traverse the tough terrain of Dartmoor National Park to the mystical site of Glastonbury. Discover the Abbey ruins on your included visit and see the legendary burial place of King Arthur. Travel through the spectacular landscape of Cheddar Gorge and enjoy free time for lunch in the town synonymous with the famous cheese. Your orientation of Bristol includes views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and Brunel's SS Great Britain, the world's first ocean-going propeller-driven iron ship. (FB)
Hotel: Mercure Holland House (SFC)

Day 5

Bath Excursion

This morning drive to the beautiful city of Bath to admire the superb Georgian architecture on your orientation of the main sights. Visit the Roman Baths, renowned for their hot mineral springs. This afternoon enjoy free time for exploring Bath. Later, return to Bristol and join your companions in the evening for a Farewell Dinner. (FB) (FD)
Hotel: Mercure Holland House (SFC)

Day 6

Bristol - Avebury - Windsor - London

Marvel at the ancient stone circles when you visit Avebury, thought to be the oldest neolithic monument in Britain. Stop in Royal Windsor with time for you to enjoy lunch before returning to London where your memorable holiday ends. (FB)

 

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Durrant House (FC)

Situated on the outskirts of the historical old port of Bideford atop the hill with views over the Torridge estuary and beyond to the sandy beaches of Instow, this excellent hotel boasts a fine gourmet restaurant and a bar as well as a host of top facilities including an outdoor pool and sauna.

Mercure Holland House (FC)

Is an ideal location for leisure guest. Located close to Bristol's harbourside and business district, the hotel is 10 minutes' walk from Bristol Temple Meads station and 20 minutes by shuttle from Bristol Airport. The hotel has Phoenix Restaurant and bar, an indoor heated pool, fitness suite and 14 beauty treatment rooms. Other facilities include WIFI Wireless Internet access and fitness centre.

 

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