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Itinerary
North Devon & Cornwall
From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to our hotel.
North Devon & Cornwall
We take a journey back in time to the ancient and picturesque fishing village of Clovelly, where we can venture up and down the cobbled streets, taking in the views across Bideford Bay, or have a beverage at the famous 18th-century Red Lion Inn. Clinging to a 400-foot cliff, Clovelly is famous for being completely vehicle-less, with local supplies being delivered by donkey, sledge or on foot.
Afterwards, we return to the harbour town of Bideford, where we enjoy free time to discover this town’s delightful sights. It’s the perfect place for a spot of retail therapy and a relaxing time outdoors.
Half Day
North Devon & Cornwall
Join our optional excursion to the historic town of Barnstaple, one of the UK’s oldest boroughs, known for its rich heritage and vibrant Pannier Market, one of Britain’s largest indoor markets. Since Saxon times, Barnstaple has been a bustling hub for the surrounding countryside. Browse stalls offering everything from local produce and flowers to handmade crafts, art and fashion – a truly unique shopping experience.
In the afternoon, we continue to the picturesque seaside town of Ilfracombe. Nestled between dramatic cliffs and rolling hills, Ilfracombe boasts a charming harbour and Victorian architecture.
Full Day
North Devon & Cornwall
We head to Bude, a charming seaside resort on Cornwall’s dramatic north coast. Famed for its golden beaches, rugged cliffs and laid-back atmosphere, the town boasts two main beaches, Summerleaze and Crooklets. For those interested in history, Bude Castle, built by the Victorian inventor Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, offers fascinating insights into the local heritage.
Full Day
North Devon & Cornwall
After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and board the coach for the journey home.
Evening Entertainment at the Durrant House Hotel
Unwind at the Durrant House Hotel as you enjoy evening entertainment on selected nights. Settle into the lounge or bar, meet fellow travellers, and relax with a drink while light performances or hosted moments add a convivial close to the day.
Set just outside the historic port of Bideford, the hotel provides a comfortable base to recount coastal highlights. Entertainment varies by schedule and may not run every evening.
Barnstaple Pannier Market & Ilfracombe Harbour
Discover historic Barnstaple, one of the UK’s oldest boroughs, and browse the lively Barnstaple Pannier Market beneath its Victorian market hall. Stalls brim with West Country produce, flowers and crafts. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.
Continue to Ilfracombe’s picturesque harbour, framed by cliffs and Victorian terraces. Capture coastal views, seek out the contemporary Verity sculpture, or pause in a waterside café.
Bude Coastal Day: Beaches, Cliffs & Castle
Experience Bude on Cornwall’s dramatic north coast, where long sands at Summerleaze and Crooklets meet surf-tipped waves and cliff-top paths. Stroll the seafront, watch surfers, or wander by the tidal sea pool when conditions allow.
Step into Bude Castle, the home of Victorian inventor Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, to uncover local heritage and coastal ingenuity. The town’s rugged cliffs and relaxed pace offer broad horizons and classic seaside charm.
Clovelly Cliffside Village Walk & Harbour
Explore the ancient fishing village of Clovelly, a cascade of whitewashed cottages linked by steep cobbled streets to a small harbour. Experience a vehicle-less village where supplies still move by sledge or on foot, and take in broad views across Bideford Bay.
Pause at the 18th-century Red Lion Inn by the quay for a drink and coastal atmosphere. Clovelly’s privately managed estate preserves flower-bright doorways and slate-hung cottages that echo centuries of Devon’s maritime life.
