South Devon, Dartmouth

Day 1 Morning departure for the journey west and to Dartmouth for a four night stay.

Day 2 This morning you will travel to Bygones. Journey back in time with three floors of award-winning nostalgia. After lunch head to Dartmouth for circular cruise, sailing on the lower part of the River Dart.

Day 3 Today you will head to Yelverton and the Garden House. The house and gardens that form The Garden House was brought in the 1940s by Lionel and Katharine Fortescue. Over the next 40 years the Fortescue’s created a garden which was – and continues to be – viewed as one of the finest in Britain. In the afternoon you will make a visit to Tavistock. An ancient stannary town and home of the cream tea, Tavistock is the only town in Devon to hold world heritage status. The vibrancy and uniqueness of Tavistock is undeniable with a range of beautiful local independent shops which are a far cry from today's typical high street. Not to missed the famous pannier market or the award-winning farmers’ market.

Day 4 You will travel to the pretty town Brixham on the southern end of Torbay, where you will have time to take a stroll along the harbour or take refreshments in one of the many cafes. Then travel to Buckfast Abbey, perched in the shadow of Dartmoor and surrounded by a beautiful, wooded valley and the River Dart. At the heart of this working monastery is the Abbey Church and the grounds are home to a bookshop, gift shop and Monastic shop.

Day 5 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey.

• 4 Coach travel
• 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
• visit to Garden House
• entrance to Bygones
• 1 hour circular cruise

Nestled in the countryside surroundings of Blackawton, just a short drive from the popular naval town of Dartmouth. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, WiFi and tea/coffee facilities. Lift, bar, restaurant, coffee shop, garden, terrace, pool, spa, gym and golf course.

Single room supplement £100

Holiday Insurance £36