Devon & Cornwall - Terrific Twin Centre
- Duration: 6 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TDAV3576
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
Devon & Cornwall are two of the UK's most popular counties for holidays and tourism and we are delighted to offer you a NEW twin centre holiday experiencing both of these delightful counties. Our Holiday will visit Northern Devon before travelling down to the stunning Roseland Peninsula of Cornwall, seeing spectacular coastal scenery along with the rugged landscape of Bodmin Moor. We've chosen two special bases for our Twin Centre Holiday starting in the pretty market town of Bideford, set on the River Torridge and offering a thriving shopping centre and working harbour, then heading out to the delightful Cornish fishing village of St Mawes, with a wonderful views out to sea and a welcoming community.
What's Included
5 Nights, Dinner, bed & breakfast
Enjoy the scenery of Devon & Cornwall
Stay in Bideford & St Mawes
Visit Jamaica Inn
Tour at Bodmin Jail
Visit Ilfracombe, Truro & Newquay
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Day One
We head to Bideford and the Royal Hotel situated right in the heart of bustling Bideford.
Day Two
Enjoy a relaxed morning around Bideford, we'll have an afternoon jaunt to Ilfracombe situated on Devon's spectacular Northern Coast and home to Damien Hirst's Verity.
Day Three
Moving on to Cornwall today and the journey will be a scenic delight as we travel over the rugged landscape of Bodmin Moor stopping off at Cornwall's most famous smuggling Inn - Jamaica Inn to see the inspiration for Daphne du Maurier's famous novel. We'll visit the smuggling museum and then make the short journey to another fabulous historic attraction - Bodmin Jail, built for King George III in 1779 step into history and let the Jail's most famous warder take you on a journey back in time. We continue to our hotel arriving late afternoon.
Day Four
Spend the day at leisure in lovely St Mawes and around the Roseland today, perhaps hop on the ferry over to Falmouth, it takes just 20 minutes and is a lovely journey passing Pendennis Castle. Or simply enjoy the lovely fishing village and beach.
Day Five
An included excursion today takes us firstly to the Cornish Capital - Truro before continuing to the Atlantic Coast resort of Newquay where we enjoy time this afternoon.
Day Six
Returning home today we head back to the North West for approx., 7pm.
Other Information
Royal Hotel, Bideford * * *
Standing proudly by Bideford Bridge, and with glorious views over the River Torridge, this unique hotel has a history dating back to the golden age of the 17th century when Bideford was the busiest port in North Devon. Today this hotel oozes charm and character whilst offering you fabulous comfort and exceptional cuisine. Each room comes with its own character and charm, free Wi-Fi, telephones and toiletries as standard plus tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Lift.
Ship & Castle Hotel, St Mawes * * *
Hotels in St Mawes pride themselves on being beautiful Coastal destinations, and the Ship & Castle is one such gem situated just a few metres from the water's edge. Relax in the comfortable 'The View Café' overlooking the bay - with a Cornish Cream tea maybe? The hotel also its own pub with a great atmosphere and restaurant serving traditional and modern dishes. Bedrooms offer tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer & TV. Lift.
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