North Devon, Clovelly and RHS Rosemoor
North Devon, Clovelly and RHS Rosemoor
North Devon, Clovelly and RHS Rosemoor
5 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: Barnstaple, Devon, RHS Garden Rosemoor, Bideford, Lynmouth, Lynton, Clovelly
Tour operator:
Tour code:
gold3
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
The 4-star Park Hotel is a spectacular base for this delightful tour of North Devon, with its gorgeous landscaped gardens and sumptuous surroundings. The on-site restaurant serves superb quality dishes and you can relax al fresco with a cocktail whilst soaking up the views over Rock Park. From here, discover the stunning displays at RHS Rosemoor with its beautiful blend of formal and informal gardens. We'll also explore charming Bideford and the ancient fishing village of Clovelly, which boasts traditional architecture and a lovely selection of shops, galleries and museums.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start From Devon
Location: Barnstaple, Devon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 4-star Park Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to to Devon and The Park Hotel in Barnstaple for a four-night stay.
Day 2 : Rhs Rosemoor And Bideford
Location: RHS Garden Rosemoor, Bideford
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 4-star Park Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Nestled in a Devon valley, RHS Rosemoor blends formal and informal plantings to magical effect. Explore the rose gardens, the long borders, the exotic gardens, and all the seasonal delights at this stunning garden run by the Royal Horticultural Society.
This afternoon, we continue to Bideford, a pretty port town on the River Torridge. Here, there are many antique shops scattered amongst the narrow backstreets and alleyways that lead up from the quay and the river.
Day 3 : Lynton And Lynmouth
Location: Lynmouth, Lynton
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 4-star Park Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we will visit Lynton and Lynmouth and then enjoy an afternoon at leisure. These picturesque twin towns are located on the rugged Exmoor coastline, with bustling Lynmouth on the shore and clifftop Lynton offering superb views. The two are connected by the Cliff Railway, the highest and steepest fully water powered Victorian railway in the world (extra charges payable locally).
This afternoon, relax in the sumptuous surroundings of the Park Hotel with a day at leisure. Perhaps you’d like to enjoy cocktails on the sun terrace which overlooks Rock Park?
Day 4 : Clovelly*
Location: Clovelly
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 4-star Park Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Clovelly is a village like no other! This ancient fishing village clings to the 400-foot cliffside, and is famous for having no vehicles – just donkeys and sledges to help the locals make their way up and down the steep cobbled streets. Take your time and stroll leisurely down to the harbour where you'll find a pebble beach and clear waters to reward you!
On your way back up, perhaps take a break at one of the pubs for fresh local seafood or a cream tea, or you may prefer to take one of the local Land Rovers back to the top (extra charges payable locally, subject to availability).
Day 5 : Return Home
Location: Barnstaple
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Park Hotel in Barnstaple.
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.