5 days - from only £329pp
ABOUT THE TOUR
Seas of spectacular floral colour await on this break to North Devon. From our base in seaside Ilfracombe we visit RHS Rosemoor, where hints of summer await around every corner and Hartland Abbey, where you can stroll through the woodland which are carpeted with wildflowers that leads to the four secret 18th century Walled Gardens.
TOUR INCLUDES
Day 1:
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to Ilfracombe for a four-night stay.
Included meals: Dinner
Day 2: RHS Rosemoor
Nestled in a Devon valley, 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.
The Formal Garden and Stream Field is where visitors experience first, that lead into the orchards and Fruit and Vegetable Gardens. Walking through the Underpass, discover the contrasting original garden of Lady Anne Berry which features many 'garden rooms' that seamlessly blend into one.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Day at leisure or Lynton and Lynmouth
Enjoy a day at leisure in seaside Ilfracombe – relax at the hotel, explore the picturesque harbour or admire the dramatic clifftop scenery that surrounds the Damien Hirst statue of Verity.
Or, why not join our optional excursion to Lynton and Lynmouth, which hug the North Devon coast and are connected by the olde-worlde funicular railway that offers wonderful views across the bay? A visiting poet described Lynton and Lynmouth as Little Switzerland due to its Alpine-like appearance and the area is still referred to in this way today!
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
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The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in cash in Euros (for tours to Europe) or Sterling (for UK tours).
Day 4: Hartland Abbey & Gardens and Woolacombe
Excursion including a visit to beautiful Hartland Abbey & Gardens. Situated in a hidden corner of North Devon, we visit the delightful gardens where you'll discover pretty walled gardens, peaceful woodland walks and stunning planting in the Glasshouses. We continue to visit Woolacombe, with its wide expanse of stunning beach which was voted Beach of the Year in 2021.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hartland Abbey & Gardens
Included Highlights
Day 5:
Return home.
Included meals: Breakfast
Single Room Supplement from £79.00 (5 days).
The Dilkhusa Grand Hotel has a unique story behind it; originally bought by a Raj as a gift for his wife, it was named as ‘Dilkhusa,’ meaning ‘House of the Happy Heart’ in Hindustani. Situated in a great seafront location in Ilfracombe, the hotel is across the road from the wonderful Jubilee Gardens which contain the fascinating Ilfracombe Museum and the Landmark theatre, and it’s just a short walk to the attractive working harbour and town centre. With a sociable atmosphere, inviting lounges and tempting dining options, this hotel has all the perfect ingredients for a relaxing break by the coast.
Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.
See our full list of our joining points.