The Best of Devon and Cornwall - Newquay and Ilfracombe

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to the Marina Hotel in Newquay for three nights.

Cornwall is famous for many things, including its pretty coastal towns, its cream teas and its cider – and today you can enjoy all three! We explore the beautiful Atlantic Coast, then call at Healey's Cyder Farm, before enjoying a traditional Cornish cream tea – jam first, then cream!

On the south coast of Cornwall, Falmouth is a bustling harbour town which captures the spirit of the sea. Known for its deep water harbour, why not take a short cruise here, or simply enjoy the wealth of attractions throughout the town.

Today we wave farewell to Cornwall, but not before stopping at the Eden Project, one of the most popular attractions in the region. Experience the sights, smells and scale of the rainforests in Rainforest Biome, amble amongst orange and lemon trees in the Mediterranean Biome, and in the 30-acre outdoor garden, discover a wide variety of plants that flourish in the Cornish sunshine. We then continue onto Ilfracombe in Devon and the Dilkhusa Grand Hotel, which is our base for the next four nights.

Relax in Ilfracombe at your own pace.

We visit the charming seaside village of Clovelly which huddles around a port and is completely pedestrianised, adding to its charm. From the village’s steep cobbled high street there is a fantastic view of Bideford Bay and the Isle of Lundy. Relying on donkeys and sledges to navigate the steep streets, much has remained unchanged for the small population who still live here, but thankfully for the tourists who visit, there are now Land Rovers to help you back to the top of the hill (charges apply, pay locally).

Enjoy a trip calling firstly at Barnstaple, a bustling market town famous for its pottery. Following some free time to explore, we continue on to pretty Bideford.

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