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Coast & Gardens of North Devon

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    Coast & Gardens of North Devon - 5 days (4 nights) Monday 11th-Friday 15th May 2026

    Picturesque North Devon has some of the most beautiful coastline in the country, with miles and miles of golden sands, breathtaking cliffs and unspoilt fishing villages. Our base for this holiday is the charming Durrant House Hotel on the outskirts of the market town of Bideford, set on the estuary of the River Torridge, a peaceful spot from which to explore the coastlines and gardens of delightful North Devon.

    Price Includes:

    • Return coach travel

    • Door to Door service

    • Half-board at your hotel

    • Excursions as described

    • Entry to RHS Rosemoor

    • Entry to Marwood Hill Gardens

    • Afternoon Tea Box on outward journey

    Your Hotel: Durrant House Hotel, Bideford ***

    The Durrant House Hotel offers a high standard of accommodation and comfort. Facilities include the oak-panelled Olive Tree restaurant, bar and ballroom. All bedrooms are ensuite and include television and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift to the 1st and 2nd floors.

    Dates & Prices (Half Board)

    Monday 11thFriday 15th May 2026 £649pp

    Single Supplement £0 (on the first 3 rooms)

    Departure and Return Times TBC

    Coast & Gardens of North Devon

    Itinerary


    Excursion 1

    RHS Rosemoor & Bideford. We visit RHS Rosemoor- a delighfu garden that 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. Afterwards we have free time to explore the ancient seaport of Bideford, delighfully set on the banks of the River Torridge.

    Excursion 2

    Boscastle, Tintagel & Bude. Today we have a full day out taking us into Cornwall. First we take a short break in the pretty fishing village of Boscatle before continuing along the coast road to Tintagel, wherethe ruined castle is the legendary birthplace of Kinhg Arthur. Leaving Tintagel our final stop today is in the delighful holiday resort of Bude.

    Excursion 3

    Ilfracombe & Marwood Hill Gardens. We head for the popular seaside resort of Ilfracombe, a pleasant town with grand Victorian villas, whitewashed houses and a quant heritage harbour and quayside. Later we visit Marrwood Hill Gardens. In 1949, Dr Jimmy Smart a rformer WW2 ships docto retired to North Devon and designed this horticultural paradise

    Departure dates

    Date Duration From price Book now Call back Favourites
    11 May 2026 5 Days £649.00 Full

    Pick up points

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    Name Address
    Kidderminster Whittles Kidderminster, Whittles Depot, Foley Business Park
    Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, Faulkland St Coach Station
    Worcester (Warndon) Worcester (Warndon), Bus Lay-by outside
    the Beefeater Three Pears Inn

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    Home pick-up: £25.00
    Home pick-up: Free
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