Coast & Gardens of North Devon
What's Included?
Coast & Gardens of North Devon - 5 days (4 nights) Monday 7th-Friday 11th September 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:
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Return coach travel
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Door to Door service
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Half-board at your hotel
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Excursions as described
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Entry to RHS Rosemoor
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Entry to Marwood Hill Gardens
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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 7th – Friday 11th September 2026 £679pp
Single Supplement £0 (on the first 3 rooms)
Depature and Return Times TBC
Itinerary
Excursion 1
RHS Rosemoor & Bideford. We visit RHS Rosemoor- a delightful garden that blends formal and informal plantings to magical ffect. 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, delightfully set on the banks of the River Torridge.
Excursion 2
Boscastle, Tintagel & Brude. Today we have a full day out taking us into Cornwall. First, we take a short break in the pretty fishing village of Boscastle before continuing along the coastroad to Tintagel, where the ruined castle is the legendary birthplace of King Arthur. Leaving Tintagel our final stop ntoday 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 Victorain villas, whitwashed houses and a quaint heritage harbour and quayside. Later we visit Marwood Hill Gardens. In 1949, Dr Jimmy Smart a former WW2 ships doctor retired to North Devon and designed this horticultural paradide.
Departure dates
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 07 Sep 2026 | 5 Days | £679.00 | Full | Request call back | ★ |
Pick up points
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| Name | Address |
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| 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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