Barnstaple & North Devon's Autumn Colours

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 After your early morning pick up, we head over to the west country stopping for coffee and lunch on the way, before continuing our journey south into the beautiful county of Devon and onto Barnstaple arriving at our hotel late afternoon.

Day 2 Bude & Barnstaple
This morning we travel along the dramatic north coast to the dramatic Cornish resort of Bude with its sweeping sandy beaches and canal. We enjoy free time for lunch here before returning to the charming market town of Barnstaple, the largest town in North Devon and located on the River Taw. The ancient town preserves a medieval character, and we have time to enjoy its points of interest, including the historic Pannier Market. Its wide range of stalls offer everything from local produce, flowers, crafts and fashion.

Day 3 Lynton & Lynmouth & Ilfracombe
This morning, we spend time at leisure in the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, where we can take the cliff railway from one to the other! The unique Victorian water powered funicular cliff lift (disabled access is limited) will transport us 500ft up and down to the villages, where we can explore their little independent shops selling local produce, gifts, arts and crafts. In the afternoon, we head to Ilfracombe, where we have free time to relax on the seafront and explore the attractions and picturesque natural harbour.

Day 4 RHS Garden Rosemoor & Dartington Crystal
This morning, we make our way to enchanting RHS Garden Rosemoor. Nestled in the Torridge Valley, the Rosemoor Gardens are eye catching at any time of year with several gardens to explore, including the fragrant rose gardens, the brightly coloured Hot Garden, the Foliage Garden, Stone Garden and Exotic Garden to name but a few. We also have a 1-hour general garden tour. In the afternoon, we head to Dartington Crystal which is Britain's only remaining Crystal manufacturer. You will experience the world-famous products being produced in the unique Factory Experience as well as discovering the fascinating history of the company and the industry within the Visitors Centre.

Day 5 Sadly we must leave Barnstaple and travel homewards, stopping for lunch along the way. We continue homewards arriving in the Chelmsford area in the early evening.