Whichever region of the South West you choose to visit, with Devon and Cornwall Coach Holidays with brend Hotels you can be sure that you will discover the hidden gems it has to offer. From beautiful gardens and steam train rides to picnic lunches and breathtaking historic houses, with transport, breakfast and dinner included with each trip, all that's left for you to do is relax and enjoy the sights.
With its stunning coastline, pretty villages and spectacular countryside, North Devon has something to offer everyone. Enjoy some of these fascinating excursions.
North Devon Hotels Excursions/Highlights i.e Royal Park, Royal & Fortescue and Imperial
TOURS APRIL-OCTOBER
Sunday
Make your way to the hotel in a luxury 43 seater coach with more leg room looking out at the Southwests rolling countryside. When you arrive, refreshments will be provided whilst your cases are being taken to your room. Once you're settled in, enjoy a delicious dinner prepared with the finest local produce, served in the restaurant by our attentive staff.
Monday
Castle Hill, Filleigh
Once again you will be greeted by Lord or Lady Arran (if available) who will welcome you to the magnificent estate. You will also learn about the history of the family, house and gardens with a slideshow presentation as well as a peek at one of the rooms in the house. A cold buffet lunch complete with a glass of wine will be available with our compliments.
Tuesday
Free Day
Today you can do your own thing. Relax in the hotel or take a stroll into the town centre, which today is holding it's local pannier market.
Wednesday
Buckland Abbey
Buckland was the home of Cistercian monks and later the seafaring adventures Grenville and Drake. Wander through the monastic Great Barn and newley created Elizabethan gardens to the Abbey itself, with its exhibition galleries, interactive displays, and costumes revealing the lives and stories of the people who changed the shape of the house and the fate of the country, leaving the mark on the world. On your way home, we take you to the market town of Tavistock.
Thursday
Coastal Tour
When you visit Devon you always have to take atrip to see some of our countryside and coastline, taking in the sights of Woody Bay, valley of the Roacks, Lynton, Lynmouth and of course Emxoor. Being on a coach, your views will be even better. A packed lunch is provided with our compliments.
Friday
After a hearty breakfast, make your way home travelling through the South Wests glorious countryside. It's the perfect chance to relax and reflect on your holiday with us.
7 Night Tours
Rosemoor Gardens
One of the top gardens in the country to visit. Wonder through the varios gardens created as well as over 2oo varities of roses for you to see.
October, November and December excursions/highlights for The Imperial, Park, Royal & Fortescue and Royal Hotels.
Sunday
Make your way to the hotel in our luxury 43 seater coach with more leg room, looking out at South West’s rolling countryside. Arrive at the hotel to be greeted by a member of the management and whilst your cases are being taken to your room refreshments will be provided. Once you have settled in, enjoy a delicious dinner prepared with the finest local ingredients served in the restaurant by our attentive staff.
Monday
Join all the other tour guests at one of our hotels for a talk on birds of prey.
With live birds for you to see close up, don’t forget to bring your cameras.
Tuesday
A free day for you to relax in the hotel or take a stroll into the town centre. Guests staying
at The Royal Hotel will have a half day excursion to Barnstaple with lunch provided at one
of our hotels.
Wednesday
Today you board a boat for a relaxing cruise along the river Exe. You will receive a full
commentary on the history, beauty and wildlife of the estuary in the heated covered
boat with toilet facilities and easy boarding.
Thursday
Leave the hotel to see some of our countryside and coastline, which looks magnificent at any time of the year. Your driver will point out areas and places of interest along the way, to give you a real flavour of what North Devon has to offer.
Friday
After a hearty breakfast make your way home travelling through the South West’s
glorious countryside.
January, February and March excursions/highlights for
The Imperial, Park, Royal & Fortescue and Royal Hotels.
Sunday
Once on board our luxury 43 seater coach with extra leg room, relax and watch the
stunning countryside go by. Upon arrival at the hotel light refreshments will be available whilst your cases are being taken to your room.
Monday
Join all our other tour guests at one of our hotels where one of our chefs will be on hand
to give you a cookery demonstration, and afterwards you have a chance to taste the food.
To finish off a light lunch will be provided with our compliments.
Tuesday
A free day for you to relax in the hotel or take a stroll into the town centre.
Guests staying at The Royal Hotel will have a half day excursion to Barnstaple
with lunch provided at one of our hotels.
Wednesday
Today we take you to the Regency town of Sidmouth. Always a firm favourite with our
guests you will have lunch at one of our hotels overlooking the sea.
Thursday
Leave the hotel to visit the world famous Dartington Crystal, where you can browse the glass museum and see the famous glassblowers in action. Afterwards, you may be able to pick up a bargain in the factory shop.
Friday
Sadly it’s time to say goodbye. Reflect on your time with us as you make your way home, and we look forward to welcoming you to Brend Hotels again.
We reserve the right to alter/amend any of the above itineraries due to circumstances beyond our control.
South Devon Hotels Excursions i.e Victoria and Belmont Hotels
Tours April-October
Buckland Abbey
Buckland was the home of Cistercian monks and later the seafaring adventures Grenville and Drake. Wander through the monastic Great Barn and newley created Elizabethan gardens to the Abbey itself, with its exhibition galleries, interactive displays, and costumes revealing the lives and stories of the people who changed the shape of the house and the fate of the country, leaving the mark on the world. On your way home, we take you to the market town of Tavistock.
River Cruise
A trip on the calm, sheltered waters of the Exe estuary
Tour of South Devon's countryside and coastline
Sidmouth Donkey Sanctury
Nine Night Tour
Visit to Barnstaple with lunch at our four star Imperial Hotel
Tours and excursions for
our South Devon Hotels October-April 2010
Tiverton Castle
Originally built in 1106 the present owners will give you a guided tour into the castles fascinating history.
River Cruise
Today you board a boat for a relaxing cruise along the river Exe. You will
receive a full documentary on the history, beauty and wildlife of the estuary, in the heated covered boat with toilet facilities and easy boarding.
5 Night Tour - Day out in Barnstaple
Visit the bustling market town with its varied shops, historic pannier market and lovely riverside walks. Enjoy a delicious lunch at our four star Imperial Hotel, just a short level walk away from the town center.
Cornish Hotels Excursions
Carlyon Bay Hotel Spa & Golf Resort
Tours and excursions from the Carlyon Bay Hotel
Sunday
Make your way to the hotel in a luxury 43 seater coach with more leg room, looking out at the
South West’s rolling countryside, including the famous Bodmin Moor. Once you’re settled in, enjoy a delicious dinner - prepared with the finest local produce - in our award-winning
restaurant, served by our attentive staff.
Monday
The world famous Eden project is your destination. Walk down into Eden and travel the world in a day; from the rainforests to the warm Mediterranean all in the heated Biomes. No two visits are the same as the plants keep on growing and new displays are added all the time.
Tuesday
Relax in the lounge overlooking the sea or why not take advantage of our extensive spa facilities? During the day, there will be a wine tasting demonstration where you will sample a selection of wines from around the world.
Wednesday
Visit Presingoll Barns, Cornwalls rural shopping experience from speciality shops to confectionary making all under one roof. You return via the Cathedral City of Truro with
it’s interesting mix of specialist shops and multinational stores.
Thursday
The maritime town of Falmouth is where you go today with lunch provided at our 4 star two rosette Royal Duchy Hotel. After lunch there will be time to browse the Maritime town with its cobbled streets and quaint shops.
Friday
After a hearty breakfast, make your way home travelling through the South West’s glorious countryside. It’s the perfect chance to relax and reflect on your holiday with us!
Royal Duchy Hotel
Sunday
Arrive at the hotel to be greeted by a member of the management. After settling in, enjoy
a sumptuous dinner in the restaurant.
Monday
Today you visit the famous Maritime museum on the waterfront where you will be given
a guided tour of Cornwall’s Maritime history, within the warmth and surroundings of this
iconic building.
Tuesday
Free day. Why not relax in the sunlounge overlooking the sea, enjoy the hotels leisure facilities or take a stroll into Falmouth with it’s picturesque cobbled streets, historic buildings and harbour.
Wednesday
Leave the hotel to visit our four star sister hotel, The Carlyon Bay at St Austell for a light lunch, stopping off at the Cathedral City of Truro on your return journey.
Thursday
St. Ives Bernard Leach pottery is your destination today where the potter will throw a few pots for you. There will also be time at St. Ives with its galleries and craft shops all leading down to the harbour.
Friday
Sadly it’s time for you to leave us. Reflect on your stay as you drive through Cornwall’s glorious countryside.
N.B. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
