June 2027
Day 1 – Sunday 06 : Welcome to England’s Spectacular Southwest
Arrive into the vibrant and historic city of Bristol, where maritime history, independent boutiques, elegant Georgian architecture and a fascinating women’s history combine beautifully.
Make your way to your hotel, Hort’s Townhouse, your home for the next two nights.
This afternoon, meet your guides at your accommodation in Bristol. After settling in, you’ll join your fellow travellers for the first time. Together, enjoy getting acquainted over a relaxed dinner at your hotel before your adventure begins in earnest tomorrow.
Stay: Hort’s Townhouse, Bristol
Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Monday 07: The Trailblazing Women of Bristol
Accompanied by a local expert guide, set out on a walking tour dedicated to the women who shaped this maritime city. Bristol’s streets hold the echoes of suffragettes, social reformers and visionary artists. From the legacy of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman on the Medical Register, to the fierce activism that fuelled the local suffrage movement, your guide will bring these often-overlooked stories to life.
The tour concludes on elegant Whiteladies Road – a name with its own storied past. Here, there are many wonderful options for lunch, with the afternoon yours to enjoy at a slower pace. The surrounding Clifton area offers a curated collection of independent boutiques, artisan bookshops and charming cafés, perfect for an afternoon wander.
This evening, we reunite for a special welcome dinner – a chance to toast to the journey ahead.
Stay: Hort’s Townhouse, Bristol
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Walk Details: Distance 3 km / 2 miles | Elevation: 91m / 300ft | Time: 2.5 hours
Day 3 – Tuesday 08: Grand Gardens & The Wild Beauty of Devon
This morning, meet your guides and begin your journey south. Along the way, stop at the historic Hestercombe House, a true masterclass in landscape design where three centuries of garden history unfold across magnificent grounds.
Pause here to explore the gardens and enjoy lunch before continuing towards the dramatic North Devon coastline. Here, the landscape transforms into wild, windswept beauty – home to the famous South West Coast Path. You’ll have the opportunity to stretch your legs on a guided coastal walk before arriving at your luxury accommodation in the picturesque village of Clovelly, with time to relax before dinner.
Stay: Red Lion, Clovelly
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Walk Details: Distance 6 km / 3.7 miles | Elevation: 300m / 985ft | Time: 1.5 – 2 hours
Day 4 – Wednesday 09: Coastal Villages, Wild Moorlands & Optional Surfing
This morning, the choice is yours to connect with the raw beauty of the North Devon coast. Opt for an exhilarating surf lesson with an expert local instructor, immersing yourself in the Atlantic swell whether you are catching your first wave or refining your technique.
For those who prefer a gentler pace, breathe in the crisp sea air on a tranquil beach stroll or simply enjoy a slow morning relaxing at the hotel.
In the afternoon, we explore the timeless village of Clovelly and its enchanting surroundings. Step back in time as you wander its famously steep cobbled lanes, discovering tucked-away artisan shops, flourishing coastal gardens and dramatic clifftop paths. It is an afternoon steeped in heritage and natural beauty before returning to the comfort of our hotel.
Stay: Red Lion, Clovelly
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 – Thursday 10: Port Isaac & the South West Coast Path
This morning, delve into the timeless charm of Port Isaac, one of Cornwall’s most iconic coastal gems. Famous as the backdrop for Doc Martin, this working fishing village is a labyrinth of whitewashed cottages and winding alleys leading down to a historic stone harbour.
After time to explore the village’s narrow “drangs” and watch the local catch being brought ashore, we leave the harbour behind and join the South West Coast Path.
Today’s spectacular hike leads south toward the Camel Estuary, revealing sweeping cliff-top vistas where the turquoise Atlantic crashes against rugged slate headlands. We conclude our walk at the vibrant surfing beach of Polzeath, where you can enjoy the sea breeze and a well-earned rest. For those who don’t wish to get to strenuous another option will be available to make sure you don’t miss out!
From here, a short transfer brings us into Rock, a peaceful haven nestled along the water’s edge. After settling into the elegant St Enodoc Hotel, the evening is yours to soak in the tranquil estuary views and relaxed coastal atmosphere before dinner.
Stay: St Enodoc Hotel, Rock
Included Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Walk Details: Port Isaac to Polzeath | 15 km / 9 miles | Elevation: 550m / 1804ft | Approx. 4.5 – 5 hours
Please note this hike is graded Challenging – Strenuous. (NB for those who don’t wish to do such a strenuous hike, another option will be available).
Day 6 – Friday 11: Prideaux Place and Cornwall’s Viticulture Scene
This morning, step aboard the local ferry from Rock for a scenic crossing over the Camel Estuary. Arriving in Padstow, we’ll spend time exploring its vibrant harbour and winding streets before making our way to Prideaux Place, an exquisite Elizabethan manor that has overlooked the estuary for over 400 years.
Enjoy a guided tour through its elegant interiors and beautiful grounds before continuing the day along the Camel Trail. This gentle waterside walk offers peaceful estuary views and abundant birdlife as we make our way toward a local vineyard.
Upon arrival, we are joined by an expert sommelier for an immersive journey into Cornish viticulture. Learn how the coastal microclimate shapes each vintage before enjoying an exclusive tasting overlooking the vines.
For those with energy to spare, there is the option to continue to a quaint local tea room for a traditional cream tea before returning for a classic fish and chip supper.
Stay: St Enodoc Hotel, Rock
Included Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Cream Tea & Dinner
Walk Details: 10 km / 6 miles | Approx. 2 – 2.5 hours
Day 7 – Saturday 12: Coastal Foraging & The Lizard Peninsula
Leaving Rock behind, we journey south for a bespoke coastal foraging workshop led by a local female expert who has spent years mastering the shoreline’s seasonal secrets. Under her guidance, you’ll learn to identify edible seaweeds and hardy coastal herbs while discovering how these wild ingredients have shaped Cornish culinary traditions for centuries.
We then continue to a traditional fishing village where whitewashed cottages cluster around a sheltered cove and colourful fishing boats rest upon the shingle.
After a fresh local lunch by the sea, we visit the historic clifftop hut where Guglielmo Marconi made history in 1901 with the world’s first transatlantic radio signal.
From here, we stroll the dramatic coastal paths surrounding Lizard Point, the southernmost tip of mainland Britain. Pause at beautiful Kynance Cove to admire its turquoise waters and famous serpentine rock formations before continuing onward to Carbis Bay.
Stay: Boskerris Hotel, Carbis Bay
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 – Sunday 13: St Michael’s Mount & A Taste of Cornwall
We begin the day beside the sea, where the iconic granite crag of St Michael’s Mount rises dramatically from the bay. Depending on the tide, we’ll either walk the ancient cobbled causeway or travel by boat to this storied island.
Wander through the terraced subtropical gardens clinging to the cliffs and explore the medieval castle, where centuries of myths and legends echo through the stone halls.
Returning to St Ives this afternoon, we step into a gin-making workshop for a hands-on masterclass. Under expert guidance, discover the art of balancing botanicals – from traditional juniper to coastal gorse – as you create your own bespoke spirit blend.
This evening is yours to spend at leisure. You may choose to dine overlooking the sands of Carbis Bay or venture into St Ives to explore its vibrant harbour restaurants and hidden foodie laneways.
Stay: Boskerris Hotel, Carbis Bay
Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 9 – Monday 14: Mines, Myths & The Minack Theatre
Journey this morning to the rugged Penwith Peninsula to uncover Cornwall’s industrial soul. Amidst salt-sprayed engine houses perched dramatically above the Atlantic, hear the stories of the miners who carved a living from deep tin and copper lodes beneath the seabed.
Following this, we step further back in time at Carn Euny, an ancient Iron Age village where mysterious stone fogous and prehistoric dwellings still whisper of centuries past.
After a relaxed lunch, we visit the breathtaking Minack Theatre, an open-air masterpiece carved by hand into the granite cliffs above Porthcurno Beach. During a guided tour, discover how visionary Rowena Cade transformed this dramatic landscape into one of the world’s most extraordinary theatres.
With turquoise waves crashing below, it is the perfect place to reflect on Cornwall’s layered history before returning to St Ives for the evening.
Stay: Boskerris Hotel, Carbis Bay
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 – Tuesday 15: The Lost Gardens of Heligan
The morning is yours to enjoy at leisure in the enchanting seaside town of St Ives. Wander the maze of narrow cobbled streets lined with independent boutiques or immerse yourself in the town’s celebrated art scene with a visit to Tate St Ives or the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.
Around midday, we depart the coast and journey inland toward St Austell, stopping for lunch en route.
In the afternoon, we arrive at The Lost Gardens of Heligan for a guided tour. Once hidden beneath brambles for decades after the First World War, this extraordinary 200-acre estate is now one of Europe’s most romantic restored gardens.
Explore the Victorian Productive Gardens and the lush subtropical “Jungle” as your guide brings the estate’s remarkable story back to life.
Later, we continue into the atmospheric landscapes of Dartmoor, arriving at our luxurious country retreat where we settle in for the next three nights.
Stay: Hotel Endsleigh, Dartmoor
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 – Wednesday 16: The Art of Country Living
After the travels of previous days, today is dedicated to the art of slowing down.
We begin with a private falconry experience on the rolling lawns of the estate. Under the guidance of an expert falconer, enjoy the rare opportunity to handle and fly magnificent birds of prey.
The remainder of the morning is yours to wander the grounds at leisure. Designed by famed landscape architect Humphry Repton, the estate reveals hidden grottos, a picturesque shell house and moss-covered pathways winding through ancient arboretums.
In the afternoon, we gather for a traditional Afternoon Tea. Expect delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and preserves, handcrafted pastries and a glass of champagne.
The remainder of the day is yours to retreat to the library with a book, stroll the gardens or simply soak in the tranquillity of the valley before dinner together this evening.
Stay: Hotel Endsleigh, Dartmoor
Included Meals: Breakfast, Afternoon Tea & Dinner
Day 12 – Thursday 17: The High Moors and a Dartmoor Farewell
Today we immerse ourselves in the untamed beauty of Dartmoor National Park.
After breakfast, we set out with our guides for a hike tailored to the group’s pace, traversing ancient clitter slopes and climbing toward the majestic granite tors that define the moorland skyline.
At a scenic viewpoint, we pause for a picnic lunch while taking in sweeping views across purple heather, deep valleys and rugged moorland landscapes.
Following our descent, we celebrate our adventure with a stop at a historic moorland pub. Steeped in local folklore, it is the perfect setting for a celebratory drink and a chance to toast to the trip’s adventures together.
We return to the hotel to freshen up before gathering for our final Farewell Dinner – a beautiful celebration of the journey shared, complete with seasonal local flavours and one final sunset over the Devon countryside.
Stay: Hotel Endsleigh, Dartmoor
Included Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Walk Details: Multiple hike options available depending on group energy levels and ability.
Day 13 – Friday 18: Farewell England
After a final breakfast together, we continue our journey toward Exeter.
En route, we stop at Buckland Abbey, a magnificent 700-year-old estate that transitioned from a peaceful Cistercian monastery into the grand country home of legendary seafarer Sir Francis Drake.
Enjoy a private guided tour through the historic chambers and Great Barn – one of the largest and most impressive in England – before hearing the fascinating stories surrounding Drake’s famous drum.
Time permitting, wander through the tranquil cider orchards and wild gardens before continuing onward to Exeter St Davids Station in time for your onward rail journey.
Depart with windswept memories, wonderful new friendships and a deeper connection to England’s wild and beautiful southwest.
Included Meals: Breakfast
