Devon Dorset and Cornwall Private Driver Guided 5 Day Tour from London

Devon Dorset and Cornwall Private Driver Guided 5 Day Tour from London

Your experienced Private Driver Guide takes you to arguably the most beautiful counties of England and Britain. Dorset, Devon and Cornwall have some of the most picturesque and quaint English villages with thatched cottages, historic churches and welcoming country pubs serving excellent food and drink. There is also the opportunity to visit the dramatic Jurassic Coast with its steep cliffs, and breathtaking rocky outcrops. We also visit the wild and rugged terrain of Dartmoor and hear many stories that have originated from this spectacular landscape.

The following day is spent on the northern coast exploring the beautiful villages of Clovelly and Port Isaac, where the TV series, Doc Martin is filmed and there are more opportunities to taste the local cuisine and try the local beers from this part of Britain.

There are a range of things to to on the final two days - exploring St Ives and Mount St Michael or the Eden Project to name just a couple. The tour is tailor-made to your needs.

Itinerary

Day 1: London to Dorset : The Jurassic Coast

Stop At: Stonehenge, Amesbury SP4 7DE England
Option of visiting this world famous neolithic site en route to the beautiful county of Dorset and its dramatic Jurassic coastline
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Durdle Door & White Nothe Circular Walk, Lulworth Car Park, West Lulworth BH20 5RQ England
Visit the spectacular Durdle Door and picturesque Lulworth Cove fishing village and then head for the accommodation in Lyme Regis
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a range of different types of accommodation ranging from B&Bs to 4 or 5 star hotels

Day 2: Dorset to Devon

Stop At: Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast walk, Bedford Hotel Station Road, Sidmouth EX10 8RR England
Travel along the Jurassic coast into Sidmouth, Exeter and Dartmoor National Park
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Tavistock Pannier Market, Market Road, Dartmoor National Park, Tavistock PL19 0AL England
After lunch spend the afternoon exploring the market town Tavistock, a tannery town where Sir Francis Drake was born.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accomodation in Tavistock or a local village near Dartmoor National Park

Day 3: North Devon and Cornwall

Stop At: Clovelly Village, Off the A39 Nr Bideford, Clovelly EX39 5TA England
Visit this beautiful fishing village which clings to the steep cliffs on the North Devon coast
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Harbour, Port Isaac, Cornwall, Slipway Hotel Garage, Port Isaac England
Visit this typical Cornish village where Doc Martin is filmed. Enjoy exploring the backstreets where you will find beautiful cottages and small quaint shops
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Range of accommodation choices on the North Devon / Cornwall coast from lovely well maintained B&Bs to 4-5 star hotels.

Day 4: Exploring Cornwall

Stop At: Padstow Harbour, Padstow PL28 8DT England
Explore this beautiful Cornish village and eat at one of Rick Stein's wonderful restaurants or bistros.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: St Ives Harbour Beach, Wharf Road, St Ives TR26 1LG England
Explore St Ives in the afternoon. Visit the Tate Modern or spend some time relaxing on the beautiful beaches in this popular seaside town and maybe catch up on some shopping.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Plenty of accommodation available in St.Ives or nearby ranging from typical B&Bs to 4-5 star hotels

Day 5: Cornwall Choices

Stop At: Eden Project, Bodelva PL24 2SG England
One choice is to visit these futuristic gardens set in the dramatic landscape of southern Cornwall
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: St. Michael's Mount, Kings Road, Marazion TR17 0EJ England
Another option is to visit this spectacular isle just off the coast of Cornwall which has a fascinating history dating back to the 12th Century
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.