7-Nights Devon and Cornwall: Coast to Countryside - Tailormade Journeys

Steeped in millennia of history and possessing a wild beauty, Devon and Cornwall have inspired a rich folklore – including the legend of King Arthur. History buffs and nature lovers alike will rejoice in this eight-day journey through charming countryside and along captivating coastline, taking in the region's landmarks, landscapes and local stories. Stay at history-drenched Bovey Castle in Dartmoor National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that inspired Sherlock Holmes’s most famous case – The Hound of the Baskervilles. Explore the ancient temperate rainforest of Wistman's Wood; learn about the legend of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle; and tour photogenic villages framed with golden beaches, savoring quintessentially Cornish pasties and cream teas along the way. Walk the cobblestone streets of St Ives, visiting artists’ studios and galleries. Be enchanted by the medieval island of St Michael’s Mount and immerse yourself in The Lost Gardens of Heligan with its camellias and tree ferns. Feast on the finest seafood next to Padstow harbor, lined with fishing boats, and sip crisp wines as you relax into British coastal life.