Devonshire Delights NEW TOUR
Monday 20 April 2026 to Friday 24 April 2026
£695pp Single supplement £100
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Why visit North Devon? Think towering cliffs, hidden coves, sweeping sea views, traditional Devonshire coastal towns and unique attractions. One minute you're riding the world-famous cliff railway between Lynton & Lynmouth, next you're on the cobbled streets of Clovelly where time seems to have stood still. North Devon is naturally relaxed, fishing villages hum quietly and sunsets arrive without an audience. It has a unique charm that feels authentic rather than curated.
Why visit with Shaws? In 2024 99% of our holiday customers said they would book again and 99% also said they would recommend us to a friend. In 2025 passengers rated our holidays 4.7/5 for value for money and we've earned the same 4.7/5 star rating on Google reviews. Shaws Coaches has a strong reputation for a dependable service, with a proven track record for punctuality and professionalism. Our friendly booking team and highly-rated tour drivers are ready to welcome you.
What do our customers say? "Driver was the perfect guide and host for the whole trip" • "All excursions very good and very different"
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Tour code: C3507
Monday
Check in and stretch your legs in town before dinner.
Tuesday
Spend a day exploring three delightful Devonshire towns. Take a scenic drive through Exmoor National Park to Lynmouth where we’ve included a return ticket to ride the world’s highest and steepest totally water powered railway, which takes you to the top town of Lynton. Continue through beautiful scenery to the popular resort of Ilfracombe, with its pretty harbour and pastel-coloured houses, backed by dramatic cliffs.
Tuesday
See all the colours of spring at RHS Garden Rosemoor this morning. Look for Camassia in The Rose Gardens, Fuji cherry blossom in The Stone Garden and blue hues in the Cool Garden, which was redesigned in 2019. This afternoon, watch skilled glassmakers in action at Dartington Crystal during a self-guided factory experience. Learn about the history of this prestigious company in the new visitor centre and you’re bound to have your eye on a souvenir from one of Britain’s largest glass shops! Note: Stairs in the factory are unsuitable for walking aids, suitable footwear advised.
Wednesday
Spend the morning in the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly, once owned by William the Conqueror! At the top you’ll find neat and tended gardens, a Visitor Centre, resident donkeys and wonderful views from Mount Pleasant. The quaint quay at the bottom is sheltered by the steep cliffs behind, you’ll find boutique shops and galleries lining the cobbled streets on the famous walk down. Finish the day at Hartland Abbey & Gardens with private access to the cherished family home – which fans of Malory Towers will recognize! Stewards will be delighted to answer your questions before taking a walk through the garden’s early season blooms – which have recently appeared on BBC Gardeners’ World. Note: Steep cobbled streets down to Clovelly quay. Landovers are in operation if preferred (approx. £3.75pp). 12 shallow steps into Hartland Abbey.
Friday
Time to head home.
- 4 nights stay with breakfast
- 3 course dinner with tea/coffee (min 3 choices)
- Return ride on the Lynton Lynmouth Cliff Railway
- Entry to RHS Rosemoor
- Dartington Crystal Factory Experience
- Entry to Clovelly
- Entry to Hartland Abbey & Gardens
- Free time in Lynmouth, Lynton, Ilfracombe & Barnstaple
- Complimentary access to the Barnstaple Health & Leisure Club (offsite, transport not provided)
- Porterage
- All travel including home collection*
- International Passenger Protection
- Reserved coach seat
- 18kg suitcase pp
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow control
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- HALF PRICE DEPOSITS! Just £25pp when you book by 28 Feb 2026 (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT! Book 3 holidays (in any calendar year) and save £15pp, book 4+ and save £20pp, just let us know in special requests that you'd like to redeem your discount
- SAVE £10pp by meeting the coach at Maxey, Stamford Bus Station or Peterborough Extra Services
- £5pp DISCOUNT for RHS Members
- *Providing you live in Bourne, Stamford, Peterborough, Uppingham, The Deepings, Spalding, Whittlesey, Oakham and most of the villages between them and Maxey (we're happy to collect from outside of our free pick-up area with a small additional charge)
- We’re pleased to offer home collection from the Welwyn area following our successful partnership with Reg’s Coaches. Departures from Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City, Codicote, Woolmer Green, Knebworth, Hatfield, Stevenage and many of the nearby villages incur a small supplement of £30pp. We’re happy to pick up outside these areas, please enquire
Royal & Fortescue, Barnstaple 
- Boutique hotel in the heart of Barnstaple
- Winners of a Tripadvisor 2025 Travellers' Choice Award
- Ensuite bedrooms with Freeview TV, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries & tea/coffee tray
- Bistro & Cocktail Bar
- Free WiFi
- Complimentary access to the Barnstaple Health & Leisure Club (offsite)
- Ongoing bedroom refurbishment
- Lift to all floors (except the Mews Rooms)
ACCESS: Limited ground floor bedrooms and walk-in showers, a few (manageable) steps within the hotel
Please ask us about upgrades which may be available at a supplement