Lush tropical gardens, undulating countryside, wooded river valleys, picturesque quays and secluded sandy coves contrast beautifully with the wild areas of Dartmoor and Exmoor. Explore a region rich in history and culture, with pretty market towns and delightful stone villages.
Accommodation
Stay for two nights in a Jacobean Manor tucked away in its own secret valley. Hidden away in a wooded hollow just beneath the wild tors of Dartmoor, Lewtrenchard is a house virtually untouched by time. This house, steeped in history, is large enough to be imposing, yet not so grand as to be unwelcoming. Stepping over the ancient slate floor in the impressive hallway one immediately feels very much at home.
Itinerary
Day One
Arrive at the hotel any time after 2pm to settle in. Drinks followed by dinner will be served at 7.30pm
Day Two
Drive across Dartmoor to Tavistock. Visit the fascinating Morwellham Quay before heading into Cornwall. Drive along the pretty coast to St Austell, an take the opportunity to visit the world-famous Eden Project. Continue north across Bodmin Moor and the ancient hilltop town of Launceston. Return to the hotel, via Lydford with its castle and old prison, in time for another delicious dinner.
Day Three
Drive north across Dartmoor and onto Tiverton. Follow the pretty road across Exmoor to Lynmouth. Drive along the north Devon coast to Porlock and Dunster. The tour ends in Bridgewater, which is then very accessible to the M5 for your return journey home.
Details
Dates:
Duration: 2 nights
Price:
£345 per person - based on two people sharing a twin or double room
What’s included
- Two nights accommodation with full English breakfast
- Two three-course evening meals
- Tour book - includes a brief history of the region, maps and directions, and a detailed account of everything there is to do, see and visit each day.
- UK road atlas
What’s not included
- Personal travel and medical insurance
Drinks are extra to accommodate individual preferences- We recommend each vehicle has breakdown cover
Requirements
The West Country Weekend is open to classic, vintage and sports cars of any age. However, the most important requirement is that you take pleasure in motoring through fabulous scenery, deserving of the vehicles we love. There are no convoys, no early departures or late arrivals at the hotel. Just a wonderful weekend for you to relax and enjoy wonderful driving, excellent food, delightful scenery, a beautiful hotel, in great company.
Booking
Apart from our scheduled, escorted group tours, none of our itineraries are set in stone - after all, this is your holiday - so we can fine-tune any aspect of these tours to meet your wishes. Any of our escorted tours may also be taken as a private, independent tour, at a time to suit you.
We work closely with a number of classic and spots car hire companies across the UK, Europe, and beyond, so we can arrange your car hire for you , too. Please contact us for futher details and the cars we have available.
