About Your Trip
With hidden coves, a craggy coastline and some of the most beautiful beaches in Britain, Devon is an adventure lover’s paradise. This six-day trip is primed for water babies – expect several swims at golden beaches, enticing lidos and remote wild swimming spots, together with kayak and stand-up paddleboard excursions. When not on the water, you’ll be hiking sections of the South West Coast Path and cycling to Dartmoor along the pretty Tarka Trail. Foodies will delight in the offerings of Devon, with seaside Sri Lankan curry, afternoon tea at an English country manor, wood-fired pizza, and picnics on the beach. Sleep it off in three traditional hotels, including an old coaching inn and a clifftop retreat.
Trip Highlights
- 1Swim at the naturally formed Tunnels Beach lido in Ilfracombe
- 2Walk part of the South West Coast Path, the longest marked footpath in England
- 3Kayak or stand-up paddleboard from Hope Cove to Thurlestone Rock
- 4Take a dip in the tranquil Sharrah Pool, a wild swimming spot in the heart of Dartmoor National Park, which is only accessible on foot
Your Itinerary
What's Included
- One night 13th-century inn accommodation
- Two nights coastal hotel accommodation
- Two nights riverside hotel accommodation
- Private and local transport
- Five breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners
- Local Insider
- Guided wild swims
- Chagford Lido swim
- Guided coastal hikes
- Guided Dartmoor hike
- Stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking
Accommodation
Most of your time at the cliffside Sandy Cove Hotel in Ilfracombe will be spent marvelling at the vistas and inhaling fresh salty air. Each room is light-filled and spacious, some even come with sea views.
This fairytale inn in Chagford is sprinkled with 13th-century features, from the thatched roof to the beamed ceiling and huge inglenook fireplaces. Take time to sample the extensive wine list and local dishes on offer here.
On the southern slopes of Dartmoor National Park, this pretty hotel is just a two-minute walk from Buckfast Abbey. Rooms are generous, some with private balconies. Nightfall calls for a cocktail (or two) at the hotel bar with its crackling log fire.