FRIDAY - This morning following breakfast, we travel to Hartland Abbey & Gardens near Bideford for a private guided tour. Hartland Abbey is the cherished home of the Stucley family with treasures and memorabilia collected over many generations. Built in the 12th century, Hartland Abbey survived as a monastery longer than any other in the country. In 1539 Henry VIII gifted the Abbey to the Keeper of his Wine Cellar whose descendants still live here today. Hartland Abbey is probably the most historically important ancestral home in North Devon containing much of national interest, including architecture and decoration from the Mediaeval, Queen Anne, Georgian, Regency and Victorian periods, paintings, furniture, Chinese artefacts and porcelain collected over many generations. The beautiful 18th Century Walled and Woodland gardens, the walks and the parkland provide visitors with extensive grounds through which to wander and enjoy the stunning valley leading down to the rugged Atlantic cove and cottage at Blackpool Mill, the location for many notable films. Wildflowers proliferate – from primroses and violets, wild garlic, bluebells and foxgloves in spring. 

This afternoon, we travel to RHS Rosemoor for a guided tour and time to explore these magnificent gardens. Gifted to the RHS by Lady Anne Berry in 1988, and known for its many garden ‘rooms’, RHS Garden Rosemoor spans 65 stunning acres. Visitors can breathe in the sweet-smelling scents of more than 250 varieties of blooms in our two Rose Gardens – The Queen Mother’s Rose Garden and the Shrub Rose Garden. For those curious about crops, there is produce ripe for the picking in our Fruit and Vegetable Garden. Celebrate the flavour of the seasons and explore a mouth-watering array of delectable edibles. The vibrant Hot Garden is famed for sizzling reds, oranges and yellows, waves of plants chosen for heat and vibrancy. If the heat gets too much, visitors can retreat to the serene pastels and blues of the Cool Garden, a tranquil Eden around a teardrop-shaped pond.

Following our visit to RHS Rosemoor, we return to Braunton & the Saunton Sands Hotel

This evening we enjoy Dinner in the hotel restaurant. Included Meals - Breakfast & Dinner

SATURDAY - This morning following breakfast we venture into Somerset, as we head for Bishops Lydeard & the West Somerset Railway, where we board a morning service to Minehead. Enjoy 20 miles of heritage railway through stunning Somerset countryside and coast with morning refreshments included. The West Somerset Railway is a true country branch line of the old Great Western Railway & is full of fascination, whether you are looking for a nostalgic ride back in time through lovely countryside or to study the railway and industrial heritage which this line preserves.

Late afternoon, we return to The Saunton Sands Hotel in Braunton, with some time to relax before dinner in the hotel restaurant. Included Meals - Breakfast. Morning Tea/Coffee with Cake, Lunch & Dinner

SUNDAY - This morning, we enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel followed by a day at leisure to relax & recharge. You may wish to spend some time in the Source Spa or enjoying a coastal walk.  explore the expansive and beautiful dunes along the South West Coast Path.

In true TML Travel Group style, this afternoon, we have included Afternoon Tea in the hotel lounge.

This evening, we enjoy one last dinner in the hotel restaurant ahead of our final night. Included Meals - Afternoon Tea & Dinner.

MONDAY - We enjoy one last breakfast before we say farewell to the 4* Saunton Sands Hotel & Source Spa, as we head for home taking the memories of this luxury spring break to Devon home with us.

We arrive back at your original departure point late afternoon/early evening. Included Meals - Breakfast

Your Hotel

What's Included -

• Luxury Executive Eavesway ‘EXCLUSIVE’ Coach Travel including complimentary Wifi and the services of an Eavesway Driver(s)
• Complimentary onboard light refreshments service to/from Devon
• Four Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Accommodation at the 4* Saunton Sands Hotel & Source Spa, Braunton
• A morning visit to Hartland Abbey & Gardens with Private Guided Tour & admission included
• A visit to RHS Rosemoor with Admission & Private Guided Tour
• A day at leisure on the Sunday with included Afternoon Tea
• A morning journey on the West Somerset Railway between Bishops Lydeard & Minehead with morning tea/coffee & cake included
• A visit to Arlington Court & The National Trust Carriage Museum (Admission Included)
• Porterage Included
• The Services Of A TML Travel Group Tour Manager throughout
  

All tours are operated by TML Travel Group Limited and are subject to availability and terms & conditions of the TML Travel Group Scenic Devon Select trading charter. All prices are per person based on sharing a twin/double bedded room and are valid for new bookings only. Single occupancy supplement and Insurance not included. New coaches may not be available on all tours. Offers maybe withdrawn at any time. Every attempt is made to keep the information guides up-to-date, however tours maybe subject to change and you will be notified. if this is the case. WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 23 PAYING PASSENGERS IN ORDER TO OPERATE THIS TOUR

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