02 May 2027
Twin share
£3,995pp
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Escorted tour
Country Roads of Wales, Devon & Cornwall – 11 Days
The Cotswolds, Bath, South Wales, Cornwall, Dartmoor and the Jurassic Coast with a tour director.
11 days
From £3,575
Tour overview
This 11-day escorted tour follows the country roads of the West Country and South Wales, from the honey-stone villages of the Cotswolds to the fishing harbours of Cornwall and the cliffs of the Jurassic Coast. A tour director leads the tour throughout, travelling by air-conditioned coach with extra legroom, and several days begin with a relaxed start. You stay ten nights in hand-picked hotels, including a night at five-star Bovey Castle on Dartmoor and two at Summer Lodge, a country house hotel in Dorset. Breakfast is included daily, with a farm-to-table lunch, four dinners and a Devonshire high tea.
Leaving London along the Great West Way, you visit Oxford and Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds on the way to Bath, where a traditional Sunday roast awaits. In the World Heritage city you visit the Roman Baths, then cross into Wales through the Brecon Beacons, choosing between a foraging walk with a local expert or a visit to a kitchen garden, before a farm-to-table pub lunch. Two nights in Cardiff include an orientation of the Welsh capital, from the Senedd to the Principality Stadium.
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Heading south-west, you visit the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey and stay in Plymouth, the port of the Mayflower. Cornwall follows, with Looe, the galleries of St Ives and Penzance, then Tintagel, legendary birthplace of King Arthur, the fishing village of Port Isaac and lunch in Padstow. You continue through Lynmouth and Exmoor National Park to Bovey Castle, set in 275 acres of Dartmoor, for dinner and a night in style.
In Dorset, the estate manager of 500-year-old Athelhampton House shows you around before a Devonshire high tea in the Elizabethan gardens. At Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coast and seaside Weymouth you have time to explore, with dinners at Summer Lodge. On the final day you see the Magna Carta in Salisbury Cathedral and visit Stonehenge before returning to London.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want a relaxed, well-paced journey through some of Britain's loveliest countryside.
Trip highlights
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Oxford, the Cotswolds and Bath (Days 1–2)
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The Brecon Beacons and a farm-to-table lunch (Day 3)
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St Ives and Penzance (Day 6)
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Tintagel and Port Isaac (Day 7)
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A night at Bovey Castle (Day 8)
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Lulworth Cove and Stonehenge (Days 10–11)
Your route
21 stops from London to London
- London Day 1
- Oxford Day 1
- Stow-on-the-Wold Day 1
- Bath Days 1–2
- Brecon Beacons NP Day 3
- Cardiff Days 3–4
- Glastonbury Abbey Day 5
- Plymouth Day 5
- Looe Day 6
- St Ives Day 6
- Penzance Day 6
- Barnstaple Days 6–7
- Tintagel Day 7
- Padstow Day 7
- Lynmouth Day 8
- Dartmoor National Park Day 8
- Dorset Days 9–10
- Lulworth Cove Day 10
- Weymouth Day 10
- Stonehenge Day 11
- London Day 11
Why choose this tour
Wales, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset at a relaxed pace. A night at Bovey Castle and two at a Dorset country house.
Best suited to
- Travellers who value comfort
- History and heritage lovers
- Couples and solo travellers
- Visitors keen to see rural Britain
Day-by-day itinerary
11 days from London, United Kingdom to London, United Kingdom
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Day 1 · Oxford, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bath Oxford, the Cotswolds and Bath
A Sunday roast in Bath.
- Hotel
- Apex, Bath
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Roman Baths Bath
A relaxed start and the Roman Baths.
- Hotel
- Apex, Bath
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Brecon Beacons, Cardiff Brecon Beacons
Foraging or a kitchen garden.
- Hotel
- Clayton, Cardiff
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 4 · Cardiff Bay, The Senedd Cardiff
The Welsh capital.
- Hotel
- Clayton, Cardiff
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Glastonbury Abbey, Plymouth Glastonbury and Plymouth
An abbey and the Mayflower port.
- Hotel
- Crowne Plaza, Plymouth
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Looe, St Ives, Penzance Cornwall
Harbours and galleries.
- Hotel
- The Royal and Fortescue
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Tintagel, Port Isaac, Padstow Legends of Cornwall
King Arthur's coast.
- Hotel
- The Royal and Fortescue
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Lynmouth, Exmoor National Park, Dartmoor Exmoor and Dartmoor
A night at Bovey Castle.
- Hotel
- Bovey Castle
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Athelhampton House Dorset
A Tudor manor and high tea.
- Hotel
- Summer Lodge Country House
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 10 · Lulworth Cove, Weymouth Jurassic Coast
A World Heritage coastline.
- Hotel
- Summer Lodge Country House
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, London Salisbury and Stonehenge
The Magna Carta and the stones.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Bath (2 nights) Apex, Bath
- Cardiff (2 nights) Clayton, Cardiff
- Plymouth (1 night) Crowne Plaza, Plymouth
- Barnstaple (2 nights) The Royal and Fortescue
- Dartmoor (1 night) Bovey Castle
- Dorset (2 nights) Summer Lodge Country House
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 10 nights in hand-picked hotels
- Meals 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners
- Devonshire high tea at Athelhampton House
- Coach travel with extra legroom
- Roman Baths, Glastonbury Abbey, Salisbury Cathedral and Stonehenge
- Tour director throughout
- Hotel and restaurant tips and porterage
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 8 lunches and 6 dinners
- Optional experiences
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want an active holiday
- You want a small group
- You want city breaks
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–11 · Lunch: Day 3 · Dinner: Days 1 and 8–10
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Departures & prices
From £3,575 per person, twin share, tour only. 10 upcoming departures.
09 May 2027
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30 May 2027
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£4,195pp
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06 Jun 2027
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£3,596pp
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27 Jun 2027
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£3,995pp
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25 Jul 2027
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£3,645pp
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29 Aug 2027
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£3,575pp
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05 Sep 2027
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£3,596pp
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19 Sep 2027
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£3,995pp
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26 Sep 2027
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£3,995pp
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Where does the tour start?
At a hotel in London, with pick-up on the morning of Day 1.
What is a relaxed start?
A later departure on some mornings so you can enjoy the hotel.
Is Stonehenge included?
Yes, along with the Roman Baths, Glastonbury Abbey and Salisbury Cathedral.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes, at set times on the first and last days when flights match the itinerary.
Are tips included?
Yes, hotel and restaurant tips and porterage are included.
Who leads the tour?
A tour director travels with you throughout.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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