Description
BIDEFORD & CLOVELLY 5 DAYS - DURRANT HOUSE HOTEL
Bideford's historic quayside was once amongst the busiest in England, and its most famous landmark is its bridge; the 24 arches have spanned the Torridge since the Middle Ages. Today it is a relaxing town, with many reminders of its maritime heritage. Tintagel, also knows as Trevena, is a place of legend, reputedly the birthplace of King Arthur. Today it is a busy village surrounded by dramatic coastal landscapes. A highlight of the tour is the delightfully preserved private village of Clovelly, with its single cobbled street, as well as offering an insight into the creation of beautiful crystal glass at Torrington.
Itinerary
TOUR OPERATES MONDAY TO FRIDAY
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
Full Day Excursion to Clovelly and Great Torrington
Today we visit Great Torrington, home of the famous glass works (factory visit included in tour cost) before continuing to the spectacular village of Clovelly which tumbles down to the sea (entrance included).
Full Day Excursion to Bude and Tintagel
We journey south along the beautiful north Cornwall coast, first to the small resort of Bude with its remarkable canal and spectacular beach, then to the legendary village of Tintagel, allegedly the birthplace of King Arthur.
Venue Information
Situated on the outskirts of the historic port of Bideford with spectacular views over the Torridge estuary to the sandy beaches of Instow. This large hotel is the former home of Sir Richard Goodwin Keats, famous seaman and former confidant to King William IV. It has been greatly extended and developed in recent years and now provides 125 bedrooms, all of which have private bath or shower and WC, colour TV, radio, direct dial telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel boasts the intimate Country Restaurant as well as the large Venetian Room where most guests are served and which can also be used as a ballroom. There is an outdoor pool, sauna and solarium. A lift serves most bedrooms. Tel: (01237) 472361