The Ashton Court Hotel is situated in a prime location on historic Beacon, a leisurely walk from the town centre and shops. It offers ensuite bedrooms and a comfortable restaurant with choice menu.

Step into centuries of maritime heritage as we visit Plymouth – Britain's Ocean City and a place where history resonates around every corner. Wander through the Barbican's atmospheric cobbled streets and narrow lanes, where more than 200 Listed Buildings, many Tudor and Jacobean, whisper tales of explorers, merchants and seafarers past.

Stand at the famous Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers took their momentous final steps on English soil before sailing to the New World in 1620,before strolling up to the iconic Plymouth Hoe, where Sir Francis Drake legendarily finished his game of bowls before defeating the Spanish Armada, and admire the striking red and white Smeaton's Tower against the backdrop of the sparkling Sound

Prepare to be captivated by Powderham Castle, one of Devon's most magnificent historic treasures. Nestled serenely on the banks of the River Exe, this fortified manor house has been home to the Courtenay family, Earls of Devon, for an extraordinary 700 years, and has witnessed centuries of English history, surviving the ravages of the Civil War and evolving through elegant Georgian and Victorian transformations. 

Join an entertaining guided tour that brings the castle's fascinating stories vividly to life, and uncover secret doors, admire stunning period interiors, and perhaps feel a shiver as you cross the reputedly haunted landing. Beyond the castle walls, acres of glorious grounds await exploration – from the fragrant Rose Terrace and intimate Castle Courtyard to the tranquil American Garden and the Belvedere Tower with its sweeping views. The gardens are bordered by 200 acres of ancient deer park, where up to 600 graceful fallow deer roam freely – a truly timeless English scene

Discover the genteel charms of Dawlish, a delightful coastal town that has been captivating visitors for centuries. Sheltered by steep surrounding hills, its attractive seafront presents a pleasing mixture of elegant Regency and Victorian architecture – little wonder that literary greats Jane Austen and Charles Dickens both chose to stay here. At the heart of the town, the pretty public green known as The Lawn is bisected by Dawlish Water, a gentle brook that is home to the town's celebrated black swans – elegant birds that have become Dawlish's treasured emblem. 

Our excursion continues to St Marychurch, a charming village nestled near Torquay, where you can browse the inviting local shops and pause for refreshments in a welcoming café before we make our way back to Exmouth

This holiday departs from our Main Pick Up Points:

Corby, Desborough, Higham Ferrers, Kettering, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, Northampton, Oadby, Rothwell, Rushden, Thrapston, Wellingborough