From royal Windsor to mystical Stonehenge, this 7-day journey explores England’s castles, cathedrals, gardens, and legends. Begin with tea fit for royalty before discovering the Roman Baths of UNESCO-listed Bath. Continue to Cornwall’s dramatic coastlines, where King Arthur’s spirit lingers at Tintagel, and where castles and gardens overlook the sea. Stay in superb 4* and 5* hotels, including the luxury of Bovey Castle in Dartmoor, as you uncover a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. The tour ends in Salisbury with its soaring cathedral and a visit to Stonehenge, one of the world’s greatest mysteries.
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Comfortable walking shoes, rain jacket, small day bag, sunhat, camera.
Arrive at Heathrow where your driver awaits. Stop in Windsor for a traditional afternoon tea at the elegant Harte & Garter Hotel before continuing to Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage City. Evening welcome dinner and leisure time.
Overnight: Abbey Hotel, Bath 4*
This morning explore Bath’s Roman Baths and Georgian architecture, imagining life in Roman Britain. Continue to Wells Cathedral, an early English Gothic masterpiece, before arriving in Cornwall.
Overnight: Headland Hotel, Newquay 4*
Explore Tintagel Castle, perched on cliffs and forever linked to the legends of King Arthur. Lunch in Padstow overlooking the River Camel before visiting Caerhays Castle Gardens, 140 acres of world-class plant collections.
Overnight: Headland Hotel, Newquay 4*
Begin at Trelissick Gardens with river and woodland views, then continue to St Michael’s Mount, a tidal island castle and village. Drive along Cornwall’s coast to Lands End, then enjoy a matinee at the spectacular cliffside Minack Theatre (subject to availability).
Overnight: Headland Hotel, Newquay 4*
Travel inland through the wild beauty of Dartmoor National Park. En route, visit Lanhydrock House & Gardens, with its grand Victorian interiors and 1,000 acres of landscaped grounds. Arrive at your luxurious country retreat, Bovey Castle 5*.
Overnight: Bovey Castle, Dartmoor 5*
Board the Dartmouth Steam Railway, a nostalgic ride along the River Dart and English Riviera. In the afternoon, visit Cotehele House, a Tudor mansion in the Tamar Valley with terraced gardens, orchards, and medieval features.
Overnight: Bovey Castle, Dartmoor 5*
Stop in Exeter to tour its magnificent Gothic cathedral before heading to Salisbury Cathedral, home to the Magna Carta and the world’s oldest working clock. Conclude at Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage site shrouded in mystery, before returning to London for onward travel.
Overnight: Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel 3* or similar (optional pre-departure night)
