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The Great Southwestern Luxury Explorer

Tue 6 -Wed 14 Oct 2026: A Holiday with Brend Hotel with Johnsons Coaches

Tuesday 6th October –Wednesday 14th October 2026

LUXURY TRAVELLER TOUR

Johnsons has enjoyed a special relationship with Brend Hotels, a family-run hotel business that is more in tune with our guests’ needs than most. On this tour we are delighted to showcase the very best of the southwest whilst staying at Brend’s flagship hotels in no less than three very different and diverse areas. Combine Barnstaple in North Devon with the exquisite Royal Duchy in Falmouth and the South Devon delights of regency Sidmouth. North Devon, South Devon and Cornwall all on one tour. We’ve been bending – or should that be Brending – our normal formula on this one-off Luxury Explorer!

Look What's Included:

Door to Door Service
Our own courier service
Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
Fully reclining seats
Complimentary on board hot and cold drinks
Free WiFi and USB charging points
8 nights half board
Excursions as described

Not included: All lunches

Day 1

We travel to Barnstaple and enjoy a drinks reception ahead of dinner.

Day 2

We visit Rosemoor RHS today, which has something for all garden lovers and visiting in October also potentially adds a little autumnal colour to the proceedings.

Day 3-4

We include a free day in Barnstaple, before departing for our journey to Cornwall on day 4,
with a stop in Bodmin to visit its excellent Bodmin Jail attraction. Our arrival into Falmouth is late afternoon ahead of our first dinner at the Royal Duchy.

Day 5-6

The classic round trip of Cornwall's southwest tip awaits today. As we approach Marazion you will spy St Michael's Mount across the water. We continue to Lands End, Britain's most southwesterly point, ending the day at stunning St Ives. The following day is at leisure to explore Falmouth or to relax.

Day 7

Departing Falmouth, we take the scenic route to South Devon across Dartmoor, stopping en route in the market town of Tavistock. Later we arrive at our final hotel in charming, popular Sidmouth.

Day 8

We include a half-day excursion today to the excellent Seaton Tramway, a lovely scenic ride along the River Axe, through wetlands with an abundance of wildlife to the village of Colyford. We return to Seaton and by coach to Sidmouth for a little free time ahead of our final dinner together.

Day 9

After breakfast we depart our hotel, returning home in the afternoon.

Your Hotels

* 4 The Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple

Hotel Facility Symbols:* En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hairdryer * Hospitality Tray * Lift

Located in the centre of Barnstaple, overlooking the River Taw, just a short walk from the shops. With the old-style charm of a traditional townhouse hotel, the Imperial has become a firm favourite of our clients. Restaurant, ‘Colours’ Bar, Comfortable Lounge, Garden Terrace.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Locality flat. Hotel: Public areas level. Lift to all floors.

*4 The Royal Duchy Hotel

Facility Symbols:* En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hairdryer * Hospitality Tray * Lift

Situated in an unrivalled location overlooking Falmouth Bay yet close to the alleyways and streets of Falmouth. This hotel offers the perfect stay for those wishing to relax whilst enjoying the finest modern cuisine. It may not suit some and traditional it is not, but the 2 AA Rosettes restaurant offers a luxurious and mouthwatering experience not to be hurried! Leisure facilities include a sun terrace, indoor swimming pool and snooker room.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Cliff top position with Isolated steps throughout. Lift & disabled access.

*4 The Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth

Hotel Facility Symbols: 4-Star * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hospitality Tray * Hairdryer *Lift * Indoor Pool

The Victoria stands proudly at the western end of Sidmouth seafront, in 5 acres of manicured grounds which offer truly glorious views over the bay and is only a short walk from the timeless charms of the town centre. Restaurant, lounge/bar, sun lounge, games room, snooker room & table tennis, indoor pool, sauna & solarium.

Mobility Grade: 4. Locality - Fairly level. Hotel – Occasional steps with lift to all floors.

Supplements:

Single Room: £60

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Holiday Insurance: £46

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