The Unique Devon Delights Tour (3 - 5 days)

"Alex truly made our trip perfect!"

Lori G, Wisconsin, USA
"Our Unique Devon Tour with Alex was exceptional"

Ginny W, Illinois, USA
"Alex's tours are truly unique. He goes that extra mile and ensures an unforgettable experience for his customers"

Vanessa R, London, UK
"A grand day out! It was varied and captivating, just right in terms of activity."

Ken, Australia.
"I would recommend Alex's Unique Devon Tours to those who are unfamiliar with Devon to get the best out of your stay."

Ellen, UK.
"Alex did a super job on handling logistics and in capturing the day with his camera"

Cathy, Oregan, USA
"Activities that are great for a small group looking to celebrate a special time. Something I would book again in the future."

John, UK.
"Thank you, Alex, with all my heart!"

Moshe, Jerusalem, Israel
"Top marks for Alex and Unique Devon Tours"

B F Kelly, Atlanta, USA
"The best tour I've ever experienced in my life"

Tamara H, Weybridge, UK
"Alex is a wonderful and personable tour guide"

Jeffrey S, Florida, USA
"The most satisfying family vacation this well-travelled family has ever experienced!"

Paul D, California, USA
"We had a fabulous time with Alex"

Annick B, Mechelen, Belgium
"Thanks Alex for offering an unforgettable experience of Devon!"

Mitsi, Sao Paulo, Brazil
"We had become so enamoured with Alex that we felt like he was part of the family"

Shelly M, Minnisota, USA
"Guide Alex is organized, patient, knowledgeable, prepared, and unfailingly kind"

Kay P, Missouri, USA
"He is hands down the best guide I have ever had the pleasure to work with"

Desmond P, USA
"Relax, contact Alex and let him plan your unforgettable day trip or tour, you won't regret it"

Dee, Richmond, UK

Spend three wonderful days getting to know beautiful Devon, the quintessential English county that has something for everyone, no matter what their interests.

We’ll take you to traditional country pubs, show you the wild Dartmoor Ponies, tell you about our rich history, drive you along spectacular coastal roads, introduce you to colourful local characters, and of course, take you for a Devonshire cream tea!

You will see that the tour can also be expanded to four or five days, and it is fully customisable, so we can adjust it to suit your preferences.

Day 1: The South Coast of Devon

This is a day that introduces you to Devon’s south coast, where beauty combines with history and tales of old to provide us with an intriguing day tour.

During this day we’ll explore the wonders of the South Devon coast, experiencing beautiful scenery, historical towns with Mayflower links, beautiful beaches, Berry Head with its interesting Napoleonic forts, small seaside communities with unexpected links to US World War II activity, and much more.

Itinerary

Day 2: Dartmoor

Dartmoor National Park offers something of interest for everyone and anyone, and during this day you’ll learn about many of its different and special attributes.

This ancient and mysterious place, 368 square miles in size, tells a great deal of different stories, and offers us, as tour guides, endless things to show off to our guests. Wild ponies that roam freely, granite tors, medieval clapper bridges, Bronze Age history, beautiful rivers, characterful pubs, and so much more.

Itinerary

Day 3: Exeter and East Devon

Colourful cottage and garden at Branscombe in Devon

Today we’ll visit the old Roman city of Exeter and experience some of its rich culture, then we’ll enjoy visits to some of East Devon's coastal and inland communities.

Exeter is a well-loved old city with over 70% of its Roman wall still intact, and plenty for the visitor to enjoy. We’ll focus on the museum and cathedral here, which between them tell a very complete, historical story of this important city. In the afternoon we’ll take you to visit some of the villages and towns that are dotted along the East Devon coast, where we can enjoy the contrasting beauty of each individual place, as well as stepping onto at least two or three different beaches.

Itinerary

Day 4: Ultimate Devon

We really want our guests to relax, so this will be a day that’s dedicated to making this happen for you - you're on holiday, after all! All you need to do is to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view!

It will be a slow and gentle day, without too much driving, and will include a visit to a haunted ruin that’s actually a house within a castle; a visit to a vineyard where we’ll have a wander amongst the vines and by the River Dart before enjoying a wine and cheese tasting. A journey on an authentic steam train through beautiful Devon countryside will help you slow down even more, and a visit to the small but perfectly formed old market town of Ashburton will give you a chance to visit some excellent independent shops, and to walk some of the antique trail that they have there. Of course, the opportunity to visit a quintessential tea room is on the cards too.

Itinerary

Day 5: West of Devon

The Garden House near Buckland Monachorum

A day where we focus on the western side of Devon, visiting a beautiful garden, and traditional Devon inn, and a magnificent historical property which was once owned by Sir Francis Drake.

This is a day where we visit one of the quieter areas of this lovely county. Starting with a drive across Dartmoor National Park (never a hardship), we will start the day by visiting Buckland Abbey. This National Trust property is very highly regarded in the area, partly for its beautiful location and grounds, partly for its fabulous historical buildings, and partly because of the man that once owned it, Sir Francis Drake no less, the intrepid sailor and explorer who had such a rewarding and interesting life. We will also visit The Garden House, a place of beauty, relaxation and interest, where wandering through this rich and varied garden is such a great pleasure.

Itinerary

Tour Information

What's included:	Alex's services as your award winning tour guide, transport in our vehicle, and any parking charges applicable to our vehicle. We also provide complimentary bottled water.
What's not included:	Entrance fees to Buckland Abbey and the Garden House, the private guided tour at Exeter Cathedral, the wine and cheese tasting at Sharpham, and the steam railway journey. Any refreshments, meals, drinks and any other purchases you make during the tour.
Please bring:	Suitable clothing and footwear for the weather conditions during your tour.
Top tip:	As is typical of our tours, we are perfectly happy to be flexible with this itinerary, so please just let us know about the version that suits you best. Days from this multi day tour can also be taken and combined with other days from other multi day tours.
Price:	1 - 2 guests: £450 per day for the group 3 - 4 guests: £525 per day for the group 5 - 6 guests: £595 per day for the group

9.00am	Collection from your accommodation.
9.30am	Visit to Cockington, a traditional picture postcard village with thatched cottages, and the lovely Cockington Court.
11.00am	Arrive at Berry Head, where we’ll take a walk around this dramatically situated headland, and stop for a drink at The Guard House Café.
12.30pm	Arrive in Dartmouth, where we’ll have lunch at one of the wonderful cafes or restaurants in town. If you want to experience superb seafood and fish and chips, this is your opportunity!
	After lunch we’ll have a walk around this town steeped in history, with its fabulous old buildings and excellent range of shops and galleries.
2.30pm	We’ll drive along the coastal road, stopping to take photos of the beautiful scenery, before arriving at Torcross, where you’ll learn about the tragic events that unfolded here during World War II.
3.45pm	We’ll make our way to Start Point, where we can take a walk down towards the lighthouse, enjoying the wonderful views looking across Start Bay.
5.30pm	Return to your accommodation.

9.00am	Collection from your accommodation.
9.30am	Arrive at Holy Trinity Church, just within the national park boundary, where we’ll tell you about the tragic history of this church, and its connection to one of detective fiction’s most famous stories.
10.00am	Drive up higher onto the national park, at first venturing through narrow Devon lanes and old farming communities, before the road opens out in front of us.
10.30am	Enjoy stops at a couple of beautiful locations to enjoy the spectacular views, geology and lovely riverside scenes.
11.15am	Arrive at Princetown, where you’ll hear about the fascinating history of one of the World’s most infamous prisons, before visiting the Dartmoor National Park visitor centre where there are some fabulous exhibitions and other displays of note.
12.00pm	Stop to enjoy the clapper bridge at Postbridge, an 800 year old medieval construction that makes for an excellent photo stop.
12.45pm	Time for some lunch at The Rugglestone Inn, a traditional and excellent country pub.
2.30pm	Drive to Grimspound, where we’ll take a short walk up to this fascinating Bronze Age settlement, after which we’ll carry on exploring the Moors, visiting a grave with a sad tale to tell, and seeing either Hound Tor or Haytor, two of the most prominent and famous tors on this side of Dartmoor.
4.30pm	Time to experience one of the most delightful of culinary experiences by having a Devonshire cream tea at either a beautiful Dartmoor hotel or a quintessential English tearoom.
5.30pm	Return to your accommodation.

9.00am	Collection from your accommodation.
9.30am	To start the day, we’ll visit the ancient city of Exeter, paying a visit to the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, where they have an excellent array of artefacts that tell the story of this important and historical place.
10.30am	Time for a visit to Exeter Cathedral, where we’ll have a private guided tour with an option to go into and onto the roof of this fabulous 800 year old building.
12.00pm	We’ll drive over to Topsham, where we’ll have lunch at one of the excellent pubs, before having a little wander around this charming old town.
2.00pm	We’ll drive you along the East Devon coast, stopping at the likes of Budleigh Salterton, East Budleigh, Sidmouth and Branscombe.
5.30pm	Return to your accommodation.

9.00am	Collection from your accommodation.
	The order of this day’s itinerary depends upon factors such as the train times and the tastings that they offer at the vineyard, but the day can be perfectly tuned to suit you, and can also include visits to the fascinating town of Totnes, or to the lovely Dartington Estate and Gardens, or to the shops at Dartington. We can tailor this entirely to suit your wishes.
5.30pm	Return to your accommodation.

9.00am	Collection from your accommodation.
	We will spend the morning visiting Buckland Abbey, and exploring the house and the grounds as you wish.
12.45pm	We'll go for lunch at the wonderfully named "Who'd Have Thought It Inn".
	During the afternoon we will enjoy walking around the gorgeous gardens of The Garden House, and can end the day with a nice cup of tea and a piece of cake at the lovely tearoom they have there.
5.30pm	Return to your accommodation.

The Unique Devon Delights Tour (3 - 5 days)

"Alex truly made our trip perfect!"

"Our Unique Devon Tour with Alex was exceptional"

"Alex's tours are truly unique. He goes that extra mile and ensures an unforgettable experience for his customers"

"A grand day out! It was varied and captivating, just right in terms of activity."

"I would recommend Alex's Unique Devon Tours to those who are unfamiliar with Devon to get the best out of your stay."

"Alex did a super job on handling logistics and in capturing the day with his camera"

"Activities that are great for a small group looking to celebrate a special time. Something I would book again in the future."

"Thank you, Alex, with all my heart!"

"Top marks for Alex and Unique Devon Tours"

"The best tour I've ever experienced in my life"

"Alex is a wonderful and personable tour guide"

"The most satisfying family vacation this well-travelled family has ever experienced!"

"We had a fabulous time with Alex"

"Thanks Alex for offering an unforgettable experience of Devon!"

"We had become so enamoured with Alex that we felt like he was part of the family"

"Guide Alex is organized, patient, knowledgeable, prepared, and unfailingly kind"

"He is hands down the best guide I have ever had the pleasure to work with"

"Relax, contact Alex and let him plan your unforgettable day trip or tour, you won't regret it"

Day 1: The South Coast of Devon

Day 2: Dartmoor

Day 3: Exeter and East Devon

Day 4: Ultimate Devon

Day 5: West of Devon

Tour Information

Get in touch

I am interested in (check any that apply):

Multiday Tours

Single Day Tours