The
Rambling Road
8 Days / 7 Nights — Cotswolds, Devon, Cornwall
Romantic legends, pirates and smugglers, castles and cottages, all out of the timeless past and neatly packaged for an experience you’ll never forget! Options & Rates
Buckland Manor
Day 1 — LONDON, COTSWOLDS
Once on the open road enjoy the old world charms of the Costswold villages. At Oxford view the skyline from the hills surrounding the city; the turrets, pinnacles and towers rising from the colleges all have the appearance of a medieval fairytale place.. Continue past hedgerows to the elegant Buckland Manor. Set in glorious grounds on a hillside overlooking magnificent landscapes, the Manor dates back to the 13th century.
Buckland Manor
Day 2 — COTSWOLDS
Full day to explore the green rolling countryside marked by gentle streams and storybook villages like Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Moreton-in-the-Marsh. Chart your course to Shakespeare’s Stratford-on-Avon and return to the peace and tranquility of the manor via the ancient Roman Road known as the Fosse Way.
Buckland Manor
Day 3 — DEVON
Rise early to begin a memorable day. First stop is Bath to see the remarkable remains of Roman Britain including the “Pump Room” and the Roman Baths.. Continue on to the ecclesiastical town of Wells still dominated by its medieval cathedral, and Glastonbury where, legend has it, that King Arthur and Queen Guinevere are interred. On to Devon where, nestled in the Brendon Hills, Langley House has been a part of history since the 16th century.
Langley House
Day 4 — CORNWALL
From Devon you drive deep into Cornwall along the rugged coast. Hurry on to Tintagel where ruins of King Arthur’s Camelot still overlooks the sea. Continue towards Land’s End and the Nansloe Manor, a Georgian house built in 1735. Woods and farmland provide the perfect backdrop creating rural tranquillity in a beautiful setting that Nansloe enjoys in the magnificent Loe Valley.
Nansloe Manor
Day 5 — CORNWALL
Full day to explore the “Land’s End”. From here the widest oceans of the earth lie beyond; no land intervenes due west to America, nor southwest to Brazil, no south to Spain, excepting those dots on the horizon, the Scilly Isles. Discover Penzance, a town built as a defense against guess what… pirates. St. Ives with its narrow streets and alleys where fishing has been a way of life for centuries.
Nansloe Manor
Gidleigh Park
Day 6 — DARTMOOR
Today your journey continues along the south coast of Cornwall into Dartmoor and a country house of rare distinction, Gidleigh Park. This turn of the century mansion in a secluded valley overlooking the Teign River enjoys the privacy made for magnificent walks. Paul and Kay Henderson ensure the epitome of comfort and great care combined with a promise of gourmet excellence in their dining room.
Gidleigh Park
Day 7 — DORSET
After breakfast continue through Devonshire into Dorset, an area made famous through the novels of Thomas Hardy. Travel the picturesque villages of Milton Abbas, Dowlish and Piddle Valley. Your destination, Plumber Manor was built in the early 17th century and has remained in the Prideaux-Brunes family ever since. Plumber is very much a family home far from the madding crowd where guests can enjoy the genuine hospitality from a bygone era.
Plumber Manor
Day 8 — LONDON
Your return to London will be via Salisbury and Stonehenge where you will see the double circle of enormous stones precisely positioned by ancient Druids 4000 years ago. Your remembrance of this historic sweep will be replayed many times over on your memory tape.
Land Costs Per Person
| Private Car & Chauffeur/Guide Tour Rates | Self Drive Tour Rates |
|---|---|
| Starting from $8,540 per person | Starting from $3,940 person |
Prices are per person, based on 2 passengers sharing a double. For larger parties and additional pricing contact us at 1‐800‐426‐7502. Single Room Supplement: On Request