Early Bird Access – Save 20% on 2027 Holidays*. Offer ends 26th June 2026. T&Cs apply.

PART OF
from £1,145
Book NowContact Us
England: Delightful Summer Gardens of Devon

England: Delightful Summer Gardens of Devon

16th Aug 2027

Key Highlights

  • Gertrude Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens’ collaboration at Hestercombe 
  • Four National Plant Heritage Collections at Marwood Hill 
  • The innovative Wildside Garden 

Summary

Join us for a jaunt to the English Riviera! En route we visit the renowned gardens of Hestercombe spread across 50 acres and combing a unique combination of Georgian landscape design, Victorian shrubbery and Edwardian formal gardens. From our base in Torquay we explore Mothecombe Gardens, an RHS partner garden perched on a cliff top offering panoramic views over the coast. An afternoon at leisure allows time for some rest and relaxation in Torquay, home to a pretty harbour lined with waterfront cafes, sandy beaches, luxury boutiques and quaint gift shops. We also visit Wildside Garden created over the past 25 years the garden has evolved from a flat, featureless field to a rich and complex landscape that offers ecological niches and vast array of plants. The Garden House which is a true plantsman’s garden delights year-round and in the summer months the herbaceous borders of the walled garden steal the show. The award-winning Marwood Hill Gardens, home to four National Plant Heritage Collections rounds off a superb collection of some of the finest gardens in Devon. 

What's included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Entries to all sites as per the itinerary
  • Services of a professional tour manager
  • Comfortable coach travel throughout

Tour Details

Destination

UK

Duration

5 Days

Activity level

Light

Full Price

£1145

departure:

Secure your place today for just £175
Contact Us

Day by Day Itinerary

We depart our designated pick-up point and head for Hestercombe, one of Gertrude Jekyll and Sir Edwin Lutyens’ greatest masterpieces. The garden is home to a round pool in a round walled garden filled with wintersweet and roses, a Dutch garden of lamb’s ears, lavender and the most beautiful orangery of the 20th century. Everywhere there are details of design and planting from which any gardener can learn.

We later continue to our hotel in Torquay.

Meals Included:Dinner

Departure Routes

LocationPickup TimeDropoff Time
London08:0019:00
Reading09:3017:30
Swindon11:0016:00
Bristol12:0015:00

** Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change. Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days prior to departure. **

Related Tours

Looking for something else?

Enquire about this tour

Have a question? Our team of travel experts is here to help. Simply complete the form, and one of our specialists will be in touch with the information you need. Whether you’re looking for details about the itinerary, availability, or what’s included, we’ll provide the answers and guidance to help you plan with confidence.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Call us: 01334 845 392

Speak with our Specialist Sales Executives

Monday to Friday from 8am – 6pm (GMT)