Relaxing things to do
From visiting beautiful gardens, drifting over the dramatic countryside
in a balloon, to strolling along the spectacular South West Coast Path,
here a few suggestions of things you may like to do while enjoying a relaxing
break in South West England:
Attraction: Devon Wine Trail, , Devon
Among Devon's green rolling hills are lush vineyards, bursting with grapes that are made into award-winning whites, reds, rosés and fizzies. There are nine vineyards on the trail, producing a variety of different wines.
Drop into Yearlstone Vineyard in Mid Devon close to the famous C18th Bickleigh Mill and have a bite to eat while sampling fantastic wines. Head across to the ancient monastic Crediton to Down St Mary Vineyard for a fizz that is every bit as classy as Champagne. To the east are the small vineyards of Willhayne and Highcroft also producing very good wines. Near Exeter is Manstree Vineyard where you can pick up a bottle of great wine and in season pick your own soft fruit.
Make your getaway in a classic.
Make a break a real escape with a classic car hire.
Attraction: Clovelly Village, Bideford, Devon
Historic cliffside fishing village, tranquil atmosphere, wonderful views, just unforgettable.
Voted North Devon Tourism's "Best Attraction" award 2008, you'll find Clovelly's cobbled streets clinging to a 400 foot cliff, with flower bedecked cottages seemingly tumbling to the 14th century harbour.
Elegant country mansion set in attractive formal gardens and extensive parkland.
Home of the Bankes family for over 300 years. The house and garden are set in a wooded park with waymarked walks and a fine herd of North Devon cattle.
Attraction: Bishop's Palace & Gardens, Wells, Somerset
Magnificent palace, steeped in history and surrounded by splendid gardens.
Enjoy the tranquility of the beautiful gardens in this unique and historic site. Discover the wells from which the city takes its name and the splendid 13th century palace buildings.
