We travel south this morning and catch the HSS to Holyhead. From there we continue through North Wales and into the English Midlands to our overnight hotel.

The second leg of our outward journey to the south coast follows the M5 to Exeter, in the heart of Devon, from where we travel the remaining short distance to Torquay on the coast.

This morning we go shopping as it used to be, with a visit to Totnes on Market Day. Afterwards we travel to Brixham, a traditional fishing port with one of the most beautiful harbours in the south-west.

Today we travel up the coast to Sidmouth, with its row of balconied Georgian houses along the seafront, followed by a visit to Babbacombe Model Village. We return to the Livermead in mid-afternoon, with the rest of the day and evening free to enjoy Torquay.

To the south of Torbay and beyond the Dart estuary is South Hams, an area which enjoys one of the mildest climates in Britain. Today we explore this classic Devonshire landscape of pastures and thatch and white-washed villages. Our tour ends in Plymouth where we spend the afternoon.

A relaxing day today begins with an intriguing tour of Buckfast Abbey. Admire the monks’ handiwork - the polished marble, carved wood and stained glass, not to mention their famous tonic wine and honey.

In the afternoon we have a gentle boat trip down to Dartmouth, where the river meets the sea.

Our homeward journey commences after breakfast and takes us back along the motorway to our last stop in the Midlands.

From Stoke we travel through Wales to Holyhead where we catch the afternoon ferry back to Dublin Port. We are expected in Belfast around 7.30pm.