Cornwall & Devon luxury vacation

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION

This Cornwall and Devon vacation is designed to let you enjoy the beauty of England’s southwest while travelling in a way that helps reduce your impact. The route avoids internal flights and instead uses scenic drives and guided walking tours, giving you more time to connect with landscapes and communities. Exploring St Ives, Dartmouth, and Exeter on foot allows you to immerse yourself more deeply while limiting emissions.

Hotels and energy use
We carefully choose hotels that take sustainability seriously. In Cornwall, The Scarlet Hotel is built into the cliffs at Mawgan Porth with eco-friendly design features including solar panels, a natural reed-bed filtration system for wastewater, and menus focused on seasonal produce from local farmers. In Devon, Gidleigh Park works closely with nearby suppliers, sources seasonal ingredients, and has invested in recycling and energy efficiency programs.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

The southwest of England is known for its pristine beaches, rugged moorlands, and unique biodiversity. Protecting these environments is a priority for us and our hotel partners.

Waste reduction
Guests are encouraged to carry refillable bottles, avoid single-use plastics, and shop at local markets where packaging is minimal. Our partners also focus on reducing waste, for example, The Scarlet Hotel composts food scraps for its gardens and works with Cornish producers to minimise food miles. Together, these small but consistent actions help protect the moors, cliffs, and coasts of Cornwall and Devon for future generations.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY

Tourism is vital to communities in Cornwall and Devon, and this trip is designed to ensure your spending supports the people who live and work here.

Supporting local livelihoods
You will dine at family-run restaurants and stay in boutique inns where hospitality is a way of life. At The Lugger Hotel in Portloe, staff are largely drawn from the surrounding village and the menu features fish landed daily at the harbour. From Devon clotted cream to Cornish cider, each meal supports local farmers, fishermen, and small-scale producers.

Cultural exchange
Experiences such as meeting artists in St Ives, exploring Tintagel’s Arthurian legends, or joining a cider tasting in Somerset are all led by locals with deep roots in the region. These encounters create lasting memories while helping to preserve local traditions.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY

Across our Cornwall and Devon itineraries, over 90% of the people who deliver your trip, from drivers and guides to hotel staff and restaurateurs, are residents of the region. This ensures your vacation benefits the communities you visit directly.

Preserving heritage
By choosing authentic, community-based experiences rather than large international chains, this itinerary sustains the living culture of southwest England. Your visit helps protect historic properties, fishing villages, and artisanal food traditions, ensuring they continue to thrive for generations.