Exeter as Base

We have been looking at doing Cornwall and Devon, either on our own or on a tour.

I found some nice tours for 5-6 nights for $700-800 per person. We have done Britain twice before renting a car (as well as a couple of cruises), but haven't decided which way to do this trip.

We will be interested in the responses that you get.

I’m sorry I can’t answer a lot of what you asked, I’m going to Exmoor for the first time in a few weeks, so hopefully others can respond prior.
But please please save yourself the disappointment of going to Lands End. Such a waste of time unless you are into commercially run places. I had no clue what I was walking into when I went, wish I had gone elsewhere. Attractions to keep kids happy, gift shops and the food I had was awful. I decided to go in since I went all the way there but didn’t stay long at all. But pretty much everywhere else in Cornwall I went was wonderful.

Ahsley,

Thank you for that. The point of going to Land's End would be to have stood at that point, perhaps combined with a visit to St. Ives or Penzance. However, as you say, it may not be worth the time.

We are also looking for tours in Devon and Cornwall, but so far have found any that suit our slower travel style, so will be interested in other suggestions or responses. We do not want to drive and are now considering using Exeter as a base for Devon (3-4 days) and then take the train/bus to Cornwall (4-5 days) with Falmouth or St Ives as a base. Will be interested in other responses....