Hit the road with Harbour

There's something about a road trip that turns a getaway into an experience. The windows are down, the playlist is sorted, and the route ahead promises new views, hidden gems and memorable stops along the way.

Whether you're a foodie, a hopeless romantic or simply looking to discover a new corner of the UK, these Harbour Hotel road trips are designed to make the journey just as rewarding as the destination.

Sidmouth Beach

Upper Deck

Salcombe's waterfront

Sunsets in Salcombe

Drinks on the terrace

A taste of Devon
Sidmouth to Salcombe

For those who plan their adventures around what they're eating next.

Begin in Sidmouth with a leisurely dinner overlooking Lyme Bay before making your way through Devon's rolling countryside towards Salcombe. Along the route, expect charming villages, coastal roads and plenty of excuses to stop for coffee and sea views.

Once in Salcombe, spend the afternoon exploring the harbour, browsing independent shops and treating yourself to a scoop of Salcombe Dairy ice cream before checking in for the night.

Don't miss

  • Upper Deck in Sidmouth
  • Salcombe Dairy ice cream
  • Exploring Salcombe's waterfront
  • Salcombe crab sandwich
  • Sunset drinks overlooking the estuary

Road trip soundtrack

  • Best Day Of My Life - American Authors
  • Riptide - Vance Joy
  • Mr. Blue Sky - ELO
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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

The Gold Bar

Richmond riverside

HarSPA Richmond

The route to romance
Bristol to Richmond

Designed for couples looking to slow the pace.

Begin your romantic escape in Bristol with a hot air balloon ride over the city's skyline, then spend the evening sipping expertly handcrafted cocktails at Gold Bar. The following day, head to Richmond for a stroll along the Thames before retreating to the spa garden.

Think hydrotherapy pools, hot tubs and uninterrupted time together.

Don't miss

  • Hot air balloon ride over Bristol
  • Cocktails at The Gold Bar
  • Richmond riverside walks
  • The spa garden
  • Visit Richmond Hill viewpoint
  • Sunset drinks by the Thames
  • Hydrotherapy pool and hot tubs at HarSPA Richmond

Road trip soundtrack

  • James Bay - Hold Back the River
  • Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
  • John Mayer - New Light
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St Catherine's Castle

St Michaels Mount

The Jetty, Padstow

Harlyn Bay

Tate St Ives

HarSPA, St Ives

Hidden Gems of Cornwall
Fowey to Padstow to St Ives

For explorers who prefer taking the scenic route.

This Cornish journey connects three of the county's most distinctive coastal destinations. Start in Fowey, a harbour town filled with winding streets and waterside views, before making your way to Padstow and the famous Camel Trail. Finish in St Ives, where galleries, turquoise waters and coastal walks await. 

Don't miss

  • St Catherine's Castle, Fowey
  • St Michaels Mount
  • The Jetty Padstow
  • Harlyn Bay, Padstow
  • The Camel Trail, Padstow
  • Tate St Ives
  • Porthminster Beach
  • HarSPA terrace views in St Ives

Road trip soundtrack 

  • Adventure of a Lifetime - Coldplay
  • Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
  • Two Door Cinema Club - What You Know
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