Custom, Personal Tours & Experiences For Independent Travellers in Agatha Christie’s Devon.
Custom made accompanied tours for those who share our passion for the Queen of Crime. Create your own travel story on the beautiful English Riviera, discovering Agatha Christie’s birthplace and the Devon home she called the loveliest place in the world. Visit her favourite beaches and the iconic Burgh Island which inspired her most famous novel. With Miss Lemon as your travel companion.
EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our full day with “Miss Lemon” aka, Maria. This exceptional tour guide covered every detail with a beautiful/informative ride to Burgh Island so we could enjoy first hand the beauty of the English Channel; walk the beach to Burgh Island; see the highlights of the beautiful hotel and listen to its stories; and enjoy high tea!!! Maria is a treasure! Quite a finale to our trip to England!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our appointment with Agatha was led by the suburb Miss Lemon. Christie's favorite weekend escape, Burgh Island Hotel, offers the perfect setting for an experience you will never forget. Every detail of the day long tour was perfect. Miss Lemon is outstanding!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Would highly recommend English Riviera Custom Tours. Maria is a wealth of knowledge on Agatha Christie and Devon. Had a brilliant day out with Maria at Greenway Agatha Christies house.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife Sharyn has for decades loved everything that is Agatha Christie. When we were planning our trip to the U.K back in February. Sharyn discovered that there was an Agatha Christie festival in Torquay during September. Sharyn googled the various options with various companies to make her dream come true, to discover Agatha’s life in Torquay and the surrounding districts. We contacted The English Riviera Custom Tours. The three days that my wife and myself spent with Maria with our very own personalised tour. Was brilliant to say the least. Maria went above and beyond her requirements to show Sharyn and myself anything and everything associated with Agatha and her life. We visited Greenway Agatha’s holiday home. We travelled by steam train and two ferries to achieve this wonderful personalised tour with Maria. We were taken to places that were used in Agatha Christie’s movies etc. Places where Agatha stayed at times to write. The icing on the cake was the visit to Burgh Island Hotel. This was the setting for the movie Evil Under The Sun. Sharyn and myself enjoyed immensely the High Tea. An experience not to be missed. To wander around the island itself together enjoying the atmosphere as other visitors took in the sights and sounds of Burgh Island. Sharyn and I cannot express enough the care, professionalism and the dedication that Maria provided to us whilst showing us around the surrounding districts that Agatha Christie loved so much. The English Riviera Custom Tours is the only company that you need to contact if you are visiting Torquay and would like to explore the region and everything that is Agatha Christie. Kindly Derek & Sharyn. Visitors from Victoria Australia 😋🇦🇺🇬🇧😋Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. During our three days in Devon, under the wonderful guidance of Miss Lemon, we experienced an absolutely fantastic Agatha Christie discovery tour. Miss Lemon took us exploring all over, from Cockington—the village that inspired Miss Marple’s St. Mary Mead—to Burgh Island, Dartmoor, and Greenway. Every single location was breathtaking in its own way. Some offered that perfect, picture-postcard village charm, while others were vast, desolate, and filled with the raw, powerful beauty of nature. Coupled with Miss Lemon’s insightful and humorous commentary, we were completely immersed and gained a much deeper understanding of why Agatha Christie is so universally beloved. I particularly loved the Greenway portion of the trip. The weather was absolutely perfect that day, and arriving by steam train and boat was incredibly immersive. It truly felt as though time had frozen in the era when Agatha was still alive. I even managed to buy copies of Dead Man's Folly and Five Little Pigs and got the exclusive souvenir stamps for them, which I was completely thrilled about! In addition, Miss Lemon made a special effort to take us to numerous other Christie-related landmarks, such as Ashfield and Meadfoot Beach, where we were able to capture some truly precious photos. I highly recommend Miss Lemon’s tour, especially for non-native English speakers! Her speaking pace is perfectly moderate, her explanations are crystal clear, and she is an incredibly friendly person! 我們在Devon的三天，在Miss Lemon的帶領下，體驗到一場十分美好的阿嘉莎探索之旅。 Miss Lemon帶我們四處探索，從啟發馬波小姐Saint Mary Mead小鎮的Cockington，到Burgh island、Dartmoor以及Greenway。每一個地方都讓人嘖嘖稱奇，有的呈現如同明信片式鄉村風貌、有得則荒涼廣闊但充滿大自然力量之美，再加上Miss Lemon充滿知性與幽默的介紹下，我們完全沉浸其中，更理解阿嘉莎為何深受喜愛。 特別喜歡Greenway的行程，當天天氣適中，我們搭乘了蒸汽火車和船抵達，超級有帶入感的，時光彷彿凍結在阿嘉莎仍活著的年代。我還買到了Dead Man's Folly和Five little pigs兩本書，還取得了專屬的印章，真得超級開心的。 此外Miss Lemon還特地帶我們到好多與阿嘉莎有關的景點，如Ashfield、meetfoot beach等等，讓我們留下珍貴的照片。 十分推薦給母語非英語的遊客參加Miss Lemon的導覽，她的語速適中、講解清晰、人也非常友善哦!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Miss Lemon's travel planning services highly enough! From the very first consultation, her depth of destination knowledge was immediately apparent — and nowhere was this more evident than in the literary pilgrimage she designed around Agatha Christie's life and legacy. Rather than a generic "Christie tour," Miss Lemon crafted a journey that felt like walking through the pages of the novels themselves. The itinerary began in Torquay and went through the scenes in her novels and her life. From there, the trip moved to Greenway, her beloved holiday home on the River Dart — Miss Lemon had timed the visit perfectly to avoid crowds, allowing for an unhurried wander through the gardens and boathouse that inspired scenes in her mysteries. The itinerary also included Burgh Island, with its iconic Art Deco hotel linked to And Then There Were None and Evil Under the Sun, and a stretch along the Jurassic Coast that mirrors the moody coastal settings so central to her storytelling. Miss Lemon even wove in a heritage steam train journey reminiscent of the Orient Express atmosphere, adding a touch of theatrical nostalgia to the trip. What impressed me most was how she balanced literary immersion with practical logistics — tide times for Burgh Island's sand causeway, seasonal opening hours for Greenway (National Trust property), and quiet-hour recommendations for photography without the crowds. Every stop felt purposeful, deepening the connection to Christie's world rather than simply checking off tourist landmarks. Beyond her professionalism, Miss Lemon is warm, patient, and remarkably responsive — any last-minute adjustment was met with quick thinking and sensible solutions. For any fellow mystery enthusiast dreaming of walking in Agatha Christie's footsteps, I cannot recommend her expertise enough.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Even if you aren't an Agatha Christie fan, I highly recommend Miss Lemon. Miss Lemon is a knowledgeable guide who knows Agatha Christie’s life and work inside out. We were incredibly grateful for her assistance during our three-day trip to Torquay. Throughout the journey, her advice on itinerary adjustments, transportation, dining, and accommodations was spot-on. She is exceptionally witty and shared plenty of fascinating trivia that we would have never known otherwise. If it’s your first time visiting Torquay, you absolutely must hire the best local guide around—Miss Lemon. Trust me, it is worth every single penny! 就算你不是Agatha Cristie的粉絲，我也十分推薦Miss Lemon。 Miss Lemon是一位對於Agatha Cristie的生平事蹟了若指掌且知識淵博的導遊，非常感謝她協助我們此次在Torquay的三日遊。 在旅途中，Miss Lemon對於行程調整、交通及食宿方面的建議十分恰當，為人非常幽默風趣，也分享非常多我們平常不會知道的冷知識。 若你是第一次來Torquay玩，一定得找當地最優秀的Miss Lemon來當各位的嚮導，相信我，你絕對會覺得值回票價！Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Miss Lemon was a wonderful and informative companion for my private tour to Greenway House. My whole day was magical , as I did the Agatha Christie walking tour in the morning with Graham who was also an excellant guide. Miss Lemon was very patient, kind and full of fascinating facts about Greenway and Agatha making my trip both memorable and enjoyable.I will defintely do another tour in future and highly recommend Miss Lemon . 🍋Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Miss Lemon (Maria) made my mum's birthday so special with her private tour to Burgh Island. She picked us up directly from our hotel with ice cold bottles of lemon water ready for us and gave us so much information and history about the area and Agatha Christie as she drove us to the island. She delivered us to the hotel where she gave us more history and stories, introduced us to the hotel manager and dropped us off at our afternoon tea which she had arranged directly with the hotel (and accomodating our vegan and pescetarian dietary requirements) We had the loveliest time, all the staff were so friendly and it didn't feel stuffy or exclusive at all in there! We finished our time there with a dip in the sea before Miss Lemon drove us back to the hotel (via Cockington to see the inspiration for St Mary Mead!) Mum said it was the best birthday she'd had in a long time! Miss Lemon went above and beyond to give us both such a special day. She has a genuine love for Agatha Christie and the area and that passion and enthusiasm shines through!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. She is a very nice reliable lady. She was very communicative, she has good knowledge. We had a very lovely time with her. I would highly recommend her services.
Miss Lemon has created private, tours for single travellers, couples and private groups to discover Agatha Christie’s Devon. Written as chapters to enable you to create your own story, accompanied by Miss Lemon, your travel companion. For guests staying at the Burgh Island Hotel, we are working alongside them to offer unique Agatha Christie excursions and we are featured on their website under Things To Do. You may like to customise our tours to combine a little of one chapter with another. Let us take care of everything for you. Whether you would like us just to book and plan, or come with you as a travel companion, Miss Lemon is at your service. If you would like to visit Burgh Island just for the day, take a look at Chapter 8 on Our Tours. So much choice, so little time!
Specialised Agatha Christie Tours & Experiences in South Devon by Miss Lemon
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EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our full day with “Miss Lemon” aka, Maria. This exceptional tour guide covered every detail with a beautiful/informative ride to Burgh Island so we could enjoy first hand the beauty of the English Channel; walk the beach to Burgh Island; see the highlights of the beautiful hotel and listen to its stories; and enjoy high tea!!! Maria is a treasure! Quite a finale to our trip to England!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our appointment with Agatha was led by the suburb Miss Lemon. Christie's favorite weekend escape, Burgh Island Hotel, offers the perfect setting for an experience you will never forget. Every detail of the day long tour was perfect. Miss Lemon is outstanding!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Would highly recommend English Riviera Custom Tours. Maria is a wealth of knowledge on Agatha Christie and Devon. Had a brilliant day out with Maria at Greenway Agatha Christies house.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife Sharyn has for decades loved everything that is Agatha Christie. When we were planning our trip to the U.K back in February. Sharyn discovered that there was an Agatha Christie festival in Torquay during September. Sharyn googled the various options with various companies to make her dream come true, to discover Agatha’s life in Torquay and the surrounding districts. We contacted The English Riviera Custom Tours. The three days that my wife and myself spent with Maria with our very own personalised tour. Was brilliant to say the least. Maria went above and beyond her requirements to show Sharyn and myself anything and everything associated with Agatha and her life. We visited Greenway Agatha’s holiday home. We travelled by steam train and two ferries to achieve this wonderful personalised tour with Maria. We were taken to places that were used in Agatha Christie’s movies etc. Places where Agatha stayed at times to write. The icing on the cake was the visit to Burgh Island Hotel. This was the setting for the movie Evil Under The Sun. Sharyn and myself enjoyed immensely the High Tea. An experience not to be missed. To wander around the island itself together enjoying the atmosphere as other visitors took in the sights and sounds of Burgh Island. Sharyn and I cannot express enough the care, professionalism and the dedication that Maria provided to us whilst showing us around the surrounding districts that Agatha Christie loved so much. The English Riviera Custom Tours is the only company that you need to contact if you are visiting Torquay and would like to explore the region and everything that is Agatha Christie. Kindly Derek & Sharyn. Visitors from Victoria Australia 😋🇦🇺🇬🇧😋Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. During our three days in Devon, under the wonderful guidance of Miss Lemon, we experienced an absolutely fantastic Agatha Christie discovery tour. Miss Lemon took us exploring all over, from Cockington—the village that inspired Miss Marple’s St. Mary Mead—to Burgh Island, Dartmoor, and Greenway. Every single location was breathtaking in its own way. Some offered that perfect, picture-postcard village charm, while others were vast, desolate, and filled with the raw, powerful beauty of nature. Coupled with Miss Lemon’s insightful and humorous commentary, we were completely immersed and gained a much deeper understanding of why Agatha Christie is so universally beloved. I particularly loved the Greenway portion of the trip. The weather was absolutely perfect that day, and arriving by steam train and boat was incredibly immersive. It truly felt as though time had frozen in the era when Agatha was still alive. I even managed to buy copies of Dead Man's Folly and Five Little Pigs and got the exclusive souvenir stamps for them, which I was completely thrilled about! In addition, Miss Lemon made a special effort to take us to numerous other Christie-related landmarks, such as Ashfield and Meadfoot Beach, where we were able to capture some truly precious photos. I highly recommend Miss Lemon’s tour, especially for non-native English speakers! Her speaking pace is perfectly moderate, her explanations are crystal clear, and she is an incredibly friendly person! 我們在Devon的三天，在Miss Lemon的帶領下，體驗到一場十分美好的阿嘉莎探索之旅。 Miss Lemon帶我們四處探索，從啟發馬波小姐Saint Mary Mead小鎮的Cockington，到Burgh island、Dartmoor以及Greenway。每一個地方都讓人嘖嘖稱奇，有的呈現如同明信片式鄉村風貌、有得則荒涼廣闊但充滿大自然力量之美，再加上Miss Lemon充滿知性與幽默的介紹下，我們完全沉浸其中，更理解阿嘉莎為何深受喜愛。 特別喜歡Greenway的行程，當天天氣適中，我們搭乘了蒸汽火車和船抵達，超級有帶入感的，時光彷彿凍結在阿嘉莎仍活著的年代。我還買到了Dead Man's Folly和Five little pigs兩本書，還取得了專屬的印章，真得超級開心的。 此外Miss Lemon還特地帶我們到好多與阿嘉莎有關的景點，如Ashfield、meetfoot beach等等，讓我們留下珍貴的照片。 十分推薦給母語非英語的遊客參加Miss Lemon的導覽，她的語速適中、講解清晰、人也非常友善哦!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Miss Lemon's travel planning services highly enough! From the very first consultation, her depth of destination knowledge was immediately apparent — and nowhere was this more evident than in the literary pilgrimage she designed around Agatha Christie's life and legacy. Rather than a generic "Christie tour," Miss Lemon crafted a journey that felt like walking through the pages of the novels themselves. The itinerary began in Torquay and went through the scenes in her novels and her life. From there, the trip moved to Greenway, her beloved holiday home on the River Dart — Miss Lemon had timed the visit perfectly to avoid crowds, allowing for an unhurried wander through the gardens and boathouse that inspired scenes in her mysteries. The itinerary also included Burgh Island, with its iconic Art Deco hotel linked to And Then There Were None and Evil Under the Sun, and a stretch along the Jurassic Coast that mirrors the moody coastal settings so central to her storytelling. Miss Lemon even wove in a heritage steam train journey reminiscent of the Orient Express atmosphere, adding a touch of theatrical nostalgia to the trip. What impressed me most was how she balanced literary immersion with practical logistics — tide times for Burgh Island's sand causeway, seasonal opening hours for Greenway (National Trust property), and quiet-hour recommendations for photography without the crowds. Every stop felt purposeful, deepening the connection to Christie's world rather than simply checking off tourist landmarks. Beyond her professionalism, Miss Lemon is warm, patient, and remarkably responsive — any last-minute adjustment was met with quick thinking and sensible solutions. For any fellow mystery enthusiast dreaming of walking in Agatha Christie's footsteps, I cannot recommend her expertise enough.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Even if you aren't an Agatha Christie fan, I highly recommend Miss Lemon. Miss Lemon is a knowledgeable guide who knows Agatha Christie’s life and work inside out. We were incredibly grateful for her assistance during our three-day trip to Torquay. Throughout the journey, her advice on itinerary adjustments, transportation, dining, and accommodations was spot-on. She is exceptionally witty and shared plenty of fascinating trivia that we would have never known otherwise. If it’s your first time visiting Torquay, you absolutely must hire the best local guide around—Miss Lemon. Trust me, it is worth every single penny! 就算你不是Agatha Cristie的粉絲，我也十分推薦Miss Lemon。 Miss Lemon是一位對於Agatha Cristie的生平事蹟了若指掌且知識淵博的導遊，非常感謝她協助我們此次在Torquay的三日遊。 在旅途中，Miss Lemon對於行程調整、交通及食宿方面的建議十分恰當，為人非常幽默風趣，也分享非常多我們平常不會知道的冷知識。 若你是第一次來Torquay玩，一定得找當地最優秀的Miss Lemon來當各位的嚮導，相信我，你絕對會覺得值回票價！Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Miss Lemon was a wonderful and informative companion for my private tour to Greenway House. My whole day was magical , as I did the Agatha Christie walking tour in the morning with Graham who was also an excellant guide. Miss Lemon was very patient, kind and full of fascinating facts about Greenway and Agatha making my trip both memorable and enjoyable.I will defintely do another tour in future and highly recommend Miss Lemon . 🍋Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Miss Lemon (Maria) made my mum's birthday so special with her private tour to Burgh Island. She picked us up directly from our hotel with ice cold bottles of lemon water ready for us and gave us so much information and history about the area and Agatha Christie as she drove us to the island. She delivered us to the hotel where she gave us more history and stories, introduced us to the hotel manager and dropped us off at our afternoon tea which she had arranged directly with the hotel (and accomodating our vegan and pescetarian dietary requirements) We had the loveliest time, all the staff were so friendly and it didn't feel stuffy or exclusive at all in there! We finished our time there with a dip in the sea before Miss Lemon drove us back to the hotel (via Cockington to see the inspiration for St Mary Mead!) Mum said it was the best birthday she'd had in a long time! Miss Lemon went above and beyond to give us both such a special day. She has a genuine love for Agatha Christie and the area and that passion and enthusiasm shines through!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. She is a very nice reliable lady. She was very communicative, she has good knowledge. We had a very lovely time with her. I would highly recommend her services.