Corners of Cornwall 2024
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Visit Cornwall, a picturesque county of southwest England with strong cultural heritage, delicious local cuisine and stunning scenery that portrays the best of this UK corner. Our eight-day Corners of Cornwall tour takes us along the southwest coast path with beautiful beaches, quaint fishing villages and craggy cliffs to visit various heritage sites of interest and experience that warm, friendly Cornish welcome. This corner of England boasts literature, historical, natural and TV fame, and once you experience Cornwall for yourself, you will understand why. Request a free consultation about the Corners of Cornwall tour below or read on to find out more.
Duration: 8 days/7 nights
Destination: South Western England
Starting and Ending Points: Central London
Tour Size and Guests : Maximum of 18
Tour Highlights
- Explore Falmouth and Port Isaac, two renowned port towns boasting of rich history and architectural beauty
- Immerse yourself in the Jurassic Coast, with stunning landscape views.
- Experience the grandeur of Salisbury Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece known for intricate carvings and impressive spire.
- Visit St Michael’s Mount, with the medieval castle, Norman church and sub-tropical gardens.
- Our tour also takes us through Devon and Dorset to follow in the step of Jane Austen
NOTE: The itinerary’s estimated duration and travel distance are based on each day’s starting and ending points for direct routes. These estimates do not include possible detours or sightseeing stops. Actual journey times may vary due to traffic, road conditions, or unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, if our chosen hotels are fully booked, we will book another hotel with the same star rating and facilities. We are also unable to customise the tour itinerary.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Meet In London To Start The Cornwall Tour
On the first day of our Cornwall tour, we meet in London and enjoy a welcome dinner to start an amazing eight days. Our accommodation will be the Wellington by Blue Orchid or similar.
Accommodation: The Wellington By Blue Orchid Or Similar
Meal: Dinner
Day 2: London – Wells – Dartmoor National Park
After a hearty breakfast, the first stop is the tiny market city of Wells in Somerset, famous for the Gothic cathedral and Vicars close, Europe’s oldest residential street dating from the 14th century. After a short tour and introduction with the tour leader, explore at your leisure. Our next stop is Two Bridges hotel in Dartmoor National Park for accommodation and dinner.
Accommodation: Two Bridges Hotel Or Similar
Meal: Dinner
Day 3: Dartmoor National Park – Port Isaac And Padstow – Falmouth
After breakfast, we will visit Port Isaac fishing village on Cornwall’s northern coast, which gained UK fame for the DOC Martin TV series. Sites of interest include the charming old harbour district, hillside streets and quaint stone houses. Port Isaac also sits on the southwest coastal park, which has the UK’s best scenery. After exploring, enjoy lunch and famous Cornish ice cream and then head to Falmouth seaside town to stay in the Greenbank hotel for two nights.
Accommodation: The Greenbank Hotel Or Similar
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4: Falmouth – St Ives And St Michael’s Mount – Falmouth
After breakfast, our first destination is Land’s End, the western point of England, and St Ives, famous for fishermen’s cottages, peninsula beaches and art scene. Our next stop, St Michaels mount, sits just off the Penzance coast, and it is a delight to explore the villages, gardens and castle that give a marvellous insight into Cornwall. Finally, to finish the day, we head back to our hotel to enjoy a delicious dinner.
Accommodation: The Greenbank Hotel Or Similar
Meal: Breakfast
Day 5: Falmouth – St Austell Bay
Today has a unique twist as we visit Tregothnan Estate, home to Britain’s first tea plantation. After a tour and tea-tasting session, we head to the St Austell Bay area of Cornwall to book into the Carlyon Bay hotel, where you can enjoy free time in the evening.
Accommodation: The Carlyon Bay Hotel Or Similar
Meal: Breakfast
Day 6: Free Time In St Austell Bay
Spend today exploring this delightful area of Cornwall at your own pace. Famous for China clay and the Eden Project with the Biomes greenhouses featuring trees and plants from around the world, also visit fantastic beaches, or the Charleston Shipwreck Museum for some maritime history fun.
Accommodation: The Carlyon Bay Hotel Or Similar
Meal: Breakfast
Day 7 : St Austell Bay – Devon And Dorset – Salisbury
After breakfast, we head along the Cornwall south coast to enjoy the dramatic Jurassic coast views, picturesque Devon and Dorset, and Lyme Regis’s beaches. Our last stop is the Milford hotel in Salisbury for accommodation and our final dinner.
Accommodation: Milford Hall Hotel Or Similar
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 | Salisbury Cathedral – London
Of course, no visit to Salisbury would be complete without seeing the famous cathedral, and then, we head back to London to end the tour, but with unforgettable memories of Cornwall.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Tour Inclusions
- Seven nights of comfortable and stylish accommodation in boutique hotels in Cornwall
- Luxury mini-coach provides convenient transportation.
- Professional guidance from a knowledgeable tour leader with a driver.
- Daily breakfast and four evening meals.
- Entrance to notable attractions of Cornwall like St Michael’s Mount, Tregothnan Estate and Salisbury Cathedral.
- Expert local recommendations and tour assistance
- Delivery of tour document packs via postage.
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