Cornwall is a land of dramatic rocky cliff sides, hidden harbours, delightful fishing villages, glorious gardens and lush countryside all coming together to make one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK.
Day 1 We drive west, making a couple of stops along the way, and arrive at our hotel in St Agnes late afternoon.
Day 2 A morning in the coastal town of St Ives with its cobbled streets winding between tiny fishermen’s cottages. A free afternoon in St Agnes.
Day 3 Today we begin at Padstow, a delightful little port, nestling on the beautiful Camel Estuary, with a colourful harbour surrounded by pastelwashed medieval houses. In the afternoon we visit Pencarrow House & Gardens. We enjoy a guided tour of the house and have time to explore the gardens.
Day 4 A visit to the famous Lost Gardens of Heligan, which now cover 57 acres with an impressive range of plant breeds and features, including an Italian garden and a sub-tropical ‘jungle’ valley. We have an introductory talk before free time to explore. This afternoon we visit Truro, Cornwall’s cathedral city.
Day 5 We visit the remarkable Eden Project, which has new delights every season.
Day 6 We travel east with suitable refreshment stops, reaching the local area late afternoon.
This delightful and elegant hotel has been tastefully extended and is set in its own secluded gardens and woodland, and only 100 yards from the main street of the unspoilt village of St Agnes. All rooms have TV, telephone, hairdryer and hospitality tray. The hotel has WiFi in the lounges and does not have a lift, but some ground floor rooms are available.
