Cornish Gardens & Devon Coast
Cornish Gardens & Devon Coast
Book NowJoin us as we head to Plymouth for our Cornish Gardens and Devon Coast Tour. Discover the area from the imposing Grade II listed Duke of Cornwall Hotel in Plymouth close to Plymouth Hoe. This beautiful area is home to charming fishing villages, pretty harbours and rolling countryside with a visit to one of the best examples the picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey. Our exciting itinerary includes a visit to the iconic Eden Project, once a former clay mine, now a stunning botanical attraction featuring two giant glass biomes. Unearth the story behind the Lost Garden of Heligan, lost when its gardeners were called to fight for King and country, this wonderful garden has been brought back to life, now England’s finest garden restoration. Take to the water in Plymouth, sit back relax and enjoy a Plymouth Harbour cruise offering stunning coastline views and live commentary. Don’t miss out on this great tour to Devon and Cornwall, make memories to get you through the winter months.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
Admission to Eden Project, St Austell
Admission to Lost Gardens of Heligan, Austell
1 hour Plymouth Harbour Cruise
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
Single room supplement - £91.00
Itinerary
Monday
Depart Leyland at 08.00hrs for our journey to Plymouth with a suitable lunch stop en-route
Tuesday
Join us on a long but worthwhile day to the world-famous Eden Project. This unique regeneration project has transformed a scar on the landscape into a wonderful global garden featuring two enormous glass biomes and forever evolving. Even if you've been before you can be sure to see something different this time.
Wednesday
Spend a leisurely day in Plymouth, Britain's Ocean City, take advantage of the great shopping opportunities and wonderful foodie scene, in addition uncover hundreds of years of history including Sir Francis Drake and the Spanish Armada, the Mayflower sailing in 1620 and the rebuilding of the city following the Blitz in World War II. Enjoy time in Plymouth Hoe. The Barbican and Sutton Harbour with quaint cobbled streets. With embarkation from the Barbican Landing Stage at 2pm, we include a delightful boat trip with commentary detailing the history and heritage of the stunning Plymouth Coastline.
Thursday
Following breakfast join us on a journey to the Lost Gardens of Heligan, amazingly re-discovered in 1991 under a blanket of brambles following years of neglect. Many of the original plants have been rescued turning this once forgotten garden into England's finest garden restoration, a lasting reminder to those lost. Enjoy an afternoon visit to Mevagissey, one of Cornwall's most picturesque and historic fishing villages with stunning twin harbour.
Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
| Hotel | Duke of Cornwall Hotel Millbay Rd, Plymouth PL1 3LG
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | 01752 275850 |
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| About the hotel | The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, lovingly known locally as the ‘Grand Old Duke’, is an iconic building in the ocean city of Plymouth, where they have been offering 1st class service for over 150 years. The hotel is located opposite Plymouth Pavilions, on the fringe of Plymouth’s vibrant city centre, just a comfortable stroll from Plymouth Hoe where you can enjoy commanding ocean views. Guest bedrooms in this elegant hotel are accessed by a grand sweeping staircase or vintage lift, they are all uniquely decorated with elegant décor and sumptuous fabrics, with many rooms retaining original features. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, a great place to relax following a busy day. |
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TV |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | No |
| AC | No |
| Pool | No |
| Gym | No |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
| Name | Address |
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| Keele Services | Keele Services |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
| Poplar 2000 | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
