Spring On The Cornish Coast
Spring On The Cornish Coast
Book NowJoin us as we head to Cornwall for our Spring on the Cornish Coast tour. Our base is the picturesque fishing town of Looe in East Cornwall, rich in maritime history and coastal scenery Looe is the home of the BBC series Beyond Paradise. The harbour towns narrow streets are lined with boutiques, wonderful places to shop and cuisines to suit all tastebuds. With its dramatic coastline, charming old-world cottages and inns it’s easy to see why Looe is often described as one of the most beautiful places in England. During our stay visit picturesque seaside towns and villages and explore two of the areas best attractions with visits to the magical Lost Gardens of Heligan, particularly stunning in Spring and Wheal Martyn Clay Works where we uncover the story of Cornwall’s secret, how it shapes our everyday lives and the people behind the story.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Cream Tea on Arrival
2 nights hotel entertainment
Dinner, bed and breakfast
En suite bedrooms
Admission to the Lost Gardens of Heligan
Admission to Wheal Martyn Clay Works
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
NILL single room supplement
Itinerary:
Saturday
Depart Leyland at 07.30hrs for our journey to Cornwall with a suitable lunch stop en-route, arrive to a warm West Country welcome while your case is taken to your room.
Sunday - Wednesday
Free day in Looe with the following excursions
Following a leisurely breakfast, this morning's excursion takes us to Charlestown, spend free time exploring the beautiful Georgian port where Clay Country meets the coast, star of recent films and the popular TV series Poldark, marvel at the majestic tall ships in the Grade II listed harbour as you take in breathtaking sea and harbour views, allowing time for lunch. This afternoon we head slightly inland to Wheal Martyn Clay Works to discover the special Cornish ingredient that has shaped our everyday lives, it's found in your toothpaste, paper, car tyres and cosmetics and is Cornwall's largest mining industry. Uncover the story of this fascinating billion-pound global industry and the people who worked and lived in the shadows of Cornwall's iconic 'White Pyramids'.
Today we journey to the head of the Looe Valley and the base of Bodmin Moor's remote expanse to visit the ancient Stannary market town of Liskeard. The beautiful town is famous for local Cornish produce, with time to explore and obtain lunch, perhaps visit the Town Museum, Mechanical Instrument Museum or St Martin's Church the second largest in Cornwall with parts dating to Norman times. Return to Looe mid-afternoon to enjoy time to relax.
Today's excursion takes us further along the Cornish coast to the picture-perfect village of Mevagissey, filming location for the ITV series Playing Nice. Mevagissey is still a working fishing village with distinctive twin harbour providing a safe haven for the boats and the daily catch. Perhaps visit the galleries and shops that cluster around the harbour and pretty streets. The village is renowned for its seafood restaurants, treat yourself and indulge in some Cornish scallops, crab or mackerel. If you'd like to learn about the history of the village pay a visit to Mevagissey Museum. This afternoon we head to the nearby Lost Gardens of Heligan, a must visit in Spring when rhododendrons and azaleas are in full bloom. Unearth the story of this Victorian garden that was lost to brambles when its gardeners went to fight for King and country, now re-discovered and lovingly restored.
Thursday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
| Hotel | Portbyhan Hotel Quay Rd, West Looe PL13 2BU |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| About the hotel | The Portbyhan Hotel is situated in a wonderful, unrivalled position right in the heart of Looe where guests can enjoy panoramic views of the vibrant harbour with only a short stroll into Looe town centre. Stylish, comfortable, beautifully decorated and furnished guest bedrooms welcome you here at the Portbyhan. |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | Yes |
| 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 |
