Corners of Cornwall

Itinerary

Day 1 London – Wells – Dartmoor National Park

After departing from London, our first stop will be the tiny market city of Wells known for its Gothic cathedral and peaceful Vicars Close. After weve spent some time exploring the cobbled streets and medieval buildings, our path will take us from the quaint country lanes of Somerset to the heather and gorse-clad tors of Dartmoor National Park. Tonight, well enjoy a welcome dinner together.
Accommodation: Two Bridges Hotel (or similar)

Day 2 Dartmoor National Park – Port Isaac – Padstow – Falmouth

Today well leave Dartmoor for Cornwalls northern coast starting with a stroll around Port Isaac, the fishing village made famous by the Doc Martin television series. Next, well enjoy a delicious lunch at The Seafood Restaurant, Rick Steins flagship restaurant in Padstow. Here, you can take your pick from a menu of fresh-off-the-boat Cornish seafood and international favourites. Then: well take it easy as we travel further west to Falmouth.
Accommodation: Greenbank Hotel (or similar)

Day 3 Falmouth – St Michael’s Mount – St Ives – Falmouth

After a hearty breakfast well set off for St Michaels Mount, a tidal island just off the coast of Penzance. Here, well explore the village and the medieval castle and gardens which are full of treasures and stories from the past. Next, well visit St Ives, one of Englands prettiest towns, before returning to Falmouth for the evening.
Accommodation: Greenbank Hotel (or similar)

Day 4 Falmouth – St Austell

Theres a treat in store for the green-fingered today: were off to explore Tregothnan, Cornwalls largest estate (and the historic seat of the Boscawen family). A member of the gardening team will give us a private tour of the grounds and the tea plantation, where well learn all about the only tea grown in England with a chance to sample some of it for ourselves. Afterwards, well make our way to St Austell passing by the quaint Georgian village of Charlestown along the way.
Please note: We are unable to visit the Tregothnan Estate on weekends as it is closed to the public. In the event that day 4 of the tour occurs on a Saturday, we will visit Lower Lanner Farm instead where well enjoy a cream tea before touring the tea plantation.
Accommodation: Carlyon Bay Hotel (or similar)

Day 5 St Austell

We have no set plans today, leaving you free to explore the sandy beaches and boutique shops of St Austell at your leisure.
Accommodation: Carlyon Bay Hotel (or similar)

Day 6 St Austell – Anthony Estate – Lyme Regis – Hawkchurch

Today well make our way along the south Cornish coast, stopping at the beautiful Antony Woodland Garden before our road takes us to Dorset. Well have plenty of time to walk in the footsteps of Jane Austens heroines and take in sweeping views of the Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis before we move on to Hawkchurch where a farewell dinner awaits.
Accommodation: Fairwater Head Hotel (or similar)

Day 7 Hawkchurch – Salisbury – London

Our last scenic journey will take us along the Old Roman Road to Salisbury, a city set in a landscape of grassy plains and rolling downs. After exploring the magnificent Cathedral, well return to London.