Cornish Coast and Country

Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 We leave Chelmsford at 7.00am depending on you local pick up point and travel south West to Devon and Cornwall over Bodmin Moor to St Agnes making suitable stops on route arriving at the hotel in time to settle in before our evening meal.

Day 2 This morning we make our way to one of the most unique and fascinating attractions in Cornwall, the lost Gardens of Heligan. A genuine secret garden, lost for decades until a discovery in the corner of the walled garden was to unlock the secret of their demise. We will enjoy a guided tour before we are left to explore this 200 acre site. We call in at Mevagissey on our return, a traditional Cornish fishing village, where you can wander the narrow alleyways, browse gift shops and art galleries.

Day 3 We journey to Padstow, situated on the west side of the Camel estuary in North Cornwall. The town itself has a colourful and ancient history, old crooked streets slope down to the harbour where many fine medieval buildings can still be seen. Today Padstow remains a working fishing port whose produce has been made famous by Rick Stein's television series and acclaimed Seafood Restaurant. We return to St Agnes by mid-afternoon, giving you some free time to explore in this unspoilt village.

Day 4 Today we visit Lanhydrock House an impressive late Victorian home and gardens. We can see the fascinating contrast between the upstairs and downstairs worlds by exploring the kitchens and servants quarters as well as the grand family spaces. Later we travel to Truro, centre stage is Truro Cathedral with its impressive gothic towers dominating the skyline. In its shadow, a warren of compact streets are home to an impressive array of independent traders.

Day 5 We make an early start after breakfast for our return journey with sufficient refreshment stops before arriving back in the early evening.