Day 1: Following your home taxi collection we make our way to Looe, making suitable stops en-route as we head to the Portbyhan hotel, our home for the next 6 nights on a dinner bed and breakfast basis. Tea and coffee will be served upon arrival while your luggage is taken to your room.
Day 2: Our first stop today is the Cornwall at War Museum. The Davidstow Airfield Cornwall at War Museum has a wide remit, dedicated primarily to RAF Davidstow moor from its opening on 1st October 1942 until its closure at the end of 1945. It also covers all the other airfields along the North Cornwall coast, the Royal Navy in and around the county, the Army civilian services, home front etc. The area is still a military training area so that gives the museum scope to bring in the post-war period. Later we head to Bodmin where we have free time .This afternoon we visit Bodmin Jail. There are plenty of dark secrets, mysteries and haunting tales locked away within Bodmin Jail’s formidable walls. Clutching onto the fringes of Bodmin Moor, this former prison was one of the first in the UK with individual cells, and we have the chance to find out more about its grimy history. We also discover more about the punishments and type of inmates, including smugglers, highwaymen, wreckers and more. If you are brave enough you can even visit the condemned cell and the original hanging pit. (Please note there has been an itinerary change this day)
Day 3: Today is a day of leisure to explore. The harbour, steeped in history of smuggling and piracy is a must visit, here you can watch the boats come and go throughout the day. Looe also has a charming maze of narrow streets and antique shops, traditional pubs and fish market, as well as the 16th century Guildhall which is now a museum.
Day 4: This morning we head to St Mawes. Situated on the Roseland peninsular, the resort has a picturesque harbour with whitewashed houses and is guarded by Henry VIII’s clover leaf shaped St Mawes Castle. Later, we head to Trelissick Garden. Situated on its own peninsular, commanding magnificent views over the Fal estuary, Trelissick has one of the best natural settings of any estate in the country. There are 30 acres of garden to explore, with twisting paths leading you through important collections of Hydrangeas, Rhododendrons and Ginger lilies, together with woodland plants and herbaceous borders that provide year round colour and interest.
Day 5: Today we travel to Fowey, a picturesque town that has much to offer and is designated an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its natural harbour is the perfect haven for yachtsmen while still busy as a working port exporting Cornwall's china clay. The home of Daphne du Maurier can be seen, and the town also boasts an excellent selection of quality shops, art galleries, cafes and restaurants for those looking for a Cornish cream tea or tasty fish & chips. Later we continue to Mevagissey. Narrow streets and steep valley sides lead down to the centre of the old Mevagissey where the distinctive twin harbour provides a haven for the many fishing boats that land their daily catch. In typical picture postcard style, cafes and shops cluster around the harbour walls.
Day 6: This morning we travel to the Jamaica inn, famous for the Alfred Hitchcock film back in 1939. We continue to Port Isaac, or you may know it as Port Wenn from the popular TV series Doc Martin. Spend time wandering through the pretty village streets and alleyways that lead down to the harbour, many of the village locals are extra's in the TV series, so keep your eyes open for a familiar face. This afternoon we continue to Padstow, a fine example of a Cornish fishing port with a colourful harbour surrounded by pastel-washed medieval houses and of course home to the well-known TV chef, Rick Stein and a perfect location for lunch.
Day 7: Sadly, we bid farewell to our hotel and head back towards Norfolk making suitable stops on the way. Upon arrival our door to door service will be waiting to take you home.
Holiday Information:
6 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (Evening meals will be table service)
Price: £1027pp
Single Supplement: £nil (Limited Availability)
River View Supplement: £60pp (Limited Availability)
Superior River View with Balcony Supplement: £120pp (Limited Availability)
Insurance: TBC (Insurance not currently available)
Tour Reference: AWE5068
Deposit Required: £50pp
Balance Due: 8 weeks prior to departure