Day 1: Following your home taxi collection we make our way to the Rosemundy House Hotel in St Agnes for our 6 night stay on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis.
Day 2: After breakfast, we have a full day at the Eden Project. Dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World by some, Eden is a dramatic global garden housed in tropical biomes that nestle in a crater the size of 30 football pitches. With a worldwide reputation, Eden barely needs an introduction, but this epic destination definitely deserves a day of your undivided attention. More than just a huge, tropical garden, Eden is a gateway into the relationships between plants and people, and a fascinating insight into the story of mankind's dependence on plant life. Not only a mind-blowing visitor attraction, Eden is also fast-becoming a unique resource for education and knowledge towards a sustainable future.
Experience the sights, smells and scale of the rainforests in the Rainforest Biome - the world's largest greenhouse - and discover the tropical plants that are used to produce everyday products. Travel to South Africa and California, as you amble amongst the orange and lemon trees, olive groves and gnarled vines of the Mediterranean Biome, and in the 30-acre Outdoor Garden see hemp, sunflowers and other plants that could change your future, flourishing under the Cornish sun.
A fascinating location, but, more importantly, Eden is a great day out.
Day 3: Following breakfast, we enjoy an excursion 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. Around the maze of streets you’ll find plenty of restaurants and cafes.
This afternoon we continue to the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Once lost to the brambles of time, The Lost Gardens of Heligan have been rediscovered and lovingly restored to become one of the most loved gardens in the UK.
Today the mysterious gardens and estate offer over 200 acres for exploration. Discover romantic Victorian Gardens along winding paths laid out over two centuries ago. Step back in time and journey across the world beneath the historic rhododendron boughs of Sikkim, and get lost in the exotic outdoor Jungle whilst adventuring along raised boardwalks past giant rhubarb, banana plantations and through tunnels of towering bamboo.
Day 4: Day at leisure to relax and explore the picturesque resort of St Agnes. The village is not only a World Heritage Site but also an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You’ll find no fewer than four unspoilt beaches from which dolphins, sharks and seals have all been spotted - and for fans of Ross Poldark, Winston Graham lived just down the road and used the whole parish as the inspiration for his Poldark series of books, dubbing it ‘Poldark Country’!
Day 5: Today we begin at Padstow, a delightful little port, nestling on the beautiful Camel Estuary, with a picturesque harbour surrounded by pastel-washed Medieval houses. This afternoon we visit Prideaux Place, located above the busy harbour of Padstow, with the grounds boasting some of the finest views over its ancient Deer Park, the Camel Estuary, Rock and Bodmin Moor. Fourteen generations of Prideaux have lived here and each generation has added its own contribution to the house and its historic garden.
Day 6: This morning we head across the Duchy to the historic maritime town of Falmouth. The town stands on a peninsula below the headland crowned by Pendennis Castle. Its picturesque and busy harbour and palm tree-lined streets make it an ideal place to spend the morning.
We later visit Glendurgan where you can lose yourself in the three valleys of Glendurgan Garden - full of fun, natural beauty and amazing plants. Discover giant rhubarb plants in the jungle-like lower valley and spiky arid plants basking in the sunny upper slopes. Wander through the garden down to the beautiful hamlet of Durgan on the Helford River where you will see gigantic tulip-trees and ponds teeming with wildlife. During your visit you will learn about the Fox family who created this 'small peace of heaven on earth.'
Day 7: After breakfast, we make the return journey to Norfolk, where our door to door service will be waiting to return you home.
Holiday Information:
6 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (Dinner will be table service)
Price: £886pp
Single Supplement: £Nil (Limited Availability)
Tour Reference: AWE5201
Deposit Required: £50pp
Balance Due: 8 weeks prior to departure