Best of Cornish Coast

BEST OF THE CORNISH COAST

 

31 August - 4 September 2026

Monday – Friday  

5 Days

From £849

 

Based in Newquay, this tour takes in breathtaking gardens, coastline and beautiful Cornish stately homes. We feature a coastal train ride, Prideaux Place and the magnificent Lost Gardens of Heligan where we discover its spectacular gardens and the UK’s only outside jungle!

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Great Western Railway   |    Truro   |   The Lost Gardens of Heligan   |   The National Lobster Hatchery   |   Prideaux Place   |   Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm  |   Entertainment

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home for your journey to Cornwall, arriving at your hotel late afternoon, time to relax before dinner.

 

DAY TWO – Great Western Railway

This morning we drive to St Erth to board our regular train for a journey along the

beautiful coastline past Carbis Bay to the very heart of St Ives. We have time here to

explore this famous resort before returning to our hotel in the late afternoon by coach.

 

DAY THREE – Truro and The Lost Gardens of Heligan

This morning, we make our way to the market town city of Truro, where we can enjoy a stroll before exploring the town’s attractions, including the stunning Gothic Revival Cathedral. After lunch, we head to the amazing Lost Gardens of Heligan where you will be welcomed by a member of the team and escorted to the gardens. On Flora’s Green there will be an introduction to the history of the Heligan Estate along with the magnificent success story of its restoration. We then enjoy a cream tea before time at leisure to explore over 200 acres of garden paradise and enjoy the breathtaking surroundings, including the spectacular jungle! En route back to our hotel we enjoy a photo-stop at picturesque Charlestown and its Grade II Listed Georgian harbour and tall ships, famous for featuring in many TV programmes and films.

 

DAY FOUR – Padstow, The National Lobster Hatchery, Prideaux Place and Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm

  After breakfast, we make our way to Padstow, where we spend time at leisure exploring this charming fishing port and famous foodie destination thanks to its reputation for fabulous seafood restaurants and links to the celebrity chef Rick Stein. You will also have entrance to The National Lobster Hatchery included where you will experience pioneering marine conservation in action by the beautiful estuary in Padstow. It is one of the only conservation projects open to the public worldwide. The Visitor Centre allows you to get up close and personal with rarely seen lobster babies, pregnant lobster mamas, giant lobsters and other weird and wonderful coastal creatures.

 

In the afternoon, we travel to Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm for a 60-minute guided tour and tasting of this excellent traditional brewery.

 

We also visit Prideaux Place, a magnificent Elizabethan manor house perched above Padstow’s busy harbour. We enjoy a guided tour of the house and its rooms, which are in constant use by the family, before exploring the beautiful gardens at leisure and enjoying the views

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

In-house activity i.e. bingo/quiz on 1 night

Live musical entertainment on 2 nights

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Free use of the indoor pool and leisure facilities

Great Western Railway single Journey

Lost Gardens of Heligan, with welcome talk and tea and cake

Healey’s Cyder Farm

Prideaux Place guided tour

National Lobster Hatchery.

 

THE ESPLANDE HOTEL, NEWQUAY

This Esplanade Hotel is in a lovely seafront position, opposite Fistral Beach with outstanding views of the bay. The hotel has undergone extensive renovations, and all 90 comfortable bedrooms have a homely feel with excellent fittings and are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a large, bright restaurant and an open plan lounge which both offer panoramic sea views and there is also a modern bar and sun terrace. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa bath and gym. Hotel has a lift.

 

All single rooms are double/twin for sole occupancy.

The Esplanade Hotel Newquay