Looe in Springtime Beyond Paradise

LOOE IN SPRINGTIME – BEYOND PARADISE

 

22 – 26 March 2027

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £519

 

Discover the irresistible beauty of South-East Cornwall on a relaxing holiday based in the delightful harbour town of Looe. With its sandy coves, fishing boats and welcoming atmosphere, Looe is the perfect base from which to explore this wonderfully scenic corner of England.

 

Our carefully planned excursions take you to some of Cornwall’s most loved destinations, from the elegant Georgian harbour of Charlestown, to the timeless fishing village of Polperro, where narrow lanes tumble down to the sea.

 

Enjoy the historic market town of Liskeard, a charming journey on the Looe Valley Railway through lush countryside, and a visit to the beautiful estuary town of Fowey, known for its literary heritage and stunning waterfront views.

 

With dramatic coastlines, picturesque villages and a touch of TV-famous scenery, this holiday captures Cornwall at its very best – relaxed, romantic and full of character.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Looe   |   Charlestown   |   Polperro   |   Liskeard   |   Looe Valley Railway   |   Fowey 

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home with our door-to-door pick-up service and travel south to the seaside town of Looe and the Portbyhan Hotel which is situated in an unrivalled position right in the heart of Looe, you can relish the panoramic views of the vibrant harbour with only a short stroll into Looe town centre.

 

DAY TWO – Looe aka Beyond Paradise

Today you have the day at leisure in Looe. Acting undercover as the fictional Shipton Abbott in the BBC mystery drama, Beyond Paradise. The show brings this idyllic setting to life, concealing secrets that unravel against the backdrop of this quintessential English town. Don't be fooled - the producers will have you thinking this is in neighbouring Devon, but where paradise is mentioned, it can only be Cornwall.

 

Away from the secrets and mysteries of Shipton Abbott, Looe is much more relaxed! Explore the picturesque harbour, where colourful fishing boats bob on the water. Wander through the charming streets, discovering eclectic independent shops and traditional Cornish pubs, or enjoy fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants.

 

Why not immerse yourself in the history of the smugglers of the Cornish Coast at the Old Guildhall Museum & Gaol (admission not included) or jump into the screen and follow the footsteps of Humphrey and Martha as you discover this perfect seaside resort.

 

DAY THREE – Charlestown, Liskeard and Looe Valley Railway

Today we make our way along the Cornish coast to Charlestown an amazingly pristine, unspoiled example of a late Georgian working port.

 

We’ll then head to Liskeard; there is a free museum here that is well worth popping into for a look around. With lots of information on the local area with a particular focus on mining and geology. There is also a fascinating collection of toys through the ages.

 

We then join our train for our train journey on the Looe Valley Line where we travel back to Looe.

 

The journey to Looe is full of beautiful views out of the train window. Heavily wooded valleys teeming with wildlife open to glorious estuary views as the river heads towards the sea. Bird watchers will love this line as, especially at low tide, the river is full of wading birds such as Little Egrets, Grey herons, Oystercatchers and Curlews.

 

DAY FOUR – Polperro and Fowey

Today we’ll travel the short distance to Polperro, it is an enchanting place on the south coast of Cornwall. Wander through narrow lanes of small cottages that once belonged to fishermen and the occasional smuggler. This is a great place to visit at any time of the year; the changing seasons bring different aspects to the village and the sea which have been enjoyed by and inspired some famous artists, writers and photographers over the past two centuries.

 

We’ll then make our way to Fowey, (pronounced “Foy”) it is an historic town dating back to the 14th century that rests on the west side of the Fowey estuary.  As well as being a picturesque town, with winding lanes and ancient alleyways lined with medieval and Georgian buildings it is also surrounded by a beautiful coastline.

 

We’ll then return to Looe where we have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast, this morning we’ll make our way 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

Cream tea on arrival

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Entertainment on some evenings

2 hour ’Happy Hour’

Looe Valley Railway journey from Liskeard to Looe.

 

THE PORTBYHAN HOTEL, LOOE

The Portbyhan Hotel is situated in an unrivalled position right in the heart of Looe, allowing you to relish the panoramic views of the vibrant harbour with only a short stroll into Looe town centre.

 

The Edwards family, who operate an award-winning holiday company in South Wales, purchased the hotel in June 2013 and have since invested over £2.1 Million in a full refurbishment of the exterior, bedrooms, restaurant, bar and public areas. These renovations, the location, and the excellent services that the hotel offers have all contributed to the Portbyhan Hotel recently winning “Best Individual Hotel” at the prestigious National Coach Tourism Awards.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Cream tea on arrival

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Entertainment on some evenings

2 hour ’Happy Hour’

Looe Valley Railway journey from Liskeard to Looe.

 

THE PORTBYHAN HOTEL, LOOE

The Portbyhan Hotel is situated in an unrivalled position right in the heart of Looe, allowing you to relish the panoramic views of the vibrant harbour with only a short stroll into Looe town centre.

 

The Edwards family, who operate an award-winning holiday company in South Wales, purchased the hotel in June 2013 and have since invested over £2.1 Million in a full refurbishment of the exterior, bedrooms, restaurant, bar and public areas. These renovations, the location, and the excellent services that the hotel offers have all contributed to the Portbyhan Hotel recently winning “Best Individual Hotel” at the prestigious National Coach Tourism Awards.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wi-Fi

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	22 – 26 MAR 2027	MONDAY	£519	NONE
JONES HOLDIAYS INSURANCE			£38

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

Portbyhan Hotel, Looe Looe