Smugglers in the West Country
Brief Overview: Mon 20 October - Fri 24 October 2025: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to The West Country with Jones Holidays staying at The Copthorne Hotel, Plymouth
Book NowSMUGGLERS IN THE WEST COUNTRY
20 -24 October 2025
Monday - Friday
5 Days
From £599
A late season tour to Plymouth and Cornwall offering many attractions for you to discover more about the county’s history. From ports to smuggling to dramatic castle ruins – there’s something for everyone!
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Poldark Country | Jamaica Inn Smuggling Museum | Pencarrow House | Looe | Plymouth | Tintagel | Port Isaac
DAY ONE – Arrival
We depart from your home and travel to Plymouth where tea and coffee will await you on arrival. Time to relax before dinner this evening.
DAY TWO – Pencarrow House and Looe
This morning, after breakfast, we set off for Pencarrow House and Gardens. This stunning Georgian mansion has been home to the same family since the 1500s. During our visit, we’ll take a guided tour of the house, uncovering the fascinating history and legacy of the Molesworth family. Following the tour, you’ll have free time to wander through the charming gardens at your own pace.
In the afternoon, we continue to Looe, a lively seaside town that offers year-round appeal. With its rich character and vibrant atmosphere, Looe remains a bustling fishing port that captivates visitors.
DAY THREE – Plymouth
The day is free for you to explore the historic city of Plymouth. Take a stroll around the famous Hoe, visit the Barbican Steps, and browse around the city centre shops.
DAY FOUR – Bodmin Moor, Jamaica Inn, Tintagel and Port Isaac
This morning we drive to rugged Bodmin Moor and stop at Jamaica Inn. With its Daphne Du Maurier associations and a museum filled with smuggling artefacts collected over many years. From here we travel to the North Cornwall coast and Tintagel with its dramatic castle ruins, and the pretty harbour at Port Isaac, setting for TV’s Doc Martin.
DAY FIVE – Departure
After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
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Luxury coach travel
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Home pick-up
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4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
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Porterage on arrival and departure
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Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
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Admission to Jamaica Inn Smuggling Museum.
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Guided tour of Pencarrow House
THE COPTHORNE HOTEL, PLYMOUTH
The Copthorne Hotel Plymouth is located in the bustling city centre with sweeping views down Armada Way. It is an ideal base to explore the region. Local attractions include the historic Barbican and the famous Plymouth Hoe. All bedrooms are ensuite with satellite television, telephone, hairdryer, iron and tea & coffee making facilities. The Hotel has a lift.
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.
DAY ONE
We depart from your home and travel to Plymouth where tea and coffee will await you on arrival. Time to relax before dinner this evening.
DDAY TWO
Today our first visit is to the Grade II listed port of Charlestown, featured in TV's popular drama series 'Poldark'. The harbour was built in the 18th century to support the China clay and copper mining industries. For our lunch stop we move on to Mevagissey with a maze of narrow streets around the harbour. This afternoon we make our way to Looe. The popular seaside town of Looe can keep visitors entertained all year round and retains its character as a bustling working fishing port.
B, DDAY THREE
The day is free for you to explore the historic city of Plymouth. Take a stroll around the famous Hoe, visit the Barbican Steps, and browse around the city centre shops.
B, DDAY FOUR
This morning we drive to rugged Bodmin Moor and stop at Jamaica Inn. With its Daphne Du Maurier associations and a museum filled with smuggling artefacts collected over many years. From here we travel to the North Cornwall coast and Tintagel with its dramatic castle ruins, and the pretty harbour at Port Isaac, setting for TV's Doc Martin.
B, DDAY FIVE
After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Admission to Jamaica Inn Smuggling Museum.
Guided tour of Pencarrow House
THE COPTHORNE HOTEL, PLYMOUTH
The Copthorne Hotel Plymouth is located in the bustling city centre with sweeping views down Armada Way. It is an ideal base to explore the region. Local attractions include the historic Barbican and the famous Plymouth Hoe. All bedrooms are ensuite with satellite television, telephone, hairdryer, iron and tea & coffee making facilities. The Hotel has a lift.
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.
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
| General | Rooms | Accessibility |
| 4 star | Tea/coffee making facilities | Lift |
| Bar | Television | Wheelchair accessible |
| Restaurant | Wifi |
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| Lounge | Hairdryer |
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| Iron |
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| DAYS | TOUR DATE | DEPARTS | TERMS | SUPPLEMENT |
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| 5 | 20 -24 OCT 2025 | MONDAY | £599 | £110 SINGLE |
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| JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE | £27.28 |
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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).
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
| Broughton | Broughton, Broughton Layby on A5104 |
| Chester, (Holiday Inn) | Chester, Holiday Inn South - Layby Outside |
| Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station |
| Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
| Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
| Wrexham (Plas Coch Pub) | Wrexham Plas Coch Pub |
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