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Devon, Cornwall and Somerset
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Falmouth
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Cornish Charm and Coastal Treasures of everything...
Enjoy breathtaking scenery and discover all the delights of the Cornish coastline
including St Ives, Penzance, Padstow, Port Isaac and Falmouth. Included joining points
from these regions, see pages 12 to 15
!
8 Days from £949
St Ives Day 5 St Ives, often described as Included meals
Here’s what you’ll get up to...
the jewel in Cornwall’s crown, combines a 7xB; 1xL; 7xD
Day 1 Depart D postcard-perfect harbour with sweeping Look out for 'B', 'L' or 'D' to find out when
Day 2 Lands End and Penzance B D golden beaches and crystal-clear waters. breakfast, lunch or dinner is included!
Day 3 Day at leisure or optional visits to The town’s heart is a maze of narrow
Looe and Polperro B D cobbled streets, where fisherman’s Included excursions
Day 4 Falmouth and the National cottages stand alongside independent St Ives Lands End and Penzance
shops, cosy cafés and galleries
Maritime Museum B D showcasing local and international art. Falmouth
Day 5 Day at leisure in St Ives B D National Maritime Museum
Day 6 Padstow with Rick Stein Fish Padstow Day 6 Padstow is a charming Padstow Newquay Port Isaac
working fishing port, renowned for its
& Chips Lunch and Port Isaac B L D bustling harbour, boutique shops and Rick Stein Lunch Truro
Day 7 Newquay and Truro B D galleries. Fishing boats land their catch
Day 8 Return home B here daily, bringing fresh seafood straight Your hotel
from the Atlantic. The narrow streets
The best bits... are lined with independent retailers and You will stay for seven nights at the
Penzance Day 2 Penzance, an ancient local crafts, while the waterfront offers 3-star St Ives Bay Hotel in St Ives –
market town steeped in history, is famous uninterrupted views of the busy quay. A see page 62 for details.
for its pirates – the singing variety! With highlight of the visit is a traditional fish skyline is dominated by the striking Truro
other highlights including the historic and chips lunch at Rick Stein’s.
port and the Wharfside Shopping Centre, Cathedral, built at the turn of the 20th
which is brimming with independent Port Isaac Day 6 Port Isaac is a century, with three soaring 250-foot
shops and high street brands, there is quintessential Cornish fishing village, towers and intricate Victorian stained
renowned for its narrow winding streets,
glass. The surrounding streets are filled
plenty to see and do here.
whitewashed cottages and picturesque with independent shops, galleries, and
Falmouth Day 4 A town shaped by the harbour. The village rose to fame as the craft outlets showcasing Cornwall’s finest
sea, Falmouth boasts a rich maritime setting for the TV series Doc Martin, locally-made goods. From handcrafted
heritage, with a vibrant mix of shops, with many of its filming locations dotted jewellery to traditional Cornish delicacies,
cafés and restaurants adding to its lively around the charming lanes. Once a busy this lively centre offers a true taste of the
coastal charm. port for the shipment of slate, coal and region’s character and charm.
fish, Port Isaac retains much of its historic
Optional excursion character and is surrounded by dramatic Want to pay in parts?
See page 7
Looe and Polperro from £14.50pp coastal scenery.
Looe’s harbour is a seafood haven, Truro Day 7 Truro, the capital of Code W8UCT
while Polperro is dreamy town of little Cornwall, is a vibrant city with a rich MAY 08 2026 £949 AUG 28 2026 ! £1,039
shops and cafés. architectural and cultural heritage. Its AUG 21 2026 £1,049 SEP 25 2026 £1,039
Single Supplement from £79
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