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Devon, Cornwall and Somerset








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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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