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Arrive at Plymouth Airport and collect hire car.
Drive
along the coast, stopping at the picturesque fishing
port of Polperro, continue along to Fowey, famous for
its links with Daphne Du Maurier, this small town situated
in a natural harbour has a wealth of small shops, cafes
and galleries. Now onto the famous Eden Project with
it’s biomes housing plants
from all corners of the world. Continue on to the Helford
River and sample a traditional afternoon tea along
the picturesque estuary. Call into Falmouth and visit
the fascinating National Maritime Museum Cornwall,
which takes you on a journey of Cornwall’s important
maritime history.
Overnight in Falmouth.
Have an early start and visit one of the stunning,
yet unspoilt small villages dotted around the Lizard
Peninsular, including Cadgwith, Coverack and St
Keverne.
Walk a section of the amazing South West Coast Path and then head around the
coast to Mullion Cove, stopping here for a quick lunch.
Now onto the ‘Jewel
in Cornwall’s Crown’ St Michaels Mount,
an impressive sight as you wind your way through the Cornish roads stopping
at Mounts Bay to view the stunning castle on its rock which dates from
12thC. The castle can be reached by foot, or ferry at high tide in the
summer. Call into Penzance, a popular resort and fishing port on Mount's
Bay with a mainly Victorian promenade and some fine Regency terraces. Discover
the story of the ‘Mousehole
Cat’ in the historic fishing port of Mousehole just along the coast,
where every Christmas a spectacular light display dominates the sea front
and attracts visitors from far and wide.
Now back to Penzance to catch
either the plane, helicopter or boat over to the stunning Isles of
Scilly and spending the night on St Mary’s,
the largest of the islands, take a walk along the Garrison before dinner
enjoying the uninterrupted views.
Overnight in St Mary’s.
Explore the islands – hopping between them using
scheduled boat service. Spend the morning on the island
of Tresco with its two ancient castles and magnificent
shell-strewn beaches in the east and south. Not forgetting a visit to the world
famous sub-tropical Abbey Gardens. Then onto Bryher in time for lunch, the smallest
of the islands. After having time to explore decide either to visit St Martin’s,
blessed with some of the finest beaches in Scilly or St Agnes where
you’ll
find secluded sandy coves, weathered granite tors and a 17th-century lighthouse.
Now back to St Mary’s for the return journey to the mainland. On arrival
in Penzance head up the coast and call in at Sennen Cove, if time you can walk
along the coast path to Land’s End. Spend the evening in picturesque St
Ives, brimming with galleries, restaurants and cafes. Explore the cobbled
backstreets and have dinner in a small beach café overlooking the Atlantic.
Overnight in St Ives.
Going back on yourself slightly, just down the coast
is the fantastic site of the Minack Theatre,
an outside theatre built into the Cornish cliffs
which hosts wonderful matinee and evening performances.
Venture inland now and visit one of the many wonderful
Cornish gardens, including Trebah, Trengwainton or
Trelissick. Spend the afternoon exploring the bustling
cathedral city of Truro, visit the Cathedral, Coinage
Hall and The Royal Cornwall Museum. Head now to Newquay,
a Mecca for surfers and anything ‘cool’ -
where you can eat fish and chips on the seafront
or have dinner at a beach side restaurant overlooking
the boats in the harbour.
Overnight in Newquay.
From Newquay make the short drive to Padstow – famous
for it’s resident
chef Rick Stein – this harbour town on the West side of the Camel
estuary in North Cornwall is worthy of a visit. If time, hire a bike and cycle
part of the Camel Trail which runs parallel with the estuary and stop
in Wadebridge for a break and then back to Padstow for lunch – where
you will be spoilt for choice! If you choose to cycle further along the Camel
Trail you will come across the Camel Valley Vineyard where you are welcome
to sample the wine whilst viewing the vineyard.
Drive back to Plymouth to drop off hire car and
return flight.
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