Cornwall
Cornwall is situated on the south western-most point of the United Kingdom. From Land's End, the next stop is the United States of America! With its unspoilt tiny harbours, still actively landing fish, mending nets and stacking lobster pots - its old inns (pubs) serving delicious seafood and its rugged cliffs and smashing waves - it is like no other place on earth! Almost an island and separated from England by the River Tamar, Cornwall has its own Celtic language together with an inland wealth of wild countryside seeped in past history - the castle at Tintagel is reputed to be the birth place of King Arthur of the Round Table.
The weather in Cornwall is much milder than in the rest of the UK - trees and shrubs and exotic plants grow in Cornwall which won't grow anywhere else. A most magical place for an unforgettable visit.
In this itinerary, an effort has been made to keep away from the busier places except where necessary for overnight stays and even these have been chosen with care. The essence of Cornwall has been captured in terms of history, tin mining and unusual flora. There are several visits which have an entrance fee - but each of them are unique of their kind, and well worth a visit:
- Lost Gardens of Heligan - featured in a 6 part BBC documentary
- The Eden Project - widely publicized when it opened
- Tate Gallery - the building itself is a work of art, situated on the coast of St Ives
The whole of Cornwall is extremely picturesque and great pleasure will be derived from merely driving along from one place to another - of course, stops can be made along the way for viewing and for taking photographs.
A typical tour would start in Plymouth (Devon), continuing to Looe, Polperro, St. Austell, Fowey, St. Mawes and an overnight stop in Truro. The first stop on day two would be Penryn then Perthleven, St. Michael’s Mount, Penzance, Mousehole and Lands End. Day three commences with St. Ives (Tate Gallery is situated here), St. Agnes, Newquay, Tintagel, Boscastle, Bude and Padstow.
All itineraries can be personalised. For further details please contact us.