Day 1 - Travel to resort in time for dinner, with a stop en-route to visit the well-known fishing village of Padstow.
Day 2 - Day at leisure
Today has been left
free for you to relax and explore what Newquay has to offer. You can explore
some of the best and safest beaches in Cornwall or simply stroll along the
quayside, where at high water local fisherman unload their baskets. The harbour
itself is also a wonderful suntrap.
Day 3 - Lanhydrock House & Gardens
After
breakfast we have arranged a visit to Lanhydrock House & Gardens, one of
the most fascinating and complete late 19th-century houses, it’s full
of period atmosphere and was rebuilt following a disastrous fire in 1881. The
new house featured the latest in contemporary living, including central heating!
The garden has a stunning collection of magnolias, rhododendrons and camellias,
offering a fine array of colours right through into autumn. There is a fully
licensed restaurant and stable tearoom at Lanhydrock both of which offer a
good selection of dishes and would be a good place to stop for lunch. From
here you make the short journey to Bodmin General railway station for a return
trip on the Bodmin and Wenford railway, which takes a journey through scenic
countryside of the preserved Great Western Railway branch line.
Day 4 - Falmouth
Head south to the resort of Falmouth, the world's third largest natural harbour.
Included is a visit to the National Maritime Museum, a fascinating insight
into the lives of the people and the community for whom the sea has been an
essential lifeline and source of food. The rest of the day is free for you
to enjoy beautiful Falmouth before returning to your hotel for dinner.
Day 5
- Cornish Cyder Farm
A morning’s excursion to the Cornish Cyder Farm
has been arranged, where a guided tour will take you through the ancient process
of Cider making, the Jam kitchen and Brandy Distillery. There’s also a
good restaurant, ideal for a fresh ‘cream tea’ before returning to
Newquay for a spot of souvenir shopping!
Day 6 - Depart hotel and return home.