Carlyon Bay, St Austell, Cornwall 25

Monday

A comfortable journey south, pausing for lunch en-route. Settle in and enjoy a drinks reception dinner.

Tuesday

Today, we visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan. After an introductory talk we are free to discover this secret kingdom
including its sub-tropical jungle, vegetable, flower & fruit gardens and the ‘Lost Valley.’ Later, we continue to the picture
postcard fishing village of Mevagissey where pubs, cafes, galleries and shops cluster around the harbour walls and line the
pretty streets.

Wednesday

Today we visit the old harbour town of Padstow on the Camel Estuary, a fine
example of a Cornish fishing port with a colourful busy harbour surrounded by
medieval houses. The town is largely unspoilt with traditional pubs and restaurants
including the famous seafood restaurant owned by top TV chef Rick Stein.
Explore the quaint narrow streets and interesting shops,’ maybe take a walk to the
headland for some fabulous views of
the estuary and distant hills.

Thursday

A short trip along the coast to
Charlestown, known popularly as a
filming location in the TV series
Poldark. The village has remained
largely unchanged since the late 18th
century. Visit the Shipwreck & Heritage
Centre and stroll around the harbour,
which is home to some of the largest
Tall Ships in the world. In the
afternoon, we return to our hotel for a
sumptuous Cornish cream tea!

Friday

After breakfast we depart our
hotel, returning home during the
afternoon.