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Over 105 Years Experience
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6 Days
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From our base in beautiful St Agnes in the heart of 'Poldark Country', enjoy plenty of chances to taste, see, and do as we explore the sights of Fowey, Port Isaac, Padstow, St Ives and The Eden Project.
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After boarding our tour coach, we make our way to the Rosemundy House Hotel in St Agnes.
Today's first visit sees us travel to Fowey, a popular harbour town found within a beautiful estuary and is best known for inspiring the works of its famous resident, Daphne du Maurier. This afternoon, we make our way to the Eden Project. Dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World, explore this global garden housed within tropical bio-domes the size of thirty football pitches. Trek through the vibrant rainforests and meander through your Mediterranean and South African-inspired surroundings, visiting citrus groves, meeting ancient olive trees and savouring the scents of wild herbs and flowers.
Admire picturesque St Agnes in your own time today. Tucked away in an unspoilt spot on the North Cornish coast, St Agnes is a compact village with independent shops, beautiful beaches, world-class pubs, and restaurants. For fans of Ross Poldark, Winston Graham used the whole parish as the inspiration for the famous series of books and its television adaptations, dubbing it 'Poldark Country'. If you wish to explore further afield, frequent local bus services can take you to Newquay, Truro or Falmouth.
We head to Padstow today, a charming fishing village surrounded by glorious sandy beaches and best known for its culinary delights, from traditional Cornish Pasties to chef Rick Stein's award-winning seafood restaurant. This afternoon, we head to the famous traditional fishing village of Port Isaac, one of Cornwall's best-known destinations, the home of TV's Doc Martin and famed sea-shanty singers the Fisherman's Friends. Please note - due to traffic restrictions, you can only access Port Isaac on foot, walking down and back uphill.
Our final excursion first takes us to the picturesque fishing harbour of St Ives; with free time to explore, why not wander through the maze of narrow, cobbled streets lined with independent shops, fisherman's cottages, award-winning eateries and galleries showcasing the artists who flock to the resort? We also head to Land's End, the most south-westerly point on the UK mainland, for a 'must-have' photo opportunity. While there, keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife - seabirds are a common sight soaring above, and from the coastal viewpoints, you may even glimpse basking sharks, seals or dolphins in the surrounding waters if you're fortunate!
We travel home, making suitable comfort stops enroute.
Relax and recharge at the much loved Rosemundy House Hotel. Situated in the quaint Cornish village of St Agnes, this family-run Georgian hotel offers beautifully appointed ensuite rooms, many featuring garden views. The hotel also provides a choice of cosy lounges, a bar, and a restaurant.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
Garden
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside The Butchers, Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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