Cornish Towns & Eden 5 Days - Eliot Hotel
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALF5132EC
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
Newquay is Cornwall's premier holiday resort boasting some of the finest coastline and beaches in Europe. Although well known as Britain's surfing capital, there are many other activities and the surrounding countryside has an endless wealth of fascinating places to visit. The town is an ancient one, dating from the fifteenth century when a new quay was constructed. The heart of the town is the old harbour but it spreads along the cliff tops which stand behind the eleven magnificent sandy beaches. Newquay offers wonderful cliff and beach walks, a picturesque harbour to explore and the variety of activities one associates with such a major resort, including swimming pools, golf, putting, squash, tennis, bowls, boating, shark fishing and horse riding. There are also the atmospheric smugglers' pubs which are a living reminder of the more colourful side of Cornwall's history!
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Outward Travel
Day 2 - Eden Project & Mevagissey
Discover the magnificent Eden Project - experience the sights, smells and scale of the rainforest in the Rainforest Biome, amble amongst the orange and lemon trees in the Mediterranean Biome and explore a wide variety of plants that flourish in the Cornish climate in the Outdoor Gardens. Later in the day, we head to Mevagissey, a charming working fishing village. The hills are adorned with white and colour-washed cottages that overlook the picturesque harbour./n
Day 3 - Day at Leisure
Day 4 - Full Day to Truro & Falmouth
Fascinating maritime heritage, narrow streets and a bustling town centre – Falmouth is Cornwall’s at its finest. Exotic sub-tropical plants thrive in the mild climate and you can admire the formal flower beds and ornamental trees in the Municipal Gardens. Falmouth is also a foodie paradise with freshly caught seafood on every corner plus traditional Cornish pasties to be found in the many bakeries!/nWhether you're in the mood for a relaxing shopping trip, exploring local history, or admiring stunning architecture, Cornwall’s capital, Truro, has something for all ages. Taking centre stage is Truro Cathedral which stands tall in the heart of the city. Built in the Gothic Revival style between 1880 and 1910 it is one of only three UK cathedrals with three spires. /nWe will also visit the Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery, Cornwall’s largest museum of culture history and home to over one million objects. Discover how the Cornwall we know today came to be./n
Day 5 - Return Travel
Return travel /n
Eliot Hotel
Close to the magnificent Great Western and Tolcarne
beaches with their crystal clear sparkling waters, the
hotel is just a short stroll away from the seafront,
resort’s shopping area and harbour. The hotel features
a comfortable lounge, games room, large restaurant
and entertainment room with dancefloor, where
entertainment can be found most evenings. The hotel
also boasts an outdoor pool, which is open between
May-September and relaxing outdoor area where you
can soak up the sun and enjoy a drink by the pool. Our
en-suite bedrooms come with comfy beds for a great
nights sleep, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen
TV with Freeview and radio and hairdryer. The hotel has
free Wi-Fi throughout and a lift serving all floors, with
some steps to rooms on split levels.