Newquay & Cornish Gardens 7 Days - Eliot Hotel
- Duration: 7 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALF133M
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 - Lost Gardens of Heligan & Mevagissey
After breakfast we travel to one of the most loved gardens in the UK. Once lost to the brambles of time, The Lost Gardens of Heligan have been rediscovered and lovingly restored. 200 acres of adventure have been curated to let little legs and old minds run free. Explore dappled woodland trails, discover over 300 varieties of heritage fruit, vegetables, and herbs, meet native rare breed animals and meander through a magical estate unlike any other. Later in the day we visit the small, unspoilt fishing village of Mevagissey. Discover the many galleries and shops that cluster around the harbour walls or visit the museum and learn all about the history of the village, stacked with memorabilia and local artefacts, the museum brings the history of the village to life. /n
Day 3 - Full day to Looe and Polperro
Discover two of Cornwall’s most enchanting destinations as we make our way to Looe and Polperro. Sandy beaches, rockpools and working fishing port make Looe one of the most popular spots on Cornwall’s southern coast – Looe island which is perched just off the seafront was once a holy pilgrimage site and now is a sanctuary for rare plants and wildlife. Further along the coast lies Polperro, where the narrow street are lined by pretty cottages that lead down to the old historic fishing harbour – a delight to explore!/n
Day 4 - Day at Leisure
Day 5 - Day at Leisure
Day 6 - Trebah Gardens & Falmouth
Today's journey takes us to a unique beautiful, wooded 26 acre sub-tropical ravine garden that descends to its own beach on the beautiful Helford River. In early spring, Trebah Gardens comes alive with a colourful array of 100 year old rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias; in summer, the giant gunnera is a must see. In autumn, Hydrangea Valley casts clouds of china blue and soft white across Mallard Pond and in winter, their spectacular champion trees dominate the landscape. Later in the day we travel to the charming coastal town of Falmouth. With its rich maritime history, stunning scenery and vibrant arts scene, there is something for everyone./n
Day 7 - 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.