SOUTH WEST – 7 days

Newquay, Cornwall’s favourite holiday resort, is located on the majestic North Coast of Cornwall. This vibrant seaside town has something for everyone, whatever their age or interests, Newquay has been providing family holidays for generations, with fantastic beaches which are set against a background of cliffs, the widest possible choice of accommodation and with many of Cornwall’s attractions only a short drive away.

Esplanade Hotel – Tel: 01637 873 333

Overlooking the famous Fistral Beach, offering magnificent views of the ocean, the hotel is short walk to the centre where many shops and cafes can be found. What’s included:

• FREE Insurance
• All rooms have private facilities, telephone, television, hairdryer and complimentary tea/coffee
• Buffet style breakfast
• Lunch snacks available daily
• Waiter service evening meal with choice of menu
• Indoor swimming pool
• Entertainment
• Lift serving most floors
• Porterage

Itinerary

Day 1: Leisurely outward journey to Newquay spending six nights at the Esplanade Hotel arriving late afternoon.
Day 2: Day of leisure in Newquay.
Day 3: Full day Padstow and “Doc Martin” Country. Followers of the comedy drama “Doc Martin” may recognise some of the sites we visit on this day including the village named “Portwenn” in the series. We’ll also visit the delightful fishing village of Padstow with its beautiful, sheltered harbour.
Day 4: Day of leisure in Newquay.
Day 5: Full day St Austell, Mevagissey and Lost Gardens of Heligan. We include a visit to the Lost Gardens of Heligan,
amazingly discovered under brambles in 1990. Nearby is beautiful Mevagissey with its fishing harbour much favoured by landscape artists. Continue to St Austell where Cornish Market World, one of Britain’s largest indoor markets, is open on Wednesday during the summer months.
Day 6: Day of leisure in Newquay.
Day 7: Depart after breakfast for the homeward journey arriving late afternoon.