CORNWALL IN SPRINGTIME
Friday 28th March - Sunday 30th March 2008
(All Schools Break)

Visit the beautiful and mysterious South-West corner of England, CORNWALL

Our route to the far west takes us through the ANCIENT KINGDOM OF WESSEX, which gives us an opportunity to visit the historic city of WELLS – England’s smallest city.   Wells has one of the finest cathedrals in the land and one of the oldest surviving medieval streets in Europe.  We shall also visit GLASTONBURY – The legendary burial place of King Arthur, and an area steeped in myth and mystery.  Our journey will also take us across the rich pastures of SOMERSET and DEVON, and over mysterious BODMIN MOOR, once the haunt of smugglers and highwaymen. 

Our stay for 2 nights is in CARBIS BAY, a picturesque part of ST IVES, where our lovely hotel is situated in a sheltered bay of golden sand.  It also boasts an award winning restaurant.  There are glorious coastal walks along the shore and magnificent views of the Atlantic from the cliffs.  ST IVES houses its own branch of the TATE GALLERY and is one of Cornwall’s most beautiful and atmospheric coastal villages.  It also boasts its own artist’s colony.  St Ives has recently been voted to be amongst the very best beaches in the world!

On Saturday we take a spectacular drive along the Atlantic coast of Cornwall to LANDS END. This area of wild and magnificent countryside has a higher concentration of prehistoric monuments than anywhere else in Britain.  You will also see  PENZANCE (immortalised in the Opera, ’The Pirates of Penzance’), and ST MICHAEL’S MOUNT.

On our return journey you will have time to visit TINTAGEL with its awe inspiring castle ruins (legendary home of King Arthur) and the ancient little port of BOSCASTLE with its rugged and beautiful coastline.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Luxury coach travel to and from London
• 2 nights in 3 star beach front hotel
• Full Cornish breakfast in hotel
• Fully guided throughout

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals, except breakfast in hotel
• Entrance fees (approx. £20)
• Gratuities to hotel staff and coach driver
• 4 course evening dinner in our hotel restaurant,
  with beautiful views overlooking the sea
  (may be pre-booked at a special rate of £22.50 per person)

PRICES: (per person)

DEPARTS: Friday 28th March at:
7:00 a.m. from Rickmansworth
7.45 a.m. from outside Finchley Road Underground Station.
8.30 a.m. near Windsor

RETURNS: Sunday 30th March, between 8.00 p.m. and 9.15 p.m.

WHAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS TOUR... Cornwall trip was good because it had things for everyone to do.  I learned a lot about King Arthur. I like the beach time, the hotel was very clean and the food was good and the views were good too.  Greg Harrison aged 11 from ASL  Cornwall - Hotel was Great.  Lands End and Tintagel were our favourites. Kathleen & Joe, Sara, Matthew & Benjamin Alcorn   CAWC, ACS Hillingdon The trips are extraordinarily good value for the money.  Very organized and planned out – great for the kids, we can always count on the quality of Gemmaway trips no matter where we go.  Keaton (10) says it was a fantastic trip but please warn me next time about the walk the Tintagel (but it was worth it!). Dawn and Larry Huff & Keaton (10) – KCWC Another great trip with Gemmaway.  Beautiful Scenery, Spectacular sights and fun people.  Thank you. BJ & Linda Thornton - AWC Great introduction to Cornwall. The guide’s knowledge of the area was amazing. We appreciated the insightful narration of all the sights. Barbara Trofinoff and Tom Wilson, Focus I think that your tours are very good for educational and entertainment purposes. I have learned quite a lot and am really happy to have visited all these beautiful places. The Stansbury Family - ACS Egham Our coach seats were comfortable and the view from our hotel window was spectacular!! We admired the abilities of our coach driver to negotiate tight spots and his concern for the Safety of his passengers! The Matecko-conti Family – U.S.Embassy Thank you for a wonderful tour of Cornwall. It is a beautiful part of England that we are so glad we have seen. We did an amazing amount in just a few days. The Wicker Family - ACS Hillingdon and Chiltern AWC As always we had a really great time, Thank you for a wonderful trip & all of the tours. We are really looking forward to our next tour with you. Krista and Amador Quiros U.S. Navy We were very impressed with how well organised the trip was. Also the commentary by the Guide was excellent and very beneficial. Cindy Frederick Chiltern AWC Enjoyed this trip very much. The Sites were beautiful and good restaurants too. Peggy May CAWC ^ Back to top < Back to tours list...