UK Rail Tours

Cornwall Classic

A joyful Cornish holiday as we meander by train along scenic branch lines, capturing the cream of the coastal and countryside views, to visit charming ports and wonderful seaside resorts.

(6 days, Escorted)

• Journey along the famous English Riviera coastal route
• Experience spectacular scenic branch lines
• Discover beautiful Trevarno Gardens
• Steam nostalgia on the Bodmin & Wenford line
• Explore Looe, Falmouth, Penzance & St Ives
• Visit the National Museum of Gardening
• Amazing National Seal Sanctuary
• Stunningly located, waters edge hotel

Includes the Great British Railway Journey along Devons Dawlish Sea Wall line - just one of many great rail journeys you can enjoy.

DEPARTS
Monday 4 June 2012 (click the date on the calendar to book)
Monday 2 July 2012 (click the date on the calendar to book)
Saturday 8 September 2012 (click on the date on the calendar to book)

6 days

TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1
Relive the happy days of childhood holidays, as we travel the route of the old Cornish Riviera Express, clinging to the sea wall at Dawlish before crossing Brunels mighty Royal Albert Bridge into Cornwall, and onto Truro and our transfer to the renowned Falmouth Beach Hotel.
Dinner included
 
DAY 2
A day of gentle roaming by rail as we head west on the Cornish mainline to Penzance for sightseeing and views of St. Michaels Mount, before taking the spectacular branch line journey to the pretty harbour resort of St Ives; this famous resort has it all: cobbled streets full of history, pretty fishermans cottages, beautiful creations in craft shops to stunning art at the Tate.
Breakfast and Dinner included
 
DAY 3
Today we board our lovingly restored classic coach, a real head turner, and venture to Trevarno Gardens, home to the national museum of gardening, a vintage toy museum, makers of organic skin care, honey and copper fountains - and much more! We meander onward for a Cornish cream tea on the picturesque reaches of the Helford Estuary, where we visit the seals and otters at the National Seal Sanctuary - and perhaps see the rescued Grey Seal the Operators have adopted.
Breakfast,Tea and Dinner included
 
DAY 4
Back on the rails, we travel by train to Bodmin for a wonderful journey of nostalgia on the Bodmin & Wenford steam railway, a time-capsule of yesteryear train travel. Then continue along the mainline to Liskeard and change trains to trundle along one of the prettiest rural branch lines in Britain, twisting, turning and hugging the riverside to the estuary at Looe where after a break for a little sightseeing on the banjo pier we return by train to Falmouth.
Breakfast,Tea and Dinner included
 
DAY 5
A free day to enjoy the delights of Falmouth, including Gyllyngvase beach and gardens adjacent to the hotel. Perhaps take a cruise up river or across the estuary to St Mawes, discover Pendennis Castles secret wartime tunnels, or just stroll around the town and its magnificent Maritime Museum.
Breakfast and Dinner included
 
DAY 6
After breakfast its time to bid farewell to the popular Falmouth Beach hotel and board our classic coach for the final time for the short journey to Truro and express train homeward.
Breakfast included
 

OTHER INFORMATION

HOTEL
Falmouth Beach Hotel, Falmouth
Imagine finding a hotel situated right at the waters edge with uninterrupted views across a beautiful bay and surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the west. This is the Falmouth Beach Hotel. Modern, well-equipped bedrooms, stylish restaurant, intimate bar, indoor heated pool, steam room, sauna, fitness suite, beauty salon and solarium add up to the ideal place to relax and unwind.

Fare Region

London Paddington £679 First or £655 Standard

Greater London £715 First or £670 Standard

South of England £690 First or £665 Standard

East Anglia £785 First or £705 Standard

South West £665 First or £640 Standard

Heart of England £790 First or £675 Standard

Midlands £805 First or £685 Standard

Yorkshire £855 First or £725 Standard

North East £870 First or £735 Standard

North West £820 First or £705 Standard

South Wales £805 First or £685 Standard

North Wales £820 First or £705 Standard

Scotland £965 First or £799 Standard

Tour Base Fare £585 (joining at hotel)

Prices are per person (If you hold a Railcard you may be entitled to a discount!) 

JUNE Hotel Supplement £30
JULY Hotel Supplement £30
SEPTEMBER Hotel Supplement £35

Single Room Supplement £70

• 5 nights bed, breakfast & Choice Carvery evening meal, 1 tea
• Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
• Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
• All excursions and admissions as detailed
• Services of experienced Tour Manager
• Hotel Porterage
  

If you wish to discuss this tour in more detail please call us on

0191 246 0708 or email sales@railtourguide.com

BOOK THIS HOLIDAY ONLINE NOW

If you wish to book this rail holiday now, please pay the deposit online.

If your room requirements are no longer available we will refund your booking deposit in full.

Once you have paid your deposit-
Please email us at sales@railtourguide.com with your rail requirements (1st class or Std class) your departure station to start/ end the tour, and let us know if you hold any rail cards.
We will then email you a booking reference number, a booking form and the invoice for the remaining balance due.
If you have any questions please call us on 0191 246 0708.
(Office Hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday)