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Cornwall
Crashing Atlantic waves, golden beaches, and postcard-perfect harbours — Cornwall is England’s wilder, Celtic edge.
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Where England meets the wild Atlantic
Nestled at the southwestern tip of England, Cornwall feels more Celtic than English. Ancient standing stones, tin-mining ruins, and villages with Cornish names hint at a culture that predates the Anglo-Saxons. Add over 400 miles of coastline — cliffs, coves, and surf breaks alike — and you have one of the UK’s most distinctive destinations.
Whether you come for the surfing in Newquay, the art scene in St Ives, the foodie scene in Padstow, or simply the cream teas and sea air, Cornwall delivers at any pace. Slow mornings in a harbour café, long coastal hikes, or evening sundowners at The Minack Theatre: the choice is entirely yours.
Our bespoke packages take care of the logistics so you can focus on soaking up the views.
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Things to See
& Do
From clifftop castles to biome gardens — these are the places that make Cornwall impossible to forget.
A picturesque harbour town with sandy beaches, independent art galleries, and cobbled streets that beg to be wandered.
A legendary clifftop ruin steeped in Arthurian myth, with dramatic sea views that make the legends feel entirely plausible.
A world-famous eco-attraction where massive biomes shelter tropical and Mediterranean gardens in a former china clay pit.
England’s westernmost point, where the land runs out and only the Atlantic stretches ahead. Bring your walking boots and a camera.
A stunning open-air theatre carved into a granite cliffside, with the Celtic Sea as a backdrop to every performance.
A foodie hotspot with a charming harbour, celebrated seafood restaurants, and the starting point for the Camel Trail cycling route.
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Wild Cornish cliffs, coastal drama, filming locations and atmospheric historic landscapes.
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England
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A nostalgic rail-led route through England, Wales and Scotland with legendary lines.
Travelling to
Cornwall
Direct trains from London Paddington reach Penzance in around 5 hours, with stops at Bodmin Parkway, Truro, and St Austell along the way. For something magical, the Night Riviera Sleeper lets you wake up beside the sea.
Driving gives you the flexibility to explore hidden coves and country lanes on your own schedule.
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🚂By train London Paddington → Penzance, from 5 hrs. Night Riviera sleeper available.
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🚗By car ~4.5 hrs from London via the M4/A303. Ideal for reaching remote coves.
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✈️By air Newquay Cornwall Airport has domestic and some European connections.
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📅Best time to visit May–September for beaches; shoulder seasons for quiet coastal walks.
Your Cornwall package
includes everything
We handle all the logistics so you can focus on the view.
Scenic coastal inns and boutique hotels chosen for location and character.
Built around your interests — beaches, culture, food, or all of the above.
Trains, transfers, and car hire coordinated from start to finish.
Surfing lessons, coastal walks, boat trips — we book it all for you.
Your dedicated advisor is available throughout your journey.
No cookie-cutter packages — every trip is built from scratch.