Cornwall and Isles of Scilly vacation

West is best in this tour of the furthest reaches of England’s West Country. Enjoy beautiful Cornish beaches and seaside towns, and spend time in the remote Scilly Isles.
Train from London to Penzance Penzance St Ives St Mary’s Tresco Tresco Abbey Gardens
Price
£2825To£3280 excluding flights
Duration
8 Days
Type
Tailor made
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Price (pp) is based on 2 people sharing a double/twin room for 7 nights B&B.
Also includes return train from London to Penzance, return flights from Land's End to St Mary's and a private guided walking tour in St.
Mary's.
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Description of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly vacation

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Price information

£2825To£3280 excluding flights
Price (pp) is based on 2 people sharing a double/twin room for 7 nights B&B.
Also includes return train from London to Penzance, return flights from Land's End to St Mary's and a private guided walking tour in St.
Mary's.
Make enquiry

Departure information

This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements

Travel guides

England
Read our England travel guide to find out how to make the most of your time, from highlights to lowlights.
Europe
Our guide lifts the lid on what we rate and what we don’t, including information about the food, shopping and people.

Vacation information

DIET:
We cater for vegetarian and vegan diets with advance notice.

Reviews

1 Reviews of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly vacation

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1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?


Going to see the Eden Project.

2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?


Stay at the Mevagissey Bay hotel. Great location and lovely owners. Can easily walk into town for dinner. Two nights in St Ives is enough. The Tate is worth a visit.

3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?


Definitely benefitted locals. We did not hire a car so I guess we reduced the enviro impact and supported conservation as we took trains and hired taxis.

4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?


Excellent. Would have spent less time in St Ives and included Falmouth in the trip.

Responsible Travel

As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.

Planet

Travel on this vacation is a combination of trains, two short flights and ferry services – road transfer are only used in instances where locations cannot be accessed by public transport.

The Isles of Scilly are a naturally car-free destination, as visitors can't bring cars onto the islands and car hire isn't available. That makes them perfect for anyone who wants to walk or cycle as much as possible during their vacation. The guided excursion on this vacation is a full-day walking tour with a local guide, and travel between the islands is by boat.

We are members of AITO – The Association of Independent Tour Operators – and adhere to their strict code of conduct.

We predominantly market our vacations via the internet. We produce a small quantity of compact brochures each year for past customers and inquirers. If we do have any printed materials left over, we always ensure these are recycled.

We are corporate members of the John Muir Trust, an organisation committed to protecting the wild land of the Scottish highlands and islands.

People

We believe tourism should make a genuine difference to the communities it relies on, particularly in more remote locations. That's why every place you'll stay on this vacation is small and locally owned, in areas a little off the beaten track, to give you an authentic experience wherever you are. The guided walking tour on St Mary's is led by a hand-selected local expert and travel between the islands is by boat with a service run by an association of local boatmen, continuing a long island tradition.

We directly employ a small team of local people in Glasgow, who travel to work by public transport, cycling or on foot. We ensure staff undertake at least two recce visits in a year so that we can always recommend and include the best local experiences and restaurants throughout Scotland, England, Ireland & Wales.

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