Cornwall's Charms:Looe Valley Railway & Port Isaac

Famous for its smooth sandy beaches and attractive harbours, discover the plentiful charms of Cornwall on our captivating getaway to one of the UK's most popular holiday destinations.

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Famous for its smooth sandy beaches and attractive harbours, discover the plentiful charms of Cornwall on our captivating getaway to one of the UK's most popular holiday destinations. Join us on the picturesque Looe Valley Line Railway and explore the attractive villages of Mevagissey, Looe, and Doc Martin's famous Port Isaac.

INCLUDES

Return luxury coach travel

Escorted by a Skills Representative

6 nights half board

Hotel porterage

Cream tea on arrival

Excursions to Mevagissey, Port Isaac, Padstow & Fowey

Journey on the Looe Valley Line Railway

Free time in Looe

Day 1

After this morning's departure, we travel down towards Looe. On arrival at the Portbhyan Hotel, you'll be welcomed by a traditional Cornish cream tea.

Day 2

Welcome to the ancient smuggler's port of Mevagissey, an attractive harbourside village. Explore the winding streets and find a wealth of gifts, craft workshops, galleries, cafés and pubs. You'll also find the World of Model Railway exhibition, the excellent Mevagissey Local History Museum, and an aquarium in the old lifeboat house. Later, we head to Liskeard for a journey on the Looe Valley Line Railway back to Looe. The trip to Looe has beautiful views, passing wooded valleys and picturesque landscapes.

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Day 3

Looe is a picturesque fishing port in South East Cornwall, home to soft, golden beaches and award-winning restaurants. Enjoy spending your free day here, where you can visit the Looe Museum, home to smuggling memorabilia, the town's railway heritage sites, or stroll around the harbour, all just a stone's throw from our hotel.

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Day 4

This morning, we travel via the Jamaica Inn to the vibrant fishing village of Port Isaac. You might remember this area from the much-loved 'Doc Martin' as the fictional village of Portwenn. Lying on a stunning stretch of coastline, this haven is a pleasure to walk around, with a gorgeous port and sandy beach. You can also book a boat tour, which is perfect for seeing the sights from the sea.

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Day 5

Made famous by Rick Stein, Padstow is renowned for its fresh seafood restaurants and other eateries. Here you'll also find miles of beaches, from which you can see the Doom Bar, a treacherous sandbank that's caused over six hundred shipwrecks.

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Day 6

Overlooking a river estuary, Fowey is a quaint town situated in an Area of Natural Beauty. Why not stroll along the Esplanade or take a guided boat tour up the river (not included) on this half-day trip? This afternoon, we'll return to Looe for more free time.

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Dya 7

After breakfast, we return home to the East Midlands today.

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Portbyhan Hotel 3*, Looe

Situated on the quayside overlooking the picturesque fishing port, this hotel is unrivalled in the heart of West Looe. The bright and airy rooms at the Portbyhan Hotel feature a TV, and tea/coffee-making facilities, while you'll have views of either the town or harbour from your room.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi

Harbourview rooms are available for an additional supplement.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton.	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA