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Experience a delightful Cornish rail holiday as we meander along scenic branch lines, capturing the cream of the coastal and countryside views, to visit charming ports and seaside resorts, an award winning vineyard and the world renowned Eden Project.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Journey along the famous English Riviera coastal route ★ Experience spectacular scenic branch lines ★ Visit the fabulous Eden Project ★ Explore beautiful Padstow, famous for its seafood ★ Taste the wines at the award winning Trevibban Vineyard ★ Steam nostalgia on the Bodmin &Wenford line ★ Sample a traditional Cornish CreamTea ★ Discover delightful Looe, Penzance & St Ives ★ Stay at the impressive Lanhydrock Hotel with golf course Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ Dinner every evening plus, one Cornish cream tea ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station toTour Base (Standard or First Class) ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager DAY 1 If travelling by train 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 Brunel’s mighty Royal Alber t Bridge into Cornwall, and onto Bodmin Parkway, from where we transfer to stay for four nights at the lovely Lanhydrock Hotel. (D) 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. Michael’s Mount , before taking the spectacular branch line journey to the pretty harbour resor t of St Ives ; this famous resor t has it all: cobbled streets full of history, pretty fisherman’s cottages,

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Eden Project

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beautiful creations in craft shops to stunning ar t at the Tate. No trip to Cornwall would be complete without indulging in a traditional Cornish cream tea and during our second day we are treated to warm scones with jam and lashings of clotted cream! (B,LR,D) DAY 3 Today we board our coach for the shor t journey to the Eden Project for an unforgettable sensory journey of breathtaking beauty, as you step from steamy tropical rain forest into Mediterranean-type climates of the world. We then head for the North Cornish Coast to visit Padstow , a quaint working fishing por t, whose seafood was made famous by Rick Stein.We return to Lanhydrock via the award winning TrevibbanVineyard , where we enjoy a tour and tasting. (B,D) DAY 4 We transfer 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 Bodmin Parkway. (B,D) DAY 5 After breakfast it’s time to bid farewell to Lanhydrock and journey homeward. (B)

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FIRST* £915 £925 £945 £945 £905 £925 £995 £1069 £1089 £1009 £1135 £1025 £1159

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HOTEL The Lanhydrock Hotel, Bodmin Located in the countryside just outside of Bodmin, close to Lanhydrock House & Gardens, the Lanhydrock Hotel overlooks one of Cornwall’s finest golf courses amidst an area of parkland. The contemporary bedrooms are well-equipped with TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities.The stylish restaurant has beautiful views of the countryside and golf course.There is a spacious bar and outside terrace with seating. Scotland £969 £5 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotel £740 Single Room Supplement £240 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 4 nights’ bed, breakfast &Table d’hôte evening meal 1 Cornish cream tea Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station toTour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions and admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

Padstow

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St Ives

Bodmin &Wenford Railway

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