St Agnes & Doc Martin Country

Head to glorious Cornwall, the beautiful peninsular that tumbles into the Atlantic Ocean. This holiday sees you exploring the bustling quays, quaint towns and picturesque fishing villages. Port Isaac in North Cornwall plays the fictional village of Portwenn in the much-loved Doc Martin TV series and you'll see some of the locations where cameras rolled. Stay in a favourite Crusader Hotel in this beautiful region which actually doubles as Nampara Valley in the TV show, Poldark

The 7-day tour includes a fantastic day out to the Isles of Scilly, a true tropical paradise with sandy beaches and exotic vegetation. The Isles of Scilly feels like a different world - there are no traffic jams, no supermarkets, no multinational hotels and the only noise pollution comes form breaking waves and cawing gulls!Highlights
- Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner- Evening entertainment (not nightly)- Doc Martin Country Tour with local guide- Visit to St Ives- Return ferry Penzance - St Mary's (7 day tour only)- Porterage

Your Itinerary
Day 1 - After boarding your holiday coach, head down to St Agnes for a 4, 5 or 7 night stay with suitable stops en-route. DBB

Day 2 - 4 (5 or 6) - At leisure in St Agnes with two or three included excursions

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Doc Martin Country Guided Tour (All Tours)
In the company of a knowledgeable local guide, explore Doc Martin country and filming locations. Head to the pretty fishing village of Port Isaac, known in the popular TV drama as the community of Portwenn which is the backdrop of the majority of the filming locations including Doc Martin's house and the village surgery. Fern Cottage is one of the most recognisable Doc Martin locations and draws fans from all over the world keen to get a shot of Doctor Ellingham's surgery.

St Ives (All Tours)
St Ives is a the dazzling jewel in Cornwall's crown - a picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town, a haven for artists, holidaymakers and anyone who appreciates just how breathtaking England's coast can be. Boasting gorgeous sandy beaches, delightful fishermen's cottages, cobbled streets and an array of wonderfully enticing boutique and independent shops, visitors are sure to enjoy exploring this pretty Cornish port. Once a busy pilchard harbour, St Ives later became the centre of Cornwall's arts scene in the 1920s and '30s, when luminary figures such as Barbara Hepworth arrived in search of artistic freedom. St Ives still retains its artistic connections with numerous galleries including the renowned Tate St Ives.

Isles of Scilly for the Day (7 day tour ONLY)
After an early breakfast, head to Penzance to board the morning ferry for the crossing (2h45m) to the largest island, St Mary's for a unique perspective of some of Cornwall's most iconic coastline. There are comfy, reclining seats as well as on-board café. Only 28 miles west of the mainland, the Isles of Scilly feel like a different world - azure seas, white sand beaches, sub-tropical gardens and one of the warmest climates in the UK. Encompassing an area of less than 2.5 square miles St Mary's has an intimate atmosphere that exudes small island life. For those feeling especially spritely a walk around the island might be in order. Explore Hugh Town or take a local bus (fare not included) to enjoy the wonderful sights of the island. Return to the mainland in the afternoon with a later dinner this evening

OPTIONAL EXCURSION (5 & 6 Day Tours only)
Truro & Falmouth
Enjoy a full day tour to the city of Truro and the south coast resort of Falmouth. Few seaside towns in Cornwall boast such an arresting location as Falmouth, overlooking the broad Fal River as it empties into the English Channel. Surrounded by green hills and blue sea, Falmouth is an appealing jumble of lanes, old pubs, slate roofs and trendy cafes. Elegant Truro is Cornwall's only city - a great little city with an impressive Gothic Cathedral which was only completed in 1910, making it the first cathedral built in England since St Paul's. Inside, the vast nave contains some fine Victorian stained glass.

Return Day - It's farewell to Cornwall as you head for home today. Travel back to interchange with suitable refreshment stops en-route to arrive back at your home towns early evening.Hotel
Rosemundy House Hotel, St Agnes
An elegant Georgian residence dating back to the 18th century is now a popular, family run hotel set in secluded gardens and woodland 100 yards from St. Agnes village centre.

The en-suite rooms feature a TV with telephone, hairdryers and tea / coffee making facilities. The hotel has no lift but there are a limited number of ground floor rooms. There is a seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool (May - Sept only) as well as a restaurant, bar and comfortable lounges to relax in.

Hotels
• Rosemundy House Hotel (St Agnes) - View Information