Best of Cornish Coast
Mon 31 August - Fri 4 September 2026: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Cornwall with Jones Holidays, staying at The Esplanade Hotel Newquay
BEST OF THE CORNISH COAST
31 August - 4 September 2026
Monday – Friday
5 Days
From £849
Based in Newquay, this tour takes in breathtaking gardens, coastline and beautiful Cornish stately homes. We feature a coastal train ride, Prideaux Place and the magnificent Lost Gardens of Heligan where we discover its spectacular gardens and the UK’s only outside jungle!
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Great Western Railway | Truro | The Lost Gardens of Heligan | The National Lobster Hatchery | Prideaux Place | Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm | Entertainment
DAY ONE – Arrival
We depart from your home for your journey to Cornwall, arriving at your hotel late afternoon, time to relax before dinner.
DAY TWO – Great Western Railway
This morning we drive to St Erth to board our regular train for a journey along the beautiful coastline past Carbis Bay to the very heart of St Ives. We have time here to explore this famous resort before returning to our hotel in the late afternoon by coach.
DAY THREE – Truro and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
This morning, we make our way to the market town city of Truro, where we can enjoy a stroll before exploring the town’s attractions, including the stunning Gothic Revival Cathedral. After lunch, we head to the amazing Lost Gardens of Heligan where you will be welcomed by a member of the team and escorted to the gardens. On Flora’s Green there will be an introduction to the history of the Heligan Estate along with the magnificent success story of its restoration. We then enjoy a cream tea before time at leisure to explore over 200 acres of garden paradise and enjoy the breathtaking surroundings, including the spectacular jungle! En route back to our hotel we enjoy a photo-stop at picturesque Charlestown and its Grade II Listed Georgian harbour and tall ships, famous for featuring in many TV programmes and films.
DAY FOUR – Padstow, The National Lobster Hatchery, Prideaux Place and Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm
After breakfast, we make our way to Padstow, where we spend time at leisure exploring this charming fishing port and famous foodie destination thanks to its reputation for fabulous seafood restaurants and links to the celebrity chef Rick Stein. You will also have entrance to The National Lobster Hatchery included where you will experience pioneering marine conservation in action by the beautiful estuary in Padstow. It is one of the only conservation projects open to the public worldwide. The Visitor Centre allows you to get up close and personal with rarely seen lobster babies, pregnant lobster mamas, giant lobsters and other weird and wonderful coastal creatures.
In the afternoon, we travel to Healey’s Cornish Cyder Farm for a 60-minute guided tour and tasting of this excellent traditional brewery.
We also visit Prideaux Place, a magnificent Elizabethan manor house perched above Padstow’s busy harbour. We enjoy a guided tour of the house and its rooms, which are in constant use by the family, before exploring the beautiful gardens at leisure and enjoying the views
DAY FIVE – Departure
After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
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Luxury coach travel
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Home pick-up
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4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
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Porterage on arrival and departure
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In-house activity i.e. bingo/quiz on 1 night
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Live musical entertainment on 2 nights
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Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
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Free use of the indoor pool and leisure facilities
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Great Western Railway single Journey
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Lost Gardens of Heligan, with welcome talk and tea and cake
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Healey’s Cyder Farm
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Prideaux Place guided tour
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National Lobster Hatchery.
THE ESPLANDE HOTEL, NEWQUAY
This Esplanade Hotel is in a lovely seafront position, opposite Fistral Beach with outstanding views of the bay. The hotel has undergone extensive renovations, and all 90 comfortable bedrooms have a homely feel with excellent fittings and are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a large, bright restaurant and an open plan lounge which both offer panoramic sea views and there is also a modern bar and sun terrace. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa bath and gym. Hotel has a lift.
All single rooms are double/twin for sole occupancy.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
In-house activity i.e. bingo/quiz on 1 night
Live musical entertainment on 2 nights
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
Free use of the indoor pool and leisure facilities
Great Western Railway single Journey
Lost Gardens of Heligan, with welcome talk and tea and cake
Healey’s Cyder Farm
Prideaux Place guided tour
National Lobster Hatchery.
THE ESPLANDE HOTEL, NEWQUAY
This Esplanade Hotel is in a lovely seafront position, opposite Fistral Beach with outstanding views of the bay. The hotel has undergone extensive renovations, and all 90 comfortable bedrooms have a homely feel with excellent fittings and are equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a large, bright restaurant and an open plan lounge which both offer panoramic sea views and there is also a modern bar and sun terrace. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa bath and gym. Hotel has a lift.
All single rooms are double/twin for sole occupancy.
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
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General |
Rooms |
Accessibility |
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4 star |
Tea/coffee making facilities |
Lift |
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Bar |
Television |
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Restaurant |
Hairdryer |
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Lounge |
Wi-Fi |
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Swimming pool |
Iron |
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Gym |
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DAYS |
TOUR DATE |
DEPARTS |
TERMS |
SUPPLEMENT |
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5 |
31 AUG – 4 SEP 2026 |
MONDAY |
£849 |
£96 SINGLE |
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JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE |
£36 |
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Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office. If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).
B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
DAY ONED
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We depart from your home for your journey to Cornwall, arriving at your hotel late afternoon, time to relax before dinner. |
DAY TWOB, D
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This morning we drive to St Erth to board our regular train for a journey along the |
DAY THREEB, D
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This morning, we make our way to the market town city of Truro, where we can enjoy a stroll before exploring the town's attractions, including the stunning Gothic Revival Cathedral. After lunch, we head to the amazing Lost Gardens of Heligan where you will be welcomed by a member of the team and escorted to the gardens. On Flora's Green there will be an introduction to the history of the Heligan Estate along with the magnificent success story of its restoration. We then enjoy a cream tea before time at leisure to explore over 200 acres of garden paradise and enjoy the breathtaking surroundings, including the spectacular jungle! En route back to our hotel we enjoy a photo-stop at picturesque Charlestown and its Grade II Listed Georgian harbour and tall ships, famous for featuring in many TV programmes and films. |
DAY FOURB, D
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After breakfast, we make our way to Padstow, where we spend time at leisure exploring this charming fishing port and famous foodie destination thanks to its reputation for fabulous seafood restaurants and links to the celebrity chef Rick Stein. You will also have entrance to The National Lobster Hatchery included where you will experience pioneering marine conservation in action by the beautiful estuary in Padstow. It is one of the only conservation projects open to the public worldwide. The Visitor Centre allows you to get up close and personal with rarely seen lobster babies, pregnant lobster mamas, giant lobsters and other weird and wonderful coastal creatures. |
DAY FIVEB
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After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 31 Aug 2026 | 5 Days | £849.00 | Book now | Request call back | ★ |
Pick-up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
| Name | Address |
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| A178 Stand E Hartlepool | A178 Interchange Stand E Hartlepool |
| Billingham The Causeway | The Causeway Bus Stand A (ASDA) Billingham |
| Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
| Broughton | Broughton, Broughton Layby on A5104 |
| Chester, (Holiday Inn) | Chester, Holiday Inn South - Layby Outside |
| Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station |
| Darlington, Dolphin Centr | Darlington, Feethams Dolphin Centre Bus Stop |
| Durham Sutton Street | Durham Sutton Street Bust Stop |
| Gateshead Metro Coach Pk | Metro Centre Coach Park Gateshead |
| Guisborough High Street | Guisborough High Street Marketplace |
| Heworth Metro Stand X | Metro Interchange Stand X Heworth |
| Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
| Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
| Middlesbrough Newport Rd | Newport Road Bus Stop Middlesbrough |
| Newcastle Central Station | Central stat bewick St Stand N Newcastle |
| Stockton, High Street | High Street, Yarm Lane Stockton |
| Sunderland | Park Lane Interchange, Sunderland |
| Washington The Galleries | The Galleries Bus Station, Washington |
| Wrexham (Plas Coch Pub) | Wrexham Plas Coch Pub |
Home pick-ups
Use the map and postcode lookup to check if home pick-up is available and what it costs.