Smugglers in the West Country - Plymouth

SMUGGLERS IN THE WEST COUNTRY

1 – 5 March 2027

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £599

Discover the timeless beauty and legends of Cornwall on this captivating coastal holiday. From elegant country houses to dramatic clifftop castles, this carefully planned itinerary showcases the very best of this much-loved county.

Explore the historic rooms and glorious gardens of Pencarrow House, wander the charming harbour towns of Looe and Port Isaac, and soak up the rich maritime heritage of Plymouth’s famous waterfront. Venture onto the wild landscapes of Bodmin Moor, visit the legendary Jamaica Inn and uncover the tales of smugglers and mystery that have shaped the region’s past. At Tintagel, stand on breathtaking cliffs steeped in Arthurian legend and admire sweeping sea views that will stay with you long after you return home.

Blending history, coastline and countryside with plenty of Cornish charm, this delightful holiday offers a wonderful mix of discovery and relaxation.

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Discover centuries of Cornish history at Pencarrow House & Gardens

Soak up traditional Cornish coastal charm in Looe

Walk in the footsteps of the Pilgrim Fathers in Plymouth

Experience the untamed Bodmin Moor

Step inside the legendary Jamaica smugglers’ Inn Museum

Admire breathtaking coastal views at Tintagel

Recognise filming locations from Doc Martin in Port Isaac

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Plymouth, arriving late afternoon, you’ll have time to relax before dinner this evening.

DAY TWO – Pencarrow House & Gardens Guided Tour and Looe

After breakfast this morning we journey to Pencarrow House and Gardens. A Georgian mansion that is still lived in by the same family who settled here in the 1500s. We enjoy a guided tour of the house learning the history and heritage of the Molesworth family. There is then free time to explore the delightful gardens at leisure. Later in the afternoon, we make our way to Looe. The popular seaside town of Looe can keep visitors entertained all year round and retains its character as a bustling working fishing port.

DAY THREE – Plymouth

The day is free for you to explore the historic city of Plymouth. Take a stroll around the famous Hoe, visit The Barbican Steps and Mayflower Steps or browse around the city centre shops. The Box, an award-winning museum and art gallery with free entry, is also well worth a visit.

DAY FOUR – Bodmin Moor, Jamaica Inn, Tintagel and Port Isaac

This morning we drive to rugged Bodmin Moor and stop at Jamaica Inn. With its Daphne Du Maurier associations and a museum filled with smuggling artefacts collected over many years. From here we travel to the North Cornwall coast and Tintagel with its dramatic castle ruins, and the pretty harbour at Port Isaac, setting for TV’s Doc Martin.

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Pencarrow House & Gardens

Jamaica Inn Smuggling Museum.

THE DUKE OF CORNWALL, PLYMOUTH

The Duke of Cornwall Hotel Plymouth is a landmark hotel built in 1863, which has endured at the heart of this maritime city for over a century. Surviving two World Wars and radical changes in its surrounding environment, the hotel stands as a strong and steadfast connection to days gone by. All bedrooms are ensuite with television, telephone, hairdryer, iron and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.