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Experience a joyful Cornish holiday visiting some of the most enchanting gardens in Cornwall from great grandeur to hidden sanctuaries. Discover the Lost Gardens of Heligan, relax in the tranquillity of Pinetum Gardens, learn the history and secrets of Pencarrow House, and visit the world-renowned Eden Project plus enjoy a nostalgic steam journey.
View Dates & Book5 days from £925
DEPARTS
Thursday 23 April 2026
Thursday 9 July 2026
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Journey along the famous English Riviera coastal route
Explore the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Europe’s largest garden restoration
Tour the historic Pencarrow House & Gardens
Visit the fabulous Eden Project
Discover the tranquillity of Pinetum Gardens
Explore the Victorian Lanhydrock House & Gardens
Steam nostalgia on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway
Also included in your Tour Fare:
4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 cream tea
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
DAY 1
Journey from your home station to Bodmin along the famous English Riviera coastal route and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Lanhydrock Hotel, our hotel for the next four nights. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together.
DDAY 2
Today we make our way to the magically reclaimed Lost Gardens of Heligan and are greeted by our guide for an introduction to the Heligan Estate. The original 19th century gardens were amongst the finest in the country and now, after more than a decade of restoration, we will enjoy the romance and nostalgia of these fabulous gardens. After our visit, we will make our way to Pencarrow House & Gardens, tucked away on the edge of Bodmin Moor, where we will enjoy a cream tea before exploring the beautiful gardens. We will learn the history and secrets of the ancient family home discovering hidden passageways on our guided tour of the Georgian House before returning to our hotel in time for our evening meal.
B, LR, DDAY 3
Today we board our coach for the short 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. Afterwards, we will head to Pinetum Gardens, a garden oasis of tranquillity, peace, and scenery comprising of several gardens within the one including a Cornish Cottage Garden, a Japanese Garden, and a Water Garden.
B, DDAY 4
We will stay local today as we visit our final garden of the tour, the neighbouring Lanhydrock House & Gardens, with the chance to explore this lovely Victorian house and extensive gardens famous for their magnolia trees and herbaceous borders. Following our visit, we transfer to Bodmin for a wonderful journey of nostalgia on the Bodmin & Wenford Steam Railway, a time-capsule of yesteryear's train travel.
B, DDAY 5
After breakfast, we bid farewell to Bodmin and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys.
*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.
B=Breakfast, LR=Light Refreshments, D=Dinner
HOTEL
*Due to strict health and safety, some areas of the grounds and golf course are not accessible for guests of the hotel and are for players only.
FARES
| Fare Region | First* | Standard |
| London: Paddington | £1,145 | £1,069 |
| Greater London | £1,159 | £1,079 |
| South of England | £1,179 | £1,095 |
| East Anglia | £1,159 | £1,075 |
| South West | £1,129 | £1,035 |
| Heart of England | £1,159 | £1,079 |
| Midlands | £1,219 | £1,079 |
| Yorkshire | £1,299 | £1,125 |
| North East | £1,325 | £1,139 |
| North West | £1,235 | £1,099 |
| South Wales | £1,369 | £1,095 |
| North Wales | £1,245 | £1,099 |
| Scotland | £1,399 | £1,189 |
*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.
£10 tour discount for National Trust Members
Join & Leave at Hotel £935
July Departure Supplement £60
Single Room Supplement £280
4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 cream tea
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
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