Family experience of Cornwall
The land of King Arthur, dramatic coastal scenery and waterborne activities.
8 night driver-guided tour
Private driver-guided tour
Customisable itinerary
Luxury Sedan or Vans (Mercedes, Lexus, Jaguars)
Family experience of Cornwall
Picture your family standing on a windswept causeway as the tide pulls back, revealing the ancient path to St Michael’s Mount. That's the kind of "wow" moment this private, 8-night Cornwall family vacation delivers on day one, and it only gets better from there. Cornwall pairs dramatic cliffside coastline with golden sand beaches, centuries-old Arthurian legend, and attractions built for kids and grown-ups alike, making it one of the most rewarding regions in England to explore as a family. Your private driver-guide takes care of the logistics so you don't have to: you'll wander the futuristic rainforest domes of the Eden Project, lose yourselves in the subtropical Lost Gardens of Heligan, and stroll the cobbled art-gallery lanes of St Ives, a working fishing harbor that still feels like a postcard come to life.
Beyond the sightseeing, this itinerary earns its "family experience" name through pure adventure: think coasteering along tidal cliffs, kitesurfing on Cornwall's steady Atlantic breezes, sea safaris chasing dolphins and seals, and even a zip-wire ride across the Eden Project's biomes for the thrill-seekers in your crew. Younger explorers can spot wild ponies roaming free across Dartmoor's heather-covered moors, hunt for otters and orchids along the Tamar River at Cotehele, or dig into a proper Devonshire cream tea, while parents sneak in a spa afternoon, a round of golf, or a glass of something local at a castle-hotel bar. Every day mixes hands-on activity with genuine downtime, so nobody comes home needing a vacation from their vacation.
Every aspect of the tour can be tailored to your family’s interests. Want to add Stonehenge, the Roman baths of Bath, or a fairy-tale afternoon at Windsor Castle? It's simply woven in. Prefer boutique coastal inns over grand country-house hotels, or a slower pace with fewer stops per day? Your expert driver-guide adjusts the route in real time, so the journey stays relaxed, seamless, and completely personalized from the moment you land at Heathrow to the moment you fly home. Ready to see the full day-by-day plan? Download the Family Experience of Cornwall brochure or reach out to our team to start building your own version of this unforgettable UK family adventure.
Meet and greet London Heathrow: your driver-guide will meet you inside the arrivals hall, assist with luggage and escort you to the vehicle.
Stourhead Gardens is the most awe-inspiring and remarkable landscaped garden in Europe. The garden was begun in the 1740s by Henry Hoare, who inherited the estate and transformed it into a breath-taking work of art. Your driver-guide will take you to the Temple of Apollo, overlooking the entire 18th Century garden. Tunnels lead to an artificial cave with a pool and a life-size statue of the guardian of the River Stour. Stop by and see the Grotto, made of volcanic rock with an lookout to the lake.
Continue the journey into the South West and stop for afternoon tea and your first sample of REAL Devonshire clotted cream.
Overnight: Devon - Recommended Classic Castle Hotel: Bovey Castle Hotel.
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Tour the Dartmoor National Park; the ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’ country. Dartmoor is now the least inhabited part of England. See wild Dartmoor Ponies, wooded valleys with quaint thatched cottages and heather-clad moors which glow purple and maroon in the evening sun. Also dotting the landscape are scores of prehistoric remains which have survived due to the durability of granite. Many establishments offer cream teas and warming fires for weary walkers. Hear the tales of one of Britain's most notorious prisons, Dartmoor Prison. American prisoners were kept here during the 1812 war.
The guardian of the moors is Castle Drogo, watching over the landscape for miles. During inclement weather tour the castle. The home was built from local granite in the 20th Century, for Julius Drewe, a self-made retail millionaire. Julius owned 500 stores during the 1900s, creating the castle personified his life's achievements. The estate has beautiful secluded gardens and a beautifully designed interior. The well-known and admired architect was Edwin Lutyens, who designed numerous country homes.
Other afternoon options include hiking, fly fishing, zip wires, horses riding, boating, and wild swimming. Activities at Bovey Castle, include cider making, 4X4 car driving, golf, and spa treatments. If you are a Golf lover you will adore Bovey Castle, and you also may enjoy these Golf Courses.
Overnight: Devon - Recommended Classic Castle Hotel: Bovey Castle Hotel.
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Visit Cotehele, a magical Tudor house in the Tamar valley. The beautiful gardens draw people from around the World. Make your way to the serene Tamar River, look out for Otters, rare birds and Orchids.
Onto the Eden Project. One of the enormous greenhouse ‘biomes’ at the Eden Project is home to the world’s most massive jungle in captivity. The other houses flora from temperate regions of the world, including the Mediterranean and South Africa.
The stunning Eco attraction houses the largest rain forest in captivity beneath giant biomes. The Queen met world leaders at the Eden Project, and later the PM Boris Johnson hosted dinner inside one of the biomes during the G7 summit in June 2021. The superb local singer Daisy Clark performed for world leaders.
The adventure starts at the Eden project. Take part in three thrilling experiences, The Drop, The Giant Swing and Sky Wire (a colossal zip wire). Both are terrifying, do you have the ‘guts’ to a free-fall drop onto a giant airbag followed by a 20-meter drop over a cliff on a free fall simulator? Or can you handle travelling at 60 mph on England’s longest and fastest ZIP wire? Or the stomach altering Giant Swing? For younger children, the Eden project will have special summer activities planned, contact us for further information at the time of booking.
Overnight: Cornwall - Recommended Yacht Club Style Hotel: Hotel Tresanton.
Overnight: Cornwall - Recommended Coastal Villa Style Hotel: The Idle Rocks.
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Castles and Manor House Hotels
Classic and Britain’s Finest Hotels
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Cornwall's beaches and the rocky coastline is famous throughout the world. The surfing in Cornwall is world-class, and the weather is ideal for various adventure sports.
Try coasteering, which is a physical activity whereby you (with instructors) make your way around a tidal zone of cliffs and rocks. Climbing, jumping off cliffs and ocean swimming is required. This fully guided activity first began in Britain, and it's super fun and scary at the same time.
Kite surfing is prominent in this part of the country, the breeze rarely stops, and the surf is ideal for this activity. All equipment and training will be supplied.
Overnight: Cornwall - Recommended Yacht Club Style Hotel: Hotel Tresanton.
Overnight: Cornwall - Recommended Coastal Villa Style Hotel: The Idle Rocks.
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Castles and Manor House Hotels
Classic and Britain’s Finest Hotels
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Luxury Guesthouse and B&B’s
Drive the coastal road to the Cornish seaside port of St Ives with a beautiful harbour and bustling atmosphere. St Ives is a fishing village busy with artists studios and art lovers exploring a labyrinth of cobbled pathways to find that piece of art perfect for the bare wall at home. Relax and enjoy browsing the galleries and craft shops. Enjoy lunch by the harbour, the town has super restaurants. We will make all the arrangement if required.
St Michael’s Mount is a granite crag just offshore from the town of Marazion. Low tide reveals a human-made causeway which links the mainland to the mount.
The option can be to explore the mount and castle or visit the tiny fishing village of Mousehole. Another option is to have our driver-guide find you a quiet, secret beach to relax, paddle, eat ice cream with strawberries. We wouldn’t like to sway you either way, but this is our favourite option.
Overnight: Cornwall - Recommended Yacht Club Style Hotel: Hotel Tresanton.
Overnight: Cornwall - Recommended Coastal Villa Style Hotel: The Idle Rocks.
Unique Places to Stay
Castles and Manor House Hotels
Classic and Britain’s Finest Hotels
Townhouse and Boutique Hotels
Luxury Guesthouse and B&B’s
Set high on the rugged North Cornwall Coast, visit King’s Arthur’s Castle at Tintagel. Learn about the myths and legends which are associated with King Arthur.
Head out to sea; Britain is home to the largest colonies of Grey Seals and vast numbers of migrating sea birds; you will get as close as you possibly can. There is a chance to see dolphin, basking sharks (second largest shark in the world) and giant Sunfish. You may get airborne while riding on the high-speed rib along the wild Atlantic coast.
For those with extra time, we can offer the unusual activity of snorkelling with seals on the nearby Isles of Scilly. The islands are around 20 minutes of flying time from Cornwall, Newquay airport. Staying on the island makes the trip unrushed and more enjoyable, please ask for details.
Plunge into a rocky gorge-like valley (Rocky Valley) and follow a tumbling stream to the sea. The stream starts its journey 820 ft above sea level; it cuts its way through fields before tumbling dramatically through a series of falls. See the strange labyrinths patterns carved into the rock face, their origins are a mystery.
Overnight: Cornwall - Recommended Yacht Club Style Hotel: Hotel Tresanton.
Overnight: Cornwall - Recommended Coastal Villa Style Hotel: The Idle Rocks.
Unique Places to Stay
Castles and Manor House Hotels
Classic and Britain’s Finest Hotels
Townhouse and Boutique Hotels
Luxury Guesthouse and B&B’s
St Mawes fishing village overlooks a large natural harbour, thought to be the third-largest in the world. The two old castles guard the port on adjacent peninsulas’ Pendennis and St Mawes. This lovely little village has an excellent collection of pretty houses with thatched roofs with brightly coloured stonework. Enjoy lunch on the quayside assured that no invaders are going to attack. Alternatively, your guide can take you to our secret beach and enjoy your fish and chip lunch in the peaceful surroundings of a tranquil place, watching yachts’ pass by.
A short hop from Hotel Tresanton is Trebah Garden; a sub-tropical paradise wedged into a ravine with pathways leading to lakes and eventually a hidden beach - it is incredible and an ideal place to practice your newly learnt artistic talents. We can provide chairs and equipment, training and you can create a masterpiece while escaping from modern life.
Overnight: Cornwall - Recommended Yacht Club Style Hotel: Hotel Tresanton.
Overnight: Cornwall - Recommended Coastal Villa Style Hotel: The Idle Rocks.
Unique Places to Stay
Castles and Manor House Hotels
Classic and Britain’s Finest Hotels
Townhouse and Boutique Hotels
Luxury Guesthouse and B&B’s
A day to take time on the beach, surf or board, enjoy a lazy lunch and afternoon tea. If you prefer, leave earlier in the day and enjoy the facilities at Stoke Park, which include and are not limited too paddle tennis, tennis, swimming, golf, gym and spa. The flight from Newquay, Cornwall to London Heathrow takes 50 minutes.
Transfer to Stoke Park or Cliveden House from Heathrow Airport.
Overnight: Buckinghamshire - Recommended Five Star Country House Hotel: Cliveden House Hotel.
Overnight: Buckinghamshire - Recommended Five Star Country Club Hotel: Stoke Park.
Unique Places to Stay
Castles and Manor House Hotels
Classic and Britain’s Finest Hotels
Townhouse and Boutique Hotels
Luxury Guesthouse and B&B’s
Your chauffeur will be with you 15 minutes before you need to depart. He or she will assist with luggage and listen for any final requests.
We have produced this suggested itinerary in PDF brochure format for your convenience, see link below to download.
The number of people, level of accommodation and event/entrance tickets that affect the cost of this driver-guided tour. Therefore, please complete all fields on our enquiry form carefully, and we will be able to send you a quotation based on the information you have provided.
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Our UK office-based staff will listen to what you want to see and experience.
Whether you’re planning a memorable family vacation, combining Cornwall with another region, or looking for a fully bespoke itinerary, our team will design a personalised experience tailored to your needs.
To begin planning, we’ll ask for your arrival and departure dates, your family’s interests, and any specific places or activities you’d like to include.
We’ll then create a draft itinerary and email it to you for review. Once everything is confirmed, you’ll receive a Booking Confirmation along with your personalised itinerary and information pack — ensuring a smooth, stress‑free start to your luxury family adventure.
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