We offer a unique and personalised variety of day tours of the beautiful and picturesque region of Cornwall. Driven in the luxury of our 8-seater VW bus.
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Let us take you on a tour to Experience the real Cornwall; its beauty, heritage, culture and hospital
Yesterday marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
Here at Trebah Gardens, they witnessed the largest seaborne invasion in combat history. With 7500 young American soldiers, from the 29th Infantry leaving in 10, 150ft flat-bottomed landing craft.
We remember those whose sacrificed their lives to bring the war to an end.
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What a May it has been. It’s been so busy, I haven’t found the time to post any of the lovely pictures that have been taken, capturing the experiences had by our guests, until now.
Scenic beauty, endless vistas, scrumptious local food and beer and plenty of history and heritage thrown in for good measure.
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Watching the sea mist rolling in, at Blue Hills.
Cornwalls Rugged North Coast, scared by mining activity. St Agnes
There have been some amazing pictures from our friends in Cornwall, from last nights North Light show.
Here are some from the wonderful Watering Hole in Perranporth. A place I have very wonderful memories of growing up and working.
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Great to see the dancers at Flora Day were in the sunshine this year.
Such a spectacle to see all the shops adorned with spring flowers and the children dancing to the tune of the drum.
One of Cornwalls many traditional days of celebration 🎉
The sun shone on our Scenic South Tour yesterday.
This area of outstanding natural beauty shows off with its hidden coves, beaches, quaint churches and imposing rugged coastline.
The wild flowers were all around, with pink Sea Thrift, blue bells, three cornered leek and Campions dancing in the sea breeze.
The day started with a visit to the historical town of Porthleven, it’s huge harbour is a refuge for vessels when seas are rough. Evident of the power of the ocean is displayed with two cannons either side of its entrance, from the shipwreck HMS Anson, who wrecked off Loe Bar in 1807.
We ending the day at the most Southerly point of the UK at Lizard Point.
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What a beautiful start to the week it has been.
The sun has been shining, the wild flowers are all around you and the water looks turquoise and so inviting. (If only it was a little warmer than 11 degrees centigrade!)
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What a treat to visit the Minack Theatre on a day like today 🎭 It was looking stunning.
It is that time of year again 😍
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What a fabulous 8 days I have had touring Yeongjoo, from South Korea.
We traveled through the Roseland and Lizard Peninsulas, explored our Smuggling East Coast around Polperro and Fowey and our ancient West coast and UNESCO world heritage sites along the Tin Coast, not leaving out the Fantasy North coast at Tintagel and the rugged cliffs of Cornwalls North Coast.
We visited so many wonderful and picturesque places, it has been impossible to pick only a few photos!
Here is a selection from our adventures, touring Cornwall.
Falmouth too hasn’t gotten away with the power of the storm.
Beauty within the storm.
With storms battering our Cornish shores, you might not believe us when we tell you we took all these photos TODAY!
These are the locations we visited today, on an improvised ‘Rugged North’ Tour. We even managed to dodge the rain showers most of the day and tolerate the strong winds.
Watching the waves crashing and wind whipping up the water, with scenic vistas, mining heritage, fishing fleets and historic industrial ports, today has been an exhilarating tour.
What a day in the office. 🤗
The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
These beautiful gardens have been in the Tremayne family for over 400 years. In 1813 John Tremayne married into a plant hunters family, adding fine specimens to their growing gardens.
The walled Melon garden houses the only manure heated Pineapple Pit in the UK, where the team still grow Pineapples today.
It s a fantastic mix of woodland, jungle, edible and walled flower gardens, there is something to see around every corner.
We include a visit to their gardens on our ‘Rural Roseland East Tour’ to discover more and hear about the men of Heligan who wrote their names on the thunder box wall, join us for a guided tour through these fantastic gardens.
It is great to see the colours of Spring.
Happy Easter to you all, wherever you are in the world 🐣
We recently had a short trip to the Lake District. It was evident how our mild climate brings on spring much earlier than the rest of the country.
These images are all from Cornwall.
The season has started!
Here are a few spring pictures, taken on tours over the last couple of weeks.
We are loving these lighter Mornings and so pleased to be sharing Cornwall with more visitors.
Incredible images of the Aurora Borealis over West Cornwall last week.
Sadly I missed the dramatic display living on the South Coast, but we are so pleased Cornwall on Camera captured this once in a life time event happening above our beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site on the ‘Tin Coast’.
Stunning 🤩
Gool Perran Lowen.
In the Cornish language means “Happy St Pirans Day”.
Today, on the 5th March, is the day that the Cornish celebrate their heritage, culture and patron saint.
The Cornish identity is unique to any other part of England. An independent Celtic national, with its own ethnic minority and Cornish language.
St Piran was a Christian preacher from Ireland, cast into the sea by a jealous king. He was tied to a granite mill stone and cast into the sea.
Being a man of healing and performing miracles, he floated to Cornwall and landed on Perranporth beach, where he later built an oratory in the 6th century. The chapel is still visible today, although the sand dunes do their best to engulf the building, and now the water is having a go too!
The Cornish are very proud of their heritage. These stunning pictures have been taken by our friend James kitto, who is a fantastic photography and proud Cornish Bard. Jameskittophotography.
His images show many of the sights, smells and sounds that make this County so unique. (if you could smell the yellow Gorse flower, it smells of coconut!)
If you have never been, Cornwall should appear on your to visit list. It won’t let you down.
On a stunning, rugged, coastal walk near Tintagel.
Cornwall has so many hidden gems to discover if you put in a little effort to reach them. This circular walk from Bossiney, takes you along the South West Coast Path, to reach ‘Rocky Valley’.
We caught it high tide, the swell was crashing into the rocks and pushing up the river (Check out our Instagram page for a short video).
We love walks that take in different terrain. To reach the coast path you pass through lush green fields first and as you traverse up the rocky valley back to the road, you will see waterfalls, old mill buildings and carvings in the walls.
If you are able to, we can’t recommend enough to get out on the Coast Path and see where you will discover.
Or, let us create the perfect day tour for you and include something like this, to truly EXPERIENCE CORNWALLS.
We revisited our ‘Rural Roseland Peninsula Tour’ yesterday, making the most of the winter sunshine.
We love bringing guests to this part of Cornwall. It just has so much to offer its visitors.
We started the day by getting the King Harry Ferry across the Carrick Roads estuary, passing a beautiful old sailing vessel, which was moored up just by Trelissick Garden’s jetty.
Then it was onto a 13th century church, hidden from view by its well established gardens, which are full of palms, tree ferns, Magnolia, Rhododendron and Camellia, making it a magnet for wildlife.
From here we coast down to St Mawes, a once thriving boat repair and fishing village, to explore the waters edge with its quaint cottages. A little way up the road sits the impressive Castle, which was built for King Henry VIII to protect these waterways from Invasion.
After all this excitement it’s time for lunch, from the car park at Portscatho, it’s a short walk along the coast path to enjoy some delicious lunch at the Hidden Hut, a must try! Portscatho is also a great place to discover local artists, like the ceramicist who casts mackerel and shells to sell as unique artwork.
As we navigate the narrow country roads, we visit Veryan, an inland village with five quirky, 19th century round houses, which greet you as you enter the village.
To top off this magnificent tour, we end the day at the Lost Hardens of Heligan, arguably one of Cornwall’s top attractions. Despite it being early in the season for the flower and edible gardens, there was still plenty to see, with the Rhododendrons starting to open and the rare breed animals enjoying the sun rays.
If you are thinking of visiting Cornwall, let us enhance your experience by booking a truly memorable day tour with us. Let us bring these places to life, through story telling, history, local knowledge and passion, giving an insight into to all things Cornish and what makes this land so special and unique.
Re visiting our ‘Fantasy North Tour’, as we just can’t get enough of the history and scenic beauty this area offers.
Tintagel Castle is full of myth and legends of Kind Arthur and Merin. 🗡️🧙♂️ But did you know that in the 5th and 6th Centuries, people where living on this remote headland, trading with Europe, North Africa and as far East as Turkey. These people were not just surviving, they were thriving. Eating off of fine red tableware and bring back olive oil and red wine.
We bring this area to life, by explaining what went on here through its history and what you can see today.
Discover the remains of the Northern Ruins and take in the breathtaking views up to coast towards Bude and down the coast towards Polzeath, have your picture taken with the statue of a kind and on a low tide, enter the atmospheric cave where Merlin is said to have lived.
These photos were taken last Friday, in some winter sunshine. ☀️
Would you believe us if we told you this is Cornwall, England.
Often referred to as the ‘Cornish Caribbean’ the views of Porthcurno cliffs are truly stunning.
Yesterday, on a family day out in West Penwith, we enjoyed these stunning views, from the newly refurbished cafe at the Minack Theatre. 🎭
Created by the visionary Rowena Cade and her gardener in the 1930’s, she made it her life work to create a theatre here on these exposed cliffs. With the dream of creating a theatre for local drama groups to perform at. Now the theatre welcomes over 230’000 visitors each year, with live performances running throughout a 6 month season.
Our Wild West Tour takes in this must see gem.
Will you add it to your bucket list for 2024.
Our callender is open for private tour booking, so do get in touch to help us start planning your next great adventure.
When it snows in Cornwall!
Not your average snowy scene.
We love exploring the creeks and tidal estuaries at this time of year. With the trees sparse of leaves, views appear that were once obscured from view.
Here in Cornwall, just South of Falmouth is one of these areas to explore. These landscapes inspired many novels, of which Daphne du Mauriers French Man’s Creek is the most famed.
It is also a great place to see different species of wading birds, such as the grey heron and the white egret. Even Grey seals sometimes venture up into these waterways.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…. Everywhere you go.
The beautiful lights along the harbour at Padstow and the German Bratwurst hut in Truro, all adding to the Christmas feel.
I am still yet to have my roasted chestnuts, then it will definitely feel like Christmas.
Happy festivities to you all.
We didn’t believe them when they said snow might be coming to Cornwall today….. well the weather reporter got the forecast right!
I often tell guests how mild Cornwall is due to the Gulf Stream, explaining that we rarely get heavy frosts and very occasionally snow, well this is two years in a row now that Cornwall has seen snow. Admittedly it’s a bit of a light dusting and will probably all have melted by the morning, but I couldn’t resist heading out and capturing some images for you all to see.
On higher ground around Carn Brea monument, there was definitely enough snow to build a snowman. ⛄️
It does bring the big kid out in me, as this is still a novelty, especially in November!
This time of year is all about finding your new favourite spot to explore. Yesterday, we took a walk to our local woods at Kennel Vale, the water was galloping through the valley, showing some of the best waterfalls Cornwall has to offer.
These woods offer so much, a disused quarry, an abandoned gun powder works, waterfalls, wildlife and native trees (which gave some shelter from the rain) not to mention the fungus and mushrooms. If you have a love for Photography, then this a wonder at this time of year.
🎶All the leaves and Brown…..and the sky is grey 🎶
As the nights get shorter and the air gets colder, find warmth, shelter and colour in nature. A visit to the woods will sure put a smile on your face, whatever the weather.
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Happy New Year. 🎆 Thank you 2022, now let’s see if 2023 can be as full of fun, gratitude, wonderful people and stunning scenery. Taken between Christmas and New Year, along some of Cornwall stunning south best coast path, and National Trust sites. #localguide #happynewyear #2022 #2023 #rumps #polzeath #womeninbusiness #cornwall #visitcornwall #unmissableengland #tour #tourguide #lovewhereyoulive #lovewhatyoudo #happy #livingmybestlife #southwestcoastpath #greatoutdoors #nationaltrustsouthwest #pentirehead
September sunshine ☀️ This was this morning, looking over the roof tops at Porthleven. Perfect timing to watch the Gig boat crew rowing out of the harbour. This 6 ore rowing boat is a popular past time for many Cornish falk, and we take it very seriously! Most harbour towns have a Gig boat club, which train and compete regularly. With the end goal being, taking part in the World Gig boat championships, that are held on the Isles of Scilly, with over 120 boats competing. #september2022 #experiencecornwall #localguide #visitcornwall #cornwall #harbour #porthleven #porthlevenharbour #gigboat #pilotgig #GIG #balmaiden
What an amazing way to end a tour yesterday, with Blue Fin Tuna sightings at Lands End. These big fish where feeding right off the point, with Gannet’s diving into the water to get their share aswell. For a second I thought maybe one was a dolphin, but no….. definitely tuna. These super speedy fish are being seen more commonly in our waters year on year. #experiencecornwall #localguide #tuna #landsend #bbcautumwatch #september2022 #wildlife #greatoutdoors #fish #cornwall #visitcornwall #nationaltrustsouthwest #southwestcoastpath #bluefintuna
It is Always a delight and a privilege to watch the acrobatic stunts, by the Red Arrows. Cornwall has so much going on at this time of year, such as food and drink festivals, music festivals, theatrical shows, air displays, art exhibitions, pop up water parks and so much more. Think ahead to 2023, and start planning your next great adventure, here in Cornwall. #FalmouthWeek #redarrows #experiencecornwall #flyingdisplay #falmouth #localguide #summerfun #august2022 #VisitCornwall #cornwall #festivalseason #summervibes #england #englandholiday #visitengland
Perranporth, on Cornwall’s Rugged North Coast. Cornwall has nearly 300 miles of coast path to explore…. With trails like these, why would you not want to get out on them and experience views like these. This is my home town of Perranporth, the water on Monday was just so enticing, we all had to have a paddle on its shores. We offer the opportunity to walk a short section of the coast path on every tour, or if your really into waking/hiking, we can make it a longer route. Personalising your private tour, means you do what YOU want to, not what a group of strangers want to. Make it personal to you, and make memories that will last a life time. #experiencecornwall #localguide #cornwall #visitcornwall #NationalTrustSouthWest #cornishheritage #southwestcoastpath #perranporth #walking #hiking #seaview #trails #thegreatoutdoors
TOUR GUIDE OF THE YEAR- South West England I am so proud that we have won our first award! 🏅Despite all the trials and tribulations that I faced starting my own business just before a pandemic, it has all been worth while. Recognised for going above and beyond for our customers, having a great presence and interaction on social media platforms and for our community feel. I am so proud of what we have achieved 🤩 This proves you should always follow your dreams, no matter what the world throws at you! 😷 🌎🦠 #awardwinner #tourguideoftheyear #womeninbusiness #womeninbusinessuk #experiencecornwall #visitcornwall #cornwall #PrestigeAwards #loveyourjob #lovewhereyoulive #unmissableengland #tourguidelife #tourguide #tourism #kernow #kernowlife #winner
Happy Friday everyone Another day of wall to wall sunshine….. and off shore winds! I was lucky enough to grow up on this beach, lifeguarding it’s shores, surfing it’s waves and serving beer at the famous ’Watering Hole’. #lovewereyoulive #perranporth #perranporthbeach #perranporthsurflifesavingclub #rnli #experiencecornwall #northcoast #january2022 #wintersun #cornwall #visitcornwall #winter
Happy Friday everyone! Here is another short video for you relax to. Leisure boat entering Padstow Harbour. I love sitting on the harbour and watching all the going’s on, in this busy seaside town. Children ‘crabbing’ off the slip way, fishing boats unloading their catch, leisure craft mooring up along side another moored boat, speed boats taking tourists on a thrill ride. You can get lost in its beauty. #padstow #padstowharbour #staycation2021 #august2021 #experiencecornwall #localguide #boatinglife #harbourlife #cornwallcoast #seasidetown #visitcornwall #cornwall
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside! Let me take you to St Ives harbour, in beautiful Cornwall……Hear the seagull cry’s, from a baby Hering Gul. The baby’s start off with grey mottled feathers, before they are replaced with white body feathers, keeping their light grey wings. To truly EXPERIENCE CORNWALL, book a day tour with us, and let us create the perfect tour for you. #localknowledge #localguide #experiencecornwall #staycation2021 #august2021 #FishingHeritage #visitcornwall #womeninbusiness #stives #cornwall #kernow #seagulls #lovemyjob #beachlife
On a visit to Mullion this week, I was lucky enough to film these 3 Choughs. They were busy searching for invertebrates in the heathland. Just Brilliant! This special red-billed and red-legged bird, features on Cornwall’s coat of arms. The Cornish Chough, a member of the crow family, last successfully bread in the 1940’s. These birds were then persecuted and suffered habitat loss, resulting in the last Chough sighting in the 1970’s. Since 2001, one pair of Choughs came back to Cornwall and stayed on the Lizard Peninsula and since have successfully raised 32 young so far. Thanks to the re-introduction of grazing cattle along the Cornish Coast, their habitat has been restored. The cattle, ponies and sheep keep the heathlands low, resulting in the perfect environment for these birds to make a come back. Listen out for their distinctive cry, when next out on the South West Coast Path. #choughs #rspb #experiencecornwall #cornishchough #cornishwildlife #mullion #lizardpeninsula #birds #cornishchough #heathland #mullioncove #southwestcoastpath #cornwall #visitcornwall #cornwall #cornwallcoast #August2021
Just another day in Cornwall! St Michael’s Mount and Castle is still a family home to the St Aubyn family. At low tide, you can walk the stone causeway and on a high tide, you catch a ferry boat to the island. What a magical experience! Book a private guided tour with us and visit locations as beautiful as this. Cornwall has just so much to offer, you will want to do it all. Www.experiencecornwalltours.co.uk #experiencecornwall #staycation2021 #privateguidedtours #cornishlife #stmichaelsmount #july2021 #marazion #cornishcoast #onthewater #filmingincornwall #visitcornwall #unmissableengland #cornwall #mylifeincornwall
Nothing like a bit of traffic on Cornwall’s country roads! 😍 #cornishlife #experiencecornwall #staycation2021 #visitcornwall #zennor #WestPenwith #privateguidedtours #VW #july2021 #farminglife #cornwall #roddasclottedcream #moomaidicecream #cornwalladventures
Here is a birds eye view of what you can expect when joining us on one our unique day tours. Stunning coastal views like this, down the narrow lane to Godrevy lighthouse. Let us take care of the days planning, navigating, driving and parking, leaving you to truly enjoy the views out of the window on your way to the next destination. #nationaltrustsouthwest #cornwallcoastline #experiencecornwall #privatetours #visitcornwall #cornwall #godrevylighthouse #godrevy #coastalexploring #tour #cornwallexperiences
Happy Friday everyone! I am pleased to announce that our first guests of the year, didn’t get blown away in the 50 mile an hour gusts yesterday! With spectacular seas and big swell, it was certainly a day to remember. Here is a little short video from our visit to Land’s End. #experiencecornwall #cornishheritage #cornwallcoastline #womeninbusinessuk #kernowlife #privatetours #landsend #visitcornwall #lovecornwall #cornwall #stormyseas
