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Enjoying the warmth of the Gulf Stream, Cornish gardens are home to some of the most exciting, rare and beautiful plants and trees in the British Isles. On this seven-night holiday we’ll visit seven of the fourteen ‘Great Gardens of Cornwall’, including the incredible Eden Project and the equally enchanting Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Highlights:
Chy Morvah, Bishops Road, The Belyars, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2DB (Google Map)
4:00pm – You’re welcome to check into the country house hotel from 4pm onwards.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way onward.
Unpack Once!
Explore places of interest, beauty, heritage and wonder. Enjoy active guided sightseeing on relaxed-pace trips to revel in the history, landscapes, architecture and culture of your chosen destination. Our knowledgeable leaders will provide fascinating detail to bring it all to life. Travel between locations by mini-coach or public transport following a carefully planned itinerary.
All our carefully-curated itineraries are designed by our experts. While we make every effort to adhere to the described itinerary, we may take alternative routes or adapt the running order for weather and/or operational reasons.
On each Discovery day, you will be walking roughly 3-5 miles (5-8km) throughout the course of the day as you explore the venues and locations we visit. You’ll also be hopping on and off the coach throughout – you should expect to spend the majority of the day on your feet. Most of this walking will be at attractions but some may be across country tracks or footpaths so be sure to bring sturdy shoes. There will also be stairs to climb in the majority of the venues you visit, though other more accessible options may be available. At some venues, there may also be uneven surfaces, such as cobbles or rocky paths.
You’re welcome to check in from 4pm onwards where you’ll have a complimentary cream tea to tuck in to. (D, T)
Accommodation: Chy Morvah
Our holiday begins with a visit to the Lost Gardens on Heligan. Tim Smit, creator of the Eden Project, first discovered these derelict and overgrown gardens in 1990. An arduous 10 year reclamation programme followed, restoring the gardens at Heligan to their former glory. We’ll enjoy a guided garden walking tour with a site expert and then have the full day to explore at our leisure. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Chy Morvah
Trebah Gardens is a wonderful ravine garden of 26 acres descending to a private beach on the Helford river. It features lush exotic woodland glades, tranquil ponds and a plant collection to inspire at any time of the year.
Bonython Estate Gardens, situated on the Lizard Peninsula, is recognised as one of the most interesting gardens in the southwest. Remodelled in recent years, and infused with innovative planting, here we’ll discover a unique blend of tropical and traditional horticulture. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Chy Morvah
A free day for you to explore the local area or to relax in the Country House. Our Discovery Points help you make the most out of your free day. There’s plenty of maps and a selection of the best local walking routes, as well as weather forecasts and public transport options – plus details about other places to visit. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Chy Morvah
From Falmouth, we’ll take a short ferry cruise up the River Fal to Trelissick Gardens. This large estate garden is on many levels, boasting woodland and riverside walks that offer year- round colour and interest.
Lamorran Garden is situated on Cornwall’s beautiful Roseland Peninsula. This subtropical, Italianate inspired garden has featured in a Gardener’s World special – ‘Gardening on the Edge’ – and in the top ten of the BBC’s ‘Nation’s Favourite Gardens’. (B, L, D)
Please Note: Trelissick Garden is a National Trust property and entry to the site is not
included. There is a steep walk up to the garden from the ferry wharf.
Accommodation: Chy Morvah
The Eden Project is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Britain, and its sheer scale warrants a full-day visit. The mission of the Eden Project is to promote understanding and responsible management of plant resources from around the world for a sustainable future. The main focal points are the two giant multi-domed conservatories known as the Biomes, each offering different climates with associated planting. However, the external gardens surrounding the Biomes are equally exciting and well worth exploring. (B, L, D)
Accommodation: Chy Morvah
Located on the stunning Lands’ End peninsula, Trewidden is home to a vibrant range of over 300 Magnolias and Camellias. A site expert will take us on a guided tour, where we’ll learn about the fascinating horticultural mining history behind the garden, and hear about the ever-expanding plant collections.
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens is positioned in a sheltered valley overlooking St Michael’s Mount. An evolving programme of contemplative and inspiring sculpture art by internationally renowned artists is interwoven amidst large-scale exotic and sub-tropical planting.
Accommodation: Chy Morvah
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before making your way home. (B)
| Departure Dates | Per person (single or twin) | Single in a double room |
|---|---|---|
| 2026: May 9 | $3,260 | $3,900 |
| 2026: June 20 | $3,260 | $3,900 |
| 2026: July 25 | $3,260 | $3,900 |
Pricing
Pricing is per person (pp) based on single/twin/double occupancy.
Supplement applied for single in a double room.
Rates include room upgrade (premium) and membership fees.
Rates are in $ CAD.
Contact DHTour at 1-888-597-3519 or 905-639-9954 or dhtour@dhtour.ca to book.
Ask us for the best available pricing for your dates & choice of airline. We can assist in your travel to/from the Country House.
During your Discovery Tour you’ll have the opportunity to visit many fascinating places. The following is our provisional programme, and your leader may adjust it at their discretion, taking into account factors such as weather, local opening times, or other events. This holiday includes active sightseeing and you should expect to spend lots of time on your feet.
Most admissions to places of interest are not included. Please allow up to £15 per day for admissions to all the places of interest we will be visiting. The full adult price is given but there are usually good reductions for parties and seniors. If you are a member of the National Trust, English Heritage or similar, remember to bring your card for free admission to their properties. Please bring cash as card machines are not always available at all venues.
Sometimes things happen beyond our control – the weather, traffic jams or changes at the places we visit. If we need to adjust your holiday programme, for whatever reason, your leader will help smooth the way.
Travel Details:
Address is: Chy Morvah, Bishops Road, The Belyars, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2DB
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is St Ives, however you may find the journey to St Erth on the main line more convenient.
By Taxi:
St Ives station is only ½ mile from Chy Morvah, but it is rather a steep uphill walk. You can pre-book a taxi from our recommended taxi company, Ace Cars. As a guide price, it cost £4 per 4-seat taxi in 2019. 8-seat taxis are also available at a higher rate. Please pre-book your taxi at least 7 days in advance by contacting:
Ace Cars*
Tel: +44 (0) 1736 797799
Email: acecars2@aol.com
The return taxi journey can be arranged on your behalf by the Chy Morvah Manager.
*Ace Cars is not owned or managed by us.
By Car:
Head to Cornwall via the A30. At a large roundabout take the A3074 signposted to St Ives (2nd Exit). You will now come to 2 small roundabouts, go straight across the first and take a right at the second heading towards the village of Lelant. Pass through Lelant and Carbis Bay on the same road.
Pass Tescos and the Treganna Castle hotel on your left hand side, then as you approach St Ives take the left fork which heads slightly up hill, following signs to visitor parking and the leisure centre. Follow the road and turn left up the steep hill. Almost immediately the road turns left again but instead of following the road around to the left you need to turn off the road and head directly up the hill on Porthminster Terrace.
Chy Morvah is right in front of you at the top of the hill. To reach the car park drive left past the front of Chy Morvah and turn immediately right behind the back of the building. The car park is on the right 15 yards along the lane called Bishops road.
Sea, sand and (hopefully) sun await at Cornwall’s Chy Morvah. This coastal bolthole, whose name means ‘House by the Sea’ in Cornish, basks in the famously lovely light of this artist-retreat town on the north coast of one of England’s most desirable holiday destinations. Those artists may have come to paint the sea and sky but you can simply admire it from the house’s privileged position. The building has been designed to maximise the effect of its elevated location, with stunning sea views and vistas of sandy beaches, while the bustling harbour and array of cafés and artists galleries are just a short cobbled street walk away. As well as 38 bedrooms, there is a large main lounge with panoramic views across St Ives Bay and a dining room that boasts similar mouth-watering views. To keep you entertained there’s a garden in which to enjoy the hazy pinky glow that falls on this seaside sanctuary every evening. Beyond the house, the Cornish Coast is the gateway to exploring the area, with easy access to St Michael’s Mount, the pretty fishing village of Mousehole, the beaches and cliffs of north Cornwall and the rugged cliffs of Land’s End. There’s even the option of an evening adventure to the Minack Theatre.
Address: Chy Morvah, Bishops Road, The Belyars, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2DB
Room Amenities: Tea & coffee-making facilities, TV, Hairdryer, Toiletries, Wi-Fi
Stay in one of the main building’s beautifully presented rooms or in the adjacent Lanyons House. With 38 bright and airy bedrooms, Chy Morvah has plenty of space and there’s a range of ‘Classic’ and ‘Premium’ Rooms to choose from. Simply but smartly furnished they let the view through the window do the talking.
Premium Rooms are more spacious en-suite guest rooms. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, toiletries (hand wash, shampoo, body lotion, shower gel), and a 32-inch TV. Extras include bathrobes, slippers, and comfortable mattresses.
Hotel Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, boot room and drying room, attractive gardens with sea views, heated outdoor swimming pool, multi-purpose activity room, ballroom, library and board games to borrow
After a day strolling the coast, come back to the house and its specially tailored walkers’ facilities. Relax by sitting in the pretty gardens beneath the large mature trees and looking out over the sea. Take a turn in the heated outdoor pool if you still have the energy, or simply relax on the sundeck adjacent to it. Indoors, kick back in one of the lounges. The small bar with its seaside paraphernalia is well-stocked and welcoming while light floods the dining room through panoramic windows.
