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Journey at a glance

Trip overview
  • London

  • Sleeper with cabin

    1 night

  • Penzance

    2 nights

  • St Ives

    2 nights

  • Falmouth

    2 nights

  • London


Full itinerary

Journey
1 night
9hrs 0mins
Standard class

LondonPenzance

Take the Night Riviera to Cornwall. Board the train at Paddington after dinner and settle into your private cabin and the train will whisk you west while you dream. Wake up refreshed in Penzance, arriving in time for breakfast.
Stay
2 nights
Penzance

Penzance

Few images encapsulate Penzance better than the tiny island of St Michael's Mount which sits just within reach when the tide is low. On the shores of the mainland, Penzance boasts beaches backed by subtropical gardens, and one of Europe's few remaining saltwater lidos. A wander further inland will have arty types swooning over the vintage trinket shops of bohemian Chapel Street and plentiful galleries, including the prestigious Newlyn School of Art on the edge of town.

The Longboat Inn

Where you could stay2 nights

The Longboat Inn

Close to Penzance's harbour and Victorian promenade you'll find The Longboat Inn, a family-run inn serving homemade, locally sourced food, complete with a wood-panelled beer garden.

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Room details
Room: Twin room
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Enjoy a ramble along the coast to the tiny fishing village of Mousehole for lunch by the sea. Walk back again if you're feeling energetic, or hop onto the local bus.

  • Don your walking boots and head off along the coast path to Porthcurno from Penzance. You'll pass spectacular rock formations, fishing hamlets and a nature reserve with a dramatic clifftop backdrop.
  • Watch a show in the famous open-air Minack Theatre, carved into the granite cliffs of Porthcurno bay and set in colourful subtropical gardens. You can also visit outside of performance times to simply admire the dramatic setting.

Journey
0hrs 8mins
Standard class
PenzanceSt Erth
Journey
0hrs 11mins
Standard class
St ErthSt Ives
Stay
2 nights
St Ives

St Ives

St Ives is said to have a unique quality of light that has long drawn artists looking to capture its glowy, romantic haze. Today, this seaside town's artistic legacy lives on through galleries including the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, The Tate, and the New Craftsman showcasing the works of the late John Miller. The five beaches that have inspired artists throughout history now also draw surfers and sunbathers, while foodies, too, are spoiled for choice with ice cream parlours and artisan coffee shacks, vegan hangouts and Michelin star seafood.

The Western

Where you could stay2 nights

The Western

The Western Hotel is housed in an historic building in the centre of St Ives. It offers a traditional Cornish pub with a beer garden. The simply decorated rooms at The Western Hotel have a TV and a private bathroom. The bar hosts live music most evenings. St Ives Railway Station is less than 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel and there is easy access to the Penwith Heritage Coast.

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Room details
Room: Small double room
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • As well as its established museums, St Ives is full of independent galleries, and is home to many artists. Pop into the studios dotted throughout the town, where artists make and sell a variety of arts and crafts, including watercolours of local landscapes, sculptures and handmade pottery.

  • Follow the 12-mile circular trail between St Ives and Zennor, a tiny inland village, and admire views of the wild and rugged coastal headlands.

  • Take a boat trip from St Ivesโ€™ harbour to Seal Island to spot some seals and see the coast from a different perspective.
Journey
0hrs 11mins
Standard class
St IvesSt Erth
Journey
0hrs 30mins
Standard class
St ErthTruro
Journey
0hrs 20mins
Standard class
TruroFalmouth
Stay
2 nights
Falmouth

Falmouth

The pretty harbour town of Falmouth is surrounded by spectacular Cornish countryside. There's a great foodie scene and you'll find beautiful beaches and plenty of winding coastal paths to explore.
Poltair Guest House

Where you could stay2 nights

Poltair Guest House

On a quiet street, just five minutes from Falmouthโ€™s beloved Gylly beach, this pretty B&B has large, comfortable rooms, wonderful sea views and hearty breakfasts.

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Room details
Room: Twin room
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Take a dip in the clear waters of Gyllyngvase beach then enjoy a golden hour drink in the beach café.

  • Relax and unwind on a spa day at the local luxury spa. You can choose from a range of treatments, including massage, facials and a hydrothermal experience, among others.

  • Take a boat over to St Mawes to walk the National Trust coastal path up to the St Just-in-Roseland Church, set amid beautiful sub-tropical gardens. 

Journey
0hrs 20mins
Standard class
FalmouthTruro
Journey
4hrs 52mins
Standard class
TruroLondon

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