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  • Transport
  • Accommodation
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Journey at a glance

Trip overview

  • London

  • Sleeper with cabin

    1 night

  • St Ives

    3 nights

  • St Austell

    1 night

  • Falmouth

    2 nights

  • London

Full itinerary

Journey
1 night
8hrs 0mins
Standard class

LondonSt Erth

Take the Night Riviera sleeper train from London St Paddington and leave the capital behind while you sleep and awaken in the historical county of the South West
Journey
0hrs 11mins
Standard class
St ErthSt Ives
Stay
3 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.

Pedn Olva Hotel

Where you could stay3 nights

Pedn Olva Hotel

A lovely hotel, surrounded by beautiful beaches and breathtaking views of St Ives Harbour and Bay. It sits proudly on granite rocks on the southern shores of St Ives, with the sea thirty feet below. The hotel has excellent bedrooms, decorated in a classy, contemporary style, a top restaurant, inviting bar, wonderful terraces and an outdoor heated swimming pool.

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Recommendations

  • Take a boat trip from St Ivesโ€™ harbour to Seal Island to spot some seals and see the coast from a different perspective.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Journey
0hrs 11mins
Standard class
St IvesSt Erth
Journey
0hrs 46mins
Standard class
St ErthSt Austell
Stay
1 night
St Austell

St Austell

The old market town of St Austell is an ideal base from which to explore some of the loveliest beaches on the Cornish Riviera, as well as nearby Charlestown and its Grade II listed harbour.

The White Hart Hotel

Where you could stay1 night

The White Hart Hotel

Byway favourite
In the centre of St Austell, en suite bedrooms combine the individuality and character of this beautiful old building with modern comfort and facilities.

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Room details
Room: Double room with private bathroom
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Take a tour of the famous St Austell Brewery and finish your visit with a pint of local ale at the bar.

  • Visit the privately owned estate grounds, with one the best botanical gardens in the country. 

  • Spend a day discovering the enchanting gardens at the Eden Project, a transformed former clay mine with the longest zip wire in England and biodomes with huge indoor rainforests.

Journey
0hrs 46mins
Standard class
St AustellSt 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.
Greenbank Hotel

Where you could stay2 nights

Greenbank Hotel

Byway favourite
Dating from 1640, this is the oldest hotel in Falmouth and has an impressive seafront location overlooking Falmouth Harbour. The hotel offers panoramic views, traditional charm and comfy rooms with a maritime feel.

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Room details
Room: Classic double or twin room with inland view
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Explore the  small fishing villages, pebbly beaches and hidden coves of the Lizard Peninsula by bus and on foot. The long-distance South West Coast Path winds around the entire peninsula, but there are also several shorter trails inland.

  • Walk up the hill from the town centre to Pendennis Castle to discover the area's rich maritime history.

  • 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 35mins
Standard class
TruroLondon

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