Having been infected with the Cornish virus on last year's tour with Dacey's Cornish Tours I longed to see that place again all winter long. When April came and I had a chance meeting with David and Harry in London, my mind was made up to join the tour again this year. After a long wait of 4 months, my friend Rita and I travelled from Switzerland to London in mid-September to meet our tour leaders David and Harry and the rest of the group. Early Monday morning we met our driver Jim and off we were towards Cornwall. We were rewarded for the long drive with the beautiful Longcross Hotel which stands on top of a hill above Port Isaac. The hotel's black and white cat stood outside at the ready and greeted us like old friends. The walk into and in picturesque Port Isaac - aka Port Wenn of Doc Martin fame - got us in the right mood for Cornwall, even though it was a bit rainy and windy. Tuesday morning we said goodbye to Port Isaac. After a 10 minutes' drive one of our group claimed that she had left her mobile in her hotel room which a phone call to the Longcross Hotel confirmed. The hotel's receptionist jumped into her car and brought the mobile round. Cornish courtesy and hospitality at its best!! Later in the day we "traversed" the sea to get to St Michael's Mount, had our first Cornish ice cream (David's treat) in St Ives and spent the evening wandering up to St Nicholas Chapel, a walk around "The Island" and a great supper at "The Loft". Wednesday morning I got up very early and went down to the beach to see the sunrise. I sat on the empty beach only in the company of a few crows and sea gulls, the rolling sea and some dolphins passing by!! It was absolutely magnificent - Cornish moments I'll cherish and remember forever …On Wednesday afternoon we were off to Land's End and (only) 3 of us went on a walk with David above the cliff tops. The other's didn't know what they were missing … I felt very small looking down to the roaring see, hearing the breaking waves … We then made our way to the "Cornish Stonehenge" - the "Merry Maidens". There we found two women lying on the ground gathering energy from this power place. We respectfully and quietly moved around the stones only to find the women in fits of laughter when they finally realised they were not alone. A visit to Porthcurno Beach (must be one of the most beautiful in the world) and a short paddle in the cold water left us with nothing to wish for on this day. But - last but not least - we went to one of my favourite places in Cornwall - The Minack Theatre! The great seating atop the cliffs, looking out to the see and down to the stage and a splendid perform¬ance of "The Mikado" compensated us for the rain after the intermission - the wetter we got the funnier it was. I am so glad that we had such good sports in our group who saw the funny side of it - after all, it was only water!On Thursday we visited The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project, great attractions in Cornwall - not just for garden enthusiasts. Charlestown, a new stop on the DCT list, greeted us with a sunny evening and fantastic accommodation right at the harbour. This place - whom most will know from the Poldark series - has now moved to the top of my list of places to see in Cornwall. The small village is simply beautiful, right out of a film setting. My friend Rita and I walked up a coast trail and found ourselves invited in by a coast watch volunteer at Landrion Point. He showed us his station and explained their volunteer work which was very interesting. After a very scenic sunrise in Charlestown (yes, I did get up early again!!) we were off to Lanhydrock, a late Victorian country house to see how it was in those days of "Upstairs, downstairs". After a sad adieu to Cornwall we were on our way to Exeter, Devon's capital where we were treated to a Red Coat Guided Tour. The whole group met afterwards for a last dinner together at The Olive Tree where we reminisced about our days in Cornwall.Saying goodbye always leaves me lost for words. We had had such a great time with great people from the US and above all with our tour leaders David, Harry and Jim, true British gentlemen. They did everything to make us feel welcome, showing us the delights of Corn¬wall and cheering us with their British humour. Having been on the tour before, it gave me great pleasure to see the all the lovely places again. You always find something new to do or to see, one can never get bored of Cornwall. Having been twice on a DCT tours I can recommend everyone who wants to see the real Cornwall to do it this way, without the hassle of driving on your own. A small group (we were 13 guests) gives you the chance to get to know everyone. I feel I have made new friends which is a great asset to this tour. And the DCT guides are so knowledgeable and fun to be with and you can understand why they want to share their love for Cornwall. Cornwall - you haven't seen the last of me!!Isabel, Switzerland
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Cornwall; a region where enchantment awaits you at every turn. Situated on the southwestern tip of the UK, Cornwall is a land steeped in history and myth, boasting beautiful beaches with pristine towns, ancient castles and fine modern art. Looking back, the legendary King Arthur fought passionately for this rugged far-flung land and it certainly is not difficult to see why. From smugglers to surfers, cream teas to the delicious Cornish pasty; Cornwall casts a spell on every visitor, with its unique charm, unspoiled beauty and the sense of mystery often leaving those that visit feeling as though they have gone back in time. With Dacey’s you can tour cornwall in a unique and relaxed way.See more