The 5 day tour of this beautiful part of England delivered in all ways. The Cornish coast and towns were stunning and a particular highlight was the site of the Minack theatre, perched high on the Penzance cliffs. Dartmoor, mist and all, was just beautiful and I enjoyed the time to explore such picturesque places such as Polperro and St Ives and historic Bath. The BnB’s were comfortable and centrally located, which for a solo traveller, was very important. In a small coach, we were able to take some leafy covered back roads at times, which I loved. Our team leader, Rob was a great guide and driver. Thank you Go UK Tours, Highly recommend.
It sounds like you got to experience so many different sides of Cornwall, from the coast and fishing villages to misty Dartmoor. I’m glad Rob looked after you so well, and that the small group size and central B&Bs made the trip work nicely for you as a solo traveller. Best, Maya
Had the luck of having Bill as our tour guide. He was fantastic! Not only was he very knowledgeable but he also had the ability to entertain the group with all kinds of stories and facts relating to the places we were driving through, or stopping at, without ever getting boring. Listening to him whilst enjoying the scenery from the van was both incredibly relaxing and very informative. During the stops he gave us plenty of tips for things to go see and places to go to have a drink or sit for lunch. The time allowed to wander around felt very well-thought-through and appropriate for the type of village we were visiting each time with a perfect balance between the amount of time spent driving and that allowed to visit the villages ( of which I wouldn’t have skipped any! ). A really enjoyable ( and comfortable!) trip around this gorgeous region with an exceptional guide and driver ( congratulations to Bill for his excellent driving style!).
Bill will be so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed both his stories and his driving. I’m glad the balance between time on the road and time in each village felt just right, and that his local tips helped you make the most of every stop. Best, Maya
Andy was a wonderful driver/guide for the day. Just the right amount of time at each stop to see the sights and shop. This is a great day tour... quaint villages, beautiful scenery and of course the impressive Stonehenge which does not disappoint. Highly recommend! G Vann
I’m glad the timing at each stop felt just right and gave you plenty of time to enjoy the villages along the way. It’s great to hear Stonehenge lived up to expectations too, and I’ll make sure to pass on your kind comments to Andy. Best, Maya
I enjoyed the all day very much. The itinerary was great. The guide, Christian, was very well prepared and informative, gave us an important historical and social frame and had a nice, quite, witty way the explain things and give details. I ABSOLUTELY would suggest it!!! Moreover the weather was FANTASTIC and the group nice.
It sounds like everything came together for a brilliant day, good weather, a lovely group and plenty of insight from Christian. I’m glad his calm, witty style made the history and places even more interesting. Best, Maya
We did the 1 day tour of the Cotswolds on 10/21. Essentially the tour operator is just providing transportation, but the driver, who was a retired police officer, did an excellent job of filling in some of the history of the towns and of the area. He had some fun anecdotes and some good recommendations during the day. We stopped at ( I think) 4 towns, the driver would park, and then tell us when he needed us back to the bus. Otherwise, we were on our own. It worked out well being able to choose what you wanted to do while you were in the particular town.
I’m glad the independent style of the tour worked so well for you. Our driver-guides share history, stories and recommendations along the way, then give you the freedom to explore each village at your own pace. Best, Maya