We are pleased to present a relaxing long weekend break to Cornwall the land of myths and legends on board "The Statesman" land cruise train, with its rugged coastlines and quaint fishing villages you will savour some of the most unspoilt countryside in Britain with milder temperatures warmed by the Gulf Stream spring arrives early and flourishes - Accommodation for two nights will be in en-suite rooms at quality 3 star hotels in the pretty fishing town of St Ives or maritime Falmouth.

Friday: Our train travels south through beautiful Somerset before passing historic Exeter with spectacular views across the River Exe as we dash through cuttings of red rock and around the sea wall at Dawlish prior to climbing the Devon banks with views of Dartmoor, then into Cornwall over Brunel's famous Royal Albert bridge. Guests in standard & first class will leave the train at Truro for a road coach connection to their hotels in Falmouth, whilst guests in Premier and Pullman will continue around Mounts Bay to the seafaring town of Penzance for an arrival around 17.30 and coach connections to the hotel in St Ives.

Saturday: Following breakfast the day is yours at leisure to enjoy your chosen resort, or, select one of the following optional excursions which should be booked at the same time as the main tour as seats are limited:

The Scillonian
A full day tour as we sail from Penzance on the 'Scillonian III' to the beautiful and unspoilt Isles of Scilly - with its exotic plants, ancient cairns, crumbling castles, sparkling white sands and an azure sea. Upon arrival in St Marys the afternoon is free for exploration or perhaps a visit to beautiful Tresco with its famous Abbey gardens.
Supplement: £40.00

Cornish Gardens
A road coach tour to two of the most spectacular, and very different garden experiences – The Eden Project is rightly described as the eighth wonder of the world. With giant biomes housing an amazing botanical wonderland of tropical plants set amongst waterfalls with swirling spray in a jungle environment and the warm Mediterranean biome. We continue by coach to the amazing Lost Gardens of Heligan which have undergone a massive restoration project to make it one of the most beautiful and popular country estates in Britain.
Supplement: £35.00

Sunday: We depart from Penzance late morning for the return journey retracing the route through Cornwall and around the beautiful Devon Riviera Coast.

Pullman Class:
Accommodation will be in the 3 star "Tregenna Castle Hotel" standing within its own magnificent estate overlooking the historic fishing port of St Ives with sea view rooms. Breakfast and Dinner is included, with entertainment on Saturday evening. Seating is in air conditioned 'Pullman' style carriages and included in the meal services on board the train is bucks fizz with breakfast, glass of chilled champagne and quarter bottle of house wine served with luncheon.

Premier Class:
Accommodation will be in the 3 star "Tregenna Castle Hotel" overlooking the historic fishing port of St Ives. Breakfast and Dinner is included, with entertainment on Saturday evening. Seating is in first class open carriages.

First Class:
Accommodation will be in 3 star hotels in Falmouth with a limited number of superior and sea view rooms allocated on a first come first served basis. Breakfast and three course dinner is included.

Standard Class:
Accommodation will be in 3 star hotels in Falmouth. . Breakfast and three course dinner is included.

Buffet Bar:
A Buffet will be available on the train for guests in Standard & First class for the sale of hot & cold beverages, sandwiches & alcoholic drinks.

On Train Meals: (Premier and Pullman only)
Fri  –  Full English breakfast and three course Luncheon.
Sun  –  Four course Luncheon and Afternoon Tea.
Guests joining the train at stations marked * should note they will be served tea/coffee & pastries instead of breakfast on the outward journey and luncheon only on the return due to timing constraints.

A deposit of £50 per person will secure your booking with the balance of payment due 40 days prior to the tour - payment being in the form of a credit/debit.
Call Now: 0845 310 2458 or 2489
or Visit: www.statesmanrail.com

This trip departs -
Friday 20 to Sunday 22 April 2012

Lancaster 06.30/21.30
Preston 06.50/21.00
Bolton 07.15/20.30
Manchester Victoria 07.45/20.00
Stockport 08.20/19.20
Macclesfield 08.40/19.00
Stoke-on-Trent 09.00/18.40
Stafford 09.30/18.10
Wolverhampton 10.00/17.50
Tame Bridge Parkway 10.20/17.30
Stourbridge Jct* 11.00/16.45
Kidderminster* 11.20/16.25
Worcester Shrub Hill* 11.45/16.00
Cheltenham Spa* 12.15/15.30

Standard Class: £299.00
First Class: £359.00
Premier Dining: £559.00
Pullman Dining: £659

A limited number of single rooms are available at a supplement of £45.00 per person

Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £30.00 per person in Pullman, Premier & 1st class.

Contact us on the telephone number below to book tickets for this trip:

0844 850 8634