Our goal is always to find the most interesting and memorable lodging a region offers. Here's one of our favorites from this itinerary. For a complete list, please call or email us.

Old Coastguard Hotel
Set in sub-tropical gardens leading to the sea, above the beautiful fishing village of Mousehole, the Old Coastguard Hotel is thoroughly up-to-date, yet steeped in tradition. Watch the world sail by along the timeless harbor, stroll through the garden leading to the beach, or relax at the glass fronted brasserie and bar. The hotel offers lovely rooms, furnished with clean and modern furniture, relaxed and friendly staff, and panoramic views of Mounts Bay.

Starting Point: St. Ives, England - 2:30 pm

Ending Point: Bodmin, England - 2:00 pm

England, and the Cornwall peninsula in particular, has a temperate climate. In the summer during our trips, the region does not have very significant temperature extremes.

Average Daily Highs (°F)	June	July	Aug.	Sept.
Plymouth	63	67	67	63
London	68	72	72	66

Kingdom by the Sea - Paul Theroux
An insightful book about Theroux's coastal journey around the British Isles. It displays his occasional ill temper along with his celebrated ability to combine social history and the good old-fashioned traveler's tale.

Vanishing Cornwall - Daphne du Maurier
Daphne du Maurier lived in Cornwall for most of her life. This book chronicles all aspects of this part of England, fusing history, anecdote and travelogue in a plea for Cornwall's preservation.