Poldark’s Cornwall A Tribute to Winston Graham April 19th - April 29th 2018 The first BBC television production of Poldark was aired in 1975. Alexandra Messervy, who has designed this program, read the first books at the age of 8 during her annual family holidays to Cornwall, Cornwall © Visit whilst staying on the Lizard Peninsula, and was captivated by the stories and the history behind them. Each year she and her father col- Kynance Cove lected the books, sharing the stories and locations as they spent their holidays in the area. When the series was first shown, Alexandra and her father watched it avidly, and so it was with some trepidation that they watched the new 2015 series. Would it be as good? Would it ruin our memories of the books and the original? Happily, it has lived up to its predecessor and we believe the The cost of this itinerary, per person, double occupancy is: author would be proud. Over twelve books were Land Only (no airfare included): $5880 written before Winston Graham’s death and we very Single supplement: $ 980 much hope this tour will whet the appetite not only to read the whole series, but also to watch the television Airfares are available from many U.S. cities. Please call for details. series. The following services are included: Hotels: 9 nights’ accommodation in first-class hotels including all The second series covers the period 1790-1794. King hotel taxes and service charges George III was on the English throne, the French Coaching: All ground transportation as detailed in the itinerary Revolution was raging, and the Theatre Royal first Meals: Full breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 6 dinners Baggage: Porterage of one large suitcase per person opened its doors in Drury Lane as London became a Entrances: Entrance fees to all sites included in the itinerary sophisticated place to be seen. Ross and Demelza are Guides: Fully-qualified Discover Europe tour guide throughout. Guest beginning to penetrate society, beyond the bounds appearances by Ms. Alexandra Messervy during the tour of Cornwall, and, whilst they continue to have deep Please note that travel insurance is not included on this tour. Insurance friendships with the key families of the south west, information will be mailed to each registrant on receipt of deposit. as their growing family develops, so do their visits to Georgian London and the Royal Court. Discover Europe Ltd. e - [email protected] 95 Adams Street w - www.discovereuropeltd.com Keene, NH 03431 t - (toll free ) 866-563-7077 USA f - (fax) 603-563-7137 Thursday, April 19th - Departure from return from the American War of Inde- your chosen US gateway city. Over- London pendence and, as the series evolves, night: Plane Bath he is very caught up in the battles with the French, the Admiralty and, Friday, April 20th - Individual arrivals later, those he fights as a Member of will be met for transfer to the Sloane Parliament. Returning to Bath, the Club, a private members club in Chelsea, rest of the day is free for individual built and developed by Sir Hans Sloane, Falmouth exploration. (B, L) Overnight: Bath the infamous Georgian collector and designer. Accommodation here is arranged by special invi- Tuesday, April 24th - Our drive to south tation of Alexandra Messervy through her membership, where Cornwall today take us over Bodmin Moor, where we a delightfully civilized and comfortable stay is offered, with cut across past Launceston Gaol & Castle (scene of many of the impeccable housekeeping, well-appointed rooms and excellent book’s story lines!), to St Breward (a farm here is the location dining facilities. There is a full concierge service for those who for Nampara). We continue to Prideaux Place for a private tour may wish to arrive a day or two early and enjoy some London and drinks with the owners. Winston Graham was a great friend downtime. We will gather this afternoon for an introduc- of the Prideaux-Brune family and the house and estate were used tion and background to Georgian London, which will extensively in the filming. © Visit Cornwall include a visit to the London Silver Vaults. We return You will have an opportu- for an early welcome dinner in the private dining room nity to have lunch here if at the Club. (D) Overnight: London you wish. We arrive at our hotel on the Cornish coast, Saturday, April 21st - King George III shared his time just outside Falmouth, in between Kew Palace and Windsor Castle before settling time to freshen up before on Buckingham House (later to become a Palace!), and Bodmin Moor dinner. (B, D) Overnight: Kew was a particular favorite of Queen Charlotte. This Falmouth Area morning we will visit Kew Palace and Gardens to get a flavor of life in Georgian London and see what Ross Wednesday, April 25th and Demelza would have experienced at the time. The afternoon - Our first visit this morning will be to the beautiful house of and evening are free in the city. Depending on theatre schedules, Trerice, used in the original television series and a wonderfully it may be possible to see a performance at The Theatre Royal historic home of note. Winston Graham lived nearby at Per- Drury Lane, which was opened during this period or visit Queen ranporth and always said that Trerice was his inspiration for Anne’s Orangery at Kensington Palace. Trenwith in his novels. We will stop for lunch (on your own) (B) Overnight: London at the Cornish Pasty shop in Cubert before visiting the expanse of golden sand beach in Holwell Bay. We end our day with a Sunday, April 22nd - Leaving London this morning, our first visit to the town of Perranporth, where Winston Graham lived, stop will be to visit the baroque country house of Dyrham Park, before returning to our hotel for a free evening. (B) Overnight: used in series 3 as George’s home. We then drive north through Falmouth Area the Cotswold Hills for a private guided tour of Chavenage House (the setting for Trenwith, the Poldark family home) with Thursday, April 26th - Our excursion today takes us to the the owners, the Lowsley-William’s family, and a talk on the Poldark Mine at Wendron where we can tour the mine and location filming for this wonderful production. We’ll be their explore the history of mining in Cornwall. After lunch at the guests for afternoon tea. From here, we will drive to Georgian Hazelphron Inn, we’ll take a walk to Gunwalloe Church Cove Bath, via Corsham High Street and Town Hall (used as Truro in and see the amazing church nestled into the rocks where the the series). There will be time shipwreck scene was filmed - some of church scenes to relax and freshen up at the from the series. The rest of our afternoon explores hotel before dinner. Mullion Harbour, scene for most of the harbour lo- (B, D) Overnight: Bath cations in the series, and then onto Trenance, where the village farm is home to a fabulous handmade Monday, April 23rd - Today, chocolate factory, café and shop. The little village we will have a private tour of Mullion is a truly historic Cornish scene in itself. and lunch with the Count and Bath We end the afternoon with a visit to Trelowarren, Countess Charles and Carolyn Caroline Penvenen’s house and return to the hotel de Salis at Yarlington House. for dinner. (B, D) Overnight: Falmouth Area Charles is an enthusiastic collector and expert on Napoleonic war memorabilia and history, Friday, April 27th - This morning we will have morning coffee and he will talk to guests to about England’s involvement in at Caerhays Castle, the private home of the Williams family the wars of the period. Poldark’s first entry in our lives was his © Visit Cornwall before an exclu- series We have an opportunity for lunch here (we recommend sive guided tour. the Pier Head Hotel and Inn) before visiting Trelissick, used in The castle is the series for its stunning house and grounds and beautiful views featured in book of the Fal Estuary. We’ll take tea with Alexandra before heading 3 of the series, on to our hotel for dinner. (B, D) Overnight: Falmouth Area and nestles above th Cornish Mine Shafts a private beach Saturday, April 28 - Today we travel back toward London between Portloe – but we’ll do it in speed and comfort on a first-class, inter-city and Mevagissey, train. Our coach will take us to the station for a leisurely 10.30 offering interesting interiors and gardens of particular note. am train, and, on arrival in Reading, we’ll transfer to a nearby Charles Williams runs the award-winning Burncoose Nurser- hotel for a final farewell dinner.(B, D) Overnight: Windsor ies (RHS medal winners) and hosts the national collection of Area Magnolias, and will personally escort us for our visit. From here we will drive to Charlestown and visit the Heritage Shipwreck Sunday, April 29th- Morning transfers to Heathrow Airport for Museum for a fascinating insight into the treacherous waters of returning flights to the U.S. (B) Overnight: Home the South West and the wrecks of Poldark’s day. The historic Key to included meals: B - breakfast, D - dinner harbour is the scene for Falmouth and Truro in the television Registration Form General Instructions: 1. Please type or print. Emergency Contact 2. Make checks payable to Discover Europe. This information is essential. 3. Be sure to read the Terms & Conditions and the Refund Policy contained on the reverse before signing. Flight Information 4.