Daceys Cornish ToursReviews of daceyscornishtours.com

Beyond expectations, With only 14 folks on the tour we went places where larger tour buses could not go. We went down the very narrow streets and into town centers. In Port Isaac the Doc Martin crew was filming. In Charlestown we stayed in the same hotel as the Poldark cast. St Michael's Mount was unbelievable as was St Ives. Food was very good with fresh seafood available every lunch and dinner. The Cornwall folks were very friendly. Plenty of time to wonder on your own if you cared too.

Well planned with bonus stops along the way - Merry Maidens stone circle, little beaches. Loved the stops at Heligan Gardens, Eden Project, and Lanhydrock House. Beautiful, quiet hotels with great amenities and breakfasts. Some of these hotels and stops could accommodate those with mobility issues; others could not - be aware this is an active tour with lots of walking. Many of the towns have steep roads and/or cobblestones so be prepared as you'll need some stamina and good shoes! All in all, really enjoyed it, very well planned, and each guest is well looked-after!

We loved this tour of Cornwall which allowed us to absorb it's beautiful coastline, quaint villages and historic sites. There was plenty of time to explore places like Port Isaac (home of the Doc Martin tv series), Charlestown (a popular filming location, even passing Bill Nighy as he strolled along the waterfront) and others; visits to The Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Eden project, the Lanhydrock Estate and gardens added to our Cornwall experience. Thanks to David, Harry and Jim for enhancing our tour with their local knowledge and humor.

Just returned from a truly fulfilling week around Cornwall with Dacey Tours. With only 14 tour participants, the three experts leading the tour- the owner David, his marvellous assistant Harry and the excellent driver Jim- were able to understand the specific interests of each traveller. In several places, alternative walks (ambitious for those so inclined, gentle for others) were offered. The Cornish scenery and lifestyle is very agreeable but there also reminders of bygone days when miners took their lovingly filled pasties to give them sustenance during their hard work: now Cornish pasties are available for the tourists to enjoy in a wide variety of versions. Certainly the week-long tour with Daceys Cornish Tours offers the best possible way of experiencing the delights of Cornwall!

If you want to really experience this beautiful peninsula, then go with David. He, Harry and Jim are passionate about the places they lived and worked. You will have all the information and all the wandering time you need to find the special places at each stop. The hotels are unique and above average quality. There are surprises along the way and beauty as far as the eye can see. I loved my week with Dacey's Cornish Tours and highly recommend it. Bring your walking shoes and go!

Our trip to Cornwall with Dacey's Cornish Tours was such a treat! David, Harry, and Jim were organized, informative, humorous, gentlemanly hosts who took care of all of the details of the tour from start to finish. All of the stops on the tour seemed thoughtfully chosen to not only show us the highlights of Cornwall, but give us the "feel" of Cornwall. I appreciated the way the gentlemen were able to adapt the tour to suit the needs of our group, from the more active and adventurous, to the "senior" members of the tour like my mother. July weather was perfect with only a bit of rain in Truro. Highlights for me included • an evening performance at the Minack Theatre • Cornish hedges laden with foxglove, dog rose, red valerian and birdsong on the walk to Port Isaac • the Gulval churchyard and the gravesite of pirate John Thomas • a sunrise walk alone around Charlestown with a trip through the graveyard of the Church of Saint Paul’s • fresh fish, Tribute ale, Rhubarb and Vanilla Sparkle, Kelly’s Cornish Honeycomb Clotted Cream ice cream, saffron buns from a bakeshop in Fowey (yes, Harry, I love to eat, especially dessert!) The small tour size (14) allowed members to get acquainted and become a sort of “family”. Individuals traveling alone always had the option of dining with David, Harry, and Jim or with other members if they chose. All in all, the tour is a delight and I wouldn’t hesitate to book this tour again.

It's the most enjoyed vacation in years. Of course, we fell in love with Cornwall: it's scenic beauty, quaint little towns, it's cliffs and oceans. But David and crew did all the planning, reserving in terrific hotels (even a castle), huge breakfasts, narrative and just the right amount of free time. For the small group, we saw more and learned more than if we had gone on our own. The van was comfortable, the time was well used and we loved every minute. Thank you David, Harry and Jim

We wanted to see and get the feel Cornwall, not just a 2 day stop or an extensive tour of England. Daceys Tours provided that for us. We got a personal tour of Cornwall, it was like visiting friends and having them show us around. The tour was exactly what we were looking for, a small, intimate group made for a very relaxed trip.Thank you Daceys Tour!