Daceys Cornish ToursReviews of daceyscornishtours.com

Had visited Cornwall before, but something was luring me to return. Thank goodness I listened and found Dacey's Cornish Tours. No complaints; only rave reviews. David, the owner, hand-picked the villages, the landmarks, the gardens, the historic houses, the lovely hotels and the entertainment. Ensconced in our comfy van (small enough to navigate tiny streets but large enough for an occasional stretch) we went over hill and dell and I spotted two different flocks of sheep dotted with a black one! The wildflowers in the hedgerows made dramatic displays in mid-June; the seafood came right off the boat in many cases; and the company (only 11 fellow guests) was terrific. I enjoyed every minute (except a part of one afternoon) and would strongly recommend this personalized tour. Don't waste a minute with the big, impersonal tour companies...I would go again in a heartbeat. Hmmm...maybe next time in autumn? Thank you, David!

Who knew that Cornwall boasted palm trees, turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and a sub-tropical climate? We certainly didn't. But David, Harry and Jim opened our eyes to these delights as well as many other wonders of Cornwall including the amazing, visionary people who created the Minack Theatre and the Eden Project. We enjoyed everything about this tour from the wonderful accommodations and interesting attractions to the gorgeous landscape and charming towns. But the best was these three "ever so lovely" gentlemen who showed it all to us. Great travel group too. Thanks Brenda for recommending Dacey's Cornish Tours.

On our first day in Cornwall I stood on the Headlands looking down on Port Isaac and wondered "it can't get better than this". Just wait. We moved on to St Michael's Mount, an amazing setting with a castle on an Island. Next was St Ives with spectacular beaches and a beer in a 13th century pub. Other highlights were Lands End with its rugged coastline; Minack Theatre - one woman's fantastic vision; the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project - both one man's fantastic visions; the town of Fowey with all its wartime history. My favourite, other than the brownie for 5 p, was the National Trust Property of Lanhydrock - a 17th century home. The rock hedges around Port Isaac were quite impressive on either side of the narrow roads and made me thankful for our skilled driver Jim who also added so much with his historical commentary. David and Harry were very knowledgeable about Cornwall and were always available to answer our many questions. We covered a lot on our trip though I always felt that we had lots of time and that we were never rushed. I enjoyed the guided parts of our tour immensely but also liked the free time that we were given to poke around on our own. All in all a great look at Cornwall with our great American fellow travelers.

Second time just as excellent as the first. Two years ago I went on Dacey's Cornish Tours and reviewed that I wanted to go again. Now I have gone again and went to the same places as before, but experienced them in a different and exciting way. The second time was just as enjoyable as the first. David, Harry and Jim are the terrific tour guides. Cornwall gets into your soul. Sharon Miles.

What a wonderful tour we recently experienced with Dacey's Cornish Tours! We are newbie travelers and this was just our second trip to Europe. As we very much wanted to visit Cornwall and knew this would require a tour company, we researched the Internet and found Dacey's. The reviews were all complimentary, and we took the leap of faith to book the tour. We were not disappointed in any way. From the initial meet-up in London, to the variety of sites to visit (Port Isaac, St. Ives, St. Michael's Mount, Eden Project, etc.), David and his very capable team of Harry and Jim have crafted a week of unforgettable experiences in stunning locations. Cornwall is truly a magical place, and the tour package is created to provide a fun-filled week of amazing sights with great variety of scenery, history and authenticity. The tour group was small (12 were in our group, maximum of 14 on any tour) and we very much enjoyed getting to know our fellow travelers. We're back in Oregon just over a week now, and are still daydreaming of our wonderful experiences in Cornwall, and hoping to return to this magical corner of the world someday. If you want to experience the true Cornwall, we can highly recommend Dacey's Cornish Tours. You will love the tour and the wonderful men who will take you there!

When I first decided to go on a tour of Cornwall I chose Dacey’s Tours because they provided transportation from London, they were a small group tour and they were visiting hard-to-get-to locations that I had always wanted to see. Upon joining the tour I found out that I was also getting three great guides who want to share their love of Cornwall, a wonderful group of fellow travelers, fine accommodations, delicious food, a varied and interesting itinerary and a great vacation. The best part was getting to visit the MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH IN THE WHOLE WORLD.

Anyone close to me knows it has been on my bucket list for a very longtime to go into England and not so much explore the large city of London but to go into the back roads of England and explore the untouched beauty. London is great but to describe the southwestern coastal area is difficult. One must actually visit it to know it, feel it, and breathe it. I have never inhaled such clean fresh air in my life and taken it such beauty. Staying in ancient castles and manors is really a dream for any little girl. And for not so little girls who still have their inner child. This was one of the most splendid vacations I have ever experienced. Harry, David and Tim are English gents in the truest sense of the word.

Having had the opportunity to travel the world over the past several decades, rarely have I been so captivated by a place and its people. Daceys was the perfect platform by which to explore this spectacular and history-rich corner of England. David and his cohorts Tim and Harry couldn't have been better guides and traveling companions. Each day in Cornwall brought new sights and experiences, invigorating walks (if you're so inclined), excellent dining, and welcome lodging in historic inns. There were too many highlights to mention, but one standout was certainly the rock-cut, seaside Minack Theatre, where we saw a terrific production of "Much Ado About Nothing" while noshing on hot Cornish pasties and good red wine. For anyone interested in an upscale yet affordable, thorough, and hassle-free tour of the region, I can recommend Dacey's Cornish Tours unreservedly.