Freedom Break at St Ives

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Freedom Breaks offer a flexible way to enjoy some of Britain's most scenic areas.

Situated at the south-west tip of Britain, Cornwall has more miles of coastline and more hours of sunshine than any other English county. St Ives is a charming resort town with its maze-like old fishing quarter, and is an ideal base from which to explore the local area. This combination of beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate makes it one of the most popular locations for an active holiday for all ages.

Highlights of your stay could include:

• The Cornish Coast Path - gentle strolls to more challenging walks. Rugged cliffs around Land’s End, the quaint fishing village of Mousehole and the ghostly remains of tin mines
• St Ives town, now a mecca for artists, with the Barbara Hepworth museum and the town’s Tate Gallery, housing a collection of international modern and contemporary art
• Cornwall’s beaches - lots of surf schools to supply the lessons, equipment, and hours of fun
• The Eden Project, home to the world's largest greenhouse with gigantic conservatories - one a majestic rainforest, the other with the fruits and flowers of the Mediterranean, South Africa and California
• St. Michael's Mount - a fairytale island with an exotic garden, ancient harbour, a church and a medieval castle
• Isles of Scilly - a day trip with a difference with crystal clear sea, golden beaches and the famous Tresco gardens

Great value.  What’s included:

• Full board accommodation
• All the Country House facilities
• Freedom Break Guide – full of information about local attractions, activities and suggested itineraries to help plan your holiday
• A free Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale Explorer map of the local area for every booking
• Use of the Freedom Breaks Knowledge Box – a unique resource with maps, routes, contacts and everything you need to make the most of your Freedom Break

The Freedom Break guide covers:

• Suggestions for local walks and cycle rides.  More detailed directions await you at the Country House.  Also a discount on hundreds more routes from walkingworld.com
• Comprehensive list of visitor attractions such as houses, gardens, boat trips, theme parks, museums & galleries
• Ideas and contacts for more active options such as kayaking, climbing and off-roading
• Information about riding and trekking centres, and golf courses
• Details of local facilities such as swimming pools and sports centres

Freedom Breaks Taster sessions

If there is a walking or leisure activity holiday running alongside your Freedom Break, you can join in for a special price of £20 per person per session for the first day plus any external supplier costs (£40 per person per session on subsequent days). You don’t have to book ahead - you can decide when you get there (subject to availability).