Cornwall Discovered - Saint Austell

Will B.

Had a fantastic bank holiday weekend down with Zoe and Cornwall Discovered, we were treated to a number of beautiful tailored days out which had a great mix of sightseeing and relaxing.

Their local knowledge is unparalleled and the attention to detail when finding hidden gems is fantastic, I highly recommend Cornwall Discovered for anyone considering a guided tour in the future!

Eve R.

Had a fantastic day out with Cornwall Discovered. Our tour hosts Katie and Zoe were brilliant, they clearly had lots of knowledge about Cornwall and right from the start were enthusiastic, professional and engaging.
The tour involved visiting Golant where we started kayaking into Fowey. We were able to stop to look around Fowey which was great having never been before. We kayaked back then had a great lunch before heading to Knightor winery. We were given a great tour of the winery by David and the tasting was amazing. Loved how Zoe and Katie had planned their tours around visiting the hidden gems of Cornwall, not just the hotspots.
Overall would 100% recommend Cornwall Discovered.

Margaret C.

Cornwall Discovered is amazing. Couldn't have been more helpful with all the booking advice beforehand & after arrival, they always went above & beyond for service. A friendly team with a wealth of knowledge, nothing was ever too much trouble, prompt & reliable & friendly.

Louise A.

Cornwall discovered looked after us all very well when we visited on a bridge holiday to Falmouth. They organised lovely tours out for us with excellent tour guides and very charming coach drivers. My favourite outing was to Trebah Gardens. The Cornwall Discovered personnel were cheerful and helpful.

Jeffrey M.

Just experienced a ‘Sampler Day’ from Cornwall Discovered. The day was hosted by Zoe and Katie (Directors and Co-founders) both being very professional, extremely knowledgeable and absolutely charming with determination to achieve memorable visits to the many little known ‘gems’ that lie in the St Austell Bay Area as part of their sustainability ethos.

COVID protection measures still in operation.

The morning destination was to Pinetum Gardens, where the owner Mr Chang Li outlined his family’s history of expanding and developing the gardens. If you are a lover of gardens this is one that will not disappoint, there is plenty to see and explore in this tranquil oasis.
(This is part of Zoe’s signature tour)
The afternoon destination was to Knightor Winery another local surprise of a farm converted into a Boutique Winery servicing the growers two vineyards on the South Cornwall coast.
The wine production techniques were fully explained and were very enlightening and educational. The sampling afterwards was also most enjoyable!!
It came as a very pleasant surprise as to the quality of the whole range of wines being produced in Cornwall from Sparkling Whites to Reds, excellent!

A real lovely experience that I would recommend to anyone looking for something special and out of the ordinary in beautiful Cornwall.

Judy H.

We had a great, well organised holiday with Cornwall Discovered. Katie and Zoe looked after us very well and dealt with any queries and concerns very efficiently both before and during the holiday.

Linda M.

Just got back from a super day out with the ‘Cornwall Discovered’ team. I thought I knew the St.Austell Area pretty well and all that goes on there but today I had one surprise after another through 'Cornwall Discovered' .
We started our day with a relaxed and enjoyable morning experiencing the peaceful "Pinetum Gardens". The entrance to the gardens is off the A390 and very close to the intersection with the St.Austell by pass, so it seemed crazy that we were so close to the action but it was all left behind as we entered the quiet and mystical zen of this special place. Zoe and Katie ensured that we got the best out of our visit by showing us around the ten different gardens on a certain route. We entered each garden from the intended aspect and didn't miss anything out. Everything flowed beautifully. Although the Japanese garden was my favourite it was lovely to see the Wildflower Meadow as we made our way towards the lake. Strolling around the lake was special too, a time to witness nature at its bests. The gardens had several picnic areas, and places of rest, all quiet and peaceful with plenty of space. Tranquil!
Time for coffee in the pretty courtyard before boarding our comfortable mini bus to take us a short ride through the Cornish lanes for a light lunch by the riverside at Galant.

Zoe and Katie made sure we were all kept safe during the trip by providing fresh water and ensuring discreet Covid precautions were in place. It is such a comfort when you know you are being looked after so well.

The afternoon was taken up with a a wine tasting experience at the Sustainable Knighton winery, situated in the centre of what was the China clay industry. Halfway between the north and south coast of Cornwall, very close to the Eden Project. The quiet Zen atmosphere of the gardens transcended into a relaxed bubbly afternoon. We all chatted and enjoyed the wine tasting far more than we should have done. The owner was very passionate about the new Cornish Wines that were being developed and was equally keen for us to try them all. Starting with a Cornish Bubbly then moving on through the white wines, rose wines and finishing with a surprising good red. It was so refreshing to hear all about the process of the wine making in such an unpretentious way. Cornwall at its best!

Congratulations to "Cornwall Discovered". Zoe an Katie along with our lovely driver Deano looked after us so well. The door to door service was a luxury and nothing was too much trouble for them. Their enthusiasm for Cornwall was a delight.

#hiddengems #makingmemories

Helen J.

Excellent, efficient and friendly service for my Cornish holiday. Loved the organised trips out, included in the price - especially the beach clean!! I am sure this company will go from strength to strength. I would definitely book with them again.