By Wendy Byard
Travel Advisor for solo women travellers
Cornish Landscapes & the Magical Isles of Scilly
Harbour towns, island beauty and an unhurried taste of Cornwall
There’s something wonderfully comforting about Cornwall. Sea air, little harbours made for wandering, cream teas with nowhere else to be, and views that seem to encourage you to slow down.
And then there are the Isles of Scilly — beautiful, peaceful islands just beyond the Cornish coast that can feel surprisingly far away, while still being reassuringly close to home.
This is a lovely escape if you want to see somewhere special without feeling that every day needs to be busy.
Why this feels like a Gentle Escape
You’ll spend all seven nights at the same hotel, so once you’ve unpacked, you can properly settle in.
Your coach takes care of the travelling, there are regional joining points, and luggage assistance is available when you arrive at the hotel. Breakfast and dinner are included each day too, making evenings particularly easy — you can simply come back, freshen up and enjoy your meal without needing to decide where to go.
For anyone travelling alone, that can make the whole experience feel that little bit more comfortable.
What your days might feel like
Mornings can begin gently, with breakfast at the hotel before setting off for the day. There’s a lovely mix of coastal exploring, relaxed sightseeing and time to simply enjoy being somewhere different.
Some days might mean wandering beside a harbour, browsing little shops or stopping for something delicious with a view. Others bring a little more adventure, including the memorable journey across to the Isles of Scilly.
There’s no need to fill every moment. You’ll have time to take things at your own pace, enjoy the company around you, or find a quiet spot and simply watch the world go by.
And when you return to Newquay, evenings are easy. Dinner is already taken care of, so you can settle back into the familiar surroundings of the hotel and relax.
Some highlights along the way include:
A day trip by sea to beautiful St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly
Time to explore the harbour town of St Ives
Visits to Padstow and Port Isaac
Discover Falmouth and Truro
Entry to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Leisure time in Newquay to relax at your own pace
Where you’ll be staying
Your base is the Pentire Hotel in Newquay, where you’ll stay for seven nights.
It gives you one familiar place to return to after each day out, with an indoor swimming pool if you fancy a gentle swim and plenty of opportunity simply to relax.
There’s no changing hotels and no repeated packing — just unpack once and make yourself at home for the week.
A few reassuring details
Seven nights in one welcoming hotel
English breakfast and evening meal included each day
Light supper included after the Isles of Scilly excursion
Executive coach travel with regional joining points
Hotel luggage assistance
Just £25 per person deposit to secure your place
*other dates available
Final Thoughts
For me, the loveliest thing about this escape is the balance. You’ll see some genuinely beautiful places, including the Isles of Scilly, but you don’t need to rush from one experience to the next.
You can join in, wander at your own pace, enjoy the company around you or take a little time for yourself. A quietly lovely way to see Cornwall — and perhaps a very gentle first step if you’ve been wondering whether a coach holiday on your own might feel manageable.