What the press say...
Louise Tickle of The Guardian takes a spin back to an era when driving on the open road was made sweeter by the champagne cocktails and cream teas along the way...
"The throaty purr of a classic sports car as it swishes up the gravel drive of a country house hotel is very hard to beat for sheer, eyelash-batting glamour. And this wasn't any old sports car; it was a 1965 Austin Healey 3000 in ice blue and ivory with sparkling chrome trim, turquoise leather seats, little round headlamps and lots of knobs, buttons and switches to baffle the modern-day driver.
Collapsing in most ungainly fashion into the low-slung bucket seats, I realised swiftly that practice would be needed to manage the elegant knees-together leg-swing performed by the miniskirted 60s fast set. Luckily, I was wearing linen slacks and, given the risk of indecent exposure, not to mention the chilly March air, resolved to stick with them.
Skint and shattered from repeatedly transporting myself halfway across the world for holidays full of thrills and spills, this splendid motor was to be the first ingredient in a weekend of rather gentler adventure, seeking out the allure of a bygone age in a classic English setting. Pootling along narrow Cornish lanes, clifftop picnics, champagne cocktails, big plates of cake, ices on the beach and paddling in the Atlantic were all suitably authentic activities, I thought, for a 1960s trip to the seaside"...
© Guardian Unlimited 2006
Classic Car Hire in Devon and Cornwall
with our 'Classic Car and Fine Dining' two and three day Breaks
Drive and explore during the day and enjoy fine dining and fine wine in the evening
‘Classic Car and Fine Dining Breaks’ is a great idea for a nostalgic motoring break and an ideal holiday for the discerning visitor to Cornwall and Devon. For whatever the occasion, the combination of driving a classic British sports car on some of the best touring roads in the UK followed by an evening of fine dining is just the ticket for that special occasion or short break.
Your car will be delivered to you at The Well House by our partners, Cornwall Classic Car Hire, on the day of your arrival ready for you to take to the open roads. There's a lot to see in Cornwall so you'll need a minimum of two days behind the wheel. Extend your stay to three days, and we'll give you a generous discount on the additional day. If you would like a picnic during your site seeing journies, the chefs will make you up a sumptuous Well House Packed Lunch with all the trimmings - including the tartan blanket!
After exploring Cornwall and Devon in your classic sports car you will return to your own quiet luxurious haven to end your day with a glass of wine on the terrace over looking the stunning Looe Valley followed by a full four course dinner prepared by their own Master Chef and his team.
The Hotel is located in the Gateway to Cornwall near to the picturesque fishing villages of Looe, Polperro and Fowey with their spectacular Cornish coastlines. The roads here are a joy to drive on and because of our central location we are also conveniently situated for you to motor across into neighbouring Devon for exploring the moors.
If this sounds like your idea of motoring heaven then this is definitely for you.
The prices displayed at the bottom of this page are per person based upon two people sharing a large Superior room on a two day / three night or three day / four night break and are fully inclusive of room, dinners, breakfasts, the hire of the relevant classic car and VAT. Room upgrades are available subject to availability.
An informative Classic Car Breaks Touring Guide will be supplied
Call 01579 342001 or use our on line enquiry form for full details
1965 Austin Healey 3000
'The ideal big-engined cruiser'
1966 Jaguar E Type Fixed Head Coupe
'The most beautiful British sportscar of all time'
1966 Jaguar E Type Convertible
'Drive a legend'
1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage
'The ultimate driving experience'
Standard Tariff. Low Season rates available
