Haven't been on the bus for years couldn't make it up the hill bus 27, driver 4837 helped us out…read moreshowed us how it worked and was a credit to yur company Top job

Highly recommended. Professional touch, with great cars…read more While in Cornwall, Donald and his team of drivers did a great job for us! Very prompt, new comfortable cars, and flexible to meet us anytime to go anywhere. Wonderful tour guide...

Tricia saved the day and what a lovely! When the car service that the Greenbank Hotel didn't show…read moreup, the hotel called looking to see who could get me to my train on time, 7:20am. I had asked for the taxi pick me up at 6:30am. By 6:35am I was concerned, the hotel said that Tricia could be there in 10 mins and I said I need sooner, they called the other local cab and they said a matter of minutes. Well Tricia showed up in 6 mins. The other cab company didn't show but Tricia didn't trust they would be picking me up in time and had dropped off her fare and came right over to me and got me to my train w 20 mins to spare. I honestly could not stop thanking her. Her kindness and caring is palpable. When I come back next year, I'll be reaching out to them. If I had missed my train, I would have missed my flight back to the states. This taxi being on time that didn't show could have cost me greatly. Thank you again, Tricia, you were the bright spot to my day and I won't forget the impression you made.

Summer 2013. Being stuck in Perranwell without a car I had a job interview in nearby Penryn and no…read moreway to get there on time using public transport. On a stressful morning Able provided me with a delightful driver (the owner's daughter) who knew the area like the back of her hand and delivered me there and collected me afterwards. I paid £10 each way and having been quoted by other nearby cab firms £25 and £18 each way I thought this very reasonable for peace of mind. I can't fault my experience with Able. Oh, and I got the job!

Sadly, a day long Cornwall tour did not indicate that this company is "Able" to provide the kind of…read moreservice one expects from a professional company. Driver, who is owner's son, was upset over personal issues. His dad instructed him to take care of business; did not fare so well for the 8 of us who were to be taken on a 6 1/2 hour tour of Cornwall. Driving and taking curves in a way that was flinging people in the back of the van all around, no idea of time management or even what sights we were seeing. He acted like a young kid, fooling around with other driver, giving the middle finger; all very juvenile behaviour. Father gave all appearances of being able to provide us with a well scheduled trip and time for lunch; he should have been the one who was driving. Emails from several in the group to the company have received no response. Payment had to be made by bank transfer so there is no financial recourse, which we knew up front. So pay your money and take your chances. Sad, as the father has recently purchased this company and more ship tours are going into Falmouth. More reviews like this and he will be only a cab company for the locals as those looking for tours won't be comfortable using them.

Love 'em or hate 'em, it doesn't matter. First Great Western, you continue to exist no matter what…read morewe, your passengers, think of you. Perhaps I don't ride your rails as often as Mathew O., who buys monthly tickets, and I haven't had a calamity nearly as bad as Leon C, who was delayed several hours. But in the last few months, I feel that I've gotten to know you just a bit. Riding from Reading into London/Paddington at least twice a month in the last six months, a few "short" journeys from Reading to West Drayton and a vacation trip out to Bath, I've been able to contrast and compare the long runs to the short runs, the Mark 3 coaches to the Class 165's. A shout out to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Great_Western! Consistently, the trains are as clean as you can expect for something in heavy use. The stations are well maintained and clean (though the lack of rubbish bins drives me nuts). The ticket barriers usually work, though not consistently enough that I can skip buying a ticket. The crews are polite and deferential when they pass through checking tickets. But the most important requirements of any train system are timeliness. scheduling and comfort: - On timeliness, I award you a B+, as my 60 or so trips have never been delayed more than a few minutes. Even in the rain, my longest run was never more than 15 minutes late (though on a 25 mile trip, that's saying something). - On comfort, I award a B. While the seats are clean, on the 165's, they are usually too close together for a 6 foot tall American to sit comfortably and I end up at an angle taking up two seats. On the class 3's, I usually do okay at least for the shorter journeys. - On schedule, I award an A-. The London to Reading routes are very popular and there are *always* trains. We are fortunate to never have a "last train of the night" as they run out to Swansea and Cardiff and Weston-super-Mare all day and all night. I have, however, been stuck on the "local" at midnight, a journey that usually takes 25 minutes that was extended to 52 minutes for stops at all and sundry between London and Reading. So for you, FGW, I award three stars. You are A-OK and we Readingers (Readingites? Readingees? Readers?) are fortunate to have you.

In my travels west of. London and Heathrow then back, FGW is the line of choice. Ive not attempted…read morea sleeper car or first class but the normal/average rider spaces are ok. It's a bit on the worn, older side but it suffices. Some cars there's no space for luggage so you just have to hold it tight. Definitely beats paying way more for a taxi or cab if time isnt of the most critical importance.

The Lerryn is about 5 minutes walk from the Falmouth Town train station. The hotel was very clean…read moreand the staff was very friendly. I think it is the upper rooms on the East side of the hotel have beautiful views of the ocean. Breakfast is made to order. Not hour old buffet style food. I just got the "full English" Toast, egg, bacon, sausage, tomato, beans, mushrooms, and choice of Tea or Coffee. The staff was helpful when we were in the Sitting room across from the front desk when we were trying to decide where to go. Overall it was a very good experience. I just wish I had had another day or two to see everything that the staff told us about.

I spent a few nights here, this summer. The travel agent booked this for my mother and me I think…read morebecause he had never even heard of Cornwall, and this was probably the first place that got back to him. Then, after booking the Chelsea House, I found it in a tourism book. It was one of two places listed in Falmouth (in that book). I took that as a good sign. The book said that every room had a view of the water. Well, that's not actually true. There is one room that doesn't have a view of the ocean, and that's the Shell Room, namely, my room. But that's ok! Even though we overlooked the back yard (and the neighbor's dumpster), Chelsea House was worthwhile. There were a few weird aspects to the place and a few down sides. Our room was tiny. Super duper tiny. And it was clearly the last one to be remodeled (As in, the other rooms looked much nicer). The tea kettle was rusty (I used it anyway). You order your breakfast the night before. And if you're not down at 8, you're not going to be eating breakfast. I really appreciated that because it meant I was forced to start my day earlier. I definitely got to squeeze more in that way. But, they are a street away from the water and a short block from the beach. They are incredibly close to the bus/train station. So close that when we left, we walked our very heavy luggage to the train station. They are also only a short walk to the center of town, so it's easy to shop and go to dinner, etc. They were very nice. And it was very affordable, considering it was the official start of the season, and most places were booked. I guess with the tiny room with no view (and the weak dollar), it was one time you wouldn't mind paying for what you get!

Really friendly owners, ever so helpful and courteous. Our…read moreroom, the Shell room, was the only one without a sea front view but was still lovely. Plenty of room for two of us, a nice bathroom and plenty of pillows! The hotel is a 1 minute walk from the beach and about 6 minutes from the town centre and Gylly Beach Cafe. Its just residential street parking available but plenty of room.

I take First Capital Connect from Mill Hill to Brighton or from Central London to Brighton…read more Riding on First Capital isn't cheap ( approx. 20 pounds to Brighton, sometimes less depending on ticket times) but the seats are plush, and there are loos. I die on the Tube sometimes when I need to go and I have to wait an hour. Here you just use the loo. The lack of soap doesn't even matter. Curex Hand Sanitizer will save the day! I like First Capital and I like Brighton. I wish I could use First Capital instead of the Tube but I could never live outside of the big city. I just don't do that.