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Service Rating:Torquay & The English Riviera
3* Headland Hotel, Torquay: Torquay, Powderham Castle, Plymouth, Buckfast Abbey, South Devon Railway & Brixham
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Torquay and the English Riviera
Nestled along the ruggedly beautiful coastline of Torquay, The Headland Hotel & Spa stands as a beacon of luxury and tranquillity. With its rich history, breath-taking ocean views, and world-class amenities, this iconic seaside sanctuary is the epitome of elegance and relaxation. Aptly named the English Riviera, enjoy the sunshine in Torquay and the surrounding areas. Enjoy a day at leisure in Torquay, take a scenic drive along the south Devon coast to Powderham Castle, home of the Earl of Devon & explore the naval city of Plymouth. Visit the tranquil haven of Buckfast Abbey, steam along the Dart Valley onboard the South Devon Steam Railway, and visit the fishing village of Brixham. HEADLAND HOTEL, TORQUAY *** Sunday 14 June 2026 7 Days £825 per person sharing a twin/double room Single rooms at no supplement Home pick up/set down from £40 per person Front seat supplement £17.50 for the duration of the tour Price includes: All coach travel Porterage 6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Admission to Powderham Castle South Devon Steam Railway JourneyITINERARY
Day 1
Departing the local area we will make suitable stops on route arriving at The Headland Hotel, a highly rated 3* hotel situated above Torquay, with views out across the sea and private gardens.
|Day 2
A free day to spend in Torquay at your leisure.
|Day 3
This morning, we enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to Powderham Castle, the family home of the Earl of Devon. Explore the castle and grounds, in the unique picturesque setting within an ancient deer park beside the Exe estuary.
|Day 4
Today we make our way to Plymouth, with time at leisure to discover this naval city, why not take a harbour cruise or visit the Mayflower Museum, Plymouth Gin Distillery, Hoe Park, or the National Marine Aquarium.
|Day 5
Today we visit the tranquil haven of Buckfast Abbey. The Abbey is a working monastery where the monks live self-sufficiently creating goods for sale, producing their own electricity, engaging in various forms of pastoral work and welcoming visitors from around the world. This afternoon we take a ride on the steam-hauled South Devon Railway along the valley of the river Dart through some of Devon's most beautiful countryside.
|Day 6
This morning, we head to Brixham, with time to explore the small fishing village before returning to Torquay for an afternoon at leisure.
|Day 7
After breakfast we commence our journey home with suitable stops on route, arriving back late afternoon/early evening.
|PICK-UP POINTS
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour. Please note some pick up points may not be served on all departure dates.
| NAME | PICK-UP TIME | RETURN TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Baldock Market Place S | TBA | TBA |
| Bishops Std Rail Station | TBA | TBA |
| Buntingford The Crown PH | TBA | TBA |
| Cambridge Trumpington P&R | TBA | TBA |
| Hitchin S St Marys Sq | TBA | TBA |
| Letchworth Station Rd S | TBA | TBA |
| Newport Stn Rd Bus Stop S | TBA | TBA |
| Royston Bus Station | TBA | TBA |
| Saffron Walden High St S | TBA | TBA |
| South Mimms | TBA | TBA |
| Stansted Mountfit Har S | TBA | TBA |
| Stevenage Bus Station L | TBA | TBA |
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