Service Rating:Torquay & The English Riviera
3* Headland Hotel, Torquay: Teignmouth, Dawlish, Brixham, Torquay, River Dart Cruise, Dartmouth, Dartmouth Steam Railway & Buckfast Abbey
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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. Explore the seaside towns of Teignmouth, Dawlish, and Brixham. Enjoy a day at leisure in Torquay, relax onboard the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Companys round robin with a cruise along the river dart. We Finish the holiday with a visit to the tranquil haven of Buckfast Abbey. HEADLAND HOTEL, TORQUAY *** Sunday 20 September 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 Dart River Cruise River Dart Passenger Ferry Crossing Dartmouth 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
This morning, we visit the seaside town of Teignmouth with its Georgian high street. The town beach is a long expanse of sand with a pier, arcades and promenade, whereas the river beach is full of beautiful fishing boats and has a wonderful quaint village feel. This afternoon we visit Dawlish a traditional seaside town, with a wonderful golden sand beach on its doorstep. The town offers a range of amusements and is centred around The Lawn and Brook, which is home to the famous black swans.
|Day 3
This morning, we head to Brixham, with time to explore the small fishing village before returning to Torquay for an afternoon at leisure.
|Day 4
A free day to spend in Torquay at your leisure.
|Day 5
Today we travel by coach to Totnes where we board a boat and enjoy a relaxing cruise through the picturesque Dart Valley. Wildlife abounds in the estuary and you may be lucky enough to see dolphins, seals, herons, egrets, buzzards and kingfishers. Our cruise concludes at Dartmouth where you will have free time for lunch before crossing the River Dart by passenger ferry, ready to board the Dartmouth Steam Railway. The scenery on this picturesque line is breathtaking - from Kingswear we travel through the wooded slopes of Long Wood bordering the Dart Estuary, through the picturesque stations of Churston and Goodrington, and along the spectacular English Riviera Geopark coast line to Paignton, where our coach will meet us for the return to Torquay.
|Day 6
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.
|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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