robinsouthgate.jpeg "Dartmouth (c) Robin Southgate")
Service Rating:Torquay & The English Riviera
3* Headland Hotel, Torquay: Buckfast Abbey, Torquay, South Devon Railway , Dartmouth River Cruise, Brixham & Powderham Castle
robinsouthgate.jpeg "Dartmouth (c) Robin Southgate")
robinsouthgate.jpeg "Torquay Headland Beach (c) Robin Southgate")
robinsouthgate(66).jpeg "Buckfast Abbey (c) Robin Southgate")
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| Accommodation - Headland Hotel, Torquay (Arrival Day: 1) (Nights: 5) | PRICE | AVAILABILITY |
| Twin | 545.00 | 1 |
| Double | 545.00 | 1 |
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DETAILED OVERVIEW
Torquay and the English Riviera
Aptly named the English Riviera, enjoy the spring sunshine in Torquay and the surrounding areas. Stay at the Headland Hotel, Torquay. Explore Dartmouth National Park including a visit to Buckfast Abbey and a ride along the steam hauled South Devon Railway. Visit the harbour town of Dartmouth and enjoy a river cruise and spend time at leisure in both Torquay and Brixham. We also enjoy a visit to Powderham Castle home to the 18th Earl & Countess of Devon. THE HEADLAND HOTEL, TORQUAY *** Sunday 5 June 2022 6 Days £545 per person sharing a twin/double room Limited single rooms at no supplement Home to home pick up/set down from £25 per person Front seat supplement £15 for the duration of the tour Price includes: All coach travel Porterage 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast South Devon Railway Ride Dartmouth River Cruise Admission to Powderham CastleITINERARY
Sunday 5 June
Departing the local area we will make suitable stops on route before arriving at The Headland Hotel, a highly rated 3* hotel situated above Torquay, with views out across the sea and private gardens.
|Monday 6 June
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.
|Tuesday 7 June
Today we take a scenic drive to the pretty harbour town of Dartmouth where we enjoy time to visit the quaint shops and then take a river cruise by boat. This afternoon we head to Brixham with time to explore this small fishing village.
|Wednesday 8 June
A free day to spend in Torquay at your leisure.
|Thursday 9 June
Today we have a visit to Powderham Castle, Six hundred years of history are contained within the walls of one of England's oldest family homes. Sir Philip Courtenay began building it in 1391 and it has remained in the same family to this day, currently home to the 18th Earl & Countess of Devon. We include a guided tour of the house, and return to Torquay for the afternoon at leisure.
|Friday 10 June
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 N/S | 08:50 | 17:40 |
| Bishops Stortford Dane St | 08:40 | 17:50 |
| Buntingford The Crown PH | 08:10 | 18:20 |
| Cambridge Trumpington P&R | 07:30 | 19:00 |
| Great Shelford S | TBA | TBA |
| Harlow Bus Stn Stop 14 | TBA | TBA |
| HERTFORD - Tesco Stop 12 | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| Hitchin S | 09:10 | 17:20 |
| HODDESDON - Clock Tower | TBA | TBA |
| Letchworth Station Rd S | TBA | TBA |
| Newport Stn Rd Bus Stop S | TBA | TBA |
| Royston Bus Station | 08:30 | 18:00 |
| Saffron Walden High St S | 08:10 | 18:30 |
| Sawbridgeworth White L. S | 09:00 | 17:30 |
| Sawston War Memorial S | 07:50 | 18:50 |
| South Mimms | 10:00 | 16:30 |
| Stansted Mountfit Har S | TBA | TBA |
| Stevenage Danestrete K | 09:30 | 17:00 |
| WARE - Station Rd | TBA | TBA |
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