Classic English Riviera with Agatha Christie

At a Glance

5 Days | 4 Nights | Mercure Paignton Hotel | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | English Riviera | Kents Cavern | Agatha Christie-themed Dinner

 

Why You’ll Love This Holiday

Enjoy a relaxing break on the beautiful English Riviera, one of the UK’s most loved coastal destinations, known for its palm-lined promenades, sandy beaches, picturesque villages and mild climate.

 

Based in Paignton, this holiday offers a lovely mix of seaside charm, fascinating local history and gentle Devon sightseeing.

 

During your stay, enjoy a coach tour of Torquay, a classic resort closely associated with Agatha Christie, who was born in the town and drew inspiration from this beautiful part of Devon.

 

A highlight of the holiday is a guided tour of Kents Cavern, an extraordinary prehistoric cave system and one of the region’s most fascinating attractions. A traditional cream tea is also included as part of your visit.

 

We also include entrance to Buckfast Abbey, a peaceful and historic abbey set on the edge of Dartmoor, offering beautiful surroundings and a calm, reflective atmosphere.

 

To complete the experience, enjoy a special Agatha Christie-themed dinner, celebrating the famous author’s connection to the English Riviera.

 

Your Hotel – Mercure Paignton Hotel

Set close to Paignton Beach, the Mercure Paignton Hotel is a contemporary seaside hotel offering stylish accommodation and easy access to the English Riviera coast.

 

Your Holiday Includes

Travel and Accommodation

• Door to door pick up service

• Elite coach travel

• 4 nights’ dinner and bed and breakfast

• All bedrooms with en-suite facilities

• Friendly and experienced driver

 

Included Visits and Experiences

• Agatha Christie-themed dinner

• Entrance to Buckfast Abbey

• Coach tour of Torquay

• Guided tour of Kents Cavern

• Cream tea

• Time to enjoy Paignton and the English Riviera

About the Destination

The English Riviera is famous for its beautiful coastline, mild climate, palm-lined promenades and traditional seaside atmosphere.

 

Paignton offers a relaxed coastal base, with easy access to Torquay, Brixham, the South West Coast Path and the wider Torbay area. Torquay brings classic resort charm and a strong connection to Agatha Christie, making it a fitting highlight for this themed holiday.

 

Buckfast Abbey and Kents Cavern add further variety, combining peaceful heritage with fascinating prehistoric history.

 

About the Experience

This holiday blends coastal relaxation, local history and literary heritage at a comfortable pace.

 

Enjoy a coach tour of Torquay, discover the ancient underground world of Kents Cavern and visit the peaceful surroundings of Buckfast Abbey.

 

The Agatha Christie-themed dinner adds a special touch to the holiday, celebrating one of Devon’s most famous literary figures and her lasting connection to the English Riviera.

 

Your Hotel – Mercure Paignton Hotel

The Mercure Paignton Hotel is a contemporary seaside hotel set close to Paignton Beach, offering a stylish base for exploring the English Riviera.

 

The hotel’s design takes inspiration from Paignton’s seafront heritage and the surrounding UNESCO Global Geopark, creating a modern and comfortable setting for your Devon holiday.

 

Hotel Features

• Restaurant and bar

• Contemporary seaside setting

• Close to Paignton Beach

• En-suite bedrooms

• Tea and coffee facilities

• Television

• Wi-Fi

• Hairdryer

• Comfortable modern bedrooms