Torquay and the English Riviera

At a Glance

5 Days | 4 Nights | Headland Hotel | Dinner, Bed and Breakfast | Torquay | Dartmouth River Cruise | Steam Railway Journey

 

Why You’ll Love This Holiday

Enjoy a relaxing holiday on the beautiful English Riviera, based in the classic seaside resort of Torquay.

 

With its palm-lined promenade, attractive gardens, coastal views and elegant resort atmosphere, Torquay is one of South Devon’s most popular holiday destinations.

 

A highlight of the tour is a nostalgic steam railway journey from Paignton to Kingswear, travelling along a scenic stretch of coastline before crossing by ferry to the historic riverside town of Dartmouth.

 

During your stay, enjoy a relaxing hour-long cruise along the Dartmouth embankment, taking in views of the Royal Naval College, Sir Walter Raleigh’s Boathouse and Greenway Quay.

 

We also include a visit to Plymouth, a historic maritime city with strong naval connections, together with a scenic return journey through Dartmoor National Park.

 

With a day at leisure in Torquay and entertainment each evening at the hotel, this holiday offers a lovely balance of sightseeing, relaxation and seaside enjoyment.

 

Your Hotel – Headland Hotel

Set in an elevated position overlooking Meadfoot Beach, the Headland Hotel offers elegant accommodation, sea views and a welcoming seaside atmosphere.

 

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

• Entertainment each night at the hotel

• Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway journey

• Ferry crossing from Kingswear to Dartmouth

• Day at leisure in Torquay

• Hour-long river cruise along Dartmouth embankment

• Visit to the historic city of Plymouth

• Scenic journey through Dartmoor National Park

About the Destination

The English Riviera is famous for its mild climate, beautiful coastline, traditional seaside resorts and charming harbour towns.

 

From the elegant resort of Torquay and the riverside beauty of Dartmouth to the maritime heritage of Plymouth and the wild scenery of Dartmoor, this holiday showcases some of South Devon’s best-loved highlights.

 

About the Experience

This holiday combines classic seaside relaxation with scenic rail, ferry and river journeys.

 

Whether enjoying time by the sea in Torquay, travelling by steam railway to Dartmouth or exploring historic Plymouth, this tour offers a wonderfully varied South Devon escape.

 

Your Hotel – Headland Hotel

A family-run seaside hotel set within two acres of grounds, enjoying wonderful views across the coast from its elevated position above Meadfoot Beach.

 

Hotel Features

• Restaurant and bar

• Gallery lounge

• Sea-view terrace

• Lift

• Tea and coffee facilities

• Television

• Hairdryer

• Two acres of grounds

• Views over Meadfoot Beach

• Evening entertainment