Torquay & The English Riviera
6 days
6 Day Select Holiday
Torquay is a seaside resort in Devon, on the English Channel. It has a sandy beach, palm trees, bustling harbour, international marina, and continental style cafes. As part of the English Riviera, this elegant town has been accredited by UNESCO as a Global Geopark in recognition of its outstanding natural beauty and geology with rocks dating back millions of years. Enjoy a boat trip around the stunning coastline or follow in the footsteps of Stone Age Man at Kents Cavern, a spectacular cave network where you can step back to when this labyrinth was home to ancient humans. Perhaps visit Torre Abbey, a twelfth century monastery with art galleries and an Agatha Christie inspired Potent Plants Garden featuring flora from the local writer’s novels. This holiday haven also has a museum with an exhibition dedicated to Agatha Christie and the Princess Pier boardwalk is where she roller-skated in her youth. Elsewhere, you might like to explore award-winning Babbacombe Model Village where you’ll find miniature scenes of Britain through the decades. Guests choosing the Devonshire Hotel will enjoy a restful overnight stop en route to Torquay.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Select (UK Mainlands)
- Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- Door to Door* Service
- Luxury coach travel throughout
- Leisurely coffee break with a sweet treat
- Guided tour on one day of the holiday
- Excursions as stated
- ABTA bonded for your peace of mind
Holiday Highlights & Inclusions
• Entry to Buckfast Abbey• Train ride on the South Devon Railway
• Cruise on Dartmouth River
• Excursions to Dawlish, Teignmouth and Paignton
• Free time in Torquay
• Five nights dinner, bed & breakfast
• Select extras: Door to Door* service, Luxury coach travel throughout, Leisurely coffee break with a sweet treat, Guided tour on one day of the holiday
• Coach travel throughout
• ABTA bonded for your peace of mind
Your Excursions
Dawlish & TeignmouthDawlish has a bustling town centre and a fantastic, long sandy beach from where you can take boat trips around the bay. Teignmouth boasts a traditional Victorian pier, a pleasant promenade, lido, pretty parks and a heritage centre.
Buckfast Abbey & the South Devon Railway
Explore Buckfast Abbey, a magnificent Benedictine monastery with a grandiose abbey and themed gardens. Perhaps browse the gift shop or have a bite to eat in the restaurant. From here, we head to the multi award winning South Devon Railway, a long established and well preserved steam railway, as well as a popular tourist attraction. Here we board our heritage carriage for a scenic trip through the beautiful valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes.
Paignton & Dartmouth River Cruise
Enjoy a morning visit to pretty Paignton, home to a pleasure pier and quaint harbour. From here we continue to Dartmouth where we embark on a delightful cruise on the River Dart, sailing us past Kingswear, the Britannia Royal Navy College, the tiny village of Dittisham, Sir Walter Raleigh’s boathouse and Agatha Christie’s Greenway House.
Select by Glenton
ALL GLENTON SELECT HOLIDAYS INCLUDE:
Luxury travel in GLENTON Select coaches, extra leg room, reclining seats, climate control, panoramic windows and USB charging points.
- Door to Door* service
- Luxury coach travel throughout
- Leisurely coffee break with a sweet treat
- Guided tour on one day of the holiday
Door to Door* Service for Select Holidays
SelectFor added convenience and comfort you can now enjoy Door to Door* service on all our Select holidays. Our transfer vehicle will pick you up at your own front door, chauffeuring you to our pick up point to join our luxury Select coach.
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Torquay & the English Riviera
Collect 500 Coach Miles
COACH MILES is our fantastic reward scheme, allowing you to save money the more you travel with us. On this holiday you can collect 500 coach miles.
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Accommodation
Victoria Hotel - Torquay
This exceptional hotel is a fun-filled resort by itself. You’ll find indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a relaxing spa, gym, table tennis, ten pin bowling and snooker tables as well as a varied programme of daytime activities and evening entertainment. The fine restaurant features an elegant glass domed roof, the Windsor Bar has a south facing terrace and there is a charming conservatory.
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