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English Riviera Charm

English Riviera Charm

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Join us as we head to Torquay for our English Riviera Charm tour. Staying at the recently refurbished Headland Hotel a wonderful base with amazing views on the English Riviera.  Torquay is one of the top trending holiday destinations, famous for its beaches and horseshoe bay, expect a Mediterranean feel with palm trees, busy harbour and marina with continental style cafes.   During our stay journey through beautiful South Devon coast and countryside. Take nostalgic journeys by steam train, boat and ferry, travel along the coast of beautiful Torbay through stunning Devon scenery enjoying views of the River Dart.  Explore rich history and heritage of Dartmouth one of Devon’s most enchanting towns and vibrant, colourful Brixham where life centres around the harbour. Take a journey to the edge of Dartmoor to visit stunning Buckfast Abbey, home to a community of Benedictine Monks, beautifully nestled in a picturesque valley. This tour showcases this area beautifully, book early to avoid disappointment.

 

Your Holiday Includes:

Door to door service

Porterage

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Dinner, bed, and breakfast

En-suite bedrooms

Live entertainment on two evenings

Steam Train Paignton – Kingswear (return)

Foot passenger ferry Kingswear – Dartmouth (return)

1hr Cruise Dartmouth

Entry to Buckfast Abbey

Western Lady Ferry Cruise Brixham – Torquay (single journey)

Excursions

Executive coach travel throughout

 

Nil single room supplement – limited availability

Itinerary

Monday
Depart Leyland at 08.00hrs for our journey to Torquay with a suitable lunch stop en-route.

Tuesday - Thursday
Free day of leisure in Torquay with the following excursions:

Take a wonderful excursion combining a return journey on the Paignton-Kingswear Steam Train, a foot ferry across the River Dart to Dartmouth (return) where we will take a circular cruise on the River Dart. With free time in Dartmouth.

Take a journey to the Edge of Dartmoor for a morning visit to Buckfast Abbey, in the afternoon travel to Brixham for free time before taking a ferry cruise from Brixham back to Torquay on The Western Lady which has been operating a fine ferry service between Brixham & Torquay for over 75 years. The 30-minute ferry ride across the Bay is a delightful way to view Torbay from the sea. Spend free time in Torquay before re-joining the coach for the return to the hotel.

Friday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for our return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route.

 

 

 

Hotel

Headland Hotel & Spa

Daddyhole Rd

Torquay

TQ1 2EF

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Star Rating

 3 Star

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Website

https://www.headlandtorquay.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Contact

 01803295666

 

 

 



 

About the hotel

The recently refurbished Headland Hotel is a beautiful, historic building located in Torquay on the spectacular English Rivera. With breathtaking sea views of Torbay and its perfect hotel garden, the Headland Hotel is a luxurious location to relax on your holiday. Guest bedrooms are comfortable and traditionally furnished rooms, a great place to relax following a busy day exploring. The hotel offers wellness facilities including spa, sauna, jacuzzi/hot tub, and massages (additional charges apply – must be booked and paid for locally through the hotel).



 

 

 

TV

 

Yes

Hairdryer

Yes

Lift

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes

Toiletries

yes

Safety Deposit Box

No

AC

No

Pool

No

Gym

No

Iron

Yes

Tea/Coffee

Yes

Porterage

Yes



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About Us

Ava Travel, based in Leyland, is a relatively new company specialising in the creation and operation of coach tour holidays throughout the UK and Europe.

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Ava Travel (Leyland) Ltd
41 Hough Lane
Leyland, PR25 2SB
Office Opening Hours
Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00, Sunday - Closed