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English Riviera Spring Break

English Riviera Spring Break

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Join us as we travel south to Torquay for our English Riviera Spring Break tour.  Our base Torquay is one of the top trending holiday destinations, famous for its Mediterranean feel with palm trees, beaches and horseshoe bay, busy harbour and marina with continental style cafes.   During our stay journey by road, rail and ferry through beautiful South Devon coast and countryside dotted with picturesque villages, vibrant colourful towns and bustling harbours. Take a journey to the edge of Dartmoor to visit stunning Buckfast Abbey, home to a community of Benedictine Monks, beautifully nestled in a picture-perfect valley, take a step back in time with a scenic return journey on the South Devon Railway, discover Torquay’s heritage attraction Bygones, packed with over 100 years of British history and explore the colourful harbour town of Brixham.

 

 

Your Holiday Includes:

Door to door service

Porterage

Dinner bed and breakfast

En suite bedrooms

Entrance to Buckfast Abbey

Return journey on the South Devon Railway Buckfastleigh/Totnes/Buckfastleigh

Admission to Bygones

Excursions          

Executive coach travel throughout

 

£80 single room supplement  

Itinerary:

Sunday
Depart Leyland at 09.00hrs for our journey to Torquay with a suitable lunch stop en-route. Arrive to a warm welcome while your bag is taken to your room.

Monday - Thursday
Free day in Torquay to explore, relax at the hotel and perhaps take a dip in the indoor pool with the following excursions:

Journey to the edge of Dartmoor to take a return rail journey on the South Devon Railway from Buckfastleigh to Totnes, on arrival back in Buckfastleigh enjoy time to explore the South Devon Railway Museum, gift and model shop, stroll the beautiful gardens or pop into Birdies Kitchen. Following our visit re-join the coach as we take you round to Buckfast Abbey, Devon's hidden gem. Visit the Abbey Church, wander the stunning gardens, learn of Benedictine monastery life according to the ancient rule of St Benedict from the Abbey's exhibition or visit The Grange Restaurant serving light bites and hot delicious dishes.

This morning's excursion takes us along the coast of Torbay to Brixham, enjoy free time to explore the colourful fishing harbour town allowing time for lunch, return to the hotel mid-afternoon.

Morning visit to Bygones with afternoon free in Torquay.

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



 

 

 

 

SRS

 £50.00 Single room supplement

For Sole Use

 YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel

The Grand Hotel

Sea Front,

Torbay Road,

Torquay

TQ2 6NT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Star Rating

 4 Star

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Website

 https://richardsonhotels.co.uk/the-grand-hotel/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hotel Contact

  0800 005 2244

 

 

 

 

About the hotel

Part of Richardsons Hotel Group the Grand Hotel is Torquay’s historic jewel oozes coastal charm with a storied past.  The 4-star accommodation seamlessly blends traditional luxury with modern comforts and is magnificently perched above Corbyn Beach close to Torre Abbey.  Guest bedrooms are elegant with classic décor and furnishings, well equipped for an enjoyable stay.  Indoor and outdoor pools are complimentary to guests at the hotel, outdoor pool is seasonal.

 

 

 

 

TV

 

Yes

Hairdryer

Yes

Lift

Yes

Wi-Fi

Yes

Toiletries

Yes

Safe/Safety Deposit Box

Safety deposit box

AC

No

Pool

Yes

Gym

Yes

Iron

Yes

Tea/Coffee

Yes

Porterage

Yes

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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 - 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 16:00, Sunday - Closed