West Country English Charm
West Country English Charm
Book NowJoin us as we head to the English Riviera for our West Country English Charm tour. Affectionately referred to as ‘the jewel in the crown of the English Riviera’ Babbacombe offers an exclusive, less busy alternative to its neighbour Torquay. Enjoy the seclusion and wonderful, picturesque views that Babbacombe offers, with warmer weather all year round. Explore the resort to discover its history as a classy, romantic Victorian holiday destination in fact there is still the funicular railway that takes holiday makers down to the beach, today the town has a wide selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants serving the best Devon cuisine, local shops and a theatre offering crowd-pleasing productions throughout the year. Out tour includes visits to picturesque coastal towns including nearby cosmopolitan Torquay, maritime Brixham, Sidmouth and Seaton in the heart of the Jurassic World Heritage Site. Take heritage journeys as we travel through magnificent Devon Countryside by steam train and tram. Visit the Benedictine Buckfast Abbey nestled on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and uncover centuries of stories at Powederham Castle in the heart of Devon. Don’t miss out on this wonderful 8-day holiday in the magnificent county of Devon.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Buffet dinner, bed and breakfast
En-suite bedrooms
Evening entertainment most nights (except Wednesday) Optional Theatre Night
Entrance to Buckfast Abbey
Return Steam Train Journey – Buckfastleigh/Totnes/Buckfastleigh on the South Devon Railway
Return heritage journey on the Seaton Tramway
Entrance to Powderham Castle and Gardens
Excursions
Executive coach travel throughout
Single room supplement - £35.00
Itinerary
Monday
Depart Leyland at 9.00am for our journey to Babbacombe with a suitable lunch stop en-route.
Tuesday
Today we have a free day in Babbacombe to relax at the hotel, explore and enjoy the resort.
Wednesday
Full day - Today we head into nearby Torquay to spend the day at leisure in the popular seaside resort, allowing time for lunch and for you to have plenty of time to explore.
Thursday
Full day - This morning we travel to the edge of Dartmoor to visit Buckfast Abbey, home to a community of Benedictine Monks, followed by a wonderful nostalgic steam train journey on the South Devon Railway Buckfastleigh/Totnes/Buckfastleigh.
Friday
Long Half Day - Today we travel along the coast to the picturesque, historic harbour town of Brixham, enjoy free time exploring, perhaps visit the Brixham Heritage Museum or the life-size replica of The Golden Hind, or taste the local catch in one of the towns many cafes and restaurants, returning to the hotel mid-afternoon
Saturday
Full Day - Today we travel around the River Exe Estuary, along the coast, to visit Sidmouth, perfectly hidden along the Jurassic Coast, spend the morning here allowing time for an early lunch if you wish Re-join the coach at noon as we continue our coastal journey to Seaton where we take a return heritage journey on the Seaton Tramway. Allowing time for a later lunch for thise that wish to have something to eat.
Sunday
Half day - morning visit to Powderham Castle and Gardens on the banks of the River Exe, discover 600 years of fascinating history and heritage behind its walls, return to the hotel mid afternoon to relax before our journey home tomorrow.
Monday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for our return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route
| Single room supplement | £35.00 | For Sole Use |
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| Hotel | Babbacombe Hotel, 159 St Marychurch Road, Babbacombe, TQ1 3HP |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| Hotel Contact | 01803 326591 |
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| About the hotel
| The Babbacombe hotel enjoys a level position in the exclusive Torquay area of Babbacombe, directly on the seafront overlooking the famous Babbacombe Downs with far reaching, breath-taking views from the terrace overlooking Lyme Bay. The theatre is just a 3-minute walk whilst the cliff railway is a 4-minute walk away. A perfect setting to relax and enjoy your holiday. Guest bedrooms are traditionally furnished and decorated rooms offering comfortable accommodation. |
| TV |
Yes |
| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safety Deposit Box | No |
| AC | No |
| Pool | No |
| Gym | No |
| Golf | No |
| Iron | No |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
| Name | Address |
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| Keele Services | Keele Services |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
| Poplar 2000 | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
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