Torquay and Dartmoor Delights

5 day break to Torquay and Dartmoor, staying at the Headland Hotel, Torquay

Torquay and Dartmoor Delights

The popular seaside resort of Torquay is our base for this lovely tour, which includes a river cruise and steam train excursion, plus the services of a local guide for a day. We have extended the stay here as the hotel offers a complimentary taxi service each day, so a full day at leisure can certainly be recommended.

The Headland Hotel, Torquay

This gracious hotel was built as a home for the Russian royal family and is located on the headland of Meadfoot Bay, a short drive from the centre of Torquay. The elegant restaurant overlooks the hotel's gardens and has impressive sea views.

3 star
78 bedrooms
Lift and ground floor rooms
Leisure facilities
Coach parking

Your Tour Includes:

4 nights half board in Torquay with:
Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival

- Porter Service

- Full English breakfast

- 3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee

Visit to Topsham or Exmouth
River Exe cruise and train ride
Dartmoor Guide for full day tour, including the ancient market town of Tavistock and an opportunity to view Buckfast Abbey (entrance not included)

Day 1

We journey to Torquay, making our way to The Headland Hotel.

Day 2

We travel north for a visit to Topsham or Exmouth and a delightful cruise on the River Exe followed by a scenic rail journey. Once a thriving port, Topsham is now a pretty maritime town with a mix of fascinating architecture, from 17th and 18th century Dutch style merchants' houses to antique tea shops and pubs. Exmouth is a lively town with 2 miles of golden sands where the Exe meets the sea. Exact details of today's itinerary will be provided once tide times are available.

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Day 3

Today a local guide will join the group for a full day excursion through the beautiful scenery of Dartmoor. Guides will have their preferred routes and stopping points but the tour will include the ancient market town of Tavistock, an opportunity to view Buckfast Abbey (cost not included) and hopefully views of the lovely wild ponies for which Dartmoor is famous.

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Day 4

A day at leisure. For those wishing to spend time in Torquay, the hotel offer a transfer service for guests.

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Day 5

After breakfast, we visit the pretty seaside towns of Sidmouth and Seaton, before continuing our journey homeward bound.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

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