Overview

Join us on this 5 day break based in Paignton, Devon in the heart of the English Riviera, on the South Devon Coastline with its long sandy beaches, quaint harbour and busy town centre long sandy beaches, colourful atmosphere and first class attractions. We include a ride on The Dartmouth Steam Railway.

Your Accommodation:

The 3 star Queens Hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Paignton and is just a two minute short walk to the seafront, harbour and town centre shops. Renowned for its friendly atmosphere, homely ambiance and professional staff. The bedrooms offer you everything you need for a peaceful night’s sleep. All rooms are serviced by a lift. The hotel also has an indoor heated pool and a spacious, light restaurant. A nightly programme of entertainment completes the stay.

Your Itinerary:

Outward journey from your door to the English Riviera via Oxford, Swindon and the motorway, arriving at our hotel late afternoon with time to settle in and relax before dinner this evening. After dinner we will enjoy the first of our evenings of entertainment.

After breakfast we head for the maritime city of Plymouth. Plymouth has a great naval history, stretching back to the time of Sir Francis Drake and the Spanish Armada to today’s ultra-modern dockyards. Why not explore the Hoe, see the famous Mayflower Steps or visit the town centre. After plenty of time to explore we begin our journey back calling in at peaceful Buckfast Abbey before reaching our hotel in Paignton in time for dinner and an evening of entertainment.

This morning we have a ride on a steam train, taking us from Paignton to Dartmouth. The scenery on this picturesque line in breathtaking, travelling along the coast line. There is time to spend in Dartmouth before catching the return train back to Paignton. There will be time to relax before dinner this evening which will be followed by entertainment.

Our day begins with a Devon coastal tour. Following the shore road we pass through Teignmouth and Dawlish and continue north to the Cathedral City of Exeter. We take a break here and have time to explore the city before we continue along the Exe estuary to the popular resort of Exmouth. After time to explore we return back to the hotel in time for dinner and entertainment.

A leisurely breakfast before our journey home. We make a lunch stop in elegant Cheltenham, in the Cotswolds, before returning to our home area late afternoon.

Insurance Premiums are renewed from 1st January 2024. If you are making a booking after this date the rate will be revised from that shown in our brochure.