Delightful Devon
5 Days
Mon 11 Aug 2025 - Fri 15 Aug 2025
The Headland Hotel
Set on a headland near Torquay, majestically overlooking Meadfoot Beach and the sea, the Headland Hotel was originally built for the Romanoffs - the Russian Royal Family. All bedrooms are ensuite with television, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.
Monday
Depart from your home area in the morning and travel to Devon, arriving late afternoon at Headland Hotel in Torquay. 4 nights stay – dinner, bed & breakfast. Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival. Entertainment is provided on two evenings during your stay.
Tuesday
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 pleasant resort of Exmouth. Here we have time for lunch before we enjoy a cruise along the River Exe discovering the history, beauty and wildlife of the river.
Wednesday
This morning we drive into Newton Abbot where it is market day. Enjoy a browse around the stalls and a look at the town where you can obtain lunch. Leaving Newton Abbot, we have a ride to Buckfastleigh. Here we join the South Devon Railway. Originally a Great Western Railway branch line, the line hugs the Dart estuary on the journey to Totnes. On arrival, you can stretch your legs before the train returns to Buckfastleigh. Here, the railway offers an extensive museum, workshops, gift shop and book shop to explore as well as the award-winning Refreshment Rooms for snacks, cakes and Devon cream teas. After, we return to the coach to make our way back to the hotel.
Thursday
We head into the South Hams region of Devon. First, we take a break in Kingsbridge, the ‘capital’ of South Devon, with a chance to look around the pleasant town. Moving on we head for delightful Dartmouth with its many naval connections, including the Royal Naval College. We have lunchtime here and you can enjoy a lovely stroll along the busy harbour, or just sit and watch the boats. Late afternoon we return to the hotel.
Friday
After breakfast, we leave and begin our journey home.
Price £595.00
Single Supplement £50.00
Holiday Ref PEL098
Holiday Highlights
River Exe Cruise
Exeter
South Devon Railway
Newton Abbot
Dartmouth