Devon's Moors & Shores nightly entertainment
Monday 03 October 2022 to Friday 07 October 2022
£580pp
- Destination
- Itinerary
- Full inclusions
- Hotel
- Booking request
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Enjoy an early autumn break on the English Riviera, staying on Torquay's picturesque headland with direct access to the SW Coastal Path. Much of Devon is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, head inland to experience the seemingly endless scenery of Dartmoor National Park where wild ponies roam this rugged protected landscape.
We stayed at The Headland and visited Buckfast Abbey in July 2022 - "Great holiday! Normal Shaws fantastic high standard".
Team member Tory visited this beautiful part of the country in April, read her review.
Tour code: C3372
Monday
Check in with tea/coffee on arrival.
Tuesday
Spend the morning at leisure - perhaps make the most of the hotel’s leisure facilities or take a scenic stroll along the SW Coastal Path. This afternoon, enjoy a lovely drive along the coast, around the Exe Estuary to the charming, unspoilt resort of Budleigh Salterton with a pebble beach and independent shops.
Wednesday
It’s all about Dartmoor National Park today, starting with a morning break in the quaint moorland village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. We’ll continue to Badgers Holt Tearooms where we’ve arranged a Ploughman’s lunch at this tranquil beauty spot. Finish the day with peace and serenity at Buckfast Abbey. The impressive 11th century Abbey is complimented by spacious gardens, a restaurant and gift shops.
Thursday
This morning, we’ll sail down the River Dart to the National Trust’s Greenway House & Gardens, treasured holiday home of Agatha Christie. The Georgian house is full of collectables and the woodland and walled gardens make for a lovely autumnal walk. Sail back to Dartmouth and finish the day with free time in this picturesque naval town.
Friday
Homeward bound.
- 4 nights' dinner, bed and breakfast
- Sailing & entry to Greenway House & Gardens (NT)
- Ploughman's lunch at Badgers Holt Tearooms
- Visit to Buckfast Abbey
- Free time in Budleigh Salterton, Widecombe-in-the-Moor and Dartmouth
- Welcome tea/coffee
- Complimentary daily taxi between the hotel and Torquay Harbour (The service departs at approx. 10:00 and returns at 16:30 (please pre-book before 09:30)
- Nightly entertainment
- Tea/coffee after dinner every evening
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow controls
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- Door2Door travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach)
- Free holiday insurance
- Free BCH/ABTOT Financial Protection
- Pre allocated seat
- £40pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior)
- £5pp discount for National Trust Members
- Limited rooms available with no single supplement - book soon!
The Headland Hotel & Spa, Torquay 
- Occupies a quiet spot on the headland with stunning sea views and direct access to the South West Coastal Path
- 20-minute walk to Torquay Harbour or make use of the free daily taxi service from hotel to harbour (departs approx. 10:00 and returns 16:30, prebook before 09:30 on the day)
- Winner of a 2024 Travellers' Choice Award from Tripadvisor (ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor!)
- Rated 4.3/5 by Shaws customers in 2023
- Ensuite rooms featuring TV, phone, hairdryer, free WiFi and complimentary tea/coffee tray
- Restaurant and lounge/bar
- Garden and outdoor terrace with sea views
- Hydro pool, sauna, steam room and mini-gym
- Beauty treatments (pre-booking advised)
- Lift
ACCESS: Steps to some bedrooms, limited ground floor rooms and walk-in showers, steps to the pool and at the garden entrance
Ask us about sea view rooms which may be available at a supplement
