Springtime On The Riviera EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
Monday 17 April 2023 to Friday 21 April 2023
£575pp
- Destination
- Itinerary
- Full inclusions
- Hotel
- Booking request
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Enjoy an early spring break on the English Riviera, staying in the seaside resort of Paignton with its traditional Victorian pier and long sandy beach. Enjoy refreshing walks along the prom or a a gentle stroll around the picturesque harbour from your hotel's seafront location. Perhaps the most interesting building in the town is Oldway, an opulent mansion built in 1874 by Isaac Singer (of the sewing machine family). Apparently some of the features were copied from the Palace of Versailles!
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 in this rugged protected landscape.
Tour code: C3389
Monday
Enjoy welcome tea/coffee and evening entertainment from the hotel.
Tuesday
Steam your way from Paignton to Kingswear along this scenic heritage line, then take the foot passenger ferry over the River Dart to Dartmouth and board the boat for a 60 minute circular River Cruise. You’ll pass Dartmouth Castle and Agatha Christie’s Greenway House – look out for wildlife along the way too. There’s free time to wander in the picturesque naval town of Dartmouth before we return to the hotel, with entertainment this evening.
Wednesday
Spend the morning at leisure - perhaps stroll in to town along the seafront or make use of the hotel leisure suite. Finish the day with an afternoon of peace and serenity at Buckfast Abbey. The impressive 11th century Abbey is complimented by spacious gardens, a restaurant and gift shops.
Thursday
It’s all about Dartmoor National Park today, starting with a morning break in the only town in Devon to hold a World Heritage status – Tavistock. Continue through the moors, pausing for a traditional cream tea at Badgers Holt Café at Dartmeet – the famous beauty spot at the junction of the East and West Dart Rivers. Enjoy more scenery before returning to the hotel for this evening's entertainment at the hotel.
Friday
Home.
- 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
- Dartmouth Steam Railway
- River Dart Cruise
- Visit to Buckfast Abbey
- Free time in Dartmouth, Paignton, Tavistock and at Dartmeet
- FREE holiday insurance
- Cream Tea at Badgers Holt, Dartmeet
- Scenic Dartmoor by coach
- Foot passenger ferry over the River Dart
- Welcome tea/coffee at the hotel
- Porterage
- Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
- Door2Door travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach)
- BCH-ABTOT Financial Protection
- 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
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- Book with just a £40pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- Book soon to guarantee no single supplement, available on a limited number of rooms
The Palace Hotel, Paignton 
- Situated on Paignton's Esplanade, directly opposite the seafront and just a short walk from the town centre
- Ensuite rooms featuring TV, phone, hairdryer, free WiFi and hospitality tray
- Restaurant, Bar and Sun Lounge
- Garden and outdoor terrace with sea views
- Health Suite with indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym
- Beauty treatments (pre-booking recommended)
ACCESS: Two lifts to all floors, but some rooms involve a few steps so please request level access if necessary. The restaurant is accessed via three steps (stair lift available). 12 steps to the main pool entrance (lift access available via the hotel).
Ask us about sea views rooms which may be available at a supplement
