Spring on the South Coast nightly hotel entertainment
Monday 21 April 2025 to Friday 25 April 2025
£625pp
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Enjoy an early spring break on the English Riviera, staying on Torquay's picturesque headland with direct access to the SW Coastal Path and just a 20-minute stroll (or free taxi service) to Torquay town. The resort is famous for its Palm trees, spring blossom in the public gardens (including the scenic ‘Rock Walk’ through the cliff hugging Royal Terrace Gardens) and bustling harbour. 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. Devon’s towns are diverse and unique. From the friendly ancient market town of Tavistock on the edge of Dartmoor to the infamous prison location of Princetown high in the moors, to the riviera style resort of Torquay.
South Devon Railway, Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies and Buckfast Abbey are all winners of a 2024 Travellers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor – this is only awarded to attractions that are ranked within the top 10% and consistently earn great visitor reviews!
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Tour code: C3470
Monday
Check in at your coastal hotel with a refreshing tea/coffee waiting for you on arrival and entertainment from the hotel tonight.
Tuesday
Learn about the daily life of otters and see vibrant colours dart through the air at Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary and Butterfly Farm. Next door, board the South Devon Railway for a country ride through the River Dart valley to Totnes. Disembark here and get up close to rare ducks, sheep, goats and even snakes at the special conservation farm before boarding the train and returning to Buckfastleigh. There's entertainment at the hotel after dinner this evening.
Wednesday
Spend the morning at leisure - perhaps stroll into town along the seafront, use the hotel’s complimentary taxi service to Torquay Harbour (departs approx. 10:00 and returns 16:30, prebook before 09:30 on the day), relax in the hotel’s Wellness Centre or adventure along the rugged SW Coastal Path. Complete your quiet 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. Perhaps visit the town’s 900 year old Pannier Market? Continue through the moors, pausing for a traditional cream tea at The Old Police Station in Princetown – in the heart of the National Park, 1400 feet above sea level. Watch more mesmerising scenery roll by before returning to the hotel for this evening's entertainment.
Friday
Time to head home feeling refreshed.
- 4 night stay with breakfast
- 3 course dinner with tea/coffee every evening (min 3 choices)
- Return journey on the South Devon Railway
- Entry to Totnes Rare Breeds Farm
- Entry to Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies
- Visit to Buckfast Abbey
- Cream tea in Princetown
- Free time in Tavistock
- Welcome tea/coffee at the hotel
- Complimentary daily taxi service (10:00-16:30) between the hotel and harbour, pre-book by 09:30
- Hotel entertainment on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday night
- Porterage
- Door2Door Travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach at a central departure point)
- BCH-ABTOT Financial Protection
- Pre allocated coach seat
- 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 early to guarantee no single supplement (available on a limited number of rooms)
- Book with just a £50pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT! Book 3 holidays (in any calendar year) and save £15pp, book 4+ and save £20pp, just let us know in special requests that you'd like to redeem your discount
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
