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Sailing & Steaming in Delightful Devon
Mon 8-Sat 13 Jul OR Mon 9 - Sat 14 Sep 2024: A 6 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Delightful Devon with Johnsons Coaches
Book NowMonday 8th to Saturday 13th July 2024
Monday 9th to Saturday 14th September 2024
LUXURY TRAVELLER UPGRADE
Join us for our South Devon Coast Tour where we enjoy a boat cruise on the River Exe, a ride on the South Devon Railway and free time in Exeter and Dartmouth. We are based at the Headland Hotel overlooking the English Riviera town of Torquay.
Look What’s Included
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Door to Door Service
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Our own courier service
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Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom or Club Class extra legroom coach as itemised
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5 nights half board
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2 nights evening entertainment
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Outlined excursions
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River Exe Cruise
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South Devon Railway
Not included: All lunches
Monday
We journey to Devon, arriving during the afternoon at the Headland Hotel for our 5-night stay. Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival. Entertainment provided during your stay.
Tuesday
Today is a free day to enjoy the resort of Torquay.
Wednesday
Our tour 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.
Thursday
This morning we drive into Newton Abbot where today is market day. Enjoy a browse around the stalls and a look at the town where you can obtain lunch. Next, we enjoy a ride on the South Devon Railway, from Buckfastleigh to Totnes. On arrival you can stretch your legs before the train returns to Buckfastleigh. Here, the railway offers an extensive museum, workshops, gifts and book shop and refreshment rooms.
Friday
We head to Kingsbridge, ‘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.
Saturday
Homeward bound.
Your Hotel
3* The Headland Hotel, Torquay
Majestically overlooking Meadfoot Beach and the sea, set on the headland, the Headland is around 15 minutes walk to the Beach and Centre. Originally built for the Romanoff’s, the Russian Royal Family, this is an excellent seaside hotel with good food and a choice menu, dining at leisure and 2 nights entertainment. All bedrooms are en-suite and have television, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Bars, restaurant, lounge area, gardens and spa & hydro pools.
Mobility Grade: 3. The hotel has a lift which serves most floors.
Duration, Dates and Prices:
Mon 8-Sat 13 Jul 2024
5 Nights
£835
Mon 9-Sat 14 Sep 2024
5 Nights
£799
Tour Departs: 10.30am
Returns By: 3.00pm (Jul) 4.00pm (Sep)
Supplements:
Single Room: Nil
Holiday Insurance: £42.50
(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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| Henley in Arden Depot | Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden |
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| 08 Jul 2024 | £835.00 | | | |  |
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