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Torquay, South Devon & Dartmoor National Park
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Torquay, South Devon & Dartmoor National Park
5 Days Starting and ending in Torquay, United Kingdom
Visiting: Torquay, Buckfast Abbey, Dartmoor National Park, Princetown, Tavistock, Dartmouth, River Dart, Totnes
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Tour code:
17628
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Discover the charm of South Devon with our Torquay and Dartmoor National Park tour. Stay at the welcoming Riviera Hotel in Torquay, offering comfortable en-suite rooms, a restaurant, and nightly entertainment. Enjoy a scenic drive through the breathtaking landscapes of Dartmoor National Park, with stops at Buckfast Abbey, Princetown, and Tavistock. Delight in a full-day excursion to Dartmouth, including a relaxing cruise on the River Dart, and explore the historic town of Totnes. For those seeking more adventure, an optional excursion to the seaside towns of Dawlish and Teignmouth is available. With return coach travel, four nights of accommodation with dinner and breakfast, and a special 2-for-1 bar offer in October, this tour promises a memorable escape to the heart of Devon.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 0 :
Location: Torquay, Torquay, Torquay
Accommodation Name: Riviera Hotel, Torquay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 1 : Dartmoor National Park: Buckfast Abbey, Princetown & Tavistock (full day)
Location: Buckfast Abbey, Dartmoor National Park, Princetown, Tavistock
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Home to a community of Benedictine monks, Buckfast Abbey lies on the banks of the River Dart. Here, we soak up the peaceful atmosphere and explore the beautiful Abbey church with its art treasures. There’s also time to wander the tranquil gardens and browse the gift and produce shops. We then continue on a scenic drive through Dartmoor National Park; this wild heart of Devon is peppered with moss-blanketed boulders, honey-coloured heaths, tinkling streams and cinematic granite tors. Look out for rare wildlife before we reach our next stop; Princetown. This tiny moorland outpost is home to the foreboding Dartmoor prison and the Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre, which was once the Old Duchy Hotel where Arthur Conan Doyle penned the eerie The Hound of the Baskervilles. Our next stop is Tavistock. This classic West Country market town is the gateway to the Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site. Explore the old streets, which throng with an eclectic mix of small independent shops and delicatessens and peek behind the Town Hall to discover the award-winning and historic Pannier Market.
Day 2 : Dartmouth, River Dart Cruise & Totnes (full day)
Location: Dartmouth, River Dart, Totnes
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We start the day with some time at leisure in the riverside town of Dartmouth. Former home of Agatha Christie, it is easily one of Devon's prettiest destinations. Explore the pastel-coloured buildings leaning at angles and the picturesque harbour laden with yachts and pleasure boats. Next, we enjoy a relaxing cruise along the calm waters of the River Dart, where we admire the magnificent buildings including the Britannia Royal Naval College and Agatha Christie’s Greenway Estate. Cameras at the ready for the Sharpham Estate with its vineyards, and steep, toppling wooded hillsides plunging down to the water’s edge. We disembark in the historic market town of Totnes, a helter-skelter of charming streets and fine Tudor buildings nestled beneath the silhouette of the sturdy Norman castle. We have time to explore the boutique shops famed for their range of ethical products, whole foods and fair trade goods. Please note: the cruise itinerary may operate in reverse order subject to sailing times.
What's Included
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Return Coach Travel
The tour includes return coach travel for your convenience.
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Riviera Hotel Stay
Enjoy a 4-night stay at the Riviera Hotel, Torquay, with a JG3 rating.
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2 for 1 Bar Offer
Take advantage of a 2 for 1 bar offer available on October dates only.
What's Not Included
Optional Excursion
The optional excursion to Dawlish and Teignmouth is not included and costs £14 per person.
Accommodation
The Riviera Hotel in Torquay offers a welcoming stay with en-suite rooms featuring flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can enjoy a restaurant, show bar with nightly entertainment, sports bar, indoor swimming pool, and Jacuzzi. The hotel is centrally located, just a short walk from the beach.Mode of Transport
The tour includes return coach travel, providing a convenient and comfortable way to explore the beautiful destinations in South Devon and Dartmoor National Park.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes a stay at the Riviera Hotel in Torquay, which has a JG3 rating. The hotel offers en-suite rooms with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. It also features a restaurant, a show bar with nightly entertainment, a sports bar, an indoor swimming pool, and a Jacuzzi.
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What excursions are included in the tour?
The tour includes excursions to Buckfast Abbey, Princetown, Tavistock, Dartmouth, and Totnes. There is also a scenic drive through Dartmoor National Park and a cruise on the River Dart.
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Is there any optional excursion available during the tour?
Yes, there is an optional excursion to Dawlish and Teignmouth available for an additional cost of £14 per person.
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What can I expect during the visit to Buckfast Abbey?
At Buckfast Abbey, you can soak up the peaceful atmosphere, explore the beautiful Abbey church with its art treasures, wander the tranquil gardens, and browse the gift and produce shops.
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What activities are available in Dartmouth during the tour?
In Dartmouth, you will have leisure time to explore the riverside town, known for its pastel-colored buildings and picturesque harbor. You will also enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Dart.
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What is the highlight of the River Dart cruise?
During the River Dart cruise, you can admire magnificent buildings such as the Britannia Royal Naval College and Agatha Christie’s Greenway Estate, as well as the Sharpham Estate with its vineyards and wooded hillsides.
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What is special about the town of Totnes?
Totnes is a historic market town with charming streets and fine Tudor buildings. It is known for its boutique shops offering a range of ethical products, whole foods, and fair trade goods.
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Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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