Paignton, Torquay and the English Riviera

Paignton, Torquay and the English Riviera

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Paignton, Torquay and the English Riviera

8 Days Starting and ending in Paignton, United Kingdom

Visiting: Paignton, Plymouth, Dartmoor National Park, Princetown, Exeter, Babbacombe, Torquay, Dartmouth, Totnes, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Babbacombe Model Village

Tour operator:

Shearings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Trip Styles:

UK tours by Coach

Tour Overview

Discover the charm of the English Riviera with a delightful seven-night stay at the 2-star Esplanade Hotel in Paignton. Begin your journey with a scenic coach ride to this traditional seaside town. Enjoy a harbor cruise in Plymouth, followed by a drive through Dartmoor National Park, complete with a Devonshire cream tea. Explore the vibrant city of Exeter or relax in Paignton's coastal beauty. Experience the lively atmosphere of Torquay, the heart of the English Riviera, and unwind with leisure days to explore Paignton's pier, zoo, and sandy beaches. Optional excursions to Dartmouth and Totnes offer more historical charm. Conclude your adventure with visits to Teignmouth, Dawlish, and the whimsical Babbacombe Model Village. This tour promises a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration along the stunning South Devon coast.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a harbour cruise in the maritime city of Plymouth and savor a Devonshire cream tea in Dartmoor National Park.

  • Explore the charming seaside town of Paignton with its traditional delights and sandy beach.

  • Visit the cathedral city of Exeter, known for its rich history and quaint cobbled streets.

  • Tour the English Riviera's premier resort, Torquay, with its stylish marina and seaside attractions.

  • Discover the seafaring town of Dartmouth and the historic town of Totnes.

  • Experience the traditional seaside resort of Teignmouth and the golden sands of Dawlish.

  • Marvel at the miniature creations in Babbacombe Model Village, a popular attraction with a touch of British humor.

Places You'll See

Statue of Agatha Christie, in Torquay town centre, Devon, UK

Statue of Agatha Christie, in Torquay town centre, Devon, UK

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Paignton

Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to Paignton for a seven-night stay.

Day 2 Plymouth Harbour Cruise and Cream Tea

Location: Plymouth, Dartmoor National Park, Princetown

Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner


Enjoy an included excursion to the maritime city of Plymouth. From the historic Barbican area, we take a delightful harbour cruise to soak up the sights.


We then return to Paignton via a relaxing drive through the magnificent scenery of Dartmoor National Park. Stopping at Princetown – the highest town on the Moor – we enjoy a delicious Devonshire cream tea.

Day 3 Day at leisure or Exeter

Location: Paignton, Exeter

Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a day at leisure in charming Paignton with its traditional seaside delights, level seafront and charming coastal delights.Alternatively, why not join our optional excursion to the cathedral city of Exeter which boasts rich history, quaint cobbled streets and plenty of shops. The wonderful cathedral is the focal point of the city.

Day 4 Torbay Tour

Torquay marina and town, Devon, UK
Statue of Agatha Christie, in Torquay town centre, Devon, UK

Location: Babbacombe, Torquay

Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We enjoy a tour of delightful Torbay, travelling through Babbacombe to reach Torquay – the English Riviera’s premier resort. Lying at the heart of unspoilt coastline and exotic greenery, Torquay is a lively town and home to plenty of seaside attractions and a stylish marina.

Day 5 Day at leisure

Location: Paignton

Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a day at leisure in Paignton and explore at your own pace. Perhaps take a stroll along the pier, visit Paignton Zoo or simply relax on the sandy beach.Originally a Celtic settlement, Paignton was a fishing village right up to the 19th century when the harbour was built. The arrival of the railway in 1859 brought the crowds of visitors and the town quickly became a holiday destination for the Victorians.

Day 6 Day at leisure or Dartmouth and Totnes

Location: Paignton, Dartmouth, Totnes

Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Relax in Paignton, or join our optional excursion to the seafaring town of Dartmouth, nestled along
the banks of the River Dart. Before returning to Paignton, we stop at Totnes, a charming and historic
town.

Day 7 Dawlish, Teignmouth and Babbacombe Model Village

Location: Teignmouth, Dawlish, Babbacombe Model Village

Accommodation Name: Esplanade Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We enjoy a trip to Georgian Teignmouth, which is a traditional seaside resort with a classic Victorian pier, before visiting pretty Dawlish with its wonderful golden sand beach.We then head to the popular attraction, Babbacombe Model Village. Marvel at the miniature creations that capture the imagination, and a healthy dose of British humour really brings the village to life.

Day 8

Location: Paignton

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Plymouth Harbour Cruise and Cream Tea

    Enjoy an included excursion to the maritime city of Plymouth with a delightful harbour cruise and a delicious Devonshire cream tea.

  • Torbay Tour

    Enjoy a tour of delightful Torbay, including travel through Babbacombe to reach Torquay, the English Riviera’s premier resort.

  • Dawlish, Teignmouth and Babbacombe Model Village

    Enjoy a trip to Georgian Teignmouth, visit pretty Dawlish, and explore the popular attraction, Babbacombe Model Village.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Excursion to Exeter

    The optional excursion to the cathedral city of Exeter is not included in the tour package.

  • Optional Excursion to Dartmouth and Totnes

    The optional excursion to the seafaring town of Dartmouth and the historic town of Totnes is not included in the tour package.

Mode of Transport

Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to Paignton for a seven-night stay.

Accommodation

You will stay for seven nights at the 2-star Esplanade Hotel in Paignton.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for seven nights at the 2-star Esplanade Hotel in Paignton.

  • What activities are included on Day 2 of the tour?

    On Day 2, you will enjoy an included excursion to the maritime city of Plymouth, where you will take a delightful harbour cruise from the historic Barbican area. The day also includes a relaxing drive through Dartmoor National Park with a stop at Princetown for a delicious Devonshire cream tea.

  • Is there an option to explore Exeter during the tour?

    Yes, on Day 3, you have the option to join an excursion to the cathedral city of Exeter, which is known for its rich history, quaint cobbled streets, and the wonderful cathedral that is the focal point of the city.

  • What can I expect to see during the Torbay Tour on Day 4?

    During the Torbay Tour on Day 4, you will travel through Babbacombe to reach Torquay, the English Riviera’s premier resort. Torquay is a lively town with plenty of seaside attractions and a stylish marina, set amidst unspoilt coastline and exotic greenery.

  • What are the options for Day 6 of the tour?

    On Day 6, you can choose to relax in Paignton or join an optional excursion to the seafaring town of Dartmouth, located along the banks of the River Dart. The excursion also includes a stop at Totnes, a charming and historic town, before returning to Paignton.

  • What attractions are visited on Day 7?

    On Day 7, the tour includes a trip to Georgian Teignmouth, a traditional seaside resort with a classic Victorian pier, and a visit to Dawlish with its wonderful golden sand beach. The day also features a visit to Babbacombe Model Village, where you can marvel at the miniature creations and enjoy a touch of British humour.

  • Do I have to do the excursions?

    Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.

  • How much are the optional excursions?

    This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.

  • Do I need to have travel insurance?

    If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.

  • Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?

    All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.

  • Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?

    Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.

Reviews of this operator

Karen Wylie (Google Reviewer)  

Lovely holiday in weston super...

09-Mar-2024

Lovely holiday in weston super mare. Clean comfortable hotel, good food, very pleasant staff in hotel, interesting visits to Bath and Bristol and a really great driver. Would highly recommend. Good value for money

Matthew Lee (Google Reviewer)  

We really enjoyed our trip...

12-Dec-2023

We really enjoyed our trip to Dusseldorf and Cologne . Kelvin and Olivia were great , we felt very safe and well informed and well looked after throughout. The lads on our feeder coach were great too. Never heard anybody complain at all.

Diane Downes (Google Reviewer)  

Rachel was fantastically helpful on...

31-Mar-2025

Rachel was fantastically helpful on the phone this morning with knowledgeable information about my trip and insurance cover. Answered all my questions. Can't wait for May 12th set off. Cheers, Diane

Susan Mullett (Google Reviewer)  

Good trip to Edinburgh, my...

01-Oct-2022

Good trip to Edinburgh, my preference would have been for longer time at the day trips but with a wide age range on the coach I feel the compromise for the comfort of all was paramount. The coach driver was knowledgeable and happy to offer suggestions of places to see and things to do. A star is knocked off for a single supplement being charged on a single room but I accept this could be out of the control of Shearings and down to the hotel.

Jonathan Wilkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Although room was in need...

24-Apr-2024

Although room was in need of refurbishment the Chatsworth at Llandudno was great. Food, staff excellent, especially wee Jess. Trips were too & a pleasure to get to know our driver, Denny, top fella..

Janet Preston (Google Reviewer)  

Very disappointing a very...

25-Nov-2024

Very disappointing a very rushed weekend away drive up to Edinburgh wasn't the best break time were very strange 10,15 minutes and half hour not enough time for 35 people to go toilet and get a hot drink as there wasn't any hot drink making equipment on the coach The trip was a Christmas market weekend well not on our coach no music no decorations we asked lots of times if we could have the radio on but it turned on deaf ears The weather was terrible it snowed and we had not so young people who had a carry hot drinks on the coach Steve our driver was a great driver but he was always rushing if he gave a meeting time say 4pm his next line would be if we can get back earlier than we could go back early it was like this every time we stopped not nice when we paid quite a bit of money for this trip to Edinburgh and Glasgow Christmas market The hotel was very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful but the food was cold and tasteless and the menu was a repeat Friday night and Sunday night till everybody complained sorry but the chef should be dismissed very poor menu and poor organisation in the kitchen I don't think we will be using Shearings coach holidays again

Sheila Allder (Google Reviewer)  

Just had a Holiday to...

15-Jun-2024

Just had a Holiday to Weston Super Mare and stayed at The Great Atlantic Hotel. It was OK but the Lift is out of order and not likely to be working any time soon. Food was ok too.The journey was also OK but a bit cramped. Driver was pleasant and the coach changes were efficient.

Steve Mchugh (Google Reviewer)  

I've been trying to cancel...

09-Feb-2025

I've been trying to cancel a trip to Paris in April 25 for months. I literally cancelled less than 14 days after the £1 deposit was taken. This was back on 8th September, I have emailed 3 times spoke to 2 people and both told me it was policy to still charge for a holiday I cancelled!! Today I have proof as they have just tried to steal over £800 from my bank. Luckily I'm with a bank that's up on scams of the £1 deposit ! BEWARE you are handing your bank details over to these people. I am in total shock and been advised to take it further.

Anthony Baines Kimberley (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a coach holiday...

30-May-2024

Went on a coach holiday on 26 April Whit my girlfriend Kim it take 7 hours to get to temby Wales stop after stop the coach driver was polite is name was Gavin the hotel room was a big problem the food poisoning the hotel 2nd night at the lmperial hotel shearing spoke to the staff next couple of days told use it was don't Absolutely disgrace by them never going on white ther give no free holiday are refund bad experience never again 🙁

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    Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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