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Devon Riviera by Steam

DAY 1

Experience one of England’s most

quintessential holiday welcoming moments

- the

great railway journey along the sea

wall at Dawlish

, before climbing high into the

rural pasturelands of the Devon hills then

descending back to the coast to arrive on the

English Riviera

at

Torquay

. We transfer to

the Headland Hotel in its magnificent location,

commanding the seascape. (D)

DEPARTS

HOTEL

Friday 15 April 2016

Friday 6 May 2016

Friday 3 June 2016

Friday 8 July 2016

Friday 2 September 2016

Friday 23 September 2016

A wonderful short break on the English Riviera to explore the beauty and

charm of Devon’s magnificent coast by boat and two of Devon’s finest

steam railways.

© Dartmouth Steam Railway

© Dartmouth Steam Railway

Dartmouth Steam Railway

© VisitBritain / Britain on View

Beautiful Torquay

River Dart Cruise

© Dave Gibson

South Devon Railway

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

A lovely introduction to Devon

Arrive in Torquay along one of

Britain’s truly great coastal rail

journeys

Enjoy the South Devon Steam

Railway to Buckfastleigh

Travel by steam train along the

beautiful English Riviera coast line

Glorious sightseeing around Torquay

Visit Dartmouth, historic naval town

Idyllic circular cruise viewing sights

from the majestic River Dart

Stunningly located, elegant hotel

Fares

From

£325

4

DAYS

DAY 2

We transfer by vintage bus to

Totnes

, where

we join the oldest preserved steam railway

in the south-west, the

South Devon Railway

.

Following a pretty route through the Dart

Valley on a former GWR branch line, we follow

a scenic seven mile journey connecting the

beautifully maintained stations at

Totnes

and

Buckfastleigh

. After free time we return to

Torquay by vintage bus. The day is then free

for you to enjoy at leisure in

Torquay

; perhaps

take ”the mile” stroll around the harbour

and seafront spotting the clues linked to a

character in Dame Agatha’s books, or take

the sea ferry to Brixham, home of the “Golden

Hind” replica of the iconic Tudor ship. (B,D)

DAY 3

Today we travel by

steam train

alongside the

English Riviera coastline to Churston, then

on through the wooded slopes of Long Wood

bordering the Dart Estuary to Kingswear.

We take a short ferry crossing to the historic

resort of

Dartmouth

where there is free time

for some sightseeing and a gentle circular

river cruise

viewing Bayards Cove, Kingswear

and Dartmouth Castles, Britannia Royal Naval

College, Dittisham Village, and Sir Walter

Raleigh’s Boathouse. We return by steam

train to Paignton, and onwards to our hotel.

(B,D)

DAY 4

We bid farewell to new found friends and

transfer to Torquay station for homeward rail

journeys. (B)

The Headland Hotel, Torquay

Situated in one of the most beautiful parts

of the English Riviera, this elegant hotel sits

majestically on the headland, set in two acres

of magnificent grounds, with stunning views

out to sea. Relax in the bar or Grand Lounge

with its high ceilings and soft architectural

lines. All bedrooms are en-suite, with free

Wi-Fi, telephone, TV and tea/coffee making

facilities.

FARES

FARE REGION

FIRST STANDARD RC

London: Paddington £470 £425 -£15

Greater London

£500 £445 -£20

South of England

£490 £440 -£20

East Anglia

£590 £495 -£30

South West

£390 £365 -£5

Heart of England £490 £440 -£20

Midlands

£640 £500 -£30

Yorkshire

£715 £540 -£35

North East

£780 £580 -£45

North West

£675 £520 -£30

South Wales

£615 £450 -£20

North Wales

£700 £540 -£35

Scotland

£830 £625 -£50

Join & Leave at Hotel

£325

MAY

Departure Supplement £20

JUNE/SEPT

Departure Supplement £40

JULY

Departure Supplement £50

NO Single Room Supplement

3 nights’ bed, breakfast & Table d’Hôte evening meal

Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station

to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)

Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described

All excursions and admissions as detailed

Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

Hotel Porterage

Also included in your Tour Fare:

Dinner every evening

Rail travel & seat reservations from

your Home Station to Tour Base

(Standard or First Class)

Services of experienced Railtrail Tour

Manager

Hotel Porterage