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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