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Sailing & Steaming in Delightful Devon

What's Included?

    Monday 6th – Saturday 11th July 2026

    Monday 7th – Saturday 12th September 2026

    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 popular Headland Hotel, steeped in English Riviera history.

    Look What’s Included

    • Door to Door Service

    • Our own courier service

    • Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

    • 5nights half board

    • Outlined Excursions

    • River Exe Cruise

    • South Devon Railway

    Not included: All lunches.

    3* The Headland Hotel, Torquay

    Facility Symbols: * 3-Star * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hairdryer * Hospitality Tray * Lift

    Originally built for the Russian royal family, the hotel offers dining at leisure and 3 nights entertainment. Rooms are en-suite and have tv, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Bars, restaurant, lounge and gardens.

    Mobility Grade: 3 The hotel has a lift to most floors.

    Supplements:

    Single Room: £Nil

    Holiday Insurance £46

    (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

    Sailing & Steaming in Delightful Devon

    Itinerary


    Day 1

    We travel to the West Country, arriving at the Headland Hotel for our 5-night stay.

    Day 2

    At leisure to enjoy the delightful resort of Torquay.

    Day 3

    A Devon coastal tour passes through Teignmouth and Dawlish and continue north to Exeter. We take a break here 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.

    Day 4

    This morning we drive into the neighbouring resort of Paignton. 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.

    Day 5

    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, with free time to explore or watch the boats, before returning to our hotel.

    Day 6

    Homeward Bound.

    Departure dates

    Date Duration From price Book now Call back Favourites
    06 Jul 2026 6 Days £949.00 Full
    07 Sep 2026 6 Days £949.00 Full

    Pick up points

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    Gloucester Services SB Gloucester Services, M5, Southbound
    Henley in Arden Depot Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
    Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden

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