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
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Door to Door Service
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Our own courier service
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Club Class Extra Legroom Coach
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5nights half board
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Outlined Excursions
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River Exe Cruise
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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)
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. |
Pick up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
| Name | Address |
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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 |
Home pick-up area
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