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2026 - The English Riviera

Date

Monday 22nd June 2026 - 4 Nights/ 5 Days

Price

£499 per person

NO Single Supplement

What is Included?

4 Nights stay at the TLH Toorak Hotel

Half Board

South Devon Railway

Buckfast Abbey, Gardens & Exhibition Centre

Exeter Cathedral Guided Tour

Time at leisure in Torquay & Exeter

Executive Coach Travel

Payment

£50pp non-refundable deposit to be paid upon booking

Final balance must be paid 50 days before departure.

Please contact us regarding our easy and flexible payment plans.

Travel Packs

You will receive a full information travel pack 7-14 days before your departure

Inside your travel pack you will get confirmed pick up times and point, hotel information, destination information, itinerary and attraction infromation (if applicable)

All pick up times are approximate upon booking and will be confirmed in your travel pack

These will be emailed to you unless stated otherwise.

Cancellation T&C's

Please note this tours full balance must be paid 50 days prior to departure, failure to do so may result in your booking being cancelled

50 days+ prior to departure - Loss of full deposit

0-49 days prior to departure - Loss of full balance

DAY 1

Depart in the morning travelling to Torquay and arrive late afternoon at the TLH Toorak Hotel, Torquay. 4 nights stay - dinner, bed & breakfast.

DAY 2

After a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to the City of Exeter where we visit the cathedral for a guided tour. Discover the history of this magnificent example of Gothic architecture and hear the stories of the people who have lived and worshipped here for nearly a thousand years. Following our visit, you have the afternoon free to explore Exeter. Perhaps visit the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, explore the city's Underground Passages, or wander down to the Quayside with its fascinating history, interesting architecture, lively events, and waterside pubs, restaurants, and cafes. The choice is yours.

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DAY 3

Today is a free day to relax and enjoy the delights of the seaside resort of Torquay. The town has many attractions, cafes and shops to explore. Torre Abbey and Gardens is just steps from the hotel and well worth a visit. The resort is also famous for its connection with Agatha Christie and a famous mile-walking trail guides you to some of the places associated with the famous crime author.

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DAY 4

This morning we journey to Buckfast Abbey, home to a community of Roman Catholic Benedictine Monks who live their lives of prayer, work and study according to the ancient rule of St Benedict. We take in the peaceful atmosphere exploring the beautiful church and tranquil gardens. Learn about Benedictine way of life in the immersive Monastic Way Exhibition.

This afternoon we head to Buckfastleigh Station to enjoy a ride on the South Devon Railway. Originally a Great Western Railway branch line, the line hugs the Dart estuary on the journey to Totnes. On arrival, you can stretch your legs before the train returns to Buckfastleigh. The station has museum exhibits, workshops, gift shop and a book shop to explore as well as the award-winning Refreshment Rooms for snacks, cakes, and Devon cream teas. After our trip, we return to the coach to make our way back to the hotel.

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DAY 5

After breakfast, we depart the hotel and journey home with fond memories of our time in Torquay.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

TLH Toorak Hotel

The Toorak Hotel is part of the impressive resort complex comprising four hotels that form Torquay Leisure Hotels located just a five-minute walk from the seafront and Torquay Marina. The Aztec Spa has outstanding leisure facilities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, steam room and gym. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift which serves most rooms. There are plenty of entertainment choices across the whole of the resort with music and dancing in The Starlight Lounge, an indoor bowling green, and a games room including a 10-pin bowling alley.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Aberdare	Sobell Leisure Centre, Aberdare, CF44 7RP
Ammanford	Ammanford Bus Station, SA18 3AB
Bancyfelin	The Fox & Hounds, High St, SA33 5ND
Burry Port	Chivers Corner Bus Stop. Tanycoed, SA16 0SY
Cardiff Gate	Cardiff Gate Welcome Break Services, CF23 8RA
Cardiff West	Cardiff West Moto Services, CF72 8SA
Cardigan	Finchs Square Bus Stop, Cardigan, SA43 1BS
Carmarthen	Train Station, Station Approach, SA31 2BE
Cross Hands	JJ Motors, Heol Stanllyd, Cross Hands, SA14 6RB
Haverfordwest	Train Station, Haverfordwest, SA61 2LH
Hirwaun	Library Bus Stop, High St, Hirwaun, CF44 9SB
Kidwelly	Fishermans Arms Bus Stop, Causeway St, SA17 4SJ
Llandarcy	Harvesters, Llandarcy, Skewen, SA10 6GZ
Llandeilo	Llandeilo Hang Out, SA19 7HR
Llandovery	Westend Car Park, Kings Rd, SA20 0AW
Llandysul	Tysul Vets, Pencader Rd, SA44 4AE
Llanelli	Llanelli Dominos Bus Stop, SA15 3UF
Merthyr Tydfil	Merthyr Tydfil College Bus Stop, CF48 1AR
Nantgarw	Cross Keys Inn Bus Stop, Caerphilly Rd, CF15 7TB
Narberth	Narberth Primary School, Jesse Rd, SA67 7FE
Neath	Train Station, Windsor Rd, Neath, SA11 1NB
Newcastle Emlyn	Cattle Market Bus Stop, New Rd, SA38 9BA
Newport	Train Station Bus Stop, Queensway, NP20 4AX
Pembrey	Trenal Bus Stop, Lando Rd, SA16 0UT
Pencader	Cae'rfelin School, Pencader, SA39 9AP
Pont Abraham	Pont Abraham Services, SA4 0FU
Pontyates	Pontyates Welfare Hall, Heol Y Meinciau, SA15 5TR
Pontyberem	Old Railway Station Bus Stop, Station Rd, SA15 5LB
Pontypridd	Bus Station Stand 13, Morgan St, CF37 2DS
Port Talbot	Bus Station, Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot, SA13 1PB
Sarn Park	Sarn Park Welcome Break Services, CF32 9SY
St Clears	Black Lion Pub, Pentre Rd, St Clears, SA33 4AA
Swansea	Moto Swansea, Jct 47, Penllergaer, SA4 9GT
Tumble	Working Mens Club, Heol Y Neuadd, SA14 6ER
Whitland	Keefe House Bus Stop, Market St, SA34 0AJ