Paignton 5 days (Queens Hotel)

Nestling between two rugged headlands on the coast of South Devon is the popular traditional sea-side resort of Paignton. There is a traditional pier and quaint harbour-side, picturesque parks and gardens plus a good selection of shops, all combining to make Paignton a very popular holiday destination.

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Nestling between two rugged headlands on the coast of South Devon is the popular traditional sea-side resort of Paignton, one of the highlights of the beautiful area known as ‘the English Riviera’. Home to a vibrant seafront with long sandy beaches and a regal promenade for those relaxing strolls Paignton is situated between the neighbouring resorts of Torquay and Brixham. There is a traditional pier and quaint harbour-side, picturesque parks and gardens plus a good selection of shops, all combining to make Paignton a very popular holiday destination.

QUEENS HOTEL (3 STAR)

The Queens is a popular family run hotel located in a nice level position just 200 yards from the town centre and seafront. Facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, lounge bar, restaurant, plus an entertainment room & dance floor. All bedrooms feature TV & free Wi-Fi, telephone, plus tea & coffee tray. Lift to all floors.

EXCURSIONS INCLUDED

A full day travelling via the historic town of Totnes and the Dart Valley to visit Buckfast Abbey, home to a community of Benedictine Monks. We continue to the famous city of Plymouth with its renowned maritime heritage. Attractions include the famous Hoe with its memorials and statue of Sir Francis Drake, plus the Citadel, the Elizabethan Barbican with its quaint old narrow cobbled streets and the Plymouth Aquarium. Boat trips are available from the Mayflower Steps into the River Tamar to view the naval dockyards and warships.

A short day drive via the South Devon coastline travelling through Shaldon and Teignmouth to the picturesque Victorian town of Dawlish with its decorative flower beds and the Dawlish brook that runs through the town, home to the famous black swans. We continue to the elegant resort of Sidmouth, described as the quintessential English seaside resort and winner of a gold award in the Britain in Bloom competition. This lovely unspoilt resort with its fine Regency architecture, elegant promenade and red sandstone cliffs overlooks the waters of Lyme Bay on a stretch of designated World Heritage coastline.

PRICE INCLUDES

Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast.
Excursions as described above.
Return transport by luxury air conditioned coach.

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

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Nelson Pub	Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Chester	Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop
Chirk	Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Ewloe	Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel
Gaerwen	Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llandudno	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop
Llandudno Jct. New Road	Llandudno Junction, New Road Bus Stop
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Northop	Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop
Oswestry	Oswestry, Mile End Services Coach Park
Penmaenmawr	Penmaenmawr, Llys Clwyd Bus Stop (Opposite Spar)
Penrhyn Bay	Penrhyn Bay, Post Office
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop