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Torquay (Belgrave Sands Hotel)

Often referred to as the 'English Riviera', Torquay is blessed with a year round mild climate, sparkling waters, blue-flag beaches and beautifully manicured gardens

One of Britain’s most famous resorts situated at the heart of a magnificent coastline, often referred to as the 'English Riviera'. Fashionable since Victorian times Torquay is blessed with a mild climate, sparkling blue waters, blue-flag beaches and beautiful gardens for that relaxing stroll. Torquay is characterised by its Mediterranean feel created by its palm tree lined seafront, Italian style white villas perched high on the hillsides and fabulous boats and yachts moored in the marina.

BELGRAVE SANDS HOTEL

The four star Belgrave Sands Hotel has recently re-opened having completed a £3 million renovation. Located next to the seafront it is just a short level walk to the town and harbour. Facilities include swimming pool, gymnasium and spa, restaurant, lounge bar and dance floor with nightly entertainment. All bedrooms feature walk-in shower, robe and slippers, flat screen TV, internet access, iron and board, mini-fridge, hairdryer, digital safe, plus tea and coffee facilities. Lift access to most rooms. The Belgrave Sands is a totally non smoking hotel.

PRICE INCLUDES

Accommodation with dinner and breakfast
Day excursions
Return travel by coach

Day One

We travel south via the motorway network to the West Country, arriving in Torquay in the late afternoon for check in to the Belgrave Sands Hotel.

Day Two

A day at leisure to relax and explore the resort.

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Day Three

We take a drive across the serene Dartmoor National Park, the largest and wildest area of open country in Southern England. We stop at Princetown, the highest village on Dartmoor that is home to the famous Dartmoor prison, then continue on to the 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 narrow cobbled streets and the Mayflower steps from where you can take a boat trip to see the naval dockyards and warships.

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Day Four

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 its 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.

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Day Five

We check-out this morning and commence our return journey home to North Wales.

B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

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
Bangor, Pontio Centre	Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Campbell Road	Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road
Caernarfon, Leisure Cent.	Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Waterloo Port	Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop
Caernarfon, Y Glyn	Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road
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
Llanberis, Maes Padarn	Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn
Llanberis, Spar	Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop
Llandegai	Llandegai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance
Llandudno	Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llanfairfechan	Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llanfairpwll Park & Ride	Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Menai Bridge	Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop
Northop	Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop
Oswestry	Oswestry, Mile End Services Coach Park
Penrhyn Bay	Penrhyn Bay, Post Office
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms
Rhos on Sea, Hickorys	Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Wrexham	Wrexham, Bus Stand Lord Street
Y Felinheli, St. Marys	Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop