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Torquay, at the very heart of the English Riviera, boasts a mild climate, sparkling blue waters and a palm-lined seafront. A popular holiday resort since Victorian times, Torquay offers everything you could want for a few days away. Take a stroll around its bustling picturesque harbour and waterfront promenade. Discover Torquays many landscaped gardens and scenic walks, plus enjoy the great range of local attractions and activities. Torquay also offers a great choice of cafes, bars & restaurants and a good shopping with plenty of high street names and independent retailers.
Located just 500 metres from Torquay Seafront, the Derwent hotel is part of the TLH leisure resort comprising of four hotels. All bedrooms at the Derwent hotel feature satellite television, Wi-Fi, telephone, radio and tea / coffee making facilities. Other facilities available include a restaurant and bar, plus the Starlight Lounge which offers great nightly entertainment shows and live music. There is also a leisure club with indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and gym. Lift available to most rooms.
Accommodation with dinner and breakfast
Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
Return coach travel from your local pick up point
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 Derwent Hotel.
DDay Two
A day at leisure to relax and explore the resort.
B, DDay 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.
B, DDay 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.
B, DDay Five
After breakfast we check out of the Derwent Hotel and begin our return journey to North Wales.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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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 |
Llandudno | Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop |
Llandudno Jct. Station | Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop |
Llandygai | Llandygai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance |
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 |
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14 Oct 2024 | £329.00 | | | | |
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20 Jan 2025 | £249.00 | | | | |
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31 Mar 2025 | £299.00 | | | | |
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