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BABBACOMBE STEAM & CRUISE
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FROM £469
REF: BBA
Babbacombe offers all the beauty of the English Riviera without the hustle and bustle of the larger resorts. In 1846, Queen Victoria wrote: ‘It’s a beautiful spot... red cliffs and rocks with wooded hills like Italy...’ and 150 years on it still feels the same. Beautiful Babbacombe Downs have the highest cliff top promenade in England and the charming Cliff Railway has been in service for over 90 years. December tour is a Turkey & Tinsel* with different itinerary
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to the English Riviera and check in for your 3-night stay in Babbacombe. DBB
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure with one included excursion and entrance to Bygones Museum – nostalgia from Victoriana through to 1950s (no lift access)
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Cruise Start in postcard- pretty Totnes to board a relaxing 90-minute cruise along the River Dart to Dartmouth with its winding Elizabethan streets, fascinating history and charming shops. From here, cross the River Dart by foot passenger ferry to Kingswear to board the train for Paignton with breathtaking views of the coastline. Your coach awaits in Paignton (NB this excursion may operate the other way around depending on river tides)
DAY 4 Head homewards
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner (carvery buffet)
Porterage
Entertainment some nights Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Cruise
Entrance to Bygones Museum
4 DAYS
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FROM £349
REF: BPP
One of the brightest jewels in the English Riviera’s crown, compact Paignton greets you with the welcoming sight of
its long stretch of beautiful and easily accessible beachfront, promenade, traditional pier and colourful beach huts. Paignton is the ideal Devon holiday resort for a relaxing break and the fabulous Palace Hotel, right on the Esplanade, is the perfect base. November tour is a Turkey & Tinsel* with a different itinerary
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Paignton in South Devon for your 3 or 4-night stay DBB
DAY 2 – 3 (OR 4) At leisure in Paignton with two included excursions. Full day at leisure in Paignton on 5-day tour only
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Totnes (both tours) Dating back to 907 AD, Totnes is a historic market town on the banks of the River Dart, right in the heart of South Devon. Enjoy some time exploring this charming and unique town in the shadow of the impressive Totnes Castle Feb Return to Paignton for time at leisure
May Continue to popular Brixham with its attractive harbourside House of Marbles, Dartmoor National Park & Dartmoor Prison Museum (both tours) A fascinating collection of marbles from across the ages with enchanting marble runs and a treasure trove of nostalgic
games & toys. Onward
through picture
postcard Dartmoor
National Park to
Dartmoor Prison
Museum, one of
the world’s most
notorious jails
RETURN DAY After breakfast, return homewards
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 or 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage
Some hotel entertainment
Visit to Totnes
Visit to Brixham
(5-day tour only)
Time at leisure in Paignton
Visit to the House of Marbles
Dartmoor Scenic Drive Entrance to Dartmoor Prison Museum
4 OR 5 DAYS
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THE PALACE HOTEL, PAIGNTON HHH
Smart hotel on Paignton’s Esplanade, close to town centre
Tasteful guestroom with all mod cons (seaview supplement applies)
Health Suite with small pool, sauna & steam
Modern restaurant & sun lounge
There is a lift
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DATES & PRICES
13 FEB 2026
4 DAYS
£349
25 MAY 2026
5 DAYS
£559
20 NOV 2026*
(T&T)
4 DAYS
£439
SUPPLEMENTS
Single (limited)
£Nil
Insurance
4 DAYS
£37
Insurance
5 DAYS
£38
BABBACOMBE HOTEL HHH Popular seafront hotel on flat Babbacombe Downs, close to cliff railway
Bar & restaurant with stunning seaviews Seaview bedrooms (on request / supplement applies)
Entertainment some nights Free WiFi throughout There is a lift
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DATES & PRICES
24 JUL 2026
£489
25 SEPT 2026
£469
11 DEC 2026*
(T&T)
£369
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£15
Insurance
£37