Paignton & the Riviera Coast
Your Holiday Hotel
The Shap Wells Hotel, Penrith (Overnight) 3*
The Shap Wells Hotel is set in tranquil surroundings amongst the Lakeland fells and is an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful corner of England. Set in 30 acres of grounds, the hotel offers well stocked bar, lounges and spacious restaurant. All bedrooms are ensuite and a TV, radio, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities. This hotel has a lift.
Queens Hotel, Paignton (Main Hotel) 3*
The Queens Hotel is ideally located just a short stroll from Paignton’s seafront, beach, and town centre. This welcoming hotel offers comfortable ensuite bedrooms equipped with a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, a cosy lounge bar, and regular evening entertainment. The hotel has a lift to most floors and offers a warm and friendly base for exploring the English Riviera.
Your Holiday Highlights
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Torquay
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River Dart Cruise
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Buckfast Abbey
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Free day in Paignton
Booking REF
PAI001
Single Room Supplement
£57
Amenities
Lift – Yes
Walk in shower on request –
Ground floor room –
2026
DAY 1: Departing from your pick up point, we begin our journey to the Shap Wells hotel for an overnight stay dinner, bed and breakfast.
DAY 2: After breakfast we travel to the seaside town of Paignton. Enjoy a 5 night stay dinner, bed and breakfast.
DAY 3: Today we visit the neighbouring resort of Torquay. Enjoy free time to explore the elegant seafront, bustling harbour, and charming shops and cafés. Return to Paignton in the afternoon.
DAY 4: Today we will head for a cruise along the picturesque River Dart. After your cruise, explore the vibrant town of Dartmouth at your leisure. We begin our journey to Brixham, a fishing and harbourside town where you will again have free time to explore.
DAY 5: This morning we visit the peaceful Buckfast Abbey, a working Benedictine monastery set in tranquil gardens. Explore the abbey church, browse the gift shop, or enjoy a moment of reflection in the serene surroundings. We will continue back to Paignton for free time.
DAY 6: Enjoy a full day at leisure in Paignton. Relax on the beach, stroll along the promenade, or explore the town's shops and cafés. You may also wish to visit the nearby Paignton Zoo or take a nostalgic ride on the Dartmouth Steam Railway.
DAY 7: After breakfast we will head to your overnight hotel for an overnight stay dinner, bed & breakfast.
DAY 8: After breakfast we leave for home.
Railways may change to diesel or steam at no given notice with no price change.
Room Requests
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Please be aware any special rooms requests noted are not guaranteed. If you wish to guarantee a room request made, we would need to contact the hotel and confirm back to you.
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Please be aware all of our rooms are released back to the hotel approximately 4 weeks to the departure date. We recommend that you book atleast 2 months prior to the holiday to secure your booking.
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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| Aberdeen, Skene St | Skene St, behind HMT, Aberdeen |
| Aviemore, Rail Station | Rail Station Bus Stop, Aviemore |
| Banff, St Marys Car Park | Outside St Mary's Car Park, Bus Stop, Banff |
| Buckie, Cluny Square | West Church Street Bus Stop (Outside Time) Buckie |
| Craibstone Park & Ride | Craibstone Park & Ride (Aberdeen Airport P & R) (No Facilities Available Here) |
| Cullen Square | The Square, Cullen |
| Dobbies, Perth | Dobbies, Perth |
| Dundee Tesco Retail Park | Kingsway Retail Park Bus Stop, (Behind Pizza Hut) |
| Elgin Old Post Office | Outside, Old Post Office, Elgin |
| Fochabers Square | Fochabers Square |
| Forfar Bus Stop | Forfar Bus Stop, Outside RBS |
| Forres, Tolbooth | Outside Tolbooth, Forres |
| Huntly, Tesco Bus Stop | Tesco Bus Stop, Petrol Station, Huntly |
| Inverness, Tesco Bus Stop | Bus Stop Tesco, Inverness (Off A96) Please note this is Tesco's off the A96 |
| Inverurie, Town Hall | Town Hall Bus Stop, Inverurie |
| Keith, Bus Stop Tescos | Bus Stop at Tesco's, Keith |
| Nairn, Sainsburys | Sainsburys, Bus Stop, Nairn A96 |
| Perth Broxden Services | Broxden Services, Perth Please note this pick-up is at the Petrol Station |
| Portlethen, Muirend Road | Muirend Road Bus Stop (Beside Asda), Portlethen |
| Portsoy, Station Hotel | Outside Station Hotel, Portsoy |
| Stonehaven Car Park | Stonehaven Beach Road Car Park |
| Stracathro Services | Stracathro Service Areas |
| Turriff Tesco Bus Stop | Bus Stop Outside Tesco Turriff |
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