Cosy Break in Torquay

The evenings are finally drawing out and after the long winter months, what better pick-me-up than to plan a weekend away? And the English Riviera must be one of the loveliest places to visit at any time of the year. Noted for its mild climate, Torquay enjoys higher than average UK temperatures. It's even warm enough for palm trees to flourish all year round. The Torbay Palm has become the symbol of the English Riviera and has thrived in the area since it was brought over from New Zealand in 1820Highlights
- Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner- Welcome tea/coffee & biscuits- Complimentary glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival night before dinner- Bingo session on Saturday afternoon- Quiz on Sunday afternoon- Included half-day excursion to Plymouth- Transfers into Torquay for leisure time- Some entertainment\n

Your Itinerary
DAY 1 - From your chosen joining point a feeder vehicle will take you to your designated interchange point where your holiday begins. After joining your holiday coach to the south coast enjoy an en-route stop for refreshments. Arrive at your resort hotel in Torquay late afternoon where a very welcome cup of tea or coffee & biscuits awaits you. Meet your fellow guests for a complimentary glass of Bucks Fizz before dinner. 3 Nights here with breakfast & dinner included.\n\nDAY 2 - Enjoy Torquay\nVisit Torquay on the magnificent 'English Riviera' with its palm-lined seafront and russet-red cliffs - perfect for a winter promenade. There is a market every Saturday (Union Street), a good smattering of cafes and restaurants as well as the Torquay Museum (open Saturday 10.00 - 16.00), full of local history and artefacts with a gallery dedicated to Agatha Christie, the 'Queen of Crime' born in Torquay in 1890\n\nReturn to the hotel this afternoon by 16.00 to enjoy tea and coffee followed by a game of bingo. Freshen up before dinner and this evening's entertainment.\n\nDAY 3 - Plymouth\nFull English breakfast this morning before boarding the coach for your included excursion to Plymouth, Devon's fabulous port city. It's known for its maritime heritage and historic Barbican district with narrow, cobbled streets. Sutton Harbour is home to the National Marine Aquarium, where sharks and rays glide in a deep tank. (Admission not included) Also in the harbour are several marinas and a fish market, the Plymouth Fisheries. The Mayflower Steps are where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World in 1620.\n\nReturn to the hotel by 16.00 for tea and coffee followed by a general knowledge quiz. After dinner, there will be entertainment.\n\nDAY 4 - After breakfast, it's time to return homewards breaking the journey at a suitable stop for refreshments. Arrive back at your local joining points this eveningHeadland Hotel & Spa, Torquay
This elegant 3* Torquay hotel is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of Torquay on the English Riviera, sitting majestically on the headland looking out to sea. It is set in two acres of magnificent ground and offers stunning views across Torbay with numerous coastal walks nearby. \n\nThe Hotel has 78 en-suite rooms each equipped with beverage making facilities & flat screen TV. There is free Wi-Fi in the public areas and also a Sauna, Mini Gym, Gallery Lounge and Sea View Terrace as well as the spacious and elegant Romanoff Restaurant. Disabled facilities are also available. \n\nEntertainment some nights and lift to most floors.\n\nNB Porterage is not available at this hotel