Description
In 1846, Queen Victoria wrote: 'It's a beautiful spot... red cliffs and rocks with wooded hills like Italy and reminding one of a ballet or play where nymphs appear - such rocks and grottoes, with the deepest sea on which there was no ripple.' Over 150 years later, it still feels the same as you stand and look across the beautiful Babbacombe Bay.
Babbacombe offers all the beauty of the English Riviera without the hustle and bustle of the larger resorts, In fact, a break here at any time of year is the perfect way to relax and unwind.
Lots of festive treats included in this great value for money get-away!
Departure points to suit you...
Crusader Holidays uses an interchange system, taking place at either Beaconsfield Services (M40), South Mimms Services (M25/A1M) or Thurrock Services (M25).
Here you may have to change to your holiday coach and we are renowned for ensuring that this is smooth and efficient.
The holiday coaches typically depart from Beaconsfield Services at 11.15, Thurrock Services at around 09.30 and South Mimms Services at 10.30. Some customers find it more convenient to join direct at the interchange, please let is know when booking if this is the case.
*Due to increased operational costs, from Monday 16th October 2023 Dover, Folkestone, Canterbury & Ashford joining points will be subject to a £25.00 per person supplement on all 2024 UK Tours.
NOTE: Pick up points are a guide so please refer to your holiday confirmation for specific locations as details are subject to change.
Itinerary
Festive Food!
- 3 nights accommodation- Breakfast & Evening Meal- Portarage- Mince Pies with Welcome Tea/Coffee on arrival- Sherry Reception (day 2)- Themed Christmas Dinner with crackers (day 2)- New Year's Eve 'Reception' with Sparkling Wine before dinner (day 3)- Visit to Exeter & Christmas Market
Biggest Christmas Market in Devon
Day 1 Once on your holiday coach heading south to the English Riviera, relax and enjoy the journey to the coast. There will be a comfort stop on the way and expect to arrive at The Babbacombe Hotel late afternoon.
Days 2 & 3 At leisure in the resort with one included excursion
Exeter & The Biggest Christmas Market in Devon. Set on the iconic Cathedral Green, the Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market attracts an estimated 600k visitors each year and boasts it's the biggest Christmas Market in Devon with over a hundred twinkling festive chalets, local gifts and produce, themed bars, global street food, seasonal entertainment and free entry into the awesome Exeter Cathedral. Over a hundred festive chalets with global street food & themed bars, West Country produce, Hand-crafted gifts, live seasonal entertainment & free entry into Exeter Cathedral.Head back to the hotel late afternoon.
Day 4 Return back to the local area with a comfort stop on the way.
Venue Information
Great position! .
The Babbacombe Hotel,Babbacombe Downs Road, Babbacombe
A warm welcome awaits you at this popular 82 bedded, all en-suite, sea front hotel. Offering friendly and comfortable surroundings and beautiful sea views. The Babbacombe Hotel enjoys a level position directly on the sea front overlooking the famous Babbacombe Downs with far reaching beautiful views across Lyme Bay.Here at The Babbacombe Hotel all of our public areas are situated on the ground floor. The hotel has a modern passenger lift to most bedrooms, some ground floor rooms." Positioned on the flat Babbacombe Downs overlooking the sea" Stunning views from the bar & restaurant" 80 en-suite bedrooms" Sea facing balcony rooms available" Ground floor disabled rooms available" Family rooms available" Modern passenger lift" One minutes walk to Oddicombe Beach cliff railway
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