Description
Torquay with it's bustling waterfront, lively harbour and palm tree-lined promenade, framing its marina, all providing a truly Mediterranean feel is our base for this wonderful four day break.
Itinerary
What's Included?
- Coach travel with reserved seating- Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Riviera Hotel, Torquay- Evening entertainment (on select nights)- Half day visit to charming DartmouthExplore the very best of Torquay along with an excursion to enjoy the idyllic charm of beautiful DartmouthTorquay - Devon's most popular resort, the beautiful seaside town is busy, thriving, and modern - and has gorgeous golden sandy beaches, bright blue bays, palm trees, warm (almost Mediterranean) breeze, and spectacular views.\n\nThe Riviera Hotel - Located right in the heart of Torquay, the hotel has a superb cabaret room with nightly entertainment, an American-style sports bar with many screens showing the latest sports - and even a pool!
Torquay
Acclaimed as'The English Riviera'\nDevon's most popular coastal resort, and part of the UNESCO-accredited Global Geopark (meaning it provides unique cultural, geological, and historical importance to the world), Torquay is the ultimate traditional seaside town that's still thriving to this day.\n\nThis is because its climate and beauty make you feel like you're abroad - the reason why it is acclaimed as the 'English Riviera'. No wonder Agatha Christie spent much of her life in her hometown!\n\n
Famous for its palm trees, harbour and beaches\nThe family-friendly holiday destination is famous for its iconic palm tree-lined promenade, busy harbour and marina, sandy beaches - and its horseshoe-shaped bay provides some of the best conditions for water sports.\n\nAlthough the town is full of old-school seaside charm, it is a cosmopolitan place - full of continental-style cafés, restaurants, bars, and one of the top theatres in the country. There is no better place to enjoy some of the freshest seafood straight from England's Seafood Coast.
Plymouth
With breath-taking views, plenty of attractions and incredible shops and restaurants to enjoy, Plymouth is a lively oceanside city on the South Coast. Nestled between Devon and Cornwall, Plymouth is home to many famous attractions, from The Box Museum, the Mayflower Steps and the famous Hoe with it's red-and-white striped former lighthouse, Smeaton's Tower. \n\nThe popular Barbican and Sutton Harbour offer quaint cobbled streets, along with a picturesque harbour and plenty of independent shops and restaurants to enjoy. Even simply exploring the waterfront will bring you stunning views out onto the ocean and you can explore the waterfront parks which can be found throughout the city.
Venue Information
The Riviera Hotel, Torquay The Riviera Hotel, Torquay
Located in the heart of Torquay, the Riviera Hotel provides guests with a warm welcome and outstanding hospitality. It's just a stone's throw from award-winning beaches, sparkling blue sea and the bustling town centre. Following a day of discovering the scenic coast and countryside which surrounds Torquay, take a dip in the hotel pool, before having a soak in the hot tub.Relax with a drink in the Sports Bar, with TVs showing BT and Sky Sports. There is also a large outside patio area with a heated seating area.
After dinner, sit back and enjoy the entertainment which takes place most evenings in the Show Bar, including bingo and cabaret acts. The Riviera Hotel provides comfortable accommodation and is an ideal base for exploring the English Riviera and all that Torquay has to offer.
Facilities\n
- Restaurant
- Sports Bar with Sky and BT Sports
- Show Bar with nightly entertainment
- Tribute Weekends, Bingo, Cabaret
- Two dart boards and two pool tables
- Free Wi-Fi
- All bedrooms with en-suite facilities
- In the rooms: flat screen TV & tea/coffee making facilities
- Lounge area with multiple TV's
- Indoor pool - open seasonally (closed Nov-March)
- Hot tub
- Two outdoor TVs in patio area with heated umbrella
- Lift access most floors
- 2 stair lifts
- Handrails in communal areas