TORQUAY

8 DAYS IN TORQUAY, 2025

SUNDAY,  15 JUNE  -  SUNDAY,  22 JUNE, 2025.

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Staying at the VICTORIA HOTEL, which belongs to TLH Leisure Resort in the heart of Torquay.  WE HAVE BEEN USING THIS HOTEL FOR 36 YEARS.  Half Board, FREE afternoon tea and biscuits in the Derwent Hotel, a 3 courses, with choices Evening Meal, tea or coffee and mints, in Twin, Double or Single Rooms (no extra charge for Single Rooms), A LIFT TO ALL 3 FLOORS.  All the bedrooms are fitted with bathrooms, although in some rooms the washbasin is set in a unit in the bedroom, with the toilet, bath and shower in the bathroom. You have the option of an Apartment in the Victoria Apartment block which is adjacent to the Hotel and these offer a bedroom, lounge, fitted kitchen, bathroom and hall, BUT DOES NOT HAVE A LIFT.  All bedrooms have coloured T.V, telephone, radio, teasmaker with plenty of FREE tea, coffee and milk.  Facilities in all 4 hotels can be used and comprise of The Aztec Bistro which overlooks the inside swimming pools, or you can sit outside on the sun trap terrace, the Bistro offers light snacks, lunches, cream teas and drinks all day plus a bar.  Outside is a heated swimming pool with sun terraces complete with sunbeds.  In our hotel you have The Windsor Bar, where pre-dinner drinks may be taken, this also has an outside “Secret Garden” sun terrace.  Entertainment every evening is in the Starlight Lounge in the Derwent Hotel and comprises of Bingo followed by dancing, plus on certain nights cabaret for 1 hour by a guest entertainer.  The complex also has a pub THE ALBERTS BAR which is open all day and serves pub meals, a ladies hairdressers and The Aztec Spa Beauty Rooms with qualified Therapists.

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Sunday, 15 June -  Sunday, 22 June, 2025

 

SUNDAY -  We depart from pickup points below and once on the motorway, drinks will be available to purchase.    We make a comfort stop at a Service Station for 30 minutes, and a further stop at a Services for 45 minutes, which will give you time for lunch, and should arrive at the Victoria Hotel mid afternoon, tea and biscuits will be served whilst the porters deliver your cases to your rooms, make sure your luggage label is attached.  Evening Dinner will be served in the Hotels Restaurant, followed by Bingo and an evening of live entertainment and dancing in the Starlight Lounge.  

 

MONDAY -  Breakfast in the Hotel’s Restaurant, this is help yourself.    Today is a free day. There is a bus or the Land Train to town and these stop outside the Hotel.  BUS PASSES CAN BE USED ON ANY OF THE BUSES.   FREE afternoon tea or coffee and biscuits is served in the Derwent Hotel.  After dinner there is Bingo in the Starlight Lounge, followed by live entertainment and dancing, or check the notice boards and see what’s on in the other Hotels.

 

TUESDAY -   Our day excursion today is to "The Pearl of Devon" - LYME REGIS, which boasts breathtaking scenery and a special mystique, making it a sparkling resort for all seasons.   Its historic Cobb and harbour are iconic features, and the lovely flat promenade has views across Lyme Bay, this is Devons Best Kept Secret.

 

WEDNESDAY -   Today is our day excursion through the beautiful Devon countryside, first we call at NEWTON ABBOT and today is MARKET DAY, with an inside and outside market.  Then its of to BUCKFAST ABBEY home of the Benedictine Monks who live and work here.  Visit the Abbey or wander round the peaceful gardens and visit the Cafe.

 

THURSDAY  -   Today our excursion starts along the coast road to the seaside town of DAWLISH.   Dawlish has a lovely river running through the middle of town with beautiful gardens with plenty of seating and is famous for its BLACK SWANS which live and breed on the river.   Then we drive the short distance to TEIGNMOUTH which is situated at the mouth of the River Teign, stroll along the flat promenade or visit the quaint shops or just sit on one of the benches and watch the world go by with an ice cream.

 

FRIDAY  -  Today is a free day.  Visit Cockington, stroll round the harbour, take the ferry across to Brixham. FREE afternoon tea or coffee and biscuits is served in the Derwent Hotel. After dinner there is Bingo in the Starlight Lounge, followed by live entertainment and dancing, or check the notice boards and see what’s on in the other Hotels.

 

SATURAY -   Today is our last day and so it is a free day.  FREE afternoon tea or coffee and biscuits is served in the Derwent Hotel. After dinner there is Bingo in the Starlight Lounge, followed by live entertainment and dancing, or check the notice boards and see what’s on in the other Hotels.

 

SUNDAY -  We meet the coach, after breakfast, to commence our journey home, making a comfort stop at a services, which will give you time to have lunch, then we stop for a further 20 minutes, when the driver will give arrival home times for people who wish to be met.

 

PRICE FOR THIS 8 DAY TOUR IS:   £648.00 per person in Twin, Double, Single Rooms in the Victoria Hotel.   NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR SINGLE ROOMS.   Price includes ALL day excursions, NO HIDDEN EXTRAS.

 

Bookings are taken over the telephone, followed by £50.00 per person deposit, paid by bank transfer or cheque, with final payment 6 weeks prior to departure date.

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INSURANCE:   We suggest you take out your own insurance.