TORQUAY

8 DAYS IN TORQUAY, 2026

MONDAY,  22 JUNE  -  MONDAY,  29 JUNE, 2026.

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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 37 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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Monday, 22 June -  Monday, 29 June, 2026

 

MONDAY -  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.  

 

TUESDAY -  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.

 

WEDNESDAY -   Our day excursion today is to BRIDPORT and WEST BAY.  First we stop at BRIDPORT a lively and vibrant market town and today is Market Day, with the main streets lined each side with stalls selling everything.   There are shops which have an eclectic mix plus plenty of cafes and restaurants.    From here we travel the short distance to WEST BAY, a charming fishing village which has enjoyed a surge in popularity thanks to the smash hit drama BROADCHURCH being filmed there.   With delightful beaches and a wonderful selection of places to eat that surround the harbour, West Bay is a favourite destination for holidaymakers.

 

THURSDAY -   Today is our day excursion through the beautiful Devon countryside to DARTMOUTH, this beautiful town is set on the River Dart and has quaint streets, a small harbour and lovely shops, cafes and restaurants.   We are booked in for a CIRCULAR SAIL up the RIVER DART with a commentary by the Captain.    There will be time to explore this famous town, before we meet the coach for our return to the Hotel.

 

FRIDAY  -   Today our excursion is to the famous town of PLYMOUTH, first we drop you at the BARBICAN which is where the Mayflower left for America, with its quaint streets and lovely shops there is plenty to see.   From here we take you into the centre so you can have a good look around.  

 

SATURDAY  -  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.

 

SUNDAY -   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.   Packed lunches can be ordered from reception for your journey home tomorrow.

 

MONDAY -  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:   £672.00 per person in Twin, Double, Single Rooms in the Victoria Hotel.   NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR SINGLE ROOMS.   Price includes ALL day excursions and sail, 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.