Enchanting English Riviera – Rails and Sails
The English Riviera is one of the UK's top holiday destinations, with 22 miles of glorious Devon coastline, popular seaside resorts, quaint villages and typically warm weather. Staying in charming Paignton, explore the sights by rail on the South Devon Railway, and by sail with a delightful Plymouth harbour cruise! A fantastic break to the coastal delights of the UK, you're sure to leave with cherished memories.
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- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then we travel to Paignton in pretty Devon for a four-night stay. Relax at the hotel and enjoy a delicious evening meal, or why not start exploring this compact town?
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We visit Plymouth, known as Britain’s Ocean City, and home to one of Europe’s most vibrant waterfronts. Discover its fascinating maritime history, such as its connections with Sir Frances Drake and the Spanish Amada, to the Mayflower sailing in 1620. Alternatively, enjoy its modern and cosmopolitan culture with trendy shops and bars, or visit the Barbican for quaint cobbled streets and a picturesque harbour.
Whilst here, we take a delightful cruise around the harbour – there's no better way to see this city than from the sea that shaped it!
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Relax in Paignton and admire the beach front or many green parks in the town, or browse the delightful shops. You may wish to take a trip on the Dartmouth Steam Railway which runs on an old Great Western Railway branch line between Paignton and Kingswear.
Alternatively, why not join our optional excursion to Totnes, a historic market town on the banks of the River Dart?
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Optional Excursions
Our optional excursions are a great addition to enhance your holiday experience and are highly recommended.
This optional excursion is available to pre-book or you can book during your tour.
All aboard the South Devon Railway! This multi-award winning railway is one of Devon's best loved tourist attractions. The SDR is a seven-mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872. Take a trip back in time on this traditional line and admire the beautiful scenery rolling by.
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Return home.
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Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Esplanade Hotel in Paignton.Got a question about
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