Find your next holiday
Filter Holidays
Paignton, Torquay and the English Riviera
Stretching across 22 miles of Devon’s coastline, the English Riviera consists of seaside resorts, rocky coves and picturesque villages. Join us on this fantastic short break and visit Plymouth, Torquay and Babbacombe Model Village. Inland, we explore Dartmoor National Park, full of wild, open scenery that has inspired visitors for centuries.
Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 8 day itinerary
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to Paignton for a seven-night stay.
Included Meals
- Dinner
Enjoy an included excursion to the maritime city of Plymouth. From the historic Barbican area, we take a delightful harbour cruise to soak up the sights.
We then return to Paignton via a relaxing drive through the magnificent scenery of Dartmoor National Park. Stopping at Princetown – the highest town on the Moor – we enjoy a delicious Devonshire cream tea.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Dartmoor National Park
- Plymouth Harbour Cruise and Cream Tea
Enjoy a day at leisure in charming Paignton with its traditional seaside delights, level seafront and charming coastal delights.
Alternatively, why not join our optional excursion to the cathedral city of Exeter which boasts rich history, quaint cobbled streets and plenty of shops. The wonderful cathedral is the focal point of the city.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Optional Excursions
-
Exeter
- 2025: £10.00pp
- 2026: £11.00pp
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in sterling (cash payments only).
We enjoy a tour of delightful Torbay, travelling through Babbacombe to reach Torquay – the English Riviera’s premier resort. Lying at the heart of unspoilt coastline and exotic greenery, Torquay is a lively town and home to plenty of seaside attractions and a stylish marina.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Torbay Tour
Enjoy a day at leisure in Paignton and explore at your own pace. Perhaps take a stroll along the pier, visit Paignton Zoo or simply relax on the sandy beach.
Originally a Celtic settlement, Paignton was a fishing village right up to the 19th century when the harbour was built. The arrival of the railway in 1859 brought the crowds of visitors and the town quickly became a holiday destination for the Victorians.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Relax in Paignton, or join our optional excursion to the seafaring town of Dartmouth, nestled along the banks of the River Dart. Before returning to Paignton, we stop at Totnes, a charming and historic town.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Optional Excursions
-
Dartmouth and Totnes
- 2025: £10.00pp
- 2026: £11.00pp
The optional excursions will be available to book during your tour.
Prices are per person and are subject to change. Payment will be in sterling (cash payments only).
We enjoy a trip to Georgian Teignmouth, which is a traditional seaside resort with a classic Victorian pier, before visiting pretty Dawlish with its wonderful golden sand beach.
We then head to the popular attraction, Babbacombe Model Village. Marvel at the miniature creations that capture the imagination, and a healthy dose of British humour really brings the village to life.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Included Highlights
- Dawlish
- Teignmouth
- Babbacombe Model Village
Return home.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Accommodation
You will stay for seven nights at the 2-star Esplanade Hotel in Paignton.
Esplanade Hotel
Recently refurbished in 2024 and boasting fantastic views over nearby Paignton Beach, the Esplanade Hotel is located in a prime position and is the perfect base for a seaside holiday on the English Riviera. The town centre is just a five-minute walk away, whilst Paignton Pier and quieter Goodrington Beach are within walking distance. Enjoy delicious meals in the modern restaurant which operates a wide and varied menu, and relax in the stylish and comfortable Harbour Bay Lounge in the evening, which boasts superb views. If you have energy to spare, there’s live entertainment in the Riviera Suite during the holiday season, so you can soak up the social atmosphere with other guests.Location: Sands Road, Paignton, TQ4 6EG
Image Gallery
Hotel Facilities
Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
General
- 3 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
Room
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Shower or Bath
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
Service
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Dogs Allowed on Request
Hotel
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lift
- WiFi Available
Single Room Supplements
Single Room Supplement from £149.00
-
Our customers rate us 4.2 out of 5 -
Book with
confidence - your money is
100% secure - Book any tour from only £1 deposit per person limited time offer
-
Travel with an
award-winning
company
-
Over 500 local coach
joining points
