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BABBACOMBE BOOK
STEAM & CRUISE
GLORIOUS BOOK SOUTH DEVON NOW
Babbacombe offers all the beauty of the English Riviera without the hustle and bustle of the larger resorts. In 1846, Queen Victoria wrote: 'It's a beautiful spot... red cliffs and rocks with wooded hills like Italy...’ and 150 years on it still feels the same. Beautiful Babbacombe Downs has the highest cliff top promenade in England and the charming Cliff Railway has been in service for over 90 years. See Pg 107 for Turkey & Tinsel* – different itinerary
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to the English Riviera and check in for your 3-night stay in Babbacombe. DBB
DAYS 2 – 3 At leisure with one included excursion and entrance to Bygones Museum – nostalgia from Victoriana through to 1950s (no lift access)
INCLUDED EXCURSION
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Cruise Start in postcard- pretty Totnes to board a relaxing 90-minute cruise along the River Dart to Dartmouth with its winding Elizabethan streets, fascinating history and charming shops. From here, cross the River Dart by foot passenger ferry to Kingswear to board the train for Paignton with breathtaking views of the coastline. Your coach awaits in Paignton (NB
One of the brightest jewels in the English Riviera's crown, compact Paignton greets you with the welcoming sight of its long stretch of beautiful and easily accessible beachfront, promenade, traditional pier and colourful beach huts. Paignton is the ideal Devon holiday resort for a relaxing break and the fabulous Palace Hotel, right on the Esplanade, is the perfect base
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Paignton in South Devon for your 3 night stay DBB DAY 2 – 3 At leisure in Paignton with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Exeter One of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England – a small city that packs a big punch! Discover one thousand years of wonder at the magnificent cathedral (admission not included) and head to Exeter's Historic Quayside, full of fascinating history, interesting architecture, lively cafés and restaurants
Totnes Dating back to 907 AD, Totnes is a historic market town on the banks of the River Dart, right in the heart of South Devon. Enjoy some time to explore this charming and unique town in the shadow of the impressive Totnes Castle before time to relax back at the hotel
this excursion may operate the other way around depending on river tides)
DAY 4 Head homewards
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner (carvery buffet)
Porterage
Entertainment some nights Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Cruise
Entrance to Bygones Museum
DAY 4 After breakfast, return homewards
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage
Visit to Exeter
Visit to Totnes
DATES & PRICES
SUPPLEMENTS
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
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4 DAYS
FROM £429
4 DAYS
FROM £359
SOUTHWEST
BABBACOMBE HOTEL
HHH
Popular seafront hotel on flat Babbacombe Downs, close to cliff railway
Bar & restaurant with stunning seaviews Entertainment some nights
Free WiFi throughout There is a lift
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THE PALACE HOTEL, PAIGNTON HHH
Smart hotel on Paignton’s Esplanade, close to town centre
Tasteful guestrooms with all mod cons (seaview supplement applies) Health Suite with small pool, sauna & steam Modern restaurant & sun lounge
There is a lift
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16 MAY 2025
£429
29 AUG 2025
£469
28 NOV 2025*
(T&T)
£359
7 MAR 2025
£359
Single
£15
Insurance
£35
Single (limited)
£Nil
Insurance
£35
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