Railtrail Annual Brochure 2016

Devon Riviera by Steam

A wonderful short break on the English Riviera to explore the beauty and charm of Devon’s magnificent coast by boat and two of Devon’s finest steam railways.

DAY 1 Experience one of England’s most quintessential holiday welcoming moments - the great railway journey along the sea wall at Dawlish , before climbing high into the rural pasturelands of the Devon hills then descending back to the coast to arrive on the English Riviera at Torquay . We transfer to the Headland Hotel in its magnificent location, commanding the seascape. (D) ★ ★ Dinner every evening ★ ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) ★ ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager ★ ★ Hotel Porterage TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ ★ A lovely introduction to Devon ★ ★ Arrive in Torquay along one of Britain’s truly great coastal rail journeys ★ ★ Enjoy the South Devon Steam Railway to Buckfastleigh ★ ★ Travel by steam train along the beautiful English Riviera coast line ★ ★ Glorious sightseeing around Torquay ★ ★ Visit Dartmouth, historic naval town ★ ★ Idyllic circular cruise viewing sights from the majestic River Dart ★ ★ Stunningly located, elegant hotel Also included in your Tour Fare:

Fares From £325

Dartmouth Steam Railway

© Dartmouth Steam Railway

4 DAYS

DEPARTS

DAY 2 We transfer by vintage bus to Totnes , where we join the oldest preserved steam railway in the south-west, the South Devon Railway . Following a pretty route through the Dart Valley on a former GWR branch line, we follow a scenic seven mile journey connecting the beautifully maintained stations at Totnes and Buckfastleigh . After free time we return to Torquay by vintage bus. The day is then free for you to enjoy at leisure in Torquay ; perhaps take ”the mile” stroll around the harbour and seafront spotting the clues linked to a character in Dame Agatha’s books, or take the sea ferry to Brixham, home of the “Golden Hind” replica of the iconic Tudor ship. (B,D) DAY 3 Today we travel by steam train alongside the English Riviera coastline to Churston, then on through the wooded slopes of Long Wood bordering the Dart Estuary to Kingswear. We take a short ferry crossing to the historic resort of Dartmouth where there is free time for some sightseeing and a gentle circular river cruise viewing Bayards Cove, Kingswear and Dartmouth Castles, Britannia Royal Naval College, Dittisham Village, and Sir Walter Raleigh’s Boathouse. We return by steam train to Paignton, and onwards to our hotel. (B,D) DAY 4 We bid farewell to new found friends and transfer to Torquay station for homeward rail journeys. (B)

Friday 15 April 2016 Friday 6 May 2016 Friday 3 June 2016 Friday 8 July 2016

Friday 2 September 2016 Friday 23 September 2016

FARES

HOTEL The Headland Hotel, Torquay Situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the English Riviera, this elegant hotel sits majestically on the headland, set in two acres of magnificent grounds, with stunning views out to sea. Relax in the bar or Grand Lounge with its high ceilings and soft architectural lines. All bedrooms are en-suite, with free Wi-Fi, telephone, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. FARE REGION FIRST STANDARD RC London: Paddington £470 £425 -£15 Greater London £500 £445 -£20 South of England £490 £440 -£20 East Anglia £590 £495 -£30 South West £390 £365 -£5 Heart of England £490 £440 -£20 Midlands £640 £500 -£30 Yorkshire £715 £540 -£35 North East £780 £580 -£45 North West £675 £520 -£30 South Wales £615 £450 -£20 North Wales £700 £540 -£35 Scotland £830 £625 -£50 Join & Leave at Hotel £325 MAY Departure Supplement £20 JUNE/SEPT Departure Supplement £40 JULY Departure Supplement £50 NO Single Room Supplement 3 nights’ bed, breakfast & Table d’Hôte evening meal Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions and admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager Hotel Porterage

South Devon Railway

© Dave Gibson

Beautiful Torquay

River Dart Cruise

© Dartmouth Steam Railway

© VisitBritain / Britain on View

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