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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 For those travellingwith us by train, 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 Livermead House Hotel, conveniently situated on Torquay’s seafront. (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 ★ ★ Hotel on the stunning seafront Also included in your Tour Fare:

Fares From £349

Dartmouth Steam Railway

© Mark Dickin RTL

4 DAYS

DEPARTS

DAY 2 We travel 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 . 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 Agatha Christie’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 return homeward. (B)

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FARES

HOTEL The Livermead House Hotel The Livermead House Hotel in Torquay is an elegant hotel built in 1820 on the edge of Cockington Valley on Torquay sea front in the heart of The English Riviera, Torbay. The Livermead House offers a traditional flavour on Torquay’s water’s edge. It’s a level walk along the promenade to the town centre and there is free Wi-Fi Internet access in all public areas. FARE REGION FIRST STANDARD RC London: Paddington £500 £440 -£10 Greater London £530 £460 -£15 South of England £530 £460 -£15 East Anglia £550 £480 -£20 South West £410 £385 -£5 Heart of England £515 £450 -£15 Midlands £555 £445 -£15 Yorkshire £610 £495 -£25 North East £665 £515 -£25 North West £585 £475 -£20 South Wales £650 £470 -£20 North Wales £600 £475 -£20 Scotland £715 £555 -£30 Join & Leave at Hotel £349 MAY / JUNE / SEPT Departure Supplement £30 Single Room Supplement £40 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

© SDR

Beautiful Torquay

River Dart Cruise

© Dartmouth Steam Railway

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