3* Torquay - Dartmouth River Cruise & Dartmoor - SAVER PRICE - Mon 22nd June 2026

To find out your pick up point and time - select the number of participants required and click BOOK NOW. Then select from the drop down list in the next section.

Come along and join our break to one of Britain’s favourite holiday destinations - on the English Riviera. 

Blessed with a balmy climate and famous for it's palm trees, it's easy to see why Torquay has attracted visitors since Victorian times. There is stunning scenery along the coast road and historic towns are dotted throughout the region. The traditional harbour and stylish Princess Pier marina area offer the town a continental atmosphere, with a growing selection of eateries to sample. Stroll along the attractive waterfront esplanade to the new Abbey Sands leisure development and enjoy a drink overlooking Torbay. We are delighted to be staying at the 3* Headland Hotel which has been rated so highly on our holiday questionnaires.

This hotel has been awarded a Travellers' Choice 2025 Award - meaning they consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor for enjoyment and value for money.

Check out TripAdvisor reviews - here 

DAY 1
Departing your local pick-up point in the morning (approx. 8.30/10.00am), we travel to Torquay stopping for lunch in Bridport/West Bay or Otter Nurseries before arriving at the hotel mid afternoon with time to relax in the hotel before dinner - 3 courses with choice of menu. During our stay at the hotel there will be some evening entertainment.

DAY 2
Memorable day today and one of the highlights of this short break as we head to Dartmouth. When we arrive, enjoy free time to explore this lovely town on the River and find somewhere nice for a bite to eat. In the afternoon, return to the quayside where we board one of the excellent river cruise boats for a wonderful 90 minute trip up the River Dart to Totnes. Apart from viewing the magnificent buildings of the Britannia Royal Naval College and Agatha Christie’s Greenway Estate, you will enjoy the riverside villages of Stoke Gabriel and Dittisham, the Sharpham Estate with its vineyards, and the steeply wooded hillsides plunging down to the water’s edge - providing unparalleled scenic views and plenty of wildlife on the way too! Price included in your holiday - a lovely addition to your day out. Full commentary is provided. 

DAY 3
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast with the rest of the day at free. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere and grounds of the hotel or maybe take a stroll along the clifftop or down in to town.

DAY 4
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the restaurant with an extensive choice on offer. Today we are joined by our excellent local guide who will explore the history and landscape of the dramatic Dartmoor National Park. This dramatic, ancient moorland has an abundance of rare birds, Neolithic  monuments and ancient woodland. We will learn of the connections between mankind and the traditions which have sculpted this unique region. Perhaps the most famous inhabitants are the rugged ponies who roam the park amongst the distinctive stone Tors. The region has been an inspiration for literary greats over the years - with the likes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie finding inspiration for classics. We will also travel through and stop at some of the towns and villages which are dotted through the area. Lovely day out. 

DAY 5
We head home with a lunch stop on the way. Arriving back in the local area around 3.30/4.30pm.

Meal Plan – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.

3* Headland Hotel

We have been taking groups to this hotel for many, many years and have always found the quality of decor, accommodation and food to be of a very good standard - it has become a firm favourite with Highcliffe Coach Holiday customers. And the standard and facilities keep improving with additions in recent years including a spa complex and wonderful outside decking area. All the public areas around the hotel are tastefully decorated with a complimentary chic modern style.

Professionally managed and with a great staff, the hotel has been awarded a Travellers' Choice 2025 Award - meaning they consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor for enjoyment and value for money. 

Boasting splendid sea views from many of the bedrooms and some of the public areas, the hotel stands in two acres of grounds overlooking Meadfoot Bay – you can follow the footpath down to the bay or into Torquay. It’s quite steep in sections though!

Relax with a coffee in the elegant reception foyer area or head to the Gallery Lounge and Terrace - perfect place to enjoy the view, grab a drink, snack, or light lunch. If the sun is shining, why not sit out on the sea view terrace and enjoy the picturesque setting. Evening entertainment is on every night at the hotel, except Wednesday!

All bedrooms are well appointed and have en-suite bathroom – some with shower over bath, some shower only – please confirm when booking if required -  TV, WiFi, Tea/coffee making and hairdryer. 

Enjoy dining in the superb Romanoff Restaurant which offers a full hot & continental breakfast – self serve. In the evening, choose from a classic menu – 3 courses with a choice of menu served at the table. Set dining time for group. Passenger lift to most rooms – some corridors have a couple of split level steps. Porterage included.

PLEASE NOTE – After you put your card number and CVV Security Number in the payment section – you have to put your postcode in the box too.

Check out the hotel here