Babbacombe Steam & Cruise

In 1846, Queen Victoria wrote: 'It's a beautiful spot... red cliffs and rocks with wooded hills like Italy and reminding one of a ballet or play where nymphs appear - such rocks and grottoes, with the deepest sea on which there was no ripple.' Over 150 years later, it still feels the same as you stand and look across the beautiful Babbacombe Bay.
Babbacombe offers all the beauty of the English Riviera without the hustle and bustle of the larger resorts, In fact, a break here at any time of year is the perfect way to relax and unwind.

Departure points to suit you...
Crusader Holidays uses an interchange system, taking place at either Beaconsfield Services (M40), South Mimms Services (M25/A1M) or Thurrock Services (M25).

Here you may have to change to your holiday coach and we are renowned for ensuring that this is smooth and efficient.

The holiday coaches typically depart from Beaconsfield Services at 11.15, Thurrock Services at around 09.30 and South Mimms Services at 10.30. Some customers find it more convenient to join direct at the interchange, please let is know when booking if this is the case.

*Due to increased operational costs, from Monday 16th October 2023 Dover, Folkestone, Canterbury & Ashford joining points will be subject to a £25.00 per person supplement on all 2024 UK Tours.

NOTE: Pick up points are a guide so please refer to your holiday confirmation for specific locations as details are subject to change.Great Excursion
- 3 nights accommodation- Breakfast & Evening Meal- Portarage- Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Cruise.

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Your ItineraryDay 1 -Once on your holiday coach heading south to the English Riviera, relax and enjoy the journey to the coast. There will be a comfort stop on the way and expect to arrive at The Babbacombe Hotel late afternoon.Days 2 & 3 - At leisure in the resort with one included excursionDartmouth Steam Railway & River CruiseBoard the train at Paignton for the 30 minute journey to Kingswear with breathtaking views of the coastline along the way. Once there cross the River Dart by the foot passenger ferry to Dartmouth.Here join the 1 hour circular river cruise passing amazing scenery including Kingswear & Dartmouth Castles & Royal Navel College. From the cruise you'll also see Greenway House - Agatha Christie's home from 1938 to 1976, this house featured in many of her novels. Once back in Dartmouth, retrace your steps to board the train and return to Paignton, where your coach awaits.Day 4 - Return back to the local area with a stop on the way.

PLEASE NOTE: 4 Day Turkey & Tinsel here on December 6th.Excellent position .
The Babbacombe Hotel,
Babbacombe Downs Road, BabbacombeA warm welcome awaits you at this popular 82 bedded, all en-suite, sea front hotel. Offering friendly and comfortable surroundings and beautiful sea views. The Babbacombe Hotel enjoys a level position directly on the sea front overlooking the famous Babbacombe Downs with far reaching beautiful views across Lyme Bay.At The Babbacombe Hotel all of the public areas are situated on the ground floor. The hotel has a modern passenger lift to most bedrooms, some ground floor rooms (not singles)." Positioned on the flat Babbacombe Downs overlooking the sea
" Stunning views from the bar, restaurant and function room
" 80 en-suite bedrooms
" Sea facing balcony rooms available
" Ground floor disabled rooms available
" Family rooms available
" Modern passenger lift
" One minutes walk to Oddicombe Beach cliff railway

NB Single rooms are accessed via 3-6 internal steps (no single sea view rooms available)

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