Description
Affectionately known as the ‘Jewel in the crown of the English Riviera’, the beach resort of Babbacombe includes a great range of things to do and see in a quiet, laid back setting. Babbacombe is everything that a great British seaside resort should be - with fabulous views and beaches. Babbacombe Cliff Railway is a great way to get down the cliff to Oddicombe Beach. With Babbacombe Downs having the highest cliff top promenade in England, great views are sure to be seen.
Itinerary
Day 1: Outbound Travel.
Day 2: Steam Railway Paignton to Kingswear.
Ferry to Dartmouth & River Cruise. (Full day excursion) - Cost: £26.00pp
Day 3: Dartmoor.
Scenic drive through Dartmoor stopping at a number of villages and scenic destinations during the journey. Plenty of time to stop for coffee and lunch.
Option to visit the popular Dartmoor Zoo.
Group entrance fee: £11.50pp (Based on 15x Persons or more visiting)
Website address for more information: https://www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk/
Day 4: Plymouth & Brixham
Depart Hotel after breakfast for morning in Plymouth (Free time to explore)
Depart Plymouth around lunchtime to arrive in Brixham (Time for lunch and explore at leisure)
Day 5: Driver day off.
Those of you lucky enough to have a bus pass can enjoy the local area with information on the local area and routes available from the hotel reception.
Day 6: National Trust Coleton Fishacre.
Group entrance fee: £11.50pp or Free of charge for National Trust members.
A full day excursion.
Website address for more information: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coleton-fishacre
Day 7: Buckfast Abbey & Babbacombe Model Village.
3x hour at Buckfast Abbey followed by short drive back to Babaacombe to enjoy the popular Model Village.
Buckfast Abbey group entrance fee: No Charge.
Babbacombe Model Village: £7.95pp (20+ passengers)
Website addresses for more information: https://www.buckfast.org.uk/
& Babbacombe Model Village: https://www.model-village.co.uk/
Day 8: Return Travel
Venue Information
Babbacombe Hotel
- Level position directly on the sea front overlooking the famous Babbacombe Downs
with far reaching beautiful views across Lyme Bay
- Seconds walk from the Cliff Railway
- 80 en-suite bedrooms with tea/coffee making facilities
- Sea view rooms (subject to availability and supplements)
- Spacious bar and lounge with free WiFi
- Live entertainment most evenings
- Lift to most bedrooms