With over 30 years of experience in the bus and coach industry, family run Farleigh Coaches offer high quality private vehicle hire, timetabled services and day excursions and holidays.

Discover South Devon

Staying at the welcoming Marine Hotel in Paignton, discover some of South Devon's highlights with visits to Powderham Castle including a Devon cream tea, Babbacombe Model Village, Buckfast Abbey and Totnes, along with a scenic journey aboard the South Devon Railway. There's also a full day at leisure to enjoy Paignton at your own pace.

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Included:

4 nights half board
Visit to Powderham Castle
Cream Tea at Powderham Castle
Visit to Babbacombe Model Village
South Devon Railway Journey
Visit to Buckfast Abbey
Visit to Totnes
Day at leisure in Paignton

Day 1 - Monday:

Sit back and relax as we make our way to Paignton. Settle into the hotel before enjoying dinner this evening.

Day 2 - Tuesday:

This morning we visit impressive Powderham Castle, the historic family home of the Earl of Devon, where we discover centuries of history within its grand rooms and beautiful grounds. During our visit, we’ll also enjoy a traditional Devon cream tea. This afternoon, we continue to Babbacombe Model Village, where miniature towns, villages and famous landmarks are brought to life amongst beautifully landscaped gardens.

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Day 3 - Wednesday:

Today we enjoy a nostalgic steam train journey through the beautiful South Devon countryside, before continuing to Buckfast Abbey, a working Benedictine monastery with magnificent architecture, peaceful gardens and an interesting range of shops. Later, we visit the historic market town of Totnes, with free time to explore its characterful streets, independent shops and cafés.

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Day 4 - Thursday:

Today is yours to enjoy Paignton at your own pace. Take a stroll along the seafront and pier, relax on the beach, browse the shops and cafés or wander through the attractive Victoria Park. You could also use the local bus services to explore more of the English Riviera, including nearby Torquay or Brixham, or perhaps visit Paignton Zoo.

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Day 5 - Friday:

After breakfast, we head home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

The Marine Hotel

The popular, family run Marine Hotel is well recommended and occupies a privileged, level position on the sea front in the heart of Paignton’s resort area.

There is evening entertainment in the lounge bar and a comfortable conservatory with sea views, as well as a TV lounge. All the bedrooms are en-suite, and a lift serves all floors, however some bedrooms are accessed by a few steps, including those with sea views.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bridgewood Manor Hotel	Bridgewood Manor Hotel (Bus Stop Outside) Parking Available in Hotel Car Park - Chargeable
Brompton Farm Road	Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road
Chatham Pembroke Court	Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches
Chattenden Bus Stop	Main Road - by Jet Garage
Gillingham Watling Street	Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street
Hoo Co-op	Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road
Hoo Marina	Hoo Marina Bus Stop
Hoo, Fourwents Road	Hoo, Fourwents Road Bus Stop, Bells Lane On Side of Bowls Club, Opposite Car Park
Rainham Manor Farm	Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av	Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop
Rochester Train Station	Rochester Train Station - Bus Stop Outside On Corporation Street
Strood Passmores	Strood Passmores Bus Stop
Wainscott Co-op	Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane
Wainscott Hollywood Ln	Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop	Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets