Secrets of South Devon Steam Sea and Serenity

SECRETS OF SOUTH DEVON: STEAM, SEA & SERENITY

 

15 – 19 June 2026

Monday – Friday

5 Days

From £565

 

If you’re looking for a laid-back, tranquil holiday then this is for you.

Affectionately known as the ‘Jewel in the crown of the English Riviera’, you’ll be staying in the beach resort of Babbacombe a secluded resort with picturesque views and warm weather all year round it’s the ideal location to enjoy the best of South Devon.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Babbacombe   |   Totnes   |   South Devon Railway   |   Buckfast Abbey   |   Sidmouth   |   Exmouth 

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel south to Babbacombe in the English Riviera with comfort stops enroute.

 

DAY TWO – Babbacombe

Today we have a day to relax, enjoy Babbacombe, the highest cliff-top promenade in England, offering breathtaking views of the coastline. A great spot to take a stroll and enjoy the scenery. You can choose to travel down the cliff on the historic funicular railway, it will transport you from the clifftop to Oddicombe Beach. With stunning panoramic views it’s a must-try.

 

Later why not visit the Babbacombe Model Village, a charming attraction featuring crafted miniature scenes set in beautiful gardens.

 

DAY THREE – Sidmouth and Exmouth

Today we travel to Sidmouth along the coast.  Explore the little streets, museum, and the sea front, or just sit back and relax and watch the world go by. After lunch we’ll visit Exmouth, a lively town, situated on the east coast of Devon where the River Exe meets the sea. 

 

DAY FOUR – Totnes, South Devon Railway and Buckfast Abbey

This morning after breakfast we head to the charming Totnes. You’ll have some free time in this delightful town, and we’ll then board the South Devon Railway and ride the seven-mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, which runs along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes, arriving at Buckfastleigh. We’ve included a visit to Buckfast Abbey, nestled in the shadow of Dartmoor before heading back to our hotel.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast, this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops enroute.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Hotel entertainment most nights except Wednesday

Admission to Buckfast Abbey

South Devon Railway Train Journey.

 

THE BABBACOMBE HOTEL, BABBACOMBE

The Babbacombe Hotel, set on the seafront enjoying the fantastic coastline from its Bar and Restaurant windows. All rooms offer ensuite accommodation with walk in showers, tea/coffee making facilities and digital flat screen TV's. The hotel has a lift to most bedrooms, but ground floor rooms are also available upon request.

Please note sea view rooms are available with a supplement.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Hotel entertainment most nights except Wednesday

Admission to Buckfast Abbey

South Devon Railway Train Journey.

 

THE BABBACOMBE HOTEL, BABBACOMBE

The Babbacombe Hotel, set on the seafront enjoying the fantastic coastline from its Bar and Restaurant windows. All rooms offer ensuite accommodation with walk in showers, tea/coffee making facilities and digital flat screen TV's. The hotel has a lift to most bedrooms, but ground floor rooms are also available upon request.

Please note sea view rooms are available with a supplement.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television	Wheelchair accessible
Restaurant	Wi-Fi
Lounge	Iron
Gym	Hairdryer

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	15 – 19 JUN 2026	MONDAY	£565	NONE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£36

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

Buckfast Abbey Babbacombe Hotel. South Devon Railway