Steam, Seaside & Wildlife in South Devon
Mon 23 August- Fri 27 August 2027: A 5-Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Devon with Jones Holidays, staying at the Marine Hotel, Paignton
Book NowSTEAM, SEASIDE & WILDLIFE IN SOUTH DEVON
23 – 27 August 2027
Monday – Friday
5 Days
From £599
Discover the delights of South Devon on a break combining traditional seaside charm, nostalgic rail travel and wonderful wildlife. Enjoy time in colourful Paignton, step aboard the Dartmouth Steam Railway for a memorable journey through spectacular coastal scenery and get closer to animals from around the world at Paignton Zoo. We also visit characterful Totnes, with its historic streets, independent shops and relaxed atmosphere. With steam, scenery, wildlife and the beautiful English Riviera all rolled into one, this is a delightful Devon escape.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
· Discover the traditional seaside charm of Paignton at the heart of the English Riviera
· Step aboard the Dartmouth Steam Railway for a nostalgic journey through spectacular South Devon scenery
· Meet fascinating animals from around the globe, from majestic big cats to playful primates at Paignton Zoo
· Explore historic Totnes, a characterful market town on the River Dart.
(23) DAY ONE – Arrival
Join us on an exciting journey from your doorstep as we head south, destined for the beautiful town of Paignton. Along the way, we'll make leisurely stops for your comfort. Arrive at your hotel with plenty of time to unwind before dinner this evening.
(24) DAY TWO – Dartmouth Steam Railway and Paignton Zoo
Today we take a step back in time with the Dartmouth Steam Railway. This historic steam train takes you from Paignton to Kingswear on a scenic return journey through the South Devon countryside, offering breathtaking views and a nostalgic experience.
We are then in for a treat at Paignton Zoo! Home to a diverse range of wildlife, and well-maintained grounds. We then return to our hotel to relax before dinner this evening.
(25) DAY THREE - Totnes
We visit Totnes on the River Dart. A unique and charming historic market town that combines breathtakingly beautiful countryside with a fascinating history. By the 12th Century Totnes had established itself as a market town and prospered throughout the medieval period. In recent times it has gained a reputation as a centre for learning, arts, alternative lifestyles, and culture. Much of Totnes’ fascinating history can be seen around the town, there are many historic buildings lining the streets, the atmospheric Guildhall which has been the home of the town council for over 450 years not forgetting the Norman motte and bailey castle which overlooks the town. A trip to Totnes is not complete without a visit to the Brutus Stone, which can be found in Fore Street, set into the pavement. This stone is meant to mark the spot where Trojan Prince, Brutus, disembarked from his ship. As he stepped ashore on to the stone he said “Here I stand, and here I rest. The town shall be called Totnes”. We arrive back to our hotel with time to relax before dinner this evening.
(26) DAY FOUR – Paignton
Take a well-deserved break and recharge your batteries with a couple of days of relaxation and unwinding. One of the brightest jewels in the English Riviera’s crown, Paignton has a long stretch of beautiful and easily accessible beachfront, promenade, traditional pier, colourful beach huts and green. What's great about Paignton is that it is a compact resort, with the seafront and town centre shops all within close proximity.
(27) DAY FIVE – Departure and Tewkesbury Abbey
After a leisurely breakfast we depart our hotel and begin our journey home, we visit Tewkesbury Abbey en route.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Tewkesbury Abbey
Dartmouth Steam Railway Journey
Admission to Paignton Zoo.
MARINE HOTEL, PAIGNTON
The Marine is a firm favourite with many of our customers and is situated on the promenade, one of the finest level and detached sea front positions in Paignton. The hotel is airy, modern, and light with a warm friendly atmosphere. All bedrooms have tea making facilities, some ground floor rooms. Two lounges, entertainment, lift, sun lounge and bar. One of our most popular hotels.
*Please Note: The hotel does have a lift, but you may encounter some steps whilst walking along the corridors. Please ask if you require level access.
(23) DAY ONE
Join us on an exciting journey from your doorstep as we head south, destined for the beautiful town of Paignton. Along the way, we'll make leisurely stops for your comfort. Arrive at your hotel with plenty of time to unwind before dinner this evening.
(24) DAY TWO
Today we take a step back in time with the Dartmouth Steam Railway. This historic steam train takes you from Paignton to Kingswear on a scenic return journey through the South Devon countryside, offering breathtaking views and a nostalgic experience.
We are then in for a treat at Paignton Zoo! Home to a diverse range of wildlife, and well-maintained grounds. We then return to our hotel to relax before dinner this evening.
(25) DAY THREE
We visit Totnes on the River Dart. A unique and charming historic market town that combines breathtakingly beautiful countryside with a fascinating history. By the 12th Century Totnes had established itself as a market town and prospered throughout the medieval period. In recent times it has gained a reputation as a centre for learning, arts, alternative lifestyles, and culture. Much of Totnes' fascinating history can be seen around the town, there are many historic buildings lining the streets, the atmospheric Guildhall which has been the home of the town council for over 450 years not forgetting the Norman motte and bailey castle which overlooks the town. A trip to Totnes is not complete without a visit to the Brutus Stone, which can be found in Fore Street, set into the pavement. This stone is meant to mark the spot where Trojan Prince, Brutus, disembarked from his ship. As he stepped ashore on to the stone he said "Here I stand, and here I rest. The town shall be called Totnes". We arrive back to our hotel with time to relax before dinner this evening.
B, D(26) DAY FOUR
Take a well-deserved break and recharge your batteries with a couple of days of relaxation and unwinding. One of the brightest jewels in the English Riviera's crown, Paignton has a long stretch of beautiful and easily accessible beachfront, promenade, traditional pier, colourful beach huts and green. What's great about Paignton is that it is a compact resort, with the seafront and town centre shops all within close proximity.
B, D(27) DAY FIVE
After a leisurely breakfast we depart our hotel and begin our journey home, we visit Tewkesbury Abbey en route.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Tewkesbury Abbey
Dartmouth Steam Railway Journey
Admission to Paignton Zoo.
MARINE HOTEL, PAIGNTON
The Marine is a firm favourite with many of our customers and is situated on the promenade, one of the finest level and detached sea front positions in Paignton. The hotel is airy, modern, and light with a warm friendly atmosphere. All bedrooms have tea making facilities, some ground floor rooms. Two lounges, entertainment, lift, sun lounge and bar. One of our most popular hotels.
*Please Note: The hotel does have a lift, but you may encounter some steps whilst walking along the corridors. Please ask if you require level access.
| General | Rooms | Accessibility |
| 4 star | Tea/coffee making facilities | Lift (some steps) |
| Bar | Television |
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| Restaurant | Hairdryer |
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| Lounge | Wi-Fi |
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GROUP BOOKINGS
Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.
| DAYS | TOUR DATE | DEPARTS | TERMS | SUPPLEMENT |
| 5 | 23 -27 AUG 2027 | FRIDAY | £599 | NONE |
| JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE | £38 |
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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).
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arle Court Bay 1 | Arle Court Transport Hub Bay 1 |
| Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
| Broughton | Broughton, Broughton Layby on A5104 |
| Chester, (Holiday Inn) | Chester, Holiday Inn South - Layby Outside |
| Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station |
| Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
| Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
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