Torquay on the English Riviera is a great place for seaside strolls and celebrating Christmas in style. Christmas holidays by coach are becoming increasingly popular – avoid all the stress of cooking a big dinner and instead enjoy being treated like royalty! You can be assured of a very warm welcome and spend the festive period in great company with a full Christmas programme at the hotel. We guarantee it will include as much festive food and fun as you would expect with some little extra touches to make your Christmas a memorable one.
Travel
Your comfort is our priority and all travel arrangements have been made with this in mind. A comfort stop will always be planned en route for lunch/refreshments. We will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon, where you will be greeted with a welcome drink. Your luggage will be taken to your room and you will have plenty of time to freshen up before the evening meal. Return travel will follow a similar schedule.
Your Hotel: Marquis, Torquay ***
The newly refurbished Marquis Hotel provides a modern take on a Victorian seaside hotel in the heart of the English Riviera. Each of the 44 contemporary and stylish rooms is equipped with hairdryer, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The modern, chic restaurant and lounge bar are perfectly situated for a great view of the bay even in inclement weather. There is also plenty of comfortable seating in the lobby and the library is available if you wish to enjoy some peace and quiet to catch up on a bit of reading! There is no lift but ground floor rooms are available.
Further details: http://www.marquishotel.co.uk/
Itinerary and What's Included
- Luxury coach travel to and from destination
- Comfort stop in both directions
- Porterage on arrival and departure
- Welcome tea or coffee on arrival
- Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- Full Christmas Package
- 3 course traditional Christmas Day Lunch with all the trimmings
- Mince Pies & tea/coffee after dinner
- On one afternoon tea/coffee and cake is included
- In-house Musical Entertainment
- Excursions
Excursions
All of our excursions are included in the holiday price unless otherwise specified. In addition to the planned activities, most excursions will allow plenty of free time for you to explore our well-chosen destinations. If you prefer to make other arrangements or just relax at the hotel instead of any of the excursions, you are welcome to do so. If so, we kindly ask you to please inform your driver. We will depart after breakfast and return in the late afternoon or early evening, to enable you to freshen up before your evening meal.
Christmas Eve, Paignton
Nestled between Torquay and Brixham on the English Riviera, Paignton is known for its beautiful award-winning sandy beaches, first class attractions and pretty harbour. Mixing the nostalgic with the modern, the resort is all about fun. Life centres on the seafront with its iconic Victorian pier and expanse of green parkland bordering the sea. Paignton’s parks and gardens are a delight featuring palms and sub-tropical plants. This fascinating flora doesn't stop at the water's edge, the waters of the English Riviera support an extraordinary variety of wildlife including corals and seahorses. In winter this is a tranquil location for an afternoon stroll to enjoy the fresh sea air. The famous town centre is a great location to pick up last minute Christmas bargains.
Christmas Day
Please check itinerary in the hotel reception area for all of the Christmas activities.
Boxing Day
Details of an afternoon drive, fitting around hotel activities and events, will be given by your driver.
Please note
- We have a limited number of single rooms with NO single supplement. After which a £36.00 charge will be applied per person for the duration of your stay.
- Please inform us of any dietary or rooming requirements.
- Changes may be made to the itinerary at short notice due to weather conditions.
- Full itineraries will be given on your Tour Confirmations issued 2 weeks prior to departure.
- Hotel Christmas Events will be posted in the hotel reception.
