SOLO Selection - Torquay Treat

Best known for its Mediterranean feel, Torbay is home to a host of beautiful beaches and coastal resorts; you'll enjoy excursions to Plymouth, Brixham and Teignmouth.

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New for 2026 - Come and enjoy sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and crystal-clear waters for yourself on our brand-new solos trip to the English Riviera. Best known for its Mediterranean feel, Torbay is home to a host of beautiful beaches and coastal resorts. You’ll also take in the best of Devon too, enjoying excursions to Plymouth, Brixham and Teignmouth.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

4 nights half board

Excursions to Plymouth, Brixham & Teignmouth

Admission to Buckfast Abbey & the House of Marbles

Introducing our New ‘Solo Selection’ for 2026

Solo doesn’t mean alone - especially with Skills Holidays' new range of Solo Holidays for 2026. Whether you travel independently by choice or circumstance, our carefully designed solo holidays offer the freedom to enjoy your own space, with the welcoming option to socialise. This isn’t a matchmaking service - it’s a celebration of independent travel and shared experiences. You’ll have sole use of your own room (in most cases, a double room) and be greeted with a welcome drink on the first night, the perfect chance to meet like-minded fellow travellers. From swapping stories to forming friendships that go beyond the journey, our Solo Holidays let you explore your way, while enjoying the warmth of great company (trips are limited to thirty participants to ensure a relaxed and personalised experience).

Day 1

After pickups this morning, we travel south to our hotel on Torquay's seafront.

Day 2

We start today with a leisurely start and a scenic drive along the 22-mile stretch of outstanding coastline which makes up Torbay; as we travel through Babbacombe and Paignton, you'll notice that each quaint resort has its own unique charm and character as we make our way to beautiful Brixham. This pretty fishing port lies in the heart of England's Seafood Coast, where you can try the freshest and most delicious fish!

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Day 3

This morning, we head first to Buckfast Abbey; set in a picturesque valley on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, it's home to a community of Roman Catholic Benedictine Monks, who live their lives of prayer, work and study. Why not explore and visit the beautiful Abbey church, colourful gardens and learn about Benedictine life in the immersive Monastic Way Exhibition. From here, we head to Plymouth where we enjoy afternoon in this vibrant regional, well known for its historic maritime heritage. Here, we recommend a stroll around the quaint cobbled streets of the Barbican, the magnificent Smeaton's Tower lighthouse and a picturesque harbour with views of the English Channel.

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Day 4

Enjoy today's excursion which starts in the stunning coastal town of Teignmouth. Hugging the shore where the River Teign meets the sea, this traditional seaside resort is home to a classic Victorian pier and small fishing port. This afternoon, we travel to Bovey Tracey to visit the House of Marbles; here, you'll step back in time into this majestic museum, where you can look through the collection of board games, marble games and bagatelles from as early as the 1600s. Some of these may spark a childhood memory or two!

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Day 5

We return home today.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Livermead House Hotel 3*, Torquay

First built in 1820, the Livermead House Hotel has a picturesque seafront location and is just a short walk from Torquay town centre. The bright guest rooms all include Freeview TV and free WiFi internet access.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi

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

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
East Midlands Parkway	East Midlands Parkway Nottingham, NG11 0EB
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA