Torquay Turkey & Tinsel
Turkey & Tinsel
Escape to the beautiful English Riviera for a classic winter getaway packed with traditional festive cheer. Staying at the majestic Headland Hotel—the characterful former home of the Russian Royal Family—this holiday balances spectacular coastal views, excellent leisure facilities, and a wonderful, fully inclusive holiday programme. With a mix of festive hotel activities, live entertainment, and excellent coach excursions, it’s the perfect way to kickstart your Christmas season!
Holiday Highlights
The Headland Hotel, Torquay: Enjoy a 4-night stay at this majestic property looking out to sea. Features 78 bedrooms, a lift serving all floors, and excellent on-site leisure facilities.
Festive Hospitality: Arrive to a warm welcome reception with tea, coffee, and biscuits, plus an exclusive festive drinks reception on your first evening.
A Visit from Santa: Get into the true holiday spirit with a special visit from Santa Claus himself, complete with a Christmas gift for everyone!
Live Evening Entertainment: Unwind in the lounge with vibrant live entertainment hosted at the hotel on three nights of your stay.
Complimentary Harbour Shuttle: Take advantage of the hotel's complimentary pre-booked taxi service, running down to the vibrant Torquay harbour at 10:00 AM and returning at 4:30 PM daily.
Tour Includes:
✓ Luxury coach travel throughout your journey
✓ 4 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (DBB)
✓ Full festive inclusion package
✓ Use of hotel leisure facilities
✓ All coach excursions included
Single Supplement = £20 for the first 5 rooms
Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Travel & Welcome Drinks Reception
Relax on board our luxury coach as we travel down to the beautiful South Devon coast.
Arrive at the majestic Headland Hotel in Torquay and enjoy a warm welcome reception featuring hot tea, coffee, and biscuits while your luggage is sorted.
Kick off the festivities with a special festive drinks reception before your evening meal.
Enjoy a delicious dinner in the hotel restaurant followed by your first night of live holiday entertainment.
Day 2: Festive Fun & A Visit from Santa
Spend a relaxed morning exploring Torquay at your leisure. You can pre-book the hotel's complimentary 10:00 AM shuttle down to the bustling waterfront.
Gather back at the hotel in the afternoon for a lively festive quiz accompanied by seasonal tea, coffee, and biscuits.
The Highlight: Enjoy a magical visit from Santa Claus with a special holiday gift for everyone.
Indulge in a traditional themed Turkey & Tinsel Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, followed by another fantastic night of live entertainment.
Day 3: House of Marbles & Trago Mills Excursion
We board the coach for a short, scenic drive to the unique House of Marbles at Bovey Tracey. This fantastic indoor attraction is free to enter, allowing you to watch live glass-blowing and explore historic toy museums out of the winter weather.
Next, we continue to the legendary Trago Mills complex at Newton Abbot. Explore the massive indoor Christmas shopping displays, eccentric fairytale castle architecture, and various on-site cafes for lunch.
Return to the hotel with plenty of time to relax and use the leisure facilities before a peaceful evening dinner. (Please note: Wednesday is the hotel's designated quiet night with no live entertainment).
Day 4: Brixham Harbour Excursion & Free Time
Enjoy a morning coach excursion over to the historic, bustling fishing port of Brixham. Take a flat, level stroll along the marina wall to view the active fishing fleet, see the replica of Sir Francis Drake’s Golden Hind, and browse the local waterfront shops.
Return to Torquay for a relaxed afternoon. Perfect for catching the 4:30 PM complimentary harbour shuttle back to the hotel or doing some last-minute Christmas shopping.
Gather with your fellow travellers for a grand farewell dinner at the hotel, followed by a final night of live festive entertainment.
Day 5: Safe Journey Home
Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before loading the luggage onto the coach.
Sit back and relax on the comfortable journey home as we return with wonderful holiday memories.