Special Breaks

If you’re looking for a very specific type of holiday, the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay, has a fabulous range of special breaks. We cater for more than a million holidaymakers each year, so we know a little about giving people the holiday they want.

Unforgettable Special Breaks

There are many types of special breaks on the English Riviera. Torquay's lively nightlife and superb al fresco dining make it a great place for group holidays, and also compliment beach holidays perfectly. With fun attractions for all ages, Torquay is also one of the UK’s most popular destinations for family holidays, and perfect if you want to take your little ones on a traditional British seaside holiday.

Down the road you’ll find a fantastic selection of very special breaks in Paignton. Like Torquay, the town has some superb golden sand beaches, and more top-notch restaurants, bars and cafés than you could ever manage to visit in a single trip. A quiet drink by the seafront is just the thing for a romantic break, followed by a moonlit stroll by Paignton’s coastal illuminations.

In fact, if it's a romantic break you are after, then take a look at our accommodation that is exclusively for adults, or treat yourselves and stay in on of our luxury accommodation. Alterntaively be pampered at a fanastic South Devon spa break. If all goes well, your next trip might even be to one of our wedding venues!

With its picturesque harbour and modern marina, Brixham is a great place to unwind on a weekend break or to spend a fishing holiday. Special breaks in Brixham can be made that extra bit special by embarking on an unforgettable deep-sea fishing trip. If you’re looking for somewhere peaceful but close to the action, take a look at the boutique-style special breaks in Babbacombe, Torquay’s charming neighbour.

Also, going away for your holidays doesnt mean that that the most important members of the family gets left behind – your dog. Here in South Devon we like to extend a warm welcome to all our visitors by providing the perfect dog-friendly holiday with 22 miles of the South West Coast Path to enjoy, some of Devon’s best beaches as well as miles and miles of country walks all around the region.

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Christmas and New Year Breaks

Sometimes it’s nice to get away for the festive period and spend Christmas and New Year with family and friends by the sea! Whether you’re looking for a cosy cottage for two or a large house, you’ll find there’s a great choice of award winning accommodation in The English Riviera. And there are lots of festive things to see and do when you get here too.
Autumn Breaks

Like swallows swooping over the fields, the many summer visitors to the English Riviera set off home when the evenings start to draw in. The beaches take on a new wild beauty, the leaves change into their glorious jewel-like colours, and our cosy pubs and restaurants offer snug shelter from the autumn weather. Walkers, foodies, young families and anyone who loves a bargain break know that the English Riviera is open all year round, letting you experience the changing seasons in all their glory a
Winter Breaks

Snuggling up in front of a roaring log fire with a loved one. Exploring the stunning, wild winter landscape. Or Christmas shopping in the vibrant heart of Torquay. The English Riviera becomes a paradise for foodies, walkers, and shopaholics during the winter months, with lots to discover and do during a winter break.
Spring Breaks

The sheltered position and mild climate of The English Riviera means that the region is the perfect destination at any time of year. Spring in South Devon is particularly beautiful, when the countryside bursts into a vibrant tapestry of colour. Spring also tends to come early to this sheltered part of the country, and from early April onwards the weather can be warm, sunny and mild.
Summer Breaks

You don’t need to travel abroad to find sun and sand. It’s a lot less stressful and much easier on the pocket to visit the English Riviera. Take a break here in the summer months and you’ll find golden stretches of sand, a great choice of places to eat and drink, and plenty to see and do. It’s like the Med, but a whole lot closer to home.
Exclusively for Adults

While it’s always nice to take the family away on a break to the English Riviera, there are times when you just want to sit back and relax with your partner and friends and not have to worry about what the kids are up to! The beautiful south Devon towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham provide the perfect coastal locations for a Devon short break.
5 Star / Luxury Stays

Devon is a very popular choice for a luxury short break and boasts an array of top quality hotels, boutique bed and breakfasts and 5-star holiday apartments, many with luxury spas and spectacular sea views. Over recent years a number of top-quality restaurants, waterside cafés and cocktail bars have opened in Torquay and Brixham with local fish and seafood now such a local speciality, that the English Riviera has become renowned as England’s Seafood Coast.
Dog Friendly Holidays

In Devon we like to extend a warm welcome to all our visitors, including our four-legged friends.
Family / Child Friendly Holidays

If there’s one thing Devon is renowned for, it’s as the perfect destination for a family holiday. We’ve been welcoming families to our beautiful part of the world for well over a century, so we’re pretty sure we’ve got the family-friendly holiday formula perfect!
Spa Breaks

Treat yourself to a refreshing weekend on the spectacular English Riviera. Head to one of the Bay’s top hotels or exclusive health spas in Torquay, Paignton or Brixham for a luxury spa day or relaxing wellness break to awaken all the senses and recharge the batteries.
Romantic Breaks

Devon is a beautiful location for a romantic break. From rugged cliffs to sandy beaches, quaint fishing harbours and top class, award-winning restaurants, with fresh fish and seafood our specialty, the English Riviera, Devon’s Beautiful Bay, has it all when it comes to choosing where to go for a romantic weekend break.
Award Winning Places to Stay

If you want to find the best places to stay in Devon then come and stay on the English Riviera. The English Riviera takes pride in providing you with some of the best award-winning holiday accommodation in Devon. Whether you’re looking for luxury, best value or ultra-chic modernism, we’ve got some great places for you to experience in Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham.
Boutique Accommodation

Large and luxurious or small and perfectly formed, the English Riviera has plenty of boutique retreats.
Accommodation with Swimming Pools

Accommodation with a swimming pool is a great way to keep the whole family entertained. On summer days, outdoor swimming pools will let you cool off, and during the colder periods, having an indoor pool within your accommodation is a great way to relax and have fun whatever the weather.
Stag & Hen Accommodation

Thinking of organising a stag or hen party for yourself or one of your friends? From rural getaways to seaside breaks we have some great options for hens and stags to enjoy some time together before the big day.
Coach Holidays

If you're travelling to the English Riviera with a group, one of the first things to do as the organiser is find somewhere large enough to accommodate your group, making sure it has all the facilities that your guests will need during their stay.

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Seasonal Breaks

The English Riviera is a sensational and thriving holiday destination throughout the year. Renowned for its 22 miles of stunning coastline, breathtaking landscapes and glorious beaches, the summer months are always packed full of outdoor pursuits, seafront entertainment and festivities.

However, the English Riviera is more than just a seaside resort, and the winter months provide holidaymakers with an equal abundance of activity and attractions. Seasonal breaks can be taken all year round throughout the coastal towns of Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and Babbacombe, with each offering their own unique and characteristic appeal.

Spring Breaks

Spring in South Devon is particularly beautiful, when the countryside bursts into a vibrant tapestry of colour. Spring also tends to come early to this sheltered part of the country, and from early April onwards the weather can be warm, sunny and mild. The weather may be starting to hot up, but out of the school summer holidays you’ll find that Spring in the English Riviera remains a relaxing place to be, away from the crowds.

Summer Sunshine

Summer in the English Riviera is a vibrant time of the year when holidaymakers flock from all over the UK to take in the sandy beaches, warm climate and myriad of events and activities. Well-known for its seaside activity, the coastline draws in visitors of all ages and tastes whether you’re looking for exhilarating watersports in Torquay or lazy days on a secluded beach near Brixham.

Awesome Autumn

During the autumn, Torquay, Brixham, Babbacombe and Paignton all take on a different personality. With a gentle onshore breeze that helps to keep the temperatures warm, these traditional Devon seaside towns embrace the new season with a blaze of festivals, events and attractions. The beaches take on a new wild beauty, the leaves change into their glorious jewel-like colours, and walkers, foodies, young families and anyone who loves an Autumn break experience the changing seasons in all their glory and at great value prices.

Winter Cheer

As Autumn passes, the English Riviera comes alive for winter breaks with a whole host of new landscapes to explore on one of the many walking routes, from the autumnal woodlands to the blustery coastal paths which both offer dramatic and breathtaking vistas. Reward yourself with a trip to one of the traditional pubs in cosy Babbacombe and Cockington, which serve up warming local ales and wines. Many attractions are open all year round, including Paignton Zoo with its thousands of animals and acres of activities and the fascinating Babbacombe Model Village, with its Winter Wonderland.

Christmas and New Year Breaks

Sometimes it’s nice to get away for the festive period and spend Christmas and New Year with family and friends by the sea! Whether you’re looking for a cosy cottage for two or a large house for 20, you’ll find there’s a great choice of award winning accommodation in Torbay. And there are lots of festive things to see and do when you get here too - it may be the epitome of an English seaside resort in the summer months, but in winter the English Riviera exchanges its beach towels and sun cream for sleigh-bells and baubles!

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