What to expect

The English Riviera

The English Riviera

Steam railway & sailing excursion

Modern Seafront Hotel

Modern Seafront Hotel

Stay at the Mercure Paignton Hotel

Free Time

Free Time

Relax or discover nearby Cockington

Central Location

Central Location

Explore the seaside town of Paignton

About this trip...

Spend three days discovering the charm of the English Riviera in the seaside town of Paignton. Nestled along Devon’s stunning south coast, this solo traveller-exclusive getaway includes a stay at the modern four-star Mercure Paignton Hotel, set right on the beachfront. Explore the region aboard the Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway and enjoy a picturesque River Dart cruise. With no single supplements, half board dining (including half a bottle of wine each evening), and a welcome drink on arrival, this is the perfect escape to unwind, explore and connect with like-minded solo travellers.

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What's included?

  • Classic double room for sole use
  • Breakfast & dinner with ½ bottle of wine each evening
  • Welcome drink & information meeting
  • Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway trip, cruise on the River Dart
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader

What's extra:

Extras
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Itinerary

  • Arrive at Mercure Paignton
  • The English Riviera
  • At Leisure
  • Departure Day

Paignton, Devon

Day One: Arrival at the Mercure Paignton Hotel

Day One: Arrival at the Mercure Paignton Hotel

On arrival in Paignton, we check-in at our hotel and spend the evening enjoying getting to know our fellow Solos guests. We can enjoy a welcome drink before dinner in the hotel restaurant. Set along the beautiful Paignton Beach, ideally located in the heart of Torbay, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring the English Riviera.

  • Dinner included
Day Two: Exploring the English Riviera

Day Two: Exploring the English Riviera

On our second day, we take the steam train from Paignton through the breathtaking scenery of the English Riviera to reach Kingswear. A short ferry crossing brings us to Dartmouth, where we'll have free time to explore this historic town, with it's narrow lanes, charming galleries and unique shops. Later, we board the boat for a cruise down the picturesque River Dart to Totnes returning to Paignton and our hotel by bus.
 
  • Breakfast & dinner included
Day Three: Free Time

Day Three: Free Time

Today is a day for relaxation! Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then have a day at lesuire. Just a short train journey from Paignton, the wonderfully preserved medieval village of Cockington makes for a great local day trip. Step back in time along narrow lanes lined with thatched cottages. At the heart of the village is Cockington Court, an ancient manor house that is now a craft centre, where you'll find everything from handmade glassware and jewellery to leather goods and artisan chocolates.

You may prefer a stroll through the beautiful gardens and rolling parkland of the manor, or perhaps relax with a bite to eat in the village pub.
 
  • Breakfast & dinner included
Day Four: Departure Day

Day Four: Departure Day

After a leisurely breakfast, we check-out and say our goodbyes.


  • Breakfast included

Accommodation

Four-star Mercure Paignton Hotel

This modern hotel occupies a prime location on the seafront with Paignton station just a few minutes’ walk away.

Facilities include:

Set on Paignton Beach, this modern coastal hotel is perfectly placed to explore Devon's stunning coastline. Enjoy sea views from the Latitude 50 restaurant or relax in the inviting lounge and bar. Parking is on a first-come-first served basis and chargeable at £15 per day.

Room includes:

Rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, TV, safe, tea/coffee-making facilities, air conditioning and hairdryer.

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
12 Sep 2025 15 Sep 2025 3
£629
 
3 Apr 2026 6 Apr 2026 3
£549
 
1 May 2026 4 May 2026 3
£589
 

Essential Information

Location & Transport
The hotel is located on Paignton’s seafront, with Paignton Station just a 5 minute walk away. Parking is on a first come first serve basis chargeable at £15 per day. Street parking is also available around the hotel at no charge and is subject to availability.
Included Programme
Steam Trains & River Boats - Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway trip and cruise on the River Dart. Please note that the order of this trip is based on the tide conditions. 
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual.We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides and hotel staff (including restaurant, kitchen and reception staff) of approximately £10. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of bar staff and housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (the rounding up of the drinks bill and a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, restaurants expect a 10% gratuity (do check that service has not already been added to your bill). For taxis 10% of the metered fare.
Dress Code
The dress code for during the day is casual. In the evenings the dress code is smart with gentlemen requested to wear a shirt and tie. Dress code for restaurant no jeans/no trainers. Comfortable shoes for walking and sightseeing are recommended.

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