July
2002A report of the TORQUAY visit to the English Riviera
Situated at
water's edge
with direct
private access
to sea bathing
or swimming in
the hotel
heated pool,
many of the
Probus members
just watched, but
a few of the
hardy members
braved the sea
bathing, more very
wisely enjoyed
the heated
pool. The hotel is
family owned
and indeed very
friendly and
comfortably
appointed. The
cuisine proved
to be
excellent.
Many relaxed in the hotel for the duration of the holiday, walking along the promenade into town or to the harbour for their daily exercise, or took this in the comfort of comfortable reclining seats!. There was plenty of entertainment in the hotel or at the local theatres.
The outward and return journeys by first class coach were via Mere where we enjoyed a very nice pub lunches and a chance to stretch our legs.
After breakfast on Friday the coach left for Dartington Mill and Dartmouth returning to the hotel in time for those wishing to attend a theatre after dinner.
On Saturday, we visited the beautiful moortown village of Chagford and Fingle Bridge a picturesque setting by the river Teign.
Sunday morning we visited Brixham Harbour some crossed to Torbay by boat returning by coach soon after midday in time to watch the Wimbledon Tennis final.
On Monday we reluctantly made the return journey stopping at the quaint old port of Exeter which still retains its own charm with plenty of time for a coffee there before moving on to the lunch break at Mere and finally we arrived home weary but having had a glorious break.