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.
