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.  

With spectacular coastal scenery and some of the best accommodation in the country, the English Riviera makes the perfect destination for a special weekend break at any time of the year.  All year round the English Riviera stages an excellent Events Programme.  

Accommodation Exclusively for Adults

For the perfect romantic break for couples, South Devon has a wide range of accommodation, from self-catering cottages to ultra-chic modern apartments and five-star hotels. Curl up by a roaring log fire in a charming thatched cottage or look out over the bay from the balcony of an ultra-modern, bespoke apartment in Torquay. Exclusively for adult’s accommodation includes: Lincombe Hall Hotel, Villa Marina, Cloudlands and Garway Lodge guest houses in Torquay.

Fine dining

The English Riviera is known for its great choice of accommodation and award-winning cuisine. If you and your partner and friends are foodies, you’re going to love a holiday on England’s Seafood Coast!   

Brixham is still one of the busiest fishing ports in the UK and the daily catch of fish and shellfish is often destined for the tables of some of the best restaurants in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham including the award-winning Michelin star restaurant The Elephant on Torquay harbourside. There are numerous other restaurants and pubs to dine at too, please see Food and Drink on the English Riviera.

Celebrate in Style

The English Riviera has always been a popular place to pop a bottle of champagne or two and celebrate honeymoons, anniversaries and birthdays with friends. Across the resort you will find Cocktail Bars and numerous restaurants and bars that provide special celebration packages such as a Las Iguanas on Torquay seafront. Torquay also has a number of quality nightclubs and dance venues to choose from including Park Lane nightclub.

Go Walking

The South West Coast Path stretches for over 22 miles along the English Riviera coast, which is surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside – perfect for some great coastal walks and the opportunity to experience some of our friendly cafes and pubs on the way including the multi award winning Guardhouse Café at Berry Head near Brixham. And if you fancy doing something a little more adventurous together, why not try kayaking and head out to sea? Take a hike along our unique coastline, or go mountain biking on nearby Dartmoor for some high-adrenaline excitement.

Spa Time

A Devon break is all about relaxation and escaping the stresses of everyday life. Relax, unwind and enjoy a choice of English Riviera spa facilities and leisure clubs with Day Spa and Spa Packages available across Torquay as follows: Cary Arms Spa, Aztec Spa, Spa at the Grand Hotel and Headland Hotel & Spa. Go on spoil yourself but booking in advance is strongly recommended.   

A Touch of Devon Adventure

The English Riviera’s fantastic coastal location means that we can offer some really exciting outdoor activities including: canoe safaris, kayaking, coasteering and Paddleboarding. Reach Outdoors an award-winning specialist and local outdoor operator can help arrange any or all of these for you!  

Golf on the English Riviera

Tee off on either of the two 18-hole golf courses with Torquay Golf Club and Churston Golf Club  both warmly welcome visitors. 

Holidaying in a Group

The English Riviera warmly welcomes Exclusively for Adults group bookings and is a very popular Devon group holiday destination - please see Group Accommodation for more details.  So, if you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, a special occasion, or even a reunion with some old friends...the English Riviera welcomes you!

The English Riviera is a year-round resort and guarantees ‘A Great Time Anytime’ with many Last-Minute Deals and Special Offers available.