The English Riviera is a favourite destination for a classic holiday at the seaside. Centrally located like the beating heart of the region is Paignton, an extremely family-friendly town with fantastic amenities that include welcoming cottages to rent, lots of places to eat out, shops, an enormous children’s play area, sandy beach and promenade. Paignton has so much to offer, it even has its own zoo so we strongly recommend you stay for as long as you can to enjoy the many attractions of this beautiful part of Devon. Read more
A pretty two bedroom dog friendly terraced cottage within 10 minutes walk of Brixham harbour in Devon. Providing ideal family accommodation (sleeps 4) within easy access to explore this lovely part of the country with its bustling activity on and off the water.
"Primrose Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Torbay. Marldon is a small settlement in Devon's South Hams region. This small town is home to a community hall, a tavern with a food menu, the local post office, and a general store, among other things. Babbacombe Model Village, Riverdart Country...
"Bay View" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Torbay. Paignton is one of South Devon's top coastal resorts, and it is located in the centre of Torbay between Brixham and Torquay. This thriving town is home to a fantastic assortment of shops, taverns, clubs, and restaurants in addition to having...
"Wing in South Devon" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay. This stylish annexe, boasting comfortable furnishings throughout, is perfectly situated to explore South Devon. Perched in the middle of Torbay between Brixham and Torquay, Paignton is the perfect retreat all year round, close to some fabulous...
"Wisteria Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay. Situated within the South Hams in Devon, is the small village of Marldon. This village plays host to a village hall, a pub serving food, a Post Office and a shop, in addition to a number of local businesses. For local attractions there is...
"Lilac Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay. Marldon, a small village in Devon's South Hams region, is located in the town. Additionally, there are other small local businesses in this community that may be found in addition to the village hall, tavern offering food, and post office....
"Little Lobster, Sunnybeach Apartments, Paignton" is a 0 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay. Living / Dining AreaTable and chairs seating four with sea viewsSmart TVKitchen AreaElectric oven and hob, fridge with ice box, microwave, toaster and kettleSleeping AreaDouble bed and bedside tables...
"Jasmine Cottage, Old Mill Cottages, Paignton" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Torbay. Living AreaLocated on the ground floorOpen plan with the kitchen and dining areasSofa and armchair seating threeSmart TV and DVD playerDining AreaOpen plan with the kitchen and living areasTable...
"Seaford Sands" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Torbay. Seaford Sands is a beautifully presented flat located in the town of Paignton, Devon. The lovely seaside resort also boasts a family-friendly zoo, mini golf, a cinema complex and a host of indoor family amusements. Add in award-wining eateries...
"Apartment in South Devon" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay. Perched in the middle of Torbay between Brixham and Torquay, Paignton is one of the jewels in the English Riviera s crown and loved for its friendly atmosphere, lively pier and colourful beach huts. Paignton Beach offering a long stretch of...
"Sea Peeps" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay. Ideally positioned within the south of Devon, Paignton is a colourful seaside resort showcasing the very best that the area has to offer. Filled with quirky independent eateries, bustling pubs and well-stocked stores, this town has all your...
"Mermaids View, Sunnybeach Apartments, Paignton" is a 0 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay. Living Area/nookFurnished with two armchairs, a footstool, and wall mounted flat screen televisionDining areaSea views out over the bay through large double volume bay windowsSmall dining table and four...
"Singer House Apartment - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Torbay. The holiday home's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home features a private entrance, heating and a TV. The unit offers 4 beds.
"Three palms" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay.
"Five Way Apartments" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay.
"Wulfruna Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay.
"Merritt Guest House B&B" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay.
"The Palace Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay.
"The Queens Hotel" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay.
"Channel View Boutique Hotel - Adults Only" is a 1 bed holiday Hotel sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay.
"Devon House Guest House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay.
"The Stoep" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay.
"Trentham House" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay.
"Blue Waters Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay.
"St Marguerite" is a 1 bed holiday BandB sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay.
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Paignton is the perfect seaside resort town. The mile-long stretch of sandy shore is ideal for walking, building sandcastles and enjoying the sunshine in a deckchair, while the calm waters are perfect for paddling and swimming. Paignton Pier is a traditional seaside sight, offering a choice of quick and tasty food and entertainment for the kids. Backing onto the beach is a large play area including a flat green (the site of a fair for most of the summer) and the excellent GeoPark that is so good you’ll have to bribe the kids with an ice cream to leave. Fortunately, Paignton takes its desserts seriously, and there is a good choice of cafes, pubs and restaurants.
Paignton’s relaxed pace is ideal for unwinding and having fun with your family. The English Riviera gets more than the national average amount of sunshine and warm temperatures, meaning you can spend all day at the beach punctuated with a round of mini golf, crabbing in the harbour and hot cinnamon doughnuts on the pier. If the weather isn’t great, then head indoors to the cinema or choice of amusement arcades.
If you feel like a change of venue for a day at the beach, head north to Torquay, the main town on the English Riviera. With its Victorian promenade and beautiful seafront Princess Gardens, fun rides on the English Riviera Wheel, and attractions geared around its most famous resident, Agatha Christie, you can while away a good few hours in Torquay. Or go south to Brixham where there is a busy harbour and marina with a small beach and outdoor swimming pool. Further afield are Goodringham Sands and Portland.
There is a wide array of attractions away from the beach that includes the ever-popular Paignton Zoo, Splashdown Quaywest water park, and Occombe Farm. Nearby National Trust properties include Compton Castle, Greenway, and Coleton Fishacre.
The South West Coast Path passes through Paignton with the stretch of footpath around Paignton’s Roundham Head being wheelchair accessible and offering breathtaking views of the English Riviera’s coastline. Another nice walk is from Paignton to Brixham, following way-marked footpaths through the gorgeous South Hams countryside and Elberry Cove.
Being close to Dartmoor National Park means visitors have easy access to endless miles of footpaths, not to mention mountain bike trails and opportunities to climb and cave. Thrill-seekers can try their hand at coasteering, surfing and stand-up paddle-boarding, while other ways to have fun include fishing, sailing and RIB tours, golf and cycling.
Days out from Paignton can include a puppet show at Weymouth, fossil hunting at Lyme Regis, or skimming stones at Durdle Door. The historic naval city of Plymouth is under an hour’s drive from Paignton where there is an aquarium and museums, shops, restaurants and other entertainments. Don’t miss the views from Plymouth Hoe, a stroll around the Barbican’s cobbled lanes, and the site from which The Mayflower left England for America.
The English Riviera takes its reputation as a favourite holiday destination seriously, ensuring there is always something fun to see and do in the school holidays. The town has a fun calendar of family-friendly events ranging from air shows to food festivals, fireworks, markets, and literary events.
If you are searching for a family-friendly holiday destination where everything is within easy reach, then Paignton is simply perfect.
