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
"Cliff Cottage, Brixham" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Torbay. Living AreaLocated on the ground floorOpen plan with the dining area and kitchenFurnished with two sofasFreeview TV, DVD player, music systemAccess to the furnished balconyKitchen AreaOpen plan...
"Apartment 17 Abbey Sands" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Torbay. Famous for its sandy beaches, promenades, palm trees and plentiful attractions, the popular seaside town of Torquay in South Devon has been welcoming visitors for the best part of 200 years. Torquay holds many delights for both families and...
"Fishnets" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Torbay. Brixham is a working fishing harbour located on the southern side of Torbay, the area known as The English Riviera, famed for its sunny mild climate all year round. The focal point of the harbour is a life size replica of The Golden Hind, Sir...
"Cob Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Newton Abbot is situated in the heart of The English Riviera, with its mild climate and thriving palm trees. The ancient market town now offers plenty of modern shops, both local and well-known high street chains and six leading brand...
"Lodge 55 at Riviera Bay Coastal Retreat" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Torbay. Brixham is a working fishing harbour located on the southern side of Torbay, the area known as The English Riviera, famed for its sunny mild climate all year round. The focal point of the harbour is a life size replica of The Golden Hind, Sir...
"Courtyard Cottage" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Devon. Dartmouth lies on the banks of the beautiful River Dart estuary in the popular and picturesque South Hams area of South Devon. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the coast, Dartmouth is one of the most popular...
"Waterview House, Kingswear" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Devon. Living RoomSituated on the fourth floor this spectacular room is accessed via an oak staircase and features an incredible light-filled space with a large L-shaped sofa and ottoman as well as two upholstered modular footstools and a...
"Clock Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Clock Cottage is a well-presented cottage forming part of a popular exclusive development situated in the picturesque waterside village of Dittisham and surrounded by 4 acres of communal grounds with views across local countryside and the river...
"1 Ilsham Cottages" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Torbay. Famous for its sandy beaches, promenades, palm trees and plentiful attractions, the popular seaside town of Torquay in South Devon has been welcoming visitors for the best part of 200 years. Torquay holds many delights for both families and...
"Spanish Boathouse" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay. Galmpton is a charming village located in the Greenway region, halfway between Paignton and Brixham, where there are well-kept walks with breathtaking views of the River Dart and chances for ferry trips along the river in the direction of...
"Hocking Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Torbay. Idyllically settled along the South Devon Coast, with easy access to the popular destinations of Torquay and Babbacombe Bay is the delightful suburb of St Marychurch. A wander through the suburb will find an excellent selection of eateries,...
"The Hay Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Devon. Halwell is a small village in wooded farmland equidistant from the busy little town of Kingsbridge and popular Totnes.
"Shipwrights" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay. Galmpton is a charming village located in the Greenway region, halfway between Paignton and Brixham, where there are well-kept walks with breathtaking views of the River Dart and chances for ferry trips along the river in the direction of...
"18 Abbey Sands" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Torbay. Torquay, in South Devon, has been attracting visitors for over 200 years with its sandy beaches, piers, palm trees, and numerous attractions. Torquay has something for everyone, from families to couples, from coastal walks to restaurants and...
"1 Bed Cottage in South Brent" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 sleeping area with king-size bed - 1 shower room with shower and WC - 2 ring gas hob, combi microwave oven and fridge with ice...
"Number 1, Thurlestone Court" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Devon. Mixing elegant charm with contemporary and tasteful furnishings, Number 1 offers spacious accommodation on the ground floor of a grand Victorian property with wide reaching views and a bright south facing terrace. Located just...
"The Nest" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. Dartmouth is a popular holiday destination positioned in south Devon and lying on the banks of the River Dart, near to where the mouth of the river meets the sea. A yachting enthusiast's paradise, there is so much to see here from the beautiful...
"Samphire Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Torbay. Samphire Lodge is a welcoming coastal hideaway in Brixham, offering two lovely en-suite bedrooms, modern comforts, parking, and dog-friendly charm. Relax on the patio and explore beaches, harbour strolls, delicious eateries, and Devon’s most...
"Bluebell" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Bluebell is a super apartment within Stancombe Manor which boasts great facilities including indoor pool, sauna, tennis courts, games room and snooker room. This tastefully presented ground floor apartment opens out on to well maintained...
"Flat 1" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Devon. The historic, seaside town of Teignmouth is situated in South Devon on the mouth of the Teign estuary and boasts a working harbour, sandy beach, Victorian pier, sailing club, diving centre and sea activity centre. The seaward side of the town...
"Warren Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Devon. Dartmouth lies on the banks of the beautiful River Dart in the popular and picturesque South Hams area of South Devon. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the stunning Start Bay coastline, Dartmouth is one of the...
"3 Palms" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Torbay. Situated in the centre of Torbay between Brixham and Torquay, Paignton is one of South Devon's premier seaside resorts. Boasting long sandy beaches and a picturesque harbour, this bustling town also plays host to a wonderful selection of shops,...
"The Barn, 20 At The Beach" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Torcross is at the southern end of Slapton Sands, in the South Hams Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This area of coastline is a historic site where the Normandy landings were practiced, and is within easy reach of the towns of Kingsbridge...
"1 Caddaford Barns" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Devon. Buckfastleigh, a multicultural town in the county of Devon, South, offers an unforgettable experience to its many guests. There is a lot to see and do in this beautiful part of England, and the area has a lively and bustling atmosphere to match...
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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.
