with parts dating from 1866, this laid-back, family-run hotel is a 7-minute walk from the seafront and a 4-minute walk from riviera international centre with conference and leisure facilities. parking is complimentary. the straightforward rooms have free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have balconies and sea views. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's also a restaurant, and a bar with evening entertainment, plus gardens. amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a children's play area, and a game room with table tennis, pool, foosball and video games Exeter Airport 36 min
Babbacombe Cliff Railway (7 min) Taking riders from the beach to the top of the cliffs, this railway is hauled from the top station. Oddicombe Beach (9 min) Steps or cliff railway down to a shingle beach with deck-chair hire and a cafe at the top. Dartmouth Steam Railway (54 min) Scenic heritage railway traveling along the South Devon coast to quaint villages & ferry service. Greenway House (24 min) Stately Georgian estate on the River Dart & former home of the famed author Agatha Christie. Broadsands Beach (18 min) Long, family-friendly sandy beach with tide pools, beach huts & a cafe for sandwiches & ice cream. Cockington Court (9 min) Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (15 min) Lions, tigers, giraffes, gorillas, crocs, snakes and more plus mini train, events and feeding times. Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves (9 min) Prehistoric caves geared for family visits with kids' activities, tours and a large restaurant. Paignton Pier (9 min) Family-friendly entertainment complex with tenpin bowling, fairground rides, crazy golf and a cafe. Babbacombe Model Village (7 min) Model park with 4 acres of miniature houses, vehicles and people, including castle and fiery dragon. Bygones (7 min) Quaint shops line this recreated Victorian street, plus a model railway and replica wartime trench. Paignton Beach (10 min) A long pier juts out from this popular, sandy beach offering swimming, plus nearby cafes & arcades. Splashdown Quaywest (13 min) Tumbling tyre rides, swimming pools and a toddlers' fun pool, plus wetsuit hire and food available. Torre Abbey Museum (7 min) Art and antiques collections in a historic building with a palm house in 7-acre gardens, plus cafe. Meadfoot Beach (7 min) Shingle beach featuring diving, fishing & rock pools at low tide, plus seasonal toilets & a cafe. |