housed in a victorian villa, this family-run hotel is a 6-minute walk from the harbour and its shops, restaurants and bars. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. the hotel has a heated outdoor pool with sun terrace, plus a guest lounge offering wines, beers and spirits at additional cost. the airy, unfussy rooms feature en suite bathrooms, free wi-fi, and tvs with dvd players, plus sweets and tea and coffeemaking facilities. complimentary amenities include parking, and full english breakfast served in an elegant, asian-inspired dining room that has a chandelier and art deco style mirrors Exeter Airport 40 min
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves (11 min) Prehistoric caves geared for family visits with kids' activities, tours and a large restaurant. Oddicombe Beach (8 min) Steps or cliff railway down to a shingle beach with deck-chair hire and a cafe at the top. Cockington Court (12 min) Greenway House (27 min) Stately Georgian estate on the River Dart & former home of the famed author Agatha Christie. Broadsands Beach (20 min) Long, family-friendly sandy beach with tide pools, beach huts & a cafe for sandwiches & ice cream. Babbacombe Cliff Railway (6 min) Taking riders from the beach to the top of the cliffs, this railway is hauled from the top station. Paignton Pier (11 min) Family-friendly entertainment complex with tenpin bowling, fairground rides, crazy golf and a cafe. Meadfoot Beach (16 min) Shingle beach featuring diving, fishing & rock pools at low tide, plus seasonal toilets & a cafe. Paignton Beach (13 min) A long pier juts out from this popular, sandy beach offering swimming, plus nearby cafes & arcades. Splashdown Quaywest (16 min) Tumbling tyre rides, swimming pools and a toddlers' fun pool, plus wetsuit hire and food available. Babbacombe Model Village (7 min) Model park with 4 acres of miniature houses, vehicles and people, including castle and fiery dragon. Bygones (6 min) Quaint shops line this recreated Victorian street, plus a model railway and replica wartime trench. Torre Abbey Museum (7 min) Art and antiques collections in a historic building with a palm house in 7-acre gardens, plus cafe. Dartmouth Steam Railway (57 min) Scenic heritage railway traveling along the South Devon coast to quaint villages & ferry service. Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (17 min) Lions, tigers, giraffes, gorillas, crocs, snakes and more plus mini train, events and feeding times. |