Title: An excellent place to be by the sea! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=110835533&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # An excellent place to be by the sea! Family-friendly apartment in Paignton with a water park ## Photo gallery for An excellent place to be by the sea! ![Pool - An excellent place to be by the sea! (Paignton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110840000/110835600/110835533/w782h1165x3y0-735c9651.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - An excellent place to be by the sea! (Paignton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110840000/110835600/110835533/5f88e795.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - An excellent place to be by the sea! (Paignton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110840000/110835600/110835533/bc7d735b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - An excellent place to be by the sea! (Paignton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110840000/110835600/110835533/ccd42882.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi - An excellent place to be by the sea! (Paignton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110840000/110835600/110835533/78b300c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At An excellent place to be by the sea! , you can look forward to a water park, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroom689 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### An excellent place to be by the sea! Bright and stylish ground floor garden flat with open plan kitchen-diner/lounge and pretty courtyard garden with seating area. The flat is family and pet friendly and centrally located with in easy walking distance of Paignton, Goodrington and Preston Beaches as well as Splashdown Waterpark, Paignton Zoo, the Steam Railway and much more. On site free parking. Easy access to Brixham, Torquay, Totnes and an easy drive to Dartmoor National Park. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 689 square feet ## Similar properties ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120060000/120055700/120055674/dc759460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Barn Conversion with FREE GOLF, Pet friendly Brixham - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Laundry room - Gym [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=120055674&PinnedHotelID=120055674&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74130000/74125700/74125693/220e8c71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Victorian style home, where shabby chic meets the beach Torquay - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=74125693&PinnedHotelID=74125693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110850000/110843700/110843630/w782h1165x3y0-87d94690.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A fantastic place to be by the sea! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.43134%2C-3.56644&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CMaCA6d9_9K6swnbwbhbGEZ8VbY=) Paignton, England #### What's nearby - Dartmouth Steam Railway \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Palace Theatre \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Paignton Beach \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Goodrington Sands Beach \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Paignton Zoo \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Paignton Station - 6 min walk - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Torbay Inn - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Upside Bar - ‬7 min walk - ‪Devonport Arms - ‬8 min walk - ‪Coffee #1 - ‬8 min walk - ‪Scoffs - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is An excellent place to be by the sea! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at An excellent place to be by the sea! ? ### What time is check-in at An excellent place to be by the sea! ? ### What time is check-out at An excellent place to be by the sea! ? ### Where is An excellent place to be by the sea! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## An excellent place to be by the sea! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shahnaz A. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location close to the sea town near by everything was just perfect, especially Vicki our host, was there if and when we needed her, I would 100% recommend this place, garden was beautiful, plus parking just ourside apartment private, apartment was just like home everything to detail, I can not fault it to be honest, deffo coming back. ##### Shahnaz A. 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