Title: An excellent place to be by the sea! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # An excellent place to be by the sea! ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110840000/110835600/110835533/w960h1503x0y0-3574a521.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110840000/110835600/110835533/78b300c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110840000/110835600/110835533/ccd42882.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110840000/110835600/110835533/0517d1e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110840000/110835600/110835533/5f88e795.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroom689 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen £139 includes taxes & fees 2 Oct - 3 Oct ## 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 - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### 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 ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91430000/91424600/91424515/415e4cad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Salty Breeze is just 160m from the golden sands of Preston Beach, Paignton Paignton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=91424515&PinnedHotelID=91424515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110850000/110843700/110843630/w960h1503x0y0-2f91f7e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A fantastic place to be by the sea! Paignton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly £152 includes taxes & fees 5 Oct - 6 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=110843630&PinnedHotelID=110843630&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18788400/18788333/42d96b04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Ground Floor Apartment Paignton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 56 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=18788333&PinnedHotelID=18788333&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106152700/106152662/c04adce7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Devon Hills Paignton-6\* Platinum Lodge-Hot Tub-Size 44 x 22-AC-Very Private Paignton - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=106152662&PinnedHotelID=106152662&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60290000/60285700/60285677/089014b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Bedroomed chalet in Galmpton Holiday park Galmpton Torbay Devon Galmpton - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 54 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=60285677&PinnedHotelID=60285677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35650000/35648500/35648492/dd86678a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Broadshade Holiday Apartments Roundham - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=35648492&PinnedHotelID=35648492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54180000/54172000/54171967/be24420b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy, Traditional & Close to Everything Brixham - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 9.8 Exceptional 109 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=54171967&PinnedHotelID=54171967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81720000/81719400/81719344/6b603bbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful family home with hot tub, near beach Torbay - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=81719344&PinnedHotelID=81719344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118110000/118105200/118105125/16f9233a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Goodrington Sands- Apart Hotel Paignton - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Housekeeping 10 Exceptional 1 review £54 includes taxes & fees 29 Sept - 30 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-29&endDate=2025-09-30&selected=118105125&PinnedHotelID=118105125&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33593000/33592969/3b2ac8e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious town house with commanding views over all of Torbay. Brixham - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 85 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=33592969&PinnedHotelID=33592969&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load the dishwasher Gather used towels Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 - Splashdown Quaywest - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles - Paignton Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Goodrington Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Paignton Zoo - 14 min walk - 0.8 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 - ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk - ‪Scoffs - ‬9 min walk - ‪Devonport Arms - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is An excellent place to be by the sea! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at An excellent place to be by the sea! ? > As of 27 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at An excellent place to be by the sea! on 2 Oct 2025 start from £139.4, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paignton-Hotels-The-Garden-Flat-At-Wynncroft.h110835533.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is An excellent place to be by the sea! located? > This family-friendly Paignton apartment building is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Dartmouth Steam Railway, Pirates Bay Adventure Golf and Palace Theatre. Splashdown Quaywest and Geoplay Park are also within 15 minutes. Paignton Station is 6 minutes by foot. ## 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 10 ### 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 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 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. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Coppid Beech Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bracknell-Hotels-The-Coppid-Beech-Hotel.h3809.Hotel-Information) > > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information)