Paignton holiday cottages

Holidays in Paignton

Cottages in Paignton

Paignton in Torbay is one of Devon’s Victorian seaside resorts, oozing with charm and surrounded by golden sands. We have a sizable collection of handpicked Paignton holiday cottages, available to rent all year round and suitable for groups of all sizes and interests. Spread across the Paignton area, our cottages can be found near Paignton Harbour, Preston and Broadsands, and all are within just a short distance of Brixham to the south and Torquay to the north – check out our Brixham cottages, our wonderful Torquay cottages or our selection of Totnes cottages for more holiday ideas.

Many of our cottages in and near Paignton are blessed with a sea view – they really are that close to the beach! From French doors that open onto a view of the harbour to windows the length of the room that give you a panoramic shot of the coastline, our Paignton cottages overlook some of the best spots in South Devon. The main beaches in Paignton are Paignton Sands, Preston Sands and Broadsands, all of which are equally lovely. Broadsands is dog-friendly all year round, so why not consider one of our dog-friendly cottages in Paignton and South Devon and bring your four-legged friend with you?

If you are looking for a visit to Paignton that offers something that is extra special, be sure to check out our collection of luxury cottages in South Devon. These handpicked properties provide everything that you would expect from a modern holiday home as well as additional extras that provide a holiday experience quite unlike anything else.

Paignton things to do

When you’re not enjoying one of our lovely cottages, be sure to venture into Paignton, where you’ll find plenty to keep you busy. Paignton became a seaside resort in 1859, after a rail line was built that connected the town to London. Nowadays, Paignton retains much of its Victorian charm and sticks to its roots with all the traditional amusements on offer on Paignton Pier. Less old school, but equally fun, is Splashdown Quaywest. As the UK’s largest outdoor waterpark, Splashdown is an absolute essential for families visiting during the warmer months and is bound to keep the kids entertained, but we’re sure the young at heart will love it equally!

Paignton is also on the South West Coast Path, making it a great spot to enjoy a walk along this famed National Trust path. The walk up Sugarloaf Hill is located on the path and is very close to some of our properties to the south of Paignton. Sugarloaf Hill joins many hills and mountains across the globe with the same name, but the views here are truly one of a kind. Looking across the whole of Torbay, you can see Torquay to the left and Brixham to the right. The walk is just over 3 miles and is moderate, but be aware the hill is a little steep in places.

Food and drink

Sticking with the traditional, Paignton is also a town that honours classic seaside delicacies. And what could be more traditional than a chippy tea on the beach? Many will argue over which is the best, but you can grab great fish and chips at Mariners, Paignton Pier Chippy Co or Nikky’s Fish and Chips.

Holidays in and around Paignton

With plenty to keep you entertained and availability all year round, Paignton is a great Devon holiday spot and what better way to experience it than in your very own self-catering cottage? Explore our full collection of South Devon holiday lets for even more inspiration.