The South Devon coastal resort of Paignton is one of the gems of the English Riviera. Its Victorian origins are evident with many grand houses and a historic theatre where the premiere of the musical Pirates of Penzance was performed in 1879. Agatha Christie lived nearby and the local department store, Rossiters, was the inspiration for the TV comedy Are You Being Served so the town has a fine pedigree for live entertainment.
The promenade overlooks Paignton's beautiful sandy beach and leads to the 780-foot long pier. It makes the perfect destination for family holidays, romantic weekends and those wanting to enjoy watersports. Swimming, windsurfing, fishing and dinghy sailing are popular, along with jetskiing at Elberry Cove. Clifftop walks and scenic drives to Saltern Cove, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, offer plenty of flora, wildlife, birdwatching and fossil hunting opportunities.
Annual festivals in August include the Paignton Regatta, complete with fireworks, and the Children's Festival. With Paignton Zoo, trips on the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway and the historic Coverdale Tower, there is something for everyone to enjoy with a holiday rental in Paignton.
Here is our selection of the very best holiday homes in and around Paignton...
Jasmine Cottage, Old Mill Cottages, Marldon is a two bedroom, two bathroom cottage for three in a complex of converted buildings three miles from Paignton. Nicely furnished it has a spacious open-plan living area & outdoor terrace. Walk to pub & National Trust Compton Castle.
Converted cottage in rural village close to beach, pub and Compton Castle
Starfish Shack, Sunnybeach Apts, Paignton is a two bedroom modern apartment on Esplanade Road just steps from the beach & pier. Ideal for a family of four, it has a modern open-plan kitchen & living room, parking with cafés, shops & attractions nearby.
Tastefully decorated beach apartment close to promenade and pier
Daisy Cottage, Old Mill Cottages, Marldon is a two bedroom, two bathrooms converted farm building with open-plan living room & beams. Modern kitchen with dishwasher, dining area & sofa. Shared courtyard & BBQ just ten minutes from Paignton Beach, cafés & attractions.
Converted farm building with beamed open-plan living close to Paignton Beach
3 Goodrington Lodge, Paignton is a luxury two bedroom ground floor apartment with ensuite bathrooms & luxury open plan living room. Gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar. Private terrace overlooks communal pool, gardens & sea views.Walk two mins to beach.
7 The Retreat, Paignton is a three bedroom mews house just yards from Preston Sands Beach. Close to local amenities it has coastal views, parking, cot, high chair, Playstation and parking for two cars. It also has a balcony and communal gardens.
2 Dart, Yalberton is a pretty bungalow with two bedrooms & two bathrooms. The open living space with logburner has daylight from the lantern roof in the kitchen and bi-fold doors onto the patio & garden. Off-road parking. Two minutes to pub & shop.
Cottage-style bungalow with pretty enclosed garden
No. 16 Belvedere Court offers fantastic views across the bay from Torquay to Brixham. Preston Sands beach is directly opposite the apartments, whilst the centre of Paignton is a leisurely 10 minute stroll along the sea front.
Comfort and luxury in a sea front location with panoramic sea views
Ideally located with a balcony overlooking Goodrington Beach, 7 Vista Apartments, Paignton is a ground floor 4-star apartment with two bedrooms to sleep four. It has an open-plan design, allocated parking, furnished balcony & stunning sea views.
Ideally positioned apartment with large balcony overlooking Goodrington Beach
15 Belvedere Court is a first floor apartment in a development that offers fantastic views across the bay from Torquay to Brixham. This stylish two bedroom apartment has a light and airy feel throughout and is furnished to a high standard.
Panoramic sea views with the beach only 50 yards away
14 Belvedere Court, Paignton is a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment overlooking Paignton seafront and Preston Sands Beach. Fully furnished to a 4+ standard, this pet-friendly apartment has a dishwasher, furnished patio and allocated parking.
