Paignton Court in Paignton, England

Paignton Court offers free private parking for all guests, a rare find in this seaside town. The hotel provides a licensed bar that opens at 6pm, serving light meals and drinks until 7:30pm. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and the building features a terrace and outdoor seating area.

The breakfast menu includes continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, and gluten-free options, with warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits. Guests praised the poached eggs and fried bread, cooked fresh by host Paul each morning. Evening bar snacks are available from 6pm to 7:30pm, offering a range of cooked-to-order meals.

The hotel has 15 rooms including ground-floor units, small doubles, singles, and deluxe rooms. Room 7 on the ground floor offers good size and plenty of tea tray items, while Room 10 features a big bed and double-aspect windows. All rooms have private bathrooms, electric kettles, TVs, and daily housekeeping.

Paignton Court is a 3-minute walk from Paignton Beach and Paignton Pier, and less than 1 km from Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway and Torre Abbey. The bus station and train station are each a 5-minute walk, allowing guests to park the car and explore locally. The seafront, harbour, shops, and cafes are all within a few minutes on foot.

Owners Paul and Hayley know every guest by name and join them in the bar for evening chats, creating a strong community feel. Many guests return year after year, booking the same week in advance. The bar area serves as a social hub where visitors share recommendations and Paul and Hayley offer local advice.

Free parking: Private on-site parking for all guests

Breakfast: Warm dishes, pancakes, fruits, and gluten-free options

Bar: Licensed bar with evening meals and drinks from 6pm

Location: 3-minute walk to beach, harbour, and steam railway

Rooms: Ground-floor rooms and variety of sizes available

Hosts: Proprietors interact personally with each guest