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The Spinney - Large home with hot tub, gym, amazing sea views

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Paignton, England
  • Goodrington Sands Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Paignton Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Paignton Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Spinney - Large home with hot tub, gym, amazing sea views

Inspiring and spacious, The Spinney is a year-round gem. With breathtaking views over the sea and the rolling Devon hills, find spaces inside and out to spend quiet time to unwind or gather for food and drinks. Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and an enviably large private terrace where the vista just gets better and better and with the beach just a short walk away. In cooler months, gather on plush sofas around the fireplace. "We’re sorry, but we’re unable to accept pets or same-sex group bookings at this property." Please note that there is a "Ring" doorbell system at the front of the property, which does record when approaching and accessing the property.



The Space



A short walk up from the sandy beach is The Spinney. Everything has been thought of - whether you’re a toddler, teen, or have four legs and a tail, you’ll make some fantastic memories when you stay here.



Every window has its own spectacular view, and the interior design makes the most of every nook and cranny. There are bags of space for everyone to relax or get together for some fun and games. The open-plan modern kitchen is fully equipped to accommodate any request, and the dining area is perfect for sitting to talk about the day, making plans for the next or creating cocktails with your friends. Cosy up on the sumptuous red velvet sofas in front of the fire in the cooler months or throw open the doors onto the terrace when it’s warmer. Tucked away by the French doors is a chess set on one side and a reading nook on the other, should you fancy space to chill out.



The ground floor has one double bedroom with sliding-door access to the decked terrace, and a snug room-come-bedroom with a king-size sofa bed. Open the windows and let the lovely sea breeze float in as you rest on cool cotton sheets. Both bedrooms share a contemporary ensuite shower room. Upstairs, you’ll find the views just get better. The inviting super-king master bedroom is light, airy, and has a generous and contemporary ensuite shower room, with an oval bath just asking to be filled with bubbles. There’s a cosy bedroom with two single beds (not zip and link); and a lovely double bedroom with a large en suite shower. Down the hallway is an elegant, tiled monochrome family bathroom, complete with a freestanding bath.



Outside is the sublime decked terrace and garden. On a summer’s day, you’ll be able to soak up the sunshine and scenery whether you choose to laze in the hammock, feast around the table, or lean against the rails with a glass of fizz. During the evening why not enjoy the hot tub, newly installed for Summer 2025, which is capable of accommodating 8 guests. Underneath the terrace is a clever private gym room with a view, complete with a treadmill, bike machine and weights.



Fresh Escapes will provide access details to the property exactly 48 hours before your check in time. The Spinney is for your exclusive use.



The Spinney is professionally managed by Fresh Escapes. A Devon based privately owned Vacation Rental and Management company who are here to ensure your stay runs as smoothly as possible.



If you want to explore a bit further than the garden, you can pop down to Broadsands – an idyllic sand-and-stone beach. Explore the rock pools at low tide or play a spot of football or cricket on the parkland directly behind the beach. The long promenade provides a level walk to both ends of the beach and has brightly coloured beach huts available to hire for the day. Its location makes it an ideal starting point for scenic coastal walks.



You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to food. Try the Waterside Inn or, down on the beach, K’ohana and The Venus Cafe. Rowcroft Hospice Shop & Tea Room is just five minutes’ stroll from the Spinney. Head to Squires to treat yourself to traditional fish and chips.



Stoke Gabriel is a great place to explore, and The Shack there is very popular for breakfast, so worth booking. Sandridge Barton, Sharpham Wine’s vineyard is 10mins drive away, and has a very nice restaurant. Young’s Park, by the Goodrington’s Beach is a short drive or a very pretty coastal walk away. As well as a beautiful, sandy beach, it has lots of entertainment for the family, including mini golf, kids playground, giant inflatable slides, a pond with Swan Pedalos for hire in the summer and Cantina, a fantastic beachstyle restaurant.



Paignton itself is one of the brightest jewels in the English Riviera’s crown. The seafront and town centre shops are all within close proximity, making it an ideal Devon holiday resort for that relaxing break away. Once you arrive, you don’t have to go far, but of course, there is plenty to see and do in the area if you wish to get out and about and explore. Visit the popular seaside towns of Brixham and Torquay, which are a short bus ride away. Also Kingswear and Dartmouth, as well as Greenway House (Agatha Christie’s home) and Dittisham. And the wild, open moorlands of Dartmoor are easy to get to by car. Like the rest of the English Riviera, Paignton benefits from a mild climate and sub-tropical palm trees, giving that real continental, holiday feel, and when we are blessed with good weather, you could be anywhere in the world. But, like all our coastal towns, they showcase their own beauty in the winter months too, so whatever time of year you choose to visit, you are sure to have an enjoyable stay.



It’s just a short bus ride to Brixham, Kingswear and into Paignton - and the bus stop is conveniently located just outside The Spinney.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 35
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

About the area

Paignton

Located in Paignton, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the ocean. Churston Station and Palace Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Torbay Golf Centre and Pirates Bay Adventure Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Battlefield Live Torbay and Splashdown Quaywest.
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Paignton, England

What's nearby

  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Splashdown Quaywest - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Paignton Zoo - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Paignton Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Brixham Harbour - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 9 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunshine Cafe
  • McDonald's
  • The Torbay Inn
  • The Railway Inn
  • The Trawler Pub

Frequently asked questions

Is The Spinney - Large home with hot tub, gym, amazing sea views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 35. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Spinney - Large home with hot tub, gym, amazing sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Spinney - Large home with hot tub, gym, amazing sea views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Spinney - Large home with hot tub, gym, amazing sea views located?

This family-friendly Paignton holiday home is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Battlefield Live Torbay, Churston Station and Broadsands Beach. Oyster Cove Beach and Saltern Cove Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Francesca Hart

Great place, short walk to beach. Great size

Great place, short walk to beach. Great size
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10/10 Excellent

Isobel Needham

Great place to stay with a group of friends!

Great place to stay with a group of friends, easy walk to the beach and everything you need in the house. Very well equipped and finished to a high standard. Bathrooms in particular are amazing!
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel Curtis

The house is beautiful and in a really good location.

We had a wonderful stay at the Spinney- there was 10 of us (including 4 children) and we all had a great time. The house is beautiful and in a really good location. The only negative we felt was the check in time is quite late and check out fairly early!
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Large hot tub... fabulous!

Fabulous house and gardens. Very well equipped kitchen. Modern bathrooms. Comfy beds. Superb views and outdoor veranda. Large hot tub.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house and gardens. Very well equipped kitchen. Modern bathrooms. Comfy beds. Superb views and outdoor veranda. Large hot tub.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerrie Lacey

Beautiful House, Lovely Views

We loved our stay at the Spinney, beautiful house, lovely rooms. Great addition of the hot tub, gym super, views absolutely amazing. Can see the steam train as it passes through, beach gorgeous and walkable, great little shop walkable up the road and a chippy. Everything so close, zoo, Goodrington, Brixham. Just be aware of the busy Dartmouth Road but other than that, perfect in every other way!!
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Stunning and just the chill out we needed

Gorgeous spacious comfortable house , with an amazing view that met all the needs of my family. Lovely touch to provide scones etc and milk on arrival Nothing to say here
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10/10 Excellent

Steph

Excellent!!

Views were amazing! The downstairs conversion from one room into 2 is much better! We enjoyed another amazing weekend!
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8/10 Good

Tina

Lovely location great views, comfortable

Lovely location great views, comfortable. Had a lovely family weekend. The garden furniture needs upgrading, which is a shame as the balcony is lovely with spectacular views. There were a couple of maintenance issues which we reported to the manager. But overall we had a great stay and would recommend it.
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10/10 Excellent

Route

We didn't want to leave

The location is stunning the house was fantastic plenty of room for 8 people. Fantastically stocked with kitchen and dining items, comfortable beds and lovely bathroom facilities. The owners and house manager were so helpful when we had a couple of minor problems . The hot tub is a welcome addition. A luxurious stay to celebrate my daughters 40th birthday. I liked it all it's a shame the garden is so steep but nothing can be done about that, not suitable for young children. Also it would have been helpful to have more information about kitchen equipment.
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10/10 Excellent

Clive

Lovely property, fully equipped with everything you needed

The views were beautiful, but it would be spectacular during the summer. The mattress on the sofa bed could have been a bit more comfortable. The TV in the room did not work.
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10/10 Excellent

Helena Ostler

Lovely place to stay! Great location - fantastic views!

Would recommend and stay again! Lots around to do/see - even in the home there are games and a great music system to use. Kitchen well stocked with plenty of plates/utensils etc - would only suggest to add a pair of scissors! Other than that had a great stay and would stay here if in the area with a large group again! Work had to be carried out during our stay which unfortunately only told about at 6pm the night before him coming at 8am and drilling!
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10/10 Excellent

Roya Shah

Ideal family accommodation with stunning gardens

We stayed at the spinney for 3 nights during the Easter break - we were 2 families totalling 6 adults and 5 children. There was ample space for all of us. Every bedroom was a great size as were the bathrooms. The house was clean & tidy, all linens were plenty and again kept nice and clean and easy to locate. The outside space of the house was fantastic, stunning gardens and great decking area. The location of the house was great, close to lots of amenities and a very short drive to the beach, there are local shops within walking distance. Communication from the host was also fantastic, replied promptly and resolved any queries we had. Finding the house was easy as was access for check in. Overall we had a fantastic trip and highly recommend the spinney if you're looking to stay in the Torquay area.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Location

Views win

Great space with views overlooking broad sands bay and the heritage railway Let down a little by the property and grounds needing some care and attention - needs sone maintenance and a deep clean The downstairs bedroom and sofa bed would work better as a family suite with a double bed and twin beds . Just all a bit tired and lacking in some facilities such as not enough outdoor furniture and broken outdoor table and chairs and not enough furniture for everyone to sit together for dinner or to watch a movie Overall a great spot for a family holiday just needs a bit of TLC
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Disappointing garden

Inside house was nice, but kitchen needs better stock - 2 wine glasses in a 10 berth house! Garden needed a lot of attention which was a real shame, it could have been stunning but grass not cut, dead flowers, brambles everywhere, broken mis match furniture and dangerous swing, fence and ballestrade.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really wonderful stay at the Spinney! Would definitely recommend. We were a group of 6 adults and 2 children and there was plenty of space to accommodate us all. Stunning views, lovely hot tub, well equipped kitchen, plenty of bathrooms and spacious living and bedrooms. Ideal location close to Brixham, Totnes and Paignton. Ideal for a larger group trip to Devon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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