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Best location! 2 mins from Paignton's sandy beach and pier. Outdoor heated pool

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A formal garden with a variety of tulips and neatly trimmed hedges in front of a large, classical building with multiple windows and a symmetrical facade.
A gated area with a pool, palm trees, and a building in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a toaster. There is a dining table with purple placemats and a vase of flowers. A black leather sofa is in the living area with a window view.
A living room with a dark leather sofa, multiple cushions, and a window with potted plants.
A window view of a pink building, a swimming pool, and various potted plants on a windowsill.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Near the sea, this 1-bedroom apartment accommodates 5 guests with 1 bathroom. It features 1 outdoor pool. Families can enjoy nearby adventures such as waterskiing, fishing, hiking, and biking, while attractions like Paignton Beach and Paignton Pier offer additional entertainment options.

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Paignton Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Kitchenette
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Paignton, Devon
  • Place, Paignton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Paignton Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartmouth Steam Railway
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Best location! 2 mins from Paignton's sandy beach and pier. Outdoor heated pool

First floor apartment accessed by steps with handrail. Decorated and furnished to a high standard. Sleeps 5. There is one bedroom with double bed, single bed, chair, built in wardrobe, chest of drawers, 3 bedside cabinets, modern kitchen area including electric cooker and microwave, bar stools, dining table with chairs and large corner sofa that pulls out into a double bed. Flatscreen TV, DVD player, selection of DVDs, games, books and magazines. Free WiFi. Fresh bed linen is provided and a hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Fully tiled bathroom comprises bath with overhead shower, bathmat, toilet, washbasin and surround. There is a heated towel rail, and a clothes airer. Towels are provided for use in the apartment, but not for the pool or beach. Wall-mounted heaters are in all rooms, and all electricity is included. All rooms overlook the residents' outdoor heated swimming pool (open May -end of Sept ) and gardens with palm trees. Our apartment is also on the sunny side of the building.....a lovely bonus!
The apartments, pool and gardens are located behind security gates. There is a secure entry phone system at the security gates. The car park also requires a keyfob (provided) to open the security barrier. Apartment 35 has one designated free parking space. Additional parking is available in local streets. Sorry, no pets. Non-smokers only please. New Esplanade Court is a two storey block of privately owned apartments built in a U shape around a landscaped garden and swimming pool. It is set on a private road just behind the main Esplanade, so although incredibly central to all the facilities and activities Paignton has to offer, it remains a quiet, hidden away location. It is only a couple of minutes walk from the beach and pier and also the Geopark and Paignton Green. The harbour, High street shops, gift shops, amusement arcades, a cinema complex, a theatre, crazy golf and lots more are also only a few minutes walk away. Victoria Park is ideally located only 4 minutes walk from the apartment and there is a lovely playground and duckpond here. We have put together in the apartment a guide book of information and suggestions of places to visit and things to do during your stay. The attractions of Torquay, Babbacombe, Brixham, Totnes, Dartmouth and Dartmoor are all within a short drive. Alternatively, just sit back with a drink and relax in your comfy surroundings if you're in need of unwinding for a while! There are pubs and lots of eating establishments all a very short walk away. Be naughty......treat yourselves to a cream tea on the lawn at the Palace Hotel next door, but go there hungry.....the scones are big!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Double bed, single bed, double sofabed in lounge.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No jumping on beds or sofa
No loud music

Important information

You need to know

Property # 848162
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Paignton

Located in Paignton, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. Pirates Bay Adventure Golf and Torquay Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dartmoor National Park and Cockington Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Paignton Pier, or check out an event or a game at Torquay United FC. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Paignton, Devon

What's nearby

  • Paignton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Paignton Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dartmouth Steam Railway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Preston Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Goodrington Sands Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 10 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talk of the Town - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spinning Wheel Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grand Central - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hyde Dendy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Best location! 2 mins from Paignton's sandy beach and pier. Outdoor heated pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Best location! 2 mins from Paignton's sandy beach and pier. Outdoor heated pool ?

As of 6 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best location! 2 mins from Paignton's sandy beach and pier. Outdoor heated pool on 8 January 2027 start from NZ$1,639, 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 for more accurate prices.

Is Best location! 2 mins from Paignton's sandy beach and pier. Outdoor heated pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best location! 2 mins from Paignton's sandy beach and pier. Outdoor heated pool ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best location! 2 mins from Paignton's sandy beach and pier. Outdoor heated pool ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best location! 2 mins from Paignton's sandy beach and pier. Outdoor heated pool ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best location! 2 mins from Paignton's sandy beach and pier. Outdoor heated pool located?

This family-friendly Paignton apartment building is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Paignton Beach, Paignton Pier and Geoplay Park. Pirates Bay Adventure Golf and Dartmouth Steam Railway are also within 10 minutes. Paignton Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with the host prior and throughout our stay was excellent. The accommodation was well equipped. Locality was excellent for everything we wanted/needed. I would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. One of the reasons we bought this apartment years ago was because of it's location. We love that everything is within easy walking distance.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great holiday!! The host was really helpful and quick to reply to any questions. The check in and check out was easy. The apartment was very clean and had everything you need to have a comfortable, enjoyable stay. It was great being so close to the beach, pubs, restaurants and train station and harbour for lovely day trips. What was the most unique and pleasurable feature, was to have an outside pool to come back to every day after being out in the heat. We will definitely be returning to this hidden gem!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2026
Always great to receive such lovely reviews from a guest about our holiday apartment. Thank you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location and well equipped apartment. Very central.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A short sweet break

Lovely little apartment with all the facilities and equipment you need in a great location close to all amenities terrific to have access to the pool too. Perfect for our mini 3 night get away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Thanks for your review Patrick and for highlighting some of our apartment's positive features.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property with beautiful pool, perfect.

The property boasts a brilliant position a stone's throw away from the beach and pier. The property offer everything and more for us to enjoy our break in Paignton including a great heated pool. The owners are very welcoming, sending a wealth of information and answering any questions immediately. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Thank you so much Neal. It always makes me smile when guests have had a great time at our apartment. You're welcome back any time. Best wishes, Dee.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is in an excellent position it really is 2 mins to seaside and parking was handy, the pub in front of the building is in the process of being demolished so bit of an eyesore but that can't be helped.The apartment although small is well stocked and comfortable. The apartments themselves are noisy the smallest noise can he heard and on our last few days there were some very noisy guests up til all hours playing music.We enjoyed our week and the apartment is in an ideal place for exploring other areas, we used the train and the service was quick and reliable and our host Dee was brilliant at keeping us informed of everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Highly recommend!!.

Dear Dee, We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in your apartment, it was very clean bright and comfortable, so close to all amenities with a lovely added bonus of the heated outdoor pool …. would highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Thank you Helen. So glad you enjoyed staying at our place. Always a bonus in England when you get great weather . You are very welcome to come back any time. Dee
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

We had a lovely week, accommodation was as described & very well equipped. Our only problem was with the sofa bed which has collapsed in several places & was extremely uncomfortable to sleep on. Overall a great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2021
We're glad to hear that you had a lovely stay in our apartment. Totally agree with your comment about the sofabed especially since the recent guest I told you about put the tear in it. We will be replacing the sofabed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Apartment 35

We had a lovely time with our grandchildren.The apartment was nice and clean and is very spacious,and is only a short walk to the beach.itWe would come back,again,and having a car parking space was great.Dee was kind enough to let us have a early check in
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2025
Thanks for your positive comments. We bought the property years ago because of it's fabulous location near the beach and local amenities. You are welcome to come back again any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place

Near the beach, near pubs, near the trainstation, near the shops etcetera. Near Everything! There is also a lot to See and do in the environment. The appartment is clean and there is a Nice pool. There are seagulls on the roof at night. They make a lot of noise. We had a great week in this appartment!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay in our apartment and hope the children made good use of the pool. Sorry about the seagulls. You know you're at the seaside when there are seagulls.....we have had words before, but they just don't listen! 😂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely awesome! Clean, beautiful apartment right by the ocean with a pool too. We stayed 4 nights, a family of 5 with three teenagers. Everyone enjoyed themselves. 100% recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2026
Thank you for your positive comments. Good to know that everyone enjoyed themselves. Thanks for looking after the apartment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic for kids

Located as close to the beach as you can get! Fantastic pool that we struggled to get the kids out of with a funfair and a park over the road its in an ideal location. It was a little cramped at times with 5 of us but the apartment had everything you’d need, including armbands for the little one (which we forgot)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paignton New Esplanade Court

The apartment itself was very well appointed and considerably more modernised than the previous apartment we stayed in on the complex. The only negative was that the walls are very thin and we had noisy neighbours who woke my wife and childrem up several times. There was also an individual in the apartment below who could snore for England. That said it was jusr our bad luck this week and would recommend the apartment due to its location to the beach and town and facilities, great value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2021
Thanks for your feedback and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. We love the location of the apartment. I'm sorry about the noise from neighbours. This has been brought to our attention once before. Residents are asked to keep noise levels to a mimimum and usually do. As you say, you must have been unlucky. You are welcome to stay again any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This is a small apartment but clean, comfortable and a great location. The pool was fantastic for my teens and the location is great for exploring further afield, whilst having everything we needed within walking distance. I would like to come back with a friend next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2021
Thank you Sam. You are welcome to return any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

As stated online

The property was everything anyone could expect. Clean and very welcoming. The rooms were comfortable, and everything that you could use was there. The pool needed a bit more TLC as the colours were fading at the bottom. Paignton needs a lot morwe investment as it is looking rather tired.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Thank you Clive for your positive feedback. I will check with the management company whether any further work is to be carried out on the pool. Essential maintenance works were done during the pandemic lockdown. Regarding Paignton itself, check out the redevelopment plans online. Millions have now been secured from the government and private investors for town centre and seafront improvements. Exciting times ahead, already beginning with the building of 2 smart hotels next to New Esplanade Court, a brand new beachfront café overlooking Broadsands beach (now open) and work starting on the historic Paignton Picture House. Lots more plans to look forward to also. Hopefully the terrible impact of Covid-19 on the local community and economy was the last straw and we are now heading towards a brighter, modern town.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

This was an excellent apartment really clean and well equipped we’ve stayed in many apartments in Paignton but this was lovely thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2020
Thank you for your kind comments. We're so lucky with location. Hope you will stay again. Dee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent rooms & location

Well provisioned apartment overlooking pool, good wifi, comfy bed....
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2020
Many thanks for the 5 stars David. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

staycation

Clean and ideal location for exploring
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Great location nr town centre and beach very small walk lovely part of the country
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Apartment

Excellent location with lots of activities accessible by bus and train for young family. Everything we needed for a seaside holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Thanks Thomas. You've hit the nail on the head with your review. You are welcome to stay again any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

This was our fourth time booking the holiday flat brilliant as always many thanks hoping to book again next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Thank you Katy. You obviously love the area and our holiday apartment as much as we do. You are welcome to stay anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Stay

Great property in a very convenient location.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Thanks Karen. You didn't have the best of weather for your stay. You are very welcome to stay again and hopefully enjoy more of the Torbay sunshine.
Verified review

8/10 Good

compact and clean

A nice apartment, just right for our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

All you need for funfilled holiday is right on your doorstep!!

Had yet another fabulous holiday in paignton there was so much to go an see ie:Paignton Zoo & Sea Life Centre,Dartmouth Steam Railway, Cockington Village,Babbacombe Cliff Railway oh an the amazing ByGones Museum is fantastic its unbelievable whats to see inside!! and if thats not all Esplanade Court Is the perfect place to stay, just a stones throw from a fantastic beach. lovely modern flat with everything you need an of course a lovely heated swimming pool to help make the holiday complete!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Thank you Karen for your enthusiastic comments. You obviously had a great holiday. That's what we want!! You're very welcome to come back any time. Best wishes, Dee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant

Brilliant holiday we have been there a few times now and will go back again many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2020
Thanks Katy. Glad you had a great time again.

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Dee Mather

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My husband and I have been fortunate enough to be able to take early retirement from our jobs as an electronics engineer and occupational therapist respectively. We have 2 daughters aged 32 and 33 and our adorable 17 year old granddaughter. We also have 4 cats and a golden retriever. We enjoy classic car shows, amateur dramatics and theatre, singing, walking, holidays and good food.

Why they chose this property

We bought this apartment having had a fantastic family holiday in one of the other apartments years ago when the girls were much younger! We decided to decorate and furnish it to a much higher standard than the one we stayed in to get the most from the property and to enjoy long weekends there ourselves. There is so much to do locally or you can laze by the pool in the sun, which seems to appear more in Paignton than where we live in Bristol. The location of the apartment can't be beaten as it's only a 2 minute walk from the sandy beach, the pier, Paignton Green, shops and restaurants. The harbour is only a leisurely 10 minute stroll away and Torquay and other sandy beaches are only a 10 minute drive away. We love a day out in Brixham and we've enjoyed the steam train to Dartmouth on numerous occasions. Paignton zoo is one of the best and always popular with families. If we fancy something a bit more energetic, we have the beauty of Dartmoor very nearby.

What makes this property unique

Both the lounge and the bedroom are sunny and overlook the pool. This is good if you want to watch people having fun or even to see when the pool is empty so you can dash down and have the pool to yourselves.
The location with pool, beach, pier, harbour, shops, entertainment, restaurants and pubs all on the doorstep. Some of our previous guests have left the car in the car park all week.

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