Car-Free Places to Stay in Paignton

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What this collection looks like

There are 124 places to stay on BritStays in the Paignton area that sit near a bus stop. Most are cottages (109). The rest are 11 caravanning options, 3 holiday parks and 1 hotel. If you want to leave the car at home, or not bring one at all, this is a good set to start from. Of these stays, 61 are also near a train station, and 78 have EV charging nearby if you drive an electric car.

Parking is the detail to watch. Only 4 of the 124 list parking as a facility. If you're arriving by car, ask the owner about parking before you book. Don't assume there will be a space.

Choosing where to base yourself

Paignton itself has by far the most choice: 58 stays listed under Paignton, South West England and another 12 under Paignton. Beyond the town, there are also stays in these places:

Dartmouth: 21 stays
Brixham: 14 stays across its two listings
Newton Abbot: 9 stays
Totnes: 7 stays
Buckfastleigh: 3 stays

If you want plenty to compare, start with Paignton. If you already know you'd rather stay in Totnes or Buckfastleigh, the choice is smaller, so you'll have less room to be fussy about dates.

What the example stays tell you

The example stays are all in Paignton. Every one is near a bus stop and a train station, with EV charging nearby. They range in size, so you can match them to your group.

Couples and solo travellers have several stays that sleep 2:

Seahorse Shore
Blue Waters Apartments - Shoreline
Seashore Apartments - Ocean Breeze
Seashore Apartments - Sea Haven

Small families or groups of four could look at Turtle Beach, Starfish Shack, Crabby Cove, High Gables, 7 Vista Apartments and Blue Waters Apartments - Beau Rivage. Shells Shore and Seagulls Rest each sleep 5, which gives you a little more space.

Larger groups have fewer options. The Cottage sleeps 6, and Broadshade Holiday Apartments - Flower Pot House sleeps 8, the largest of the examples. If you're travelling as a big family or with friends, put these on your shortlist early.

Families with babies and travellers who need step-free access should know these facilities are rare in this set. Only 2 stays list baby changing and 3 list disabled access. A further 3 list indoor areas, which help on wet days, and 2 have a spa. If you need any of these, filter for them first rather than hoping a stay has them.

Dog owners won't find pet-friendly stays among the most common facilities here. Ask each owner directly before booking.

Things to do once you're there

Choosing a stay near a bus stop makes sense if you plan to get out and about. Here are some places worth considering:

Animals: Paignton Zoo is listed in Paignton itself, so it's an easy one for families.
A full day out with children: Woodlands Family Theme Park.
Houses and gardens: the National Trust looks after Greenway House, Coleton Fishacre and Bradley Manor.
Castles: Dartmouth Castle and Compton Castle.
Something quieter: the Site of Old Torbay Aircraft Museum in Paignton.

Check opening days and how to get there before you set off. Not every attraction will be on a direct bus route from where you're staying.

When to book, honestly

Take your group size seriously. Most of the examples sleep 2 to 5, so stays for 6 or more, like The Cottage and Broadshade Holiday Apartments - Flower Pot House, are the ones likely to go first. That's especially true in school holidays. If you need one, book as early as you can.

The same applies if you need a specific facility. With only a handful of stays offering parking, disabled access or baby changing, your real choice is much smaller than 124. Don't leave it late.

If you're a couple and your dates are flexible, you have the most room to wait and compare. Before you pay, ask the owner three things:

Which bus stop is closest?
Is the route to it level?
Is there parking if you're bringing a car?

Frequently asked questions

How many stays near a bus stop are there in the Paignton area?

BritStays lists 124 stays near a bus stop in this region. Most of them, 109, are cottages.

Can I get to these stays by train as well as by bus?

Many of them. 61 of the 124 stays are also listed as near a train station, including all the example stays in Paignton, such as Turtle Beach and Shells Shore.

Will I be able to park at a stay near a bus stop in Paignton?

Don't count on it. Only 4 of the 124 stays list parking, so check with the owner before booking if you're bringing a car.

Which stays suit a larger group?

Broadshade Holiday Apartments - Flower Pot House sleeps 8 and The Cottage sleeps 6. Both are in Paignton.

Are there stays for couples?

Yes. Seahorse Shore, Blue Waters Apartments - Shoreline, Seashore Apartments - Ocean Breeze and Seashore Apartments - Sea Haven each sleep 2.

Which towns have the most stays near a bus stop?

Paignton has the most, with 70 across its two listings. Dartmouth follows with 21, then Brixham with 14, Newton Abbot with 9, Totnes with 7 and Buckfastleigh with 3.

Places to Stay Near a Bus Stop in Paignton

Beverley Park

Leighwood Cottage

Palm & Tide Retreat

Devon Hills Holiday Park

Arthurs Den

Curlew 2

Dunlin 4

Lapwing 2

Lapwing 4

Osprey 4

Puffin 2

Dunlin 1

Avocet 1

Earthspring Flat

Steamer Quay Club Campsite

Lapwing 1

5 Curlew, The Cove

Curlew 4

Castle Park

Manor Farm Camping (Naturist and Textile)

Channel View Hotel

KindaPlace Hotel

Redcliffe Lodge

Mill Cottage

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