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The Old Mill

Paignton, South West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 2.2 mi

The Old Mill
  • Courtyard setting with shared garden, pond and fountain
  • Close to seaside towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham
  • Nearby dog-friendly beaches recommended by the owners
  • Cliff-top walks along the South West Coast Path nearby
  • Converted farm buildings with original beams and stone walls
The Old Mill is a charming barn conversion cottage set within a shared courtyard in Marldon, near Paignton, Devon, sleeping up to ten guests. You'll find a cosy open-plan lounge, diner and well-equipped kitchen, with a comfortable master bedroom featuring a king size bed and en-suite. Outside, there's a private garden plus a delightful communal courtyard garden with a pond and fountain, and parking for three cars. The operator highlights the area's seaside towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, with their shops, pubs and galleries, plus cliff-top walks along the South West Coast Path and dog-friendly beaches nearby. Paignton's Preston Sands beach, Paignton Zoo and Splashdown Quaywest water park are all within easy reach, making this a relaxing base for exploring Devon.

How far to…

Beach
less than 3 miles
Pub
within 1 mile
Coast
within 3 miles

Practical details

Pets
Pets welcome in all cottages and The Old Mill
Parking
Parking for three cars at The Old Mill

Details taken from the operator's own website on 4 Nov 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Pet Friendly
  • ✓ WiFi
  • ✓ Parking
  • ✓ Laundrette
  • 🚌 Near a Bus Stop

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Where you'll be

The Old Mill

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Everything within reach of The Old Mill — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

Paignton Zoo

🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 2.4 mi

Paignton Zoo

Paignton Zoo is an 80-acre zoological park in Torbay, Devon, home to more than 1,800 animals includi...

Splashdown Quaywest

💦 Water Parks · 2.9 mi

Splashdown Quaywest

Splashdown Quaywest is the largest outdoor waterpark in the UK. It is located on Goodrington Sands B...

Dinosaur World

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.2 mi

Dinosaur World

Dinosaur World is an indoor exhibition in Torquay harbour where you can walk among life-size dinosau...

Torquay Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.5 mi

Torquay Museum

Torquay Museum tells the story of 400 million years of Torbay's heritage through hands-on, family-fr...

Totnes Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.4 mi

Totnes Museum

Totnes Museum is a local museum in the town of Totnes, south Devon, in southwest England.

The Timehouse

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.4 mi

The Timehouse

Museum in Totnes, England, UK

Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.5 mi

Totnes Fashions and Textiles Museum

Museum in Devon, United Kingdom

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Compton Castle

Castle & Heritage · 0.9 mi

Compton Castle

Bradley Manor

National Trust · 4.8 mi

Bradley Manor

Greenway House

National Trust · 5.4 mi

Greenway House

Woodlands Family Theme Park

Theme Park · 7.9 mi

Woodlands Family Theme Park

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

Occombe Farm Shop & Cafe

🧺 Farm Shops · 0.5 mi

Occombe Farm Shop & Cafe

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Ye Olde Smokey House

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 0.5 mi

Ye Olde Smokey House

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Ocean Wild Fish Bar

🍟 Fish & Chips · 1.8 mi

Ocean Wild Fish Bar

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Bickley Mill Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1.9 mi

Bickley Mill Inn

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Northern Deli

🧀 Delis & Local Produce · 2 mi

Northern Deli

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