Just off Paignton Esplanade, Carrington Guest House offers a full breakfast menu using regional and Fairtrade produce. There is free WiFi at this Devon guest house which is located just 5 minutes’ walk from Paignton Train Station and town center. Located on either the first or second floor, each guest room has a flat-screen TV, wardrobe and tea and coffee facilities. An en suite or private bathroom has a bath or shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. A full cooked breakfast includes egg, bacon, hash browns and pork sausages which are sourced locally. There is also a vegetarian breakfast and lighter cooked options including scrambled eggs and omelets, as well as cereals, toast, fruit juice and Fairtrade teas and coffee. Breakfast is served from 08:30 – 09:15, with earlier or take-away breakfast available on request. Carrington Guest House is a 5-minute drive from Paignton Zoo and 15 minutes from Totnes. The neighboring resorts of Torquay and Brixham are 10-15 minutes away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Paignton, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Paignton
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very helpful and welcoming staff, who happily agreed to get our breakfast ready earlier than their usual times so we could get to our activities on time. The in-room tea and coffee were topped up daily and everything was kept clean.
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble.
  • Teresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant hosts. Very good breakfast included. Excellent newly fitted power shower in good sized ensuite.

Managed by Bernadette and Clive

Company review score: 10Based on 171 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We, Bernadette and Clive, have spent many years in the hospitality trades and are thoroughly enjoying having our own Guest house and living in beautiful Devon.

Property info

Guesthouse that is positioned nicely between Paignton beach and town centre. 100 yards in either direction can take you to either the seafront, with its numerous restaurants, bars and the multiplex cinema, or the town centre itself, where you can find a variety of shops for almost every occasion or need. There is also a very convenient coach, bus and train station within walking distance of the guesthouse. We have no private parking however there is a public car park 100 metres away , all reservations must be made with a valid credit/debit card which will be authorised by a bank.

Neighborhood info

Paignton is a very family friendly location, with various events throughout the summer, Paignton Green which is on the sea front has a Fun fair for most of the summer, and various events are held on the green throughout the year. Check out our website for more of what's in the area.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Carrington Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Carrington Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 7 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 7 and up are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Discover JCB Diners Club Cash Carrington Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property cannot accept check-ins after 21:00.

Reservations can only be made with a Valid credit/debit card which will need to be authorized by a bank.

The property does not have any ground-floor rooms and all rooms are located on either the first or second floor.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Carrington Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Carrington Guest House

  • Carrington Guest House is 500 feet from the center of Paignton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Carrington Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free

  • The prices at Carrington Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Carrington Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Carrington Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • Check-in at Carrington Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Carrington Guest House include:

    • Single
    • Family
    • Twin/Double
    • Double