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The Briars

4.0 star property
Adults-only Paignton guesthouse in Roundham with free parking

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | View from property
Double Room, Ensuite (Large- inland view) | View from property
Exterior
Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Small)
Breakfast for a fee
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
26 Sands Road, Paignton, England, TQ4 6EJ
  • Popular LocationPaignton Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrincess Theatre7 min drive
  • Popular LocationTorre Abbey Sands12 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)40 min drive

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Large)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (inland view)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (patio view ground floor)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room, Ensuite (Small-patio view)

Highlights

Patio
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Bath and shower )

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (ground floor)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Small)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Large- inland view)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Paignton

The Briars places you steps from Pirates Bay Adventure Golf and within a 10-minute stroll of Fairy Cove. Highlights at this guest house include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free guest house has free WiFi in public areas and a garden. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Roundham guest house, you'll be 22 km (13.7 mi) from Dartmoor National Park.

What's nearby

  • Dartmouth Steam Railway - 6 min walk
  • Paignton Beach - 7 min walk
  • Princess Theatre - 7 min drive
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 12 min drive
  • Meadfoot Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 8 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talk of the Town - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Light - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spinning Wheel Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grand Central - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Henrys - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Briars

Adults-only Paignton guesthouse in Roundham with free parking
The Briars offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Paignton guest house is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Briars offers 12 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Briars?

Yep, The Briars has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Briars?

Yep, The Briars is a short 7-minute walk from Paignton Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding, kayaking and sailing.

Does The Briars have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at The Briars, but Splashdown Quaywest is a short 12-minute walk away.

Is The Briars family-friendly?

No, The Briars is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Briars?

No, The Briars does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Briars?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Briars?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Briars?

There isn't one on site, but Pirates Bay Adventure Golf is a short 3-minute walk away.

The Briars Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming hosts! The property was immaculately clean. Within walking distance of shops, bars and railway station. A lovely weekend stay would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dave and Amanda were excellent hosts, and made us feel very welcomed. Our room was cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, approchiable staff, accomodating of our specific requirements as a carer of a vulnerable adult.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

GILL

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

frank

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
What a fantastic place. Malcolm and Mandy are the hosts and very nice people. The place was very clean and the breakfast selection was great. Thank you for looking after us
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely room spottlessy clean nothing too much trouble great breakfast lovely owners would go back tommorow no negatives
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant weekend away
Malcolm & Mandy were great hosts and nothing was too much trouble breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Briars, home from home
Accomodation fantastic, location fantastic, food you couldn't want for better, the vicinity to the beach, harbour or town no more than 10 minutes walk maximum. The hosts were unbelievable, nothing was too much for them, will definitely be going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Lukasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Kevin, Derbyshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel close to harbour
Nice hotel close to all amenities. Just a short walk into the town centre, beach and harbour.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to beach and high street
Hotel was clean and comfortable ,available parking front and back of hotel. tea and coffee facilities topped up daily,room cleaned each day. Fresh water available from machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Friendly hosts, lovely breakfast..
Very welcoming and friendly hosts. Poor wi fi reception. Shower poor water flow. Very clean room, lovely touches such as mints and good selection of hot drinks. Good breakfast , lovely fresh fruit and tasty cooked breakfast, could have extended the time of breakfast to a little later.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place right by the beach, near the pier an shop's
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel 5 mins from sea. Owners were fabulous, nothing too much trouble. Breakfast was cooked well with plenty of choice. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Malcolm and Mandy, we're lovely friendly people, very welcoming. The briars hotel is in an excellent position, very close to the beach, ideal location. Great choice of food for breakfast. Would definitely come back to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Deb, cornwall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location.
Friendly people. Nice house. Right next to beach & town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie, lancashire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the sea front with parking
Had a 2 night stay here ! Mandy and Malcolm made are very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us ! Rooms are lovely and everything you need in them , breakfast was excellent ! Overall excellent value for money and would recommend to anyone !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast very friendly and helpful owners and excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, comfy and welcoming
I had a three night stay at The Briars in a single room (the middle window on the 1st floor) with a view over the promenade to the bay and pier. There is an en-suite toilet/wash basin and you have the exclusive use of a stand-alone shower-room which is just round the corner on the landing, which was very good indeed. The room was spotless, very comfortable and the bed was great - I slept like a log! A nice touch was a bottle of water in the room and this was refillable from the water cooler in the hall - ice cold! Hosts Malcolm and Mandy were lovely and very welcoming. I enjoyed their breakfasts, there's plenty to choose from and the full English was excellent. My room was tidied every day and anything I'd used was refreshed or replaced, so it was a joy to come back in the evening. It's a nice hotel, very close to some nice places to eat and only a short walk to the centre of Paignton, the beach, marina, etc. I'd stay there again in a flash.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Avril, Dorset

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Not my CUP of tea
Briars was easy to find lovely colour building, only spaces for 4 cars at the front and one right next to the wall where I scraped the paintwork on my car door,The Owners are lovely and welcoming and the lounge is lovely and comfortable good taste of decor. Small bar which only stocks some basics Whisky,Brandy,Gin,Vodka,beer and Coke. We stayed in room 12 3rd floor again tasteful decor blue and white. Had a ensuite the shower was lovely and hot but the sink you had to be careful you didnt hit your head on it as you hovered on the toilet to do your business, also the tv which was small was on top of a wardrobe not overly a problem, the bed was a huge problem very hard and uncomfortable also we were itching from the bed sheets no drawers if you wanted they were built into the divan which was a pain each time lifting up the sheet, the breakfast was lovely shame no apple juice on offer just Orange or grapefruit, the sausages are lovely and breakfast was plentiful people seemed to struggle to work the toaster as it was a time dial one. From personal experience I would not visit again I dreaded going to sleep on the bed we stayed 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

John S, Lydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location / Great hosts
This hotel is right on the sea front many rooms have sea views it is close to the centre, bus and rail station. The food is good the rooms are clean, you are made to feel welcome by all the staff. Malcolm and Mandy the owner's can't do enough to make your stay enjoyable. There is a bar where everyone met in the evening. Don't miss this gem. Will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017