Business Details
Your Trusted Bed & Breakfast in Paignton, Devon
The Clifton at Paignton is a family-run bed and breakfast established to provide a welcoming and comfortable stay for visitors to the English Riviera. With over a decade of combined hospitality experience, our team prioritises attention to detail, offering personalised service tailored to guests' needs. Our property features en-suite rooms equipped with modern amenities, including free WiFi and flat-screen TVs, alongside home-cooked breakfasts catering to dietary requirements.Located just minutes from Paignton's seafront, we provide easy access to local attractions, transport links, and dining options. We hold the Welcome Host Award, reflecting our commitment to quality service, and offer free parking solutions during guests' stays. Our repeat visitors and positive TripAdvisor reviews attest to our dedication to creating a homely atmosphere and memorable experiences for both short breaks and extended stays.
Services
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
Home-Cooked Breakfast
Free Parking
Free WiFi
Local Area Knowledge
Highlights and features
- Family-friendly accommodation with spacious, clean rooms
- Home-cooked breakfasts catering to special dietary needs
- Complimentary parking solutions during your stay
- Award-winning hospitality with personal attention to detail
- Ideal location minutes from Paignton's seafront and amenities
Associations and certifications
- Welcome Host Award
What people say
Friendly hosts
Excellent breakfast
Clean rooms
Ideal location
Helpful staff
Services
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
Our en-suite guest rooms provide comfortable accommodation with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Each room includes fresh linen, complimentary toiletries, and tea/coffee making facilities. We offer flexible booking options for single travellers, couples, and families seeking a home-from-home experience in Paignton.
Home-Cooked Breakfast
Enjoy freshly prepared breakfasts featuring locally sourced ingredients and traditional Devon produce. Our menu includes full English options, lighter continental choices, and special dietary adaptations. We prioritise quality and freshness, with ingredients prepared to order by our experienced kitchen team for a perfect start to your day.
Free Parking
We provide multiple parking solutions including limited on-site spaces and nearby free alternatives. Our guests benefit from weather-dependent grassed parking opposite the property and unrestricted road parking during winter months, with clear guidance provided at check-in about current availability and access.
Local Area Knowledge
Our experienced team offers tailored recommendations about local attractions, dining options, and transport connections. We provide printed guides, discount passports for regional attractions, and real-time updates about events happening during your stay to help maximise your Torbay experience.
Special Occasion Packages
We accommodate guests visiting for weddings, family celebrations, and local festivals with flexible check-in times and room configurations. Our convenient location near transport hubs makes us ideal for groups attending events in Paignton or Torquay, with advance booking recommended during peak seasons.
People
Freda Brunn
Co-Owner
With over 10 years' experience in hospitality, Freda manages guest relations and front-of-house operations. She ensures every visitor receives warm, personal attention and benefits from her extensive local knowledge to enhance their stay.
Steve Brunn
Co-Owner
Steve oversees culinary operations and property maintenance, bringing his passion for quality food and attention to detail. He prepares daily breakfasts and manages evening meal provisions, ensuring high standards across all guest services.
Questions
What amenities are included in your rooms?
All rooms feature en-suite showers, flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary toiletries.
Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
Yes, we accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets with advance notice.
Is parking available at your property?
We offer limited on-site parking plus free off-site parking options during your stay.
What local attractions are nearby?
We're 2 minutes from the seafront, near Paignton Zoo, Victoria Park, and Torquay's attractions.
Do you offer evening meals?
While we don't have a restaurant, we provide pre-order breakfast options and recommend local dining venues.
Reviews (7)
T. Beaumont
May 31, 2022
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Had a lovely 4 night stay, accommodation was clean and tidy and everything you need when away from home, Freda couldn't be more helpful and our requirements of Vegan breakfast was perfectly catered for and really lovely. Good old fashioned service and a real care that you were well looked after. For us Paignton was a base and we travelled to Exmoth, Dawlish, Torquay, Goodrington, Cockington and Totnes mostly by train otherwise by foot, never moved the car once. Easy parking too. Very enjoyable overall
Susan O'Reilly
Oct 24, 2021
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What a lovely couple freda and Steve made us very welcome the breakfast was great the room was lovely and clean comfy bed nothing to much trouble will definitely recommend and we will be returning
Julie Edwards
Oct 21, 2021
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Very comfortable place made us feel at home and welcome as soon as we got through the door made us a pot of tea straight away you don't get that leval of service in many places friendly hosts would definitely stay again and would recommend this place
Pauline Keen
Feb 03, 2021
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We spent a few days at the Clifton at Paignton. what a lovely find the Proprietors Freda & Steve where lovely made us very welcome nothing was to much trouble. The food was super cooked by the chef Steve. Rooms where very comfortably. A bar in the lounge. another bonus was Adults Only.
Vivienne Davies
Nov 08, 2020
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Great place to stay very convenient less than 5 mins walk to beach and pier. Friendly service, good food, clean and comfortable room. Try Steve's homemade marmalades and evening meals, sweets were delicious.
Tom J.
Dec 15, 2019
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Had a lovely stay at The Clifton, the room was lovely, the food was delicious and the team were very welcoming! :
Commercio
May 09, 2019
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Absolutely amazing experience with the owners here. I only stayed one night for the Torbay Airshow display 2019. I had lost my credit cards and cash on the train, yet I wasn't shone away. Freda and Steve gladly welcomed me into the hotel and made sure I was well looked after. Great hospitality - you can expect very good service here!
