Redsands

Redsands suits families or couples wanting a seaside base without the formality of a hotel. The two bedrooms sleep four: one double and two singles, with a bathroom upstairs and a separate toilet on the ground floor. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, and there's a dining area plus a living room with a smart TV where you can settle in after exploring.

What distinguishes this property is the outdoor space. French doors from the living room open onto an enclosed back patio with garden furniture, and there's a larger front patio where a summer house provides a quiet retreat. The parking allows for two cars. Essentials including heating, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi are covered; no smoking indoors.

Goodrington Beach and Goodrington Park are within walking distance, as is Paignton seafront and the old harbour. The nearby attractions range from the boating lake to Paignton Zoo, and the Dartmouth steam railway passes through the valley close by, audible from the property. The location puts you central to Torbay, with plenty of options for days out.