St Marguerite – A Favorite for Families in Paignton
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
St Marguerite B&B offers six rooms, including king-sized double beds and a single room. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, Freeview TVs with DVD players, and tea/coffee facilities with Border luxury biscuits. En-suite shower rooms include electric showers, hand basins, and toilets. Room 4 has a king-sized double and a single bed, while Room 6 is a second-floor single with an en-suite shower. Egyptian cotton towels, liquid hand soap, and superior shower gel are provided.
Dining & Breakfast
Breakfast includes freshly cooked Devon sausage, dry-cured bacon, free-range eggs, sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomato, and baked beans. Options like scrambled eggs on toast, poached eggs, and boiled eggs are available. Toast comes with homemade marmalade and jam. Beverages include freshly brewed tea, ground coffee, hot chocolate, and decaffeinated options. Ingredients are locally sourced, with sausages from Newton-Abbot and bacon from Tiverton.
Nearby Attractions
St Marguerite is 1 km from Paignton Zoo and Goodrington Sands beach. The Dartmouth Steam Railway runs from Paignton to Kingswear, with a stop at Greenway Halt for Agatha Christie's house. Kents Cavern, a prehistoric cave system, is 1 mile from Torquay. The South West Coast Path passes near the B&B, offering coastal walks. National Trust sites include Greenway, Coleton Fishacre, and Saltram House, linked to Jane Austen.
Access & Transport
The B&B is on a quiet street off Dartmouth Road, 500 meters from Paignton bus station and 700 meters from Paignton railway station. Taxis are available at the station. The driveway is narrow but widens near the entrance, with two 6-inch steps leading to the door. Greenway Halt station and the vintage 'Barnaby' bus provide additional transport options.
Policies & Services
Check-in is from 16:00 to 20:00, with flexible times by arrangement. Small dogs (Spaniel-sized or smaller) are allowed at £5 per night. Smoking is permitted only in the garden or on the veranda. Fire alarms are tested weekly. The dining room is available for takeaway meals, but food is not allowed in rooms. Refrigeration is provided for medications and special dietary needs.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Laundry
Dining
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor