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Guest Rating: 
4.2 / 5
This charming elegant Victorian villa is delightfully situated at the harbour end of Paignton, a short stroll to the beach, town centre and railway station.
The Great Western is a privately owned detached hotel and can only be described as one of the finest of its size in Paignton. It is our contention that few others equal it in any aspect of catering and hospitality. The Great Western is a theme hotel with one of the finest collections of model railways, steam engines, ships and vintage toys to be found anywhere in the country. The hotel exudes a natural English charm in its railway theme, tasteful decor and pleasant surroundings. Whatever the weather, there is somewhere to relax in peace, with it be the garden or the bar lounge.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Children older than 3 years are welcome. All children under 4 years stay free of charge for extra beds. Baby cots are not available. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, 75 percent of all nights will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
Children older than 3 years are welcome. All children under 4 years stay free of charge for extra beds. Baby cots are not available. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
This hotel is strictly non-smoking. Please do not request a smoking room.
This room has 2 armchairs, one double bed and one single orthopaedic bed. The room faces Sands Road, the garden, pond and sea.
This bright and airy room faces Bellevue Road.
This bright and airy room faces Bellevue Road.
This room has one orthopaedic linked double bed and one bunk bed, suitable for 2 children over 4 years old. The room has a side view, looking out to Sands Road.
This quiet and airy room faces Bellevue Road but is smaller than the standard double.
By Car:
From the M5 South:
- Follow signs for Torbay/Torquay on the A380.
- At Kingskerswell roundabout (see English- Riviera Flower Embankment on the left) exit right at the A380 ring road for Hamelin Way /Brixham.
- Ignore first roundabout for Torquay/Shiphay, continue on, and turn left before the next roundabout for Preston Sands.
- You are now on Preston Down Road which changes to Headland Road Drive all the way on this long winding road till you come to a traffic light.
- Head over the traffic light and continue on to Paignton Sands.
- Drive past the pier, then the Apollo cinema complex and head straight on to the mini roundabout.
- You are now on Sands Road. Bear right, and after 10 seconds, turn left into Belle Vue Road, and we are the second building (hidden entrance) on the right, next to Alpine Mews.
- You can see 3 flagpoles with Union Jack flags when you are at the mini roundabout
On Foot
From the train station:
From the station, walk past the taxi stand and turn right over the railway crossing. Walk past the steam train entrance until you come to the first street on the right which is Queens Road. Walk past the rugby/cricket ground till the end of the road, then turn left. You are now on Sands Road; see the 3 flagpoles in our garden from Sands Road (towards the beach.) There are 2 pedestrian entrances to the hotel.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
