Your stay — Redcliffe Lodge
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Christ Church (602 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Gerston Chapel (802 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Paignton SNU Spiritualist Centre (815 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Sacred Heart and St. Teresa (817 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Paignton Green (North) — 129 m · ~2 min walk
Palace Theatre — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Paignton Geopark — 433 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 602 m · ~8 min walk
Boots — 814 m · ~10 min walk
The Kabin — 585 m · ~7 min walk
Paignton — 800 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use cash machines (ATMs) in town for best rates; avoid the currency exchange kiosks at airports and tourist spots as they give poor rates and high fees.
Contactless cards and mobile payments (Apple Pay/Google Pay) are widely accepted in shops, pubs, and supermarkets. Small market stalls or cash-only B&Bs may still expect cash.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service charge not added (check bill). Taxis: round up to nearest pound. Hotel staff: £1-2 per bag for porters, no tip needed for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A flat white or filter coffee from a local café chain costs about £2.80-£3.50.
A sandwich or jacket potato from a supermarket café (like Tesco or Co-op) or a fish and chip shop takeaway for around £5-7.
A main course in a pub or casual restaurant, such as a burger or pasta, typically £12-15.
The harbour area (Paignton Harbour) has food stalls and kiosks selling fish and chips, pasties, and ice cream; good for a quick cheap bite.
Tesco, Asda, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets; Aldi is also nearby.
Paignton’s town centre has Primark, Matalan, and charity shops for cheap clothes; Exeter’s high street (train 30 mins) has more options.
A single bus journey within Paignton is about £2.50; a day ticket (Stagecoach South West) around £6. From Exeter Airport, the cheapest way is a Stagecoach bus 56 to Exeter St David’s then train to Paignton—total under £15.
Buy groceries and snacks at Lidl or Aldi instead of corner shops. Use the Paignton BID app for occasional discounts on parking and eating out. Visit the beach and coastal path for free entertainment, not paid attractions.
Good to know — Paignton
Type G · 230V
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$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
PaigntonFor all emergencies in the UK, dial 999. For non-urgent police matters, call 101. The local Paignton police station is at 2 Southfield Road, TQ4 6QQ. For medical help that isn't life-threatening, dial 111 or visit Torbay Hospital (Lowes Bridge, Torquay TQ2 7AA).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Paignton, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Redcliffe Lodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 602 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 814 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Exeter St Davids station → Paignton station (10-min walk to Beaches B&B)
💡 Buy an off-peak return if you're visiting for the day; from Exeter airport take the 56 bus to St Davids (10 mins, £2).
Exeter St Davids → Paignton Station (0.4 miles from Castleton Hotel)
💡 Buy an advance ticket online to save half the walk-up fare. From the station, it's a 7-minute flat walk along Queens Road to the hotel.
Exeter St Davids (nearest airport rail link from Exeter Airport) → Paignton
💡 From Exeter Airport, take the 56 bus to St Davids station (20 mins, £2.50). Buy an advance ticket online for the train—cheaper than the onboard fare.
Exeter St Davids station (via airport bus link 56/57 or taxi) → Paignton station (0.3 mile walk to County Hotel)
💡 Book ahead on GWR website or app for the cheapest fares. The train runs along the coast from Teignmouth – sit on the left side for sea views.
Paignton Harbour (local tram-style service along coast) → Lyndhurst Hotel (via Paignton Green stop)
💡 This is a heritage tram, not for airport runs. Great for a quick hop from the beach—pay cash or buy a family ticket for four at £5.
Paignton Bus Station → The Rosslyn (Cleveland Road stop)
💡 Buy a dayrider for £5.50 if you plan to explore Torquay or Brixham later; the bus stops right outside the hotel on Cleveland Road.
Paignton bus station (near B&B) → Torquay harbour or Brixham
💡 Get a dayrider ticket (£5.50) if you're using three or more journeys—it's valid on all Stagecoach south Devon buses.
Paignton bus station (adjacent to train station) → Torquay town centre / harbour
💡 Get a Stagecoach Dayrider ticket (£5.50) if you plan multiple journeys. The 'Gold' service has comfier seats than standard buses.
Paignton bus station → Brixham town centre
💡 Ask the driver for the Brixham Fish Market stop if you're after fresh catch – it's a short walk from the market to the bus route.
Paignton Bus Station (5 mins walk from hotel) → Torquay Harbour or Newton Abbot
💡 Get the Stagecoach app for a £5 day rider — covers all local buses. The 12 runs along the seafront, so sit upstairs on the left for best coast views.
Newton Abbot (rail from Paignton, then bus) → Lyndhurst Hotel, Paignton
💡 Alight at Paignton bus station, then walk 8 mins up Torbay Road. Ask the driver for a day rider if you’re staying more than one day—£6 covers all local buses.
Exeter Bus Station (next to railway station) → Paignton Bus Station (0.3 miles from Castleton Hotel)
💡 Sit on the top deck left side for the sea views past Dawlish. The bus drops you a 5-minute walk from the hotel—cut through Hyde Road to avoid the hill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Redcliffe Lodge?
Check-in at Redcliffe Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Redcliffe Lodge?
A sandwich or jacket potato from a supermarket café (like Tesco or Co-op) or a fish and chip shop takeaway for around £5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Redcliffe Lodge?
A single bus journey within Paignton is about £2.50; a day ticket (Stagecoach South West) around £6. From Exeter Airport, the cheapest way is a Stagecoach bus 56 to Exeter St David’s then train to Paignton—total under £15.
Top Attractions in Paignton
💡 Walk east towards Goodrington for quieter spots and rock pools at low tide.
💡 Walk the full mile to Goodrington Sands for free rock pooling at low tide and the best fish and chips at The Harbour Inn.
💡 Buy fresh crab or mackerel straight from the fishing boats on the harbour wall, usually around midday.
💡 Crabbing off the harbour wall is free; bring a line with a bacon bait and a bucket. The best time for calm water and fewer crowds is early morning or just after high tide.
💡 Walk to the far end near Hollicombe for quieter spots. The beach gets packed in school holidays, so go early morning or late evening.
💡 Check the harbour noticeboard for free community events. The fishmonger on the quay sells very fresh mackerel cheaply.
💡 Head to the western end near the harbour for quieter spots with benches sheltered from wind.
💡 Look for the free summer band concerts (check Torbay Council's events page). The café serves decent tea for under £2.