Enjoy beach views from the terrace at the Riviera Mansion in Torquay
Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Torbay
With its beautiful beaches, palm trees, famously sunny weather and classic seaside resorts, it’s easy to see why Torbay – or the English Riviera – is so popular among holidaymakers who these days tend to prefer a holiday cottage to a single room in a hotel.
Torbay’s natural harbour faces the English Channel on the south coast of Devon. This sweeping bay is home to pretty fishing villages and the quintessentially English resorts of Torquay, Brixham and Paignton. With its russet-red cliffs, sandy beaches and secluded rocky coves, it’s undoubtedly one of the country’s most idyllic locations for cottage holidays. Whether you want to sunbathe, swim, walk the spectacular coast path or watch the sunset with a plate of fresh seafood, you can’t go wrong with a holiday cottage in Torbay.
Halfway between Torquay and Brixham is Paignton, a charming resort with a magnificent seafront, home to an array of nostalgic amusements. Stroll along the graceful pier, visit the 18th-century harbour and build a sandcastle on the beach. Nearby, at Goodrington Sands, visitors can enjoy waterslides, sailing and other watersports.
- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 6
Holcombe House is a large and luxuriously presented Torbay holiday cottage in Torquay. This detached period property can sleep twelve people in six bedrooms.
- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Explore the charm of Little Acre, a recently refurbished holiday let in Torquay's serene Wellswood Village. This charming retreat is perfect for family getaways on the English Riviera, offering comfort with a sunny rear courtyard, a well-equipped kitchen, and three inviting bedrooms. With its proximity to Anstey's Cove and Meadfoot Beach, Little Acre is an ideal seaside escape in South Devon. Discover nearby attractions such as Kent's Cavern and Babbacombe Model Village, or enjoy the gastropub and traditional delights within reach. Little Acre promises a delightful home-away-from-home experience for a memorable English Riviera holiday.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
7 The Retreat is a sophisticated coastal cottage in Torbay, just a short walk from the beach in Paignton. Sleeping six, the pet-friendly Devon cottage is beautifully furnished. It boasts a lovely enclosed garden with a summer house, plus a light-filled interior with wooden floors, pastels & Juliet balconies.
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
This spacious holiday home in Torbay offers stunning views of Brixham Marina and the bay towards Torquay. The open-plan living space is bright and inviting, and the enclosed garden with seating makes it an excellent choice for families or friends looking to spend a memorable break in Brixham.