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About this property
The Spinney - Large home with hot tub, gym, amazing sea views
The Spinney: Inspiring and Spacious Devon Coastal Retreat with Breathtaking Sea Views
A short walk from Broadsands beach, overlooking the sea and rolling Devon hills, near Paignton on the English Riviera.
Inspiring and spacious, The Spinney is a year-round gem. With breathtaking views over the sea and rolling Devon hills, guests will find spaces both inside and out to unwind or gather for food and drinks. The property offers five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and an enviably large private terrace where the vista just keeps getting better — with the beach just a short walk away. In cooler months, guests can gather on plush sofas around the fireplace.
PROPERTY DETAILS
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Ground floor: one double bedroom with sliding-door access to the decked terrace, plus a snug with a king-size sofa bed (these two share a contemporary ensuite shower room)
- Upstairs: a super-king master bedroom with ensuite shower room and oval bath; a twin room (two single beds, not zip and link); and a double bedroom with a large ensuite shower
- An elegant, tiled monochrome family bathroom with a freestanding bath
- Large private decked terrace and garden with hammock and dining table
- Hot tub (new for Summer 2025), accommodates up to 8 guests
- Private gym room beneath the terrace with a view, treadmill, bike machine, and weights
- Open-plan modern kitchen and dining area
- Sitting room with red velvet sofas and a fireplace
- Reading nook and chess set tucked by the French doors
THE SPACE
A short walk up from the sandy beach, The Spinney is designed with every guest in mind — toddlers, teens, and four-legged family members alike. Every window offers its own spectacular view, and the interior makes the most of every nook and cranny. The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped, and the dining area is ideal for catching up on the day or making cocktails with friends. Cosy up by the fire in cooler months, or throw open the doors to the terrace when it's warm. Outside, guests can laze in the hammock, feast at the table, soak in the hot tub, or relax with a glass of fizz while taking in the view.
GUEST ACCESS
Fresh Escapes provides access details exactly 48 hours before check-in. The Spinney is for the exclusive use of the booking party.
INTERACTION
The Spinney is professionally managed by Fresh Escapes, a Devon-based, privately owned vacation rental and management company dedicated to ensuring a smooth stay.
STAYING RULES
The property is for exclusive use of the booked guests only. (No further house rules were specified in the source material — worth confirming details such as maximum occupancy, pets, smoking policy, and check-in/check-out times with Fresh Escapes.)
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Broadsands beach is a short stroll away — a sand-and-stone beach with rock pools at low tide, parkland for football or cricket, a level promenade, and colourful beach huts for hire. Nearby dining options include the Waterside Inn, K'ohana, The Venus Cafe, Squires (fish and chips), and the Rowcroft Hospice Shop & Tea Room. Stoke Gabriel is worth exploring, with The Shack popular for breakfast. Sandridge Barton (Sharpham Wine's vineyard) is a 10-minute drive with a well-regarded restaurant. Young's Park at Goodrington Beach offers mini golf, a playground, inflatable slides, swan pedalos, and the Cantina beachside restaurant. Paignton town centre and seafront are close by, with sub-tropical palm trees giving a continental holiday feel year-round.
GETTING AROUND
A bus stop is conveniently located just outside The Spinney, offering a short ride to Brixham, Kingswear, and Paignton. Nearby seaside towns Torquay, Dartmouth, and Dittisham, along with Agatha Christie's former home Greenway House, are also easily reachable, and the moorlands of Dartmoor are accessible by car.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Paignton
Located in Paignton, this chalet is near theme parks and by the ocean. Churston Station and Palace Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cayman Golf and Pirates Bay Adventure Golf. Battlefield Live Torbay and Splashdown Quaywest are also worth visiting.
Is The Spinney - Large home with hot tub, gym, amazing sea views pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Spinney: spa pool, sea views?
As of 11 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Spinney: spa pool, sea views on 5 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,028, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Spinney - Large home with hot tub, gym, amazing sea views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Spinney - Large home with hot tub, gym, amazing sea views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Spinney - Large home with hot tub, gym, amazing sea views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Spinney - Large home with hot tub, gym, amazing sea views located?
Situated by the ocean, this chalet is within 1 mile (2 km) of Battlefield Live Torbay, Broadsands Beach and Oyster Cove Beach. Saltern Cove Beach and Churston Station are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place to stay with a group of friends, easy walk to the beach and everything you need in the house. Very well equipped and finished to a high standard. Bathrooms in particular are amazing!
Isobel Needham
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rachel Curtis
5 Aug 2025
The house is beautiful and in a really good location.
We had a wonderful stay at the Spinney- there was 10 of us (including 4 children) and we all had a great time. The house is beautiful and in a really good location.
The only negative we felt was the check in time is quite late and check out fairly early!
Really wonderful stay at the Spinney! Would definitely recommend. We were a group of 6 adults and 2 children and there was plenty of space to accommodate us all. Stunning views, lovely hot tub, well equipped kitchen, plenty of bathrooms and spacious living and bedrooms. Ideal location close to Brixham, Totnes and Paignton. Ideal for a larger group trip to Devon!
Fabulous house and gardens. Very well equipped kitchen. Modern bathrooms. Comfy beds. Superb views and outdoor veranda. Large hot tub.
Ruth C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ruth
21 July 2025
Large hot tub... fabulous!
Fabulous house and gardens. Very well equipped kitchen. Modern bathrooms. Comfy beds. Superb views and outdoor veranda. Large hot tub.
Ruth
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jackie
23 June 2025
Stunning and just the chill out we needed
Gorgeous spacious comfortable house , with an amazing view that met all the needs of my family. Lovely touch to provide scones etc and milk on arrival
Nothing to say here
Jackie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steph
27 May 2025
Excellent!!
Views were amazing! The downstairs conversion from one room into 2 is much better! We enjoyed another amazing weekend!
Steph
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kerrie Lacey
10 Aug 2025
Beautiful House, Lovely Views
We loved our stay at the Spinney, beautiful house, lovely rooms. Great addition of the hot tub, gym super, views absolutely amazing. Can see the steam train as it passes through, beach gorgeous and walkable, great little shop walkable up the road and a chippy. Everything so close, zoo, Goodrington, Brixham. Just be aware of the busy Dartmouth Road but other than that, perfect in every other way!!
Kerrie Lacey
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Tina
14 July 2025
Lovely location great views, comfortable
Lovely location great views, comfortable. Had a lovely family weekend.
The garden furniture needs upgrading, which is a shame as the balcony is lovely with spectacular views. There were a couple of maintenance issues which we reported to the manager. But overall we had a great stay and would recommend it.
Tina
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Hannah
15 Jan 2026
Great stay.
Great house which we have stayed in before and enjoy so we returned! Easy to find the house and lovely views across the sea.
Lovely social lounge area for all the guests to be able to relax and enjoy. The hot tub addition this year was great and works for the size of property.
Lights down to hot tub - feels quite dangerous going down the steps in the dark.
Check heating ahead of guests arrival in winter so it’s not cold. Fresh escapes were keen to work out how to resolve boiler issues.
Furniture could be better arranged in the smallest room to make it more useable for two adults sharing.
Hannah
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for choosing to return — it really means a lot to us when guests come back to stay again. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the house, the sea views, and the social lounge space, which is designed to be a relaxing place for everyone to spend time together.
We’re especially pleased the hot tub was a hit this year and worked well for the size of the property. We’d love to welcome you back again in the future for another Fresh Escapes stay.
We appreciate your constructive comments and are committed to continually improving the guest experience. We will be taking your suggestions up with the owners.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Clive
23 Mar 2025
Lovely property, fully equipped with everything you needed
The views were beautiful, but it would be spectacular during the summer.
The mattress on the sofa bed could have been a bit more comfortable. The TV in the room did not work.
Clive
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Helena Ostler
13 Jan 2025
Lovely place to stay! Great location - fantastic views!
Would recommend and stay again! Lots around to do/see - even in the home there are games and a great music system to use. Kitchen well stocked with plenty of plates/utensils etc - would only suggest to add a pair of scissors! Other than that had a great stay and would stay here if in the area with a large group again!
Work had to be carried out during our stay which unfortunately only told about at 6pm the night before him coming at 8am and drilling!
Helena Ostler
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Route
4 Aug 2025
We didn't want to leave
The location is stunning the house was fantastic plenty of room for 8 people. Fantastically stocked with kitchen and dining items, comfortable beds and lovely bathroom facilities. The owners and house manager were so helpful when we had a couple of minor problems . The hot tub is a welcome addition. A luxurious stay to celebrate my daughters 40th birthday.
I liked it all it's a shame the garden is so steep but nothing can be done about that, not suitable for young children. Also it would have been helpful to have more information about kitchen equipment.
Route
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Roya Shah
15 Apr 2025
Ideal family accommodation with stunning gardens
We stayed at the spinney for 3 nights during the Easter break - we were 2 families totalling 6 adults and 5 children. There was ample space for all of us. Every bedroom was a great size as were the bathrooms. The house was clean & tidy, all linens were plenty and again kept nice and clean and easy to locate. The outside space of the house was fantastic, stunning gardens and great decking area. The location of the house was great, close to lots of amenities and a very short drive to the beach, there are local shops within walking distance. Communication from the host was also fantastic, replied promptly and resolved any queries we had. Finding the house was easy as was access for check in. Overall we had a fantastic trip and highly recommend the spinney if you're looking to stay in the Torquay area.
Roya Shah
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Location
Views win
Great space with views overlooking broad sands bay and the heritage railway
Let down a little by the property and grounds needing some care and attention - needs sone maintenance and a deep clean
The downstairs bedroom and sofa bed would work better as a family suite with a double bed and twin beds .
Just all a bit tired and lacking in some facilities such as not enough outdoor furniture and broken outdoor table and chairs and not enough furniture for everyone to sit together for dinner or to watch a movie
Overall a great spot for a family holiday just needs a bit of TLC
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review the property. We have had an exceptionally wet summer that has limited the opportunity for our gardener to attend the property and as a consequence the weather has taken its toll on both the garden and garden furniture maintenance. The property sleeps 10 and there are 10 dining chairs in the dining room. We are therefore surprised by your comment regarding not enough furniture to sit together for dinner. Thank you for your suggestions regarding the bedroom arranagements.
Verified
6/10 Okay
John H.
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Disappointing garden
Inside house was nice, but kitchen needs better stock - 2 wine glasses in a 10 berth house! Garden needed a lot of attention which was a real shame, it could have been stunning but grass not cut, dead flowers, brambles everywhere, broken mis match furniture and dangerous swing, fence and ballestrade.
John H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Dear Sharon
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback regarding your recent stay at one of our properties. We are pleased to hear that you found the inside of the house nice, but we are sorry to hear that the kitchen was not adequately stocked. We will pass this feedback on to the property owners so that they can address this for future guests.
We are also sorry to hear that the garden did not meet your expectations. We understand that a well-maintained garden is an important aspect of any holiday rental, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. We will pass this feedback on to the property owners so that they can address the issues you have raised and ensure that the garden is in better condition for future guests. The general challenge this season for maintaining gardens has simply been the weather. Contractors have been scheduled in and then have to cancel due to weather related issues.
We appreciate your observations regarding the broken and mismatched furniture, as well as the dangerous swing, fence, and balustrade. We take the safety of our guests very seriously, and we will ensure that the property owners are made aware of these issues so that they can be addressed as soon as possible.
Once again, thank you for your feedback, and we hope that you will consider booking with Fresh Escapes in the future.
Kind regards,
Fresh Escapes Team
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