The Briars - Adults Only
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9.5Outstanding
(59 Ratings)
"We were very welcomed by David when we arrived carried our bags and took us to our room ...we had birthday balloons and a card on the bed as it was our joint birthday weekend away ... was a lovely ges..."
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Located a 4-minute walk from Paignton Beach, The Briars - Adults Only offers 4-star accommodations in Paignton and has a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Bar
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Garden
Smoking allowed
Housekeeping available
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
9.5Outstanding
(59 Ratings)
"We were very welcomed by David when we arrived carried our bags and took us to our room ...we had birthday balloons and a card on the bed as it was our joint birthday weekend away ... was a lovely ges..."
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We were very welcomed by David when we arrived carried our bags and took us to our room ...we had birthday balloons and a card on the bed as it was our joint birthday weekend away ... was a lovely gesture of them ...view of the sea was what we asked for ...shops and beach a stone throw away would definitely return and highly recommend...met Amanda on the Saturday and just as friendly and welcoming as David ... had a breakfast on the Sunday morning and that was lovely too ...
There wasn't anything we didn't like ...overall was a gorgeous stay ..David and Amanda went above and beyond to make our stay amazing ...
10.0 / 10.0
Very convenient
10.0 / 10.0
The original beams and fireplace.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Had room only,the Briars was right on the seafront,on site parking and there is a bar and lovely TV room which is overlooking the seafront and a pretty rear garden to sit and relax
Nothing to dislike
10.0 / 10.0
Hosts were really cheery and nothing too much trouble, (eg phoned just after I booked asking if I’d like a lift from the station). It’s only a short walk so I declined but it’s nice as a solo traveller to have had the offer. Lovely clean room with sea view and well located for the harbour. (I didn’t have breakfast as I tend to have lunch rather than breakfast.). Recommend this place highly. Thank you.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
The bar area and outside back garden were fabulous. Our room was spotless.
10.0 / 10.0
The hosts were very friendly, welcoming and helpful in advising on things to do, best places to eat and about travel around the area and excursions.
The bed was Very comfortable and the room clean and nicely furnished with daily top up of condiments.
Breakfast was ample and delicious, well cooked and well presented.
Nothing at all.
10.0 / 10.0
I stayed for nights in the single room with sea view. Amanda & David are great hosts. I arrived to a warm welcome and I knew I was going to have a great stay. The property is kept lovely and clean. There’s a beautiful outside area where guests can relax as well as the lounge (I didn’t use the lounge as the weather was great). The breakfast was exceptional. I’ll definitely recommend The Briars to my friends and work colleagues. To underline this review, before I checked out, I booked another stay in August, so I’ll be back! 😀
Nothing to dislike. Everything was perfect for me.
9.0 / 10.0
Amanda & Dave could not be more welcoming. location was great, near the harbour. lovely back garden & sun trap. as it was our anniversary, on sunday and the bar was not open, they let us in to grab some wine glasses and we had a drink in the garden.
the shower pressure was not fantastic, but we were on the top floor
10.0 / 10.0
Everything from start to finish was brilliant. Amanda & David were fantastic host's. Couldn't do enough for you nothing was to much trouble. Spotlessly clean throughout. Room 5 with Seaview was just lovely. Great cooked breakfast every morning. David gave lots of good advice on places to visit. Lovely garden to sit in & rekax & cute little bar for a drink in the evening. When next in Paignton would definitely stay again. Arrived as quests & left feeling like friends.
Nothing to dislike
10.0 / 10.0
An excellent hotel close to the beach. The owners were both lovely people who made me feel very welcome, and were always ready and willing to help with anything.
Strongly recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely and cosy and felt so safe as everyone was so friendly and the breakfasts were so amazing and only a 30 second walk to the beach and pier. Amazing!
10.0 / 10.0
Breakfast excellent with good choices. Very well cooked and attentively presented
Nothing we didn’t like
10.0 / 10.0
The breakfast was excellent. There was a choice of cereal, fruit, yoghurt as well as a full English breakfast. The rooms were spotlessly clean and the bed was comfortable. The hotel was full but there was little noise. I recommend it as good value for money. Dave and Amanda were excellent hosts.
There were no faults with the hotel. Paignton town centre would benefit from a facelift but its location on the south coast is ideal. The beaches , especially Goodrington were ideal for families. There were toilet facilities, Sun lounger/ deckchairs or beach huts could be hired on a daily basis.
10.0 / 10.0
I never eat breakfast but people did say how good it is and I overheard several compliments to the hosts about the meals.
I had a single room which was very spacious.
Nothing could improve on the holiday I had there.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice bar area and lovely lounge
Small bathroom
10.0 / 10.0
Our breakfast was delicious, David and Amanda tried to cater for everyone’s requests with always politeness and a smile. The breakfast room is welcoming and bright. They truly are amazing hosts.
We wouldn’t change anything, loved every minute.
They make everyone feel special and we left with many happy memories made.
10.0 / 10.0
Service is exceptional, the friendliness of the owners is amazing, our room was spotless, breakfast was delicious
Nothing, everything was really good
10.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was very nice and plenty of it
Both were very friendly and polite,
Rooms were very clean and our hosts went of there way to make sure a stay was happy time for us.
This was definitely a 10 out of 10 for us
We should have stayed longer
We could find a fault with it
8.0 / 10.0
Clean,well kept, good facilities, great location.
It would have been good if the shower had been more powerful, but it was good enough for what I needed.
10.0 / 10.0
exceptionally clean very friendly welcoming hosts nothing was too much trouble for Amanda and Dave and Dave’s bar was excellent would definitely stay again
nothing everything was great
8.0 / 10.0
Room 9 has a wonderful view over the bay. Everything was spotless. The owners were very friendly. Breakfast was freshly cooked and tasty. Plenty of lights in the room (often not the case in hotels) and three chairs (again, often chairs are rather lacking in other establishments). Parking is available.
Water pressure in the shower wasn’t great, perhaps because we were on the top floor. The en-suite was on the small side. But these aren’t major issues.
10.0 / 10.0
Amanda and Dave were incredible hosts. You can tell they really care about the guests and the guest experience. We were even given a lovely Easter surprise! I will definitely be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was varied and always excellent. Although room was on the top floor, we had a perfect view over the bay. I'm sure this would not have been achieved on a lower floor. An ideal base to visit local attractions.
Could not find fault with anything. Any slight negative was outweighed by a positive. Room at front with traffic at peak times, view of sea front and bay just perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
location, comfort, owners’ hospitality
nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was cooked exactly how I requested it and there was plenty of choice and plenty of everything. Service was 10/10 and we did not have to wait for more tea or coffee etc as they were refilled quickly. Mandy and Malcolm were exceptional hosts and put you at ease immediately! A really lovely couple!
Nothing!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything from the parking early to leaving was exceptional I can not thank you all and the other guest's for the welcome we had differently be staying in September and the breakfast stunning
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Another exceptional stay at the Briars. Lovely room with fantastic views. Full English breakfast cooked fresh and a different light option to choose from everyday, plus continental selection as well. Owners Malcolm and Mandy fantastic hosts!!
Nothing bad to say
8.0 / 10.0
Central location
Very good breakfast
Lovely owners
Hard bed
Cold room until we turned radiator up
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent breakfast// Excellent location
Double room little small" but sea views compensated ' but I asked for higher room'" the hosts were very obliging " and friendly!!
10.0 / 10.0
lovely traditional Devon property and right on the sea front… perfect
absolutely nothing…
10.0 / 10.0
It was very clean. Mandy and Malcolm were fabulous host’s
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
The hosts were a very hard working team and lovely people, would recommend to anyone looking for a staycation next year.
10.0 / 10.0
Very welcoming and cheerful couple
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
The breakfast was superb - there was a special on every day in addition to the normal types of breakfast. Every course was served to our table. We found the personal attention was exceptional and nothing was too much trouble. The hotel was perfectly situated between the harbour and the esplanade. Malcolm & Mandy were perfect hosts and I would recommend The Briars for a perfect holiday.
There was nothing that we didn’t like
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Briars - Adults Only. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Briars - Adults Only pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Briars - Adults Only?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, bar, and wifi/internet.
