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The Barclay Guest House

Property class: 3.5

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A row of white buildings with a blue sign for a guest house and a black awning for a restaurant. - The Barclay Guest House (Paignton)
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The Barclay Guest House provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a bench, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a television, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite, Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Single Room with Private Bathroom

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with two pillows, a blanket, and two folded towels. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small box on one.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with a folded towel, a headboard, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bunk bed with a desk and a small table, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Paignton, The Barclay Guest House is in the city center and near the beach. Pirates Bay Adventure Golf and Torquay Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Paignton Pier and Geoplay Park. Dartmouth Steam Railway and Dartmouth Steam Railway are also worth visiting. Visit our Paignton travel guide
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28 Garfield Road, Paignton, England, TQ4 6AX

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a sandy beach, a large white building with a green roof, and a hill with houses in the background.
    Paignton Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A pier at night with illuminated buildings and flags.
    Paignton Pier
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A vintage steam locomotive with the number 7827 parked at a station.
    Dartmouth Steam Railway
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A steam locomotive with black and gold carriages traveling along a track beside a body of water.
    Goodrington Sands Beach
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Preston Beach
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Paignton Station
    6 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Talk of the Town
    3 min walk
  • Harbour Light
    9 min walk
  • Spinning Wheel Inn
    2 min walk
  • Grand Central
    3 min walk
  • Hyde Dendy
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 10 per day)

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1897
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 60.90 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day (197 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is The Barclay Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Barclay Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Barclay Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Barclay Guest House located?

Located in the heart of Paignton, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Geoplay Park, Paignton Beach, and Paignton Pier. Pirates Bay Adventure Golf and Dartmouth Steam Railway are also within 10 minutes. Paignton Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Barclay Guest House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Accomodation

Thank you for a lovely stay. Perfect for our family, everything we needed. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 night stay in family room. Room was clean and spacious. Plenty of tea and coffee. Comfortable bed. Friendly owners. Easy check in, check out. Right near the sea front. Easy walk from train station. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay here. The room was spotless and the beds were comfy. The breakfast was a full English which was lovely, there was also cereals, yoghurts etc. The location is great too, really close to the beach, pier, shops, bars and restaurants. Steve & Lyn made us very welcome and the parking was easy too, Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday vacation

We had a fantastic stay at the Barclay guest house. Steve & Lynn are a friendly couple who we spent time with chatting in the garden area where it was very relaxing. The room we stayed in was very comfortable and quiet. Decor superb. I would highly recommend staying here as its also close to the beach and shops. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great week away

Liked · Loverly warm welcome on arrival, hosts very helpful and attentive great Size room everything you require. Thought if everything Very clean , warm , daily up keep by hosts ( free parking happy dayz ) 3 minutes walk from most amenities, amusements , restaurants for all appetites & budget , 5 minutes walk to the beach , 7 minutes from harbour absolute prime location. You won't be disappointed with your stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lynne and steve were very friendly and helpful they provide an excellent service without being intrusive. The food was excellent always hot and plentiful. They could not do enough for your comfort. Will definitely be going back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, right next to the beach, very commutative
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Lovely clean comfortable room. Very friendly host. Close to the beach (my favourite place early in the morning). Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Every thing was okay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We received an amazingly warm welcome from the moment we arrived. The room was perfect and the location amazing. The quality of the en-suite was fab and it was the little things like lots of power points, great WiFi even our Teenage Boys thought it was perfect. We even had a personalised welcome sign in our room and home made pieces of fudge with a thank you for staying note attached. Sometimes it those little things that make a massive difference. A big thank you to Kirsty for making us feel at home
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, spotlesslybclean and friendly welcome Wd definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very well presented Guest house. The host Kirsty was very friendly and inviting and catered for all me and my family needs. The breakfast is very tasty too. I definitely will visit again and I will definitely recommend to my friends too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely lovely . Very modern and clean with a delightful hostel . Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be returning *****
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023