St. Edmunds House

The morning sun slants through sash windows onto polished floorboards, and somewhere downstairs a kettle's just clicked off — this is old-fashioned hospitality with a roof overhead, minutes from Paignton's seafront.

St. Edmunds House suits anyone after a proper base on the English Riviera without the fuss of canvas — couples exploring Torbay's coastal path, families wanting sandy beaches and the zoo within easy reach, or walkers treating themselves between stretches of the South West Coast Path. There's a camping pod option if you fancy something in between four walls and the great outdoors, though details are best confirmed directly. Dogs may be welcome by arrangement, so worth asking if you're bringing one along.

It's a year-round spot, which means you can book a winter escape as easily as a summer seaside week. Campfire policy needs checking on arrival if the pod's your choice. Expect a guest-house feel rather than a full campsite setup — somewhere to rest your head properly after a day on Paignton sands or pottering round Dartmouth.