Apartment 8 – Studio Sea front location – Step free access from rear – Free Parking

Bedrooms: Studio
Level: Ground Level
Number of Guests: 2 Guests
View from Windows: Rear Courtyard

1 x Double bed
2 x Armchairs in living area
1 x Separate kitchen
1 x Separate bathroom
1 x Dining table and chairs (Courtyard view)
Access via 1 flight of stairs down from front. Step-free access from rear


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Apartment 8 – Seafront Studio Apartment with Step free access from rear with Free Parking at the front

🏡 Your Apartment

Welcome to Apartment 8 at Glencoe Holiday Apartments. It is a comfortable studio apartment. The apartment overlooks the rear courtyard area. There is free front parking.
Ideal for couples or solo travellers. This apartment provides convenient step-free access from the rear. It also includes free private parking right on Paignton’s seafront. From the rear, access is step-free; from the front, it is down one flight of stairs from the car park front entrance.

Inside you’ll find:

  • Double bed (sleeps 2)
  • Open-plan living and dining area with table & two chairs plus two armchairs
  • Modern kitchen (separate room) fully equipped for self-catering holidays
  • Modern bathroom with shower cubicle (small step to enter). Towels are an optional extra that you can add during booking; otherwise, please bring your own.
  • Free Wi-Fi (details shown inside the apartment)
  • Electricity via £1 coin meter – pre-topped before arrival; top up as needed
  • All bedding provided.

📦 Equipment & Facilities Summary

Apartment 8 is fully equipped for comfortable self-catering stays:

Kitchen:
Fridge with small freezer box. Cooker with oven, grill, and 4 hobs. Microwave. Toaster. Kettle. Cookware and utensils. Crockery and cutlery. Glasses. Tea towels. Cleaning supplies.

Living / Sleeping Area:
Double bed, wardrobe, and drawers. Hairdryer and mirror. Bedside lamp and fan. TV & DVD player (with remote). Dining table & two chairs. Two armchairs and a wall clock.

Bathroom:
Shower cubicle with step, hand soap, bath mat, and starter toilet rolls.

Additional Items:
Iron & ironing board, clothes airer, heater, cleaning basket, and spare bin liners.

Outdoor rear facilities are as follows:

  • Recycling and general waste bins are provided at the rear of the building.
  • Outdoor rinsing area available for washing off sand after beach days.
  • Shared outdoor washing line for general laundry use.
  • Designated smoking area located at the rear.

James & Anna live on site and are generally available for assistance if required.
They also aim to meet and greet guests personally whenever possible.


🚗 Parking & Access

  • Free private parking for one vehicle up to 5m in length (labeled Glencoe) directly outside on the seafront.
  • Access from car park: 7 steps to the main entrance with handrails on both sides. Then down 1 flight of stairs to the ground floor.
  • Apartment 8 location: From the main entrance, go down one flight of stairs. The rear building entrance is next to the apartment’s front door.
  • Step-free rear access: Apartment 8 can be accessed via the rear entrance. There is a slight raised lip at the rear doorframe.
  • There are no internal steps within Apartment 8, apart from stepping into the shower cubicle.
  • Rear facilities: The shared sand-rinsing area, bins and designated smoking area are outside the rear entrance on the same level as Apartment 8.
  • Step-free rear check-in: Guests who need the rear route for check-in should contact us on 01803 557727 before arrival so we can arrange access and advise accordingly. Once checked in, guests may use the rear entrance freely.
  • The rear courtyard provides access to the washing line, bins, rinse area, and outdoor smoking area.

👨‍👩‍👧 Sleeping Arrangements

  • Living area: Double bed (sleeps 2)
  • Travel cot available on request (subject to availability)

🔑 Arrival & Check-In

We aim to meet and greet guests on arrival. Please let us know your estimated arrival time before your stay.
If we will not be able to meet you personally, self-check-in information will be sent to you in advance.

We aim to have all apartments ready by 3 pm on your arrival day.
If we know you’re arriving early, we’ll do our best to have your apartment ready sooner.
We also try to allow early or late parking on your arrival or departure day, whenever space allows.

Standard checkout time: 9 am


🚭 Main House Rules

No smoking indoors – an outdoor smoking area is provided at the rear.
No pets permitted.


🏖️ Perfect Location – Heart of the English Riviera

Glencoe Holiday Apartments sit directly on Paignton’s Esplanade, surrounded by golden beaches, harbour-side cafés, and the vibrant attractions of Torbay.

Nearby Attractions (Walking Distance)

  • Paignton Beach — <2 mins
  • Pirates Bay Adventure Golf — 2 mins (great for crazy-golf lovers)
  • Vue Cinema Torbay — 3 mins
  • Geoplay Park — 5 mins
  • Paignton Harbour & Ferry Service — 6 mins
  • Fairy Cove — 7 mins
  • Paignton Train Station & Dartmouth Steam Railway — 7 mins
  • Bus & Coach Station — 10 mins
  • Paignton Pier (Lost City Adventure Golf included) — 9 mins
  • Palace Theatre — 15 mins
  • Goodrington Boating Lake & Seafront (bumper boats) — 15 mins
  • Shipwreck Island Adventure Golf — 17 mins
  • Splashdown QuayWest Waterpark — 19 mins
  • Oldway Mansion & Gardens (gardens open; building under renovation) — 23 mins

🌆 Nearby Dining & Entertainment

All within a 5–10 minute walk:

  • Harbour Lights – seafood with sea-view balcony
  • TJ’s Restaurant – harbour-side dining
  • Spinning Wheel Inn – pub food + live music
  • Le Scala – authentic Italian
  • Costero Lounge – stylish lounge bar for drinks or casual meals
  • The Talk of the Town (Wetherspoon) – affordable pub food and drinks in a lively atmosphere
  • East in the West Paignton – Our favourite Indian Restaurant

📍 Book Your Stay

Enjoy ground-floor comfort, step-free rear access, and free seafront parking — just seconds from the beach.
Apartment 8 is the ideal base for exploring Paignton and the rest of the English Riviera.

Book directly at 👉 www.glencoeapartments.com