Stayed at end of April 2013 along with 6 others for a long weekend coinciding with the last football away trip of the year. Birklands is 5 minutes walk from both the railway sation and the beach. The room and ensuite were beautifully decorated and very clean. Very generous breakfast served by the owners who went to great lengths to... More

Just stayed here for two nights and found it to be one of the best guest houses I've stayed at. The room was beautifully decorated, everything thought of and to the highest standard. Nigel and Christine offered the warmest of welcomes and it was a delight to chat with them and their other guests. Breakfasts were hearty and home-cooked. I... More

Stayed at the Birkland with my mum for her 86th birthday treat. Received a lovely warm welcome from Nigel and Christine the owners. Mum had the double en-suite on the ground floor which was ideal for her and I had room 3 upstairs . This was also a double ensuite although I had only paid for a single room so... More

I have stayed here at least once a week for the last two years on business, the main reason I keep going back here is because it is fantastic. The owners make me feel very welcome, even when I am the only guest, nothing I ask for is too much trouble. I have stayed in all but 2 of the... More

Have the previous reviewers actually stayed in this guest house? I was forced to endure several seperate one night stays in this place. The room I was allocated was cold, damp and cramped. Although the stays were on a b&b basis, I was made to feel as though the breakfast was an inconvenience because of my 7am departure and was... More

I have just returned home from an overnight stay at the Birklands in Paignton. I just needed budget priced B & B but I got more than value for my money.. On arrival l was greeted by Christine & Nigel with lovely smiles and both were really welcoming and helpful..I was shown to my room and can honestly say..it was... More

Close enough to walk to restaurants and the beach. Comfortable beds and friendly hosts. Really good breakfast. They recommended a good meal at the Flagship. If you can't find street parking it is 3.50 to park. It was a cold night and our room was chilly, but the heat system was new, so I am sure they have sorted that... More

Stayed here for 2 nights, very welcoming hosts. The room was very tidy and nicely laid out. Had a very comfortable nights sleep. Location, quite close too everything which is handy and about a 5 min walk from the station.

stayed for 1 week in the single room, really cosy and warm....THE most comfy bed! Nigel & Christine made me feel welcome and even went out of their way to ge my some milk in for me (i only drink one type) which they didn't have to do but thought this was excellent customer service. Really nice b&b christine is... More