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    Sonachan House

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    35 St. Andrews Road, Paignton TQ4 6HA, England
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    5.0 279 reviews
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    35 St. Andrews Road, Paignton TQ4 6HA England See on map
    AMENITIES
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast Available
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Family Rooms
    Bar/Lounge
    Spa
    4 Star accommodation
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    All reviews tea and biscuits well stocked bar on arrival buckets and spades en suite shower goodrington sands only stayed one night full english friendly hosts family room breakfast menu superb breakfast lovely garden ten minute walk single room paignton beach warm welcome
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Conveniently located for my visit

    Stayed for two nights. Tony and Julie work very hard to provide a clean and attractive environment within which to welcome their guests. Bedroom and public areas tidy and spotless, breakfast especially good and wholesome - and served with as smile! Excecellant value.

    Thank frrp
    Response from Tony and Julie S, Owner at Sonachan HouseResponded 1 week ago

    Thanks for your lovely review - glad you enjoyed it and hope to see you again.

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Friendly and Comfortable

    Would highly recommend a stay here. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Owners friendly and welcoming. Lovely breakfast with a great choice of menu. Great garden for guests use too. Not too far from the water front.

    1  Thank Rosie D
    Response from Tony and Julie S, Owner at Sonachan HouseResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thanks for your lovely review. glad you had a nice stay with us and hope to see you again. Book smart, book direct for our best prices.

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A quiet break after a very trying few months of problems

    The room was quite large with plenty of the usual things like tea, coffee, biscuits etc. also plenty of towels, soap and the usual things you find in a bathroom, The choice for breakfast was quite something too, the choices were never ending. We would...More

    1  Thank horacej
    Response from Tony and Julie S, Owner at Sonachan HouseResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for taking the time to review us. So pleased you had a good stay with us and hope to see you again.

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great friendly hosts

    Stayed for just one night, good communication prior to our stay to confirm arrival time to ensure they would be available to greet us. Lovely warm welcome when we did arrive, even though we were a little earlier than planned (tea and biscuits - lovely!)....More

    1  Thank smileyfarmerboy
    Response from Tony and Julie S, Owner at Sonachan HouseResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thanks so much for writing a review - glad you enjoyed your stay. We usually remind guests that the taxi ride from town is less than the price of a pint so no problem with the hill! Hope to see you again soon.

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Welcoming and warm!

    We received a very warm welcome when we arrived at the Sonachan. This home is very well loved and immaculate throughout with great attention to detail. Breakfast was excellent. Just moments walk from the beaches and promenade, yet Sonachan is in a quiet and pleasant...More

    Thank ldaniels79
    Response from Tony and Julie S, Owner at Sonachan HouseResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to review us it is appreciated. So glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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    We are a small, friendly, licensed Guest House ideally situated for the numerous attractions of Paignton, including the beach, pier, multiplex cinema, crazy golf, harbour, the green, Torbay Leisure Centre and …More Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway. Goodrington beach is a short walk away where you will find Quaywest Water Park and many other water attractions. We have 9 en-suite bedrooms all of which have beverage tray, TV, clock radio & hairdryer. We have a bar where you can relax with a drink and/or join in the games and quizzes that we organize. Guests are welcome to enjoy our gardens where you can relax and take in the peace & quiet while you have a pot of tea or something stronger! Less
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    HOTEL FEATURES
    Free Parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Bar/Lounge
    Spa
    Breakfast Available
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Pool
    Beachfront
    Room Service
    Restaurant
    Breakfast included
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
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    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
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    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
    Number of rooms
    9
    Price range
    US$71 - US$95 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Sonachan House Paignton, Devon
    Location
    United Kingdom > England > Devon > English Riviera > Paignton
    Hotel class
    Awards & Recognition
    Certificate of Excellence
    Certificate of Excellence
    Room types
    Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
    Number of rooms
    9
    Price range
    US$71 - US$95 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    Also Known As
    Sonachan House Paignton, Devon
    Location
    United Kingdom > England > Devon > English Riviera > Paignton
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    35 St. Andrews Road, Paignton TQ4 6HA England
    Getting there
    Exeter Airport22 mi
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    "Our room Number 3 was a very quiet room"
    horacej
    2 weeks ago
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    "Book direct through owners website for best deals"
    smileyfarmerboy
    3 weeks ago
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    "Top room great views, if you can cope with 35 stairs"
    _dunn3m
    25 Jul 2018
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    "The higher the room th better the view"
    pbrian1940
    16 Jul 2018
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