Less than a 5-minute walk from the centre of Paignton and the seafront, Merritt House is a family run B&B offering excellent tasty breakfasts made with fresh local produce, free WiFi and free off-street parking. Each bedroom at Merritt House is unique and has free WiFi access and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. They also have blackout curtains, tea/coffee making facilities, ironing facilities and a flat-screen TV/DVD player. In the morning, guests can enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast which includes free range eggs, sausages and bacon supplied by a nearby farm shop, specialties such as Scrambled egg topped with smoked salmon on a toasted English Muffin, Corn fritter Stack and Fluffy American Pancakes filled with fresh banana & strawberries. Paignton Rail and Bus Stations are also just a 5-minute walk from Merritt Guest House B&B and Torquay is only a 15-minute drive away. In Paignton, guests can discover the Paignton to Dartmouth steam railway and go on fishing trips and bay cruises.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Paignton, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, American

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jane
    Australia Australia
    Great location and so comfortable. Marc and Julie were so friendly and helpful
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our stay here was a very pleasent one owners went out of there way to help if anything needed breakfast was very good poor Marc is only short due to all the running up and down the stairs with the food well worth staying here for the location for...
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location for the bus and train and a couple of minutes walk to the beach

Managed by Merritt Guest House

Company review score: 9.9Based on 156 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Hello we are Marc and Julie, partners for 26 years In April 2023 we became the new owners of Merritt House, a very comfortable, friendly home from home bed and breakfast. We have holidayed here in Paignton for years, love the area so much that we moved from Staffordshire in 2021 We look forward to welcoming all our guests

Property information

Merritt Guest House offers quiet family run, friendly accommodation, close to Paignton sea front, harbour and town centre. Our aim is to offer you a rather special stay with unrivalled comfort and delicious breakfasts. Not all of our rooms are listed on here, Check out our Merritt house website for more info and book direct Enjoy a good night’s sleep in one of our seven comfortable bedrooms, all of which have en-suite shower facilities, TV/DVD, complementary toiletries, fluffy towels, well stocked hospitality tray, fan, ironing facilities in every bedroom, super fast WiFi with good connection throughout the house, blackout curtains and more. Merritt House is less than five minutes’ level walk to the bus, mainline and steam railway stations in a quiet street off the main roads, and is on the South West Coast Path. Enjoy the Paignton to Dartmouth steam railway, fishing trips, bay cruises, local golf courses, swimming pool/fitness centre, local 'blue flag' beaches, outdoor tennis courts, and local restaurants/pubs. Walkers, cyclists, diving and sailing enthusiasts are welcome to take advantage of our drying room for boots and other wet gear. Merritt House is a great base for enjoying the best of Paignton, Torquay, Brixham, Dartmoor National Park and south west coastal path. Devon, S...

Neighbourhood information

Merritt House is ideally situated in a quiet area, within a five minute level walk of Paignton beach, the town centre and the mainline and steam railways/bus stations. The English Riviera, centred on the Torbay towns of Torquay, Paignton, Babbacombe and Brixham, is renowned for its unusually mild climate. The area offers a wide variety of year-round attractions for visitors of all ages and interests: water sports, golf, cycling, walking, summer regattas, and annual Agatha Christie Festival.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Merritt Guest House B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Bowling
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Adult only
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Merritt Guest House B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 16:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 12 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa JCB Cash is not accepted Merritt Guest House B&B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Any guest found smoking in a room will occur an additional GBP 100.

    Guests can eat takeaways in the dining room but it is not permitted to eat takeaways in bedrooms.

    Please note that parking spaces are limited and subject to availability.

    Please inform Merritt Guest House B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    FAQs about Merritt Guest House B&B

    • Check-in at Merritt Guest House B&B is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Merritt Guest House B&B is 550 yards from the centre of Paignton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Merritt Guest House B&B. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Merritt Guest House B&B include:

      • Double
      • Single
      • Twin

    • Guests staying at Merritt Guest House B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • American

    • The prices at Merritt Guest House B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Merritt Guest House B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Bowling
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Water park
      • Beach