Paignton is at the heart of the English Riviera and whilst we would all hope for French Riviera weather during your stay we do have to admit that it does, sometimes, rain here! The joy of the unpredictability of the British weather though is that we are always prepared for the worst – at [...]
Since having Bea our cockapoo (insert picture) we have become fully versed in the local dog walking and dog friendly establishments in and around Paignton. We are lucky that Paignton is so pet friendly and here are a few of our favourite local places to explore. Paignton Sands from October to May dogs are [...]
Think you’re get the best deal for your holiday accommodation by searching on the major booking agents online? Think again, you may well be being misled! The cheapest way to book is usually to book direct with the hotel, B&B or owner on their own website. But even then - you could find yourself [...]
With the Christmas Tree up (insert image) and the school holidays just around the corner we are starting to get very excited about Christmas in Paignton! We got our tree from Marldon Christmas farm and choosing it is a treat in itself! At the farm not only can you choose your tree but there are market [...]
Hi again Dog Pals, Last weekend I was invited to stay at the dog friendly St Weonards Hotel in Paignton, Devon. Vicky & Leigh are extremely welcoming and absolutely LOVE dogs! They have a puppy of their own called Bea and there are lots of dog pictures on the walls as you go up the stairs. [...]
With the end of Summer you may well think that Paignton closes down for the ‘off-season’. You could not be more wrong! There are plenty of activities and events going on throughout the Autumn and Winter to tempt you to the Seaside! Here are just a few of our personal favourites: Put your best [...]
There are so many things to see and do in Torbay that in June we ran a feature on our Facebook page of 30 things to do in 30 days. It covers a range of activities indoor and outdoor, free and charged for adults and children. We hope that you find it useful when [...]
Where did the winter go?! At St Weonards we have been busy decorating, refurbishing (watch out for a post on Room 9 soon!) and getting ready for the upcoming season! Suddenly it is March and Easter is just around the corner. So, what to do in Torbay over Easter? We have put together a [...]
Welcome to the St Weonards blog! We are a family friendly and pet friendly Bed & Breakfast in Paignton on the glorious English Riviera. Our intention here is to provide our guests with information. Local Information: Information on things to do locally in Paignton. Everyone knows about the steam train and its round robin. [...]
The Bikers Make a Difference (BMAD) Festival was started in 2002 by a group of bikers who decided to arrange a social event on the beach and raise money for local charities. During the May Bank Holiday weekend each year, Paignton Green is transformed into a thrilling mix of spectacles that will appeal to all [...]
