Babbacombe Model Village
Explore a miniature world set among landscaped gardens. Take your time spotting the little details and check the attraction’s programme for any illuminations during your visit.
Official visitor informationTORQUAY · PAIGNTON · BRIXHAM
Make a little
more of your holiday.
Beach afternoons, harbour wanders and days out together. Use Quayside as your base for exploring Torquay and the wider English Riviera.
START CLOSE TO HOME
A harbour stroll.
A beach afternoon.
You don’t need to fill every moment. Start with a wander around Torquay harbour, stop for a coffee and enjoy the boats before choosing where the day takes you.
For time on the sand, consider Torre Abbey Sands. Pack for a beach afternoon and check tide times, weather and local notices when planning your visit.
Fancy exploring further? Make time for Paignton’s seafront or Brixham’s harbour. Plan your transport before heading out, especially for an evening visit.
MAKE A DAY OF IT
Small worlds.
Big days out.
A couple of ideas for a day away from the apartment. Follow the official links for tickets, opening times and accessibility information.
Paignton Zoo
Plan a wildlife day out with time to explore the zoo. The official visitor guide includes tickets, a map, transport details and accessibility information to help you prepare.
Plan a zoo visitWHEN THE WEATHER HAS OTHER IDEAS
Keep the holiday going.
Save a few indoor ideas for a changeable day. Check the venue’s own information before travelling.
Kents Cavern
Head underground to discover Torquay’s prehistoric caves. Check the current visit options, footwear advice and access information when planning your trip.
Plan your cave visitTorre Abbey
Explore the museum and its collections, with gardens to enjoy when the weather brightens. Look at the current exhibitions and events to choose your visit.
See the visitor guideNO NEED TO RUSH
A relaxed weekend idea.
Find your holiday pace.
Settle in, take a look around the harbour and choose somewhere nearby for dinner. Finish with a quiet evening back at Quayside.
Sea air, then see what’s on.
Start with breakfast by the window. Make time for the beach or a local attraction, then look at our events guide for an evening idea.
One more harbour wander.
Leave time for a coffee and a last look at the boats, fitting your plans around your agreed check-out arrangements.
A LITTLE LOCAL HELP
Tell us what you enjoy.
Travelling with children, planning a celebration or looking for a good place to eat? Sarah and Mike live locally and will be happy to offer suggestions for your stay.
Visitor information checked 13 November 2026. This guide offers ideas for planning; individual venues publish their current opening times, prices and access details.
YOUR NEXT COASTAL ESCAPE
See you by the harbour?
Ask Sarah and Mike about a stay, or check live dates and prices on Airbnb.