Map TRAVELLING INSTRUCTIONS

ROAD
Follow M5 to Exeter and at Kennford take the left fork to Torbay (English Riviera) via the A3 80 through to Newton Abbot. Follow signs to Paignton on the A3022, turn right at junction with A385 towards Totnes. Bona Vista is approximately 2 miles on the left.

RAIL
Most trains are to Newton Abbot (change for Paignton if necessary) or Totnes, where ample public transport is available. Taxis are to be found plentiful at both stations.

Around and about the Area

THERE IS PLENTY TO DO AND SEE
  • Bona Vista's Location
    Paignton is one of Britain's premier resorts enjoying a remarkably mild climate warmed by the gulf stream with palm trees and exotic plants.

    There are many miles of lovely coastline to explore, with popular or unfrequented beaches.

    Cockington Village, Torre Abbey, the Agatha Christie mile, Quay West, Paignton Zoo, Babbacombe Model Village, The Steam Railway and Kent's Cavern are just some of the many other attractions and places of interest to visit.
  • Walking
    Miles of walks including the South West Coastal Path, Dartmoor and river walks.
  • Swimming and beaches
    many nearby, Paignton and Torquay are just two of some of the best in the West Country
  • Fishing and Sailing
    Plenty of opportunities, right on our doorstep! There are two fishing centres either side of Bona Vista ! Further afield both sea and freshwater in nearby Stoke Gabriel, Totnes and up river in the Dart on Dartmoor.
  • Exploring
    Try wandering around Torquay harboursides, the shops of Torquay's Fleet Walk shopping precinct, the Pavilion and much much more.

    Going further afield, you can ramble across the wilds of Dartmoor National Park, see the Dartmoor Ponies, visit places of interest such as Widdecombe in the Moor.

    Torbay and its environs also offers a rich diversity of places to eat out, theme bars and Nightclubs to suit all tastes.

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Beautiful Scenery
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Long Beach Days
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Enjoying an icecream
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Firewoks Spectacular


Totnes is an Elizabethan river town with an ancient castle. The beauty of Dartington Hall with it's glorious gardens and world famous arts and music activities makes this an essential place to visit.

Dartmouth, Dartmoor, Salcombe, Exeter and Plymouth can all be reached easily.

Paignton Zoo is only a mile or so away and there are river and sea cruises and steam train trips nearby.

Torquay has Kents Cavern and a large model village among other attractions and there is a go kart track on the way to the delightful fishing port of Brixham.

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Paignton Zoo
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Beautiful Cockington
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Torquay Fair Time
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Plenty of Golfing
  • Paignton Zoo (famous zoo as seen on BBC1's 'The Zookeepers')
  • Quaywest waterpark - Go wild and splash with fun on the twisting slides
  • Paignton Steam Railway - Board the train and travel along seven miles of spectacular Torbay Coast
  • Sports - scuba diving, bowls, horseriding, tennis, golf, fishing, go-karting
  • Kent's Cavern
  • Cockington - a picturesque Thatched village
  • Riviera centre
  • Oldway Mansion
  • Bygones
  • Torre Abbey
  • Woodlands Leisure Park
  • Babbacombe model village
  • Multiplex cinema
  • AND SO MUCH MORE
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Windsurfing in the Bay
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Dartmoor Ponies
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By the Sea
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Beautiful Dartmoor