Experience world-class service at Elmdene

Ideally situated in the centre of Torquay, Elmdene features free WiFi, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. Built in 19th century, this 5-star guest house is within 700 metres of Corbyn Beach and less than 1 km of Torre Abbey Sands Beach. Newton Abbot Racecourse is 12 km away and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium is 36 km from the guest house. All units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also offered. At the guest house, units include a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. A bar can be found on-site. Popular points of interest near the guest house include Livermead Beach, Institute Beach and Riviera International Centre. Exeter International Airport is 40 km from the property.

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

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Torquay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast 10/10 lovely choices Good decor, friendly hosts.
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and good sized room. Friendly welcome and departure. Lovely breakfast, good quality ingredients in a pleasant breakfast room. Nice lounge area.
  • Jack
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Kim and Trevor were such kind and welcoming hosts. We had two great nights sleep and the breakfast was exceptional. Only a 10 minute walk into the harbour
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, really clean. Trevor and Kim were so helpful and accommodating. It was a great stay with great hosts.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed on the 26/08 for four nights and could not fault anything about our stay. The room was superb and the bed very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and plenty of it and lots of choice. Kim and Trevor are superb hosts and we will...
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a Gem! Hosts met us on arrival, friendly and helpful. The room was immaculate. The bed was so comfy. Mini fridge with bottles of water & Kim's homemade scones, clotted cream & jam. Lots of beverage sachets & a box of chocolates. Breakfast...
  • Michaela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location for the centre of Torquay . Very clean , lovely big bedrooms , would definitely recommend this property
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for walking to the sea front and getting into town. Excellent breakfasts, with plenty of options to choose from.
  • Joe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was amazing from the hosts to the rooms and overall experience! We'd been travelling on our motorbike and stopped here, parking was great. Loved every minute of it!
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous clean hotel with lots of provision. Hosts were fantastic, super friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was tasty with plenty of options and items from local suppliers.

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 234 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Elmdene is an Award winning Visit England 5 Star Rated Guest Accommodation, and has also received a Visit England Breakfast Award. We Won Gold in the Best B&B / Inn in Devon by Visit Devon in 2014, In 2015 and 2016 we received a Gold Award from The Taste of the West and won Best B&B of the South West 2015.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Elmdene
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    General

    • Adult only
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Elmdene takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 19:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:30 to 10:30
    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 option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverSoloCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

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

    Please inform Elmdene 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.

    FAQs about Elmdene

    • Elmdene is 0.9 miles from the centre of Torquay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Elmdene offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at Elmdene include:

        • Double
        • Suite

      • The nearest beach is just 650 yards from Elmdene. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Check-in at Elmdene is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.