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Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre.
Cottage in Torquay with kitchen and fireplace
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Torquay Marina
- Place, Inner Harbour
- Place, Princess Theatre
- Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre.
Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Playstation 3, DVDs, CDs, Games
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Small rear courtyard with garden furniture. Allocated parking for 1 large car. No smoking.. 8 Torwood Gables is a 3 bedroom mid terraced stone built house that is one of a number of properties converted from a former school building in Meadfoot Lane, Torquay.
The house still has original wooden beams and windows and has recently been refurbished to a high standard, with luxury fittings and contemporary furnishings. It has a solid wood flooring in living area, ceramic tiles in kitchen and bathroom and fitted carpet on the stairs and in the bedrooms.
The location is quiet, yet is a few minutes walk down hill to the town centre and harbour where you will find The Princess Theatre, and the pleasant waterfront walks along the marina. The popular Fleet Walk Shopping Centre is also close by.
You will find numerous restaurants and bars on Torwood Street and around the inner harbour plus upmarket restaurant, just a-1 minute walk away in Parkhill Road. Living Coasts, Torquays coastal zoo, is just 2 minutes walk.
Torre Abbey Sands and Meadfoot beach are within walking distance, as is the Torquay stretch of the South West coast path. The medieval Torre Abbey is around 5 minutes walk away and other nearby attractions such as the Babbacombe Model Village, Kents Cavern and Bygones are a short drive away.
Torwood Gables benefits from on-site parking. A stay in our luxury properties is perfect for a getaway at any time of year.
For larger parties, this property can be booked with the neighbouring properties at Torwood Gables to accommodate up to 22 guests.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
All on the Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Playstation 3, DVDs, CDs, Games
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Small rear courtyard with garden furniture. Allocated parking for 1 large car. No smoking.. 8 Torwood Gables is a 3 bedroom mid terraced stone built house that is one of a number of properties converted from a former school building in Meadfoot Lane, Torquay.
The house still has original wooden beams and windows and has recently been refurbished to a high standard, with luxury fittings and contemporary furnishings. It has a solid wood flooring in living area, ceramic tiles in kitchen and bathroom and fitted carpet on the stairs and in the bedrooms.
The location is quiet, yet is a few minutes walk down hill to the town centre and harbour where you will find The Princess Theatre, and the pleasant waterfront walks along the marina. The popular Fleet Walk Shopping Centre is also close by.
You will find numerous restaurants and bars on Torwood Street and around the inner harbour plus upmarket restaurant, just a-1 minute walk away in Parkhill Road. Living Coasts, Torquays coastal zoo, is just 2 minutes walk.
Torre Abbey Sands and Meadfoot beach are within walking distance, as is the Torquay stretch of the South West coast path. The medieval Torre Abbey is around 5 minutes walk away and other nearby attractions such as the Babbacombe Model Village, Kents Cavern and Bygones are a short drive away.
Torwood Gables benefits from on-site parking. A stay in our luxury properties is perfect for a getaway at any time of year.
For larger parties, this property can be booked with the neighbouring properties at Torwood Gables to accommodate up to 22 guests.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Torquay
Torquay City Centre, a neighbourhood in Torquay, is home to this cottage. Torre Abbey and Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Cockington Country Park. Torquays Dinosaur World and Plainmoor are also worth visiting.
Torquay
What's nearby
- Torquay Marina - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Inner Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Princess Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Torre Abbey Sands - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Meadfoot Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Viva - 6 min walk
- Burridge's - 4 min walk
- Apple & Parrot - 3 min walk
- The Hole In The Wall - 2 min walk
- The Lighthouse Café Bar - 5 min walk
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