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Peaceful, Homely, Pet Friendly with Free Parking - Holiday Apartment 13A
Apartment in Torquay with kitchen
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Reviews
7.4 out of 10
Good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 339 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Princess Theatre
- Place, Riviera International Conference Centre
- Place, Torre Abbey
- Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
1 Single Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Peaceful, Homely, Pet Friendly with Free Parking - Holiday Apartment 13A
Our newly-renovated luxury first floor apartment boasts an incredibly convenient location less than a minute’s walk from the Costa Coffee on Torquay's bustling high street and five minutes' walk to the marina with its excellent choice of restaurants, bars, theatre and entertainment. Despite this central location, the apartment is remarkably quiet and peaceful, on a residential street with private off-street parking (very rare for central Torquay), and offering views over the lower part of the town out towards the harbour. The apartment is unique and full of character in a house dating from the 1850s that well-demonstrates the Torquay practice of building up against the rock face of the valleys in which the town is built. This really is an amazing little hideaway, with all of Torquay’s amenities literally on the doorstep, and yet also a great base from which to explore the rest of Torbay and South Devon. Entirely refurbished during the winter of 2024, with a new fitted kitchen and a high standard of internal decoration, the apartment is well equipped, dog friendly and boasts high speed WiFi and use of a small shared raised garden to catch some afternoon sun. Please note that this apartment is on the first floor and is accessed by stairs; we recommend that guests with mobility difficulties bear this in mind when booking.
The hosts, Jonathan and Sade, live locally and also run one of Torquay's most highly-regarded guest houses and are therefore very happy to assist guests in any way they can.
The hosts, Jonathan and Sade, live locally and also run one of Torquay's most highly-regarded guest houses and are therefore very happy to assist guests in any way they can.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Torquay
Located in Torquay City Centre, a neighbourhood in Torquay, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. Torquay Marina and Torquay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dartmoor National Park and Cockington Country Park. Plainmoor and Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Torquay, England
What's nearby
- Princess Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Riviera International Conference Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Torre Abbey - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Meadfoot Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Babbacombe Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Green Ginger (Wetherspoon) - 5 min walk
- Kalipso Coffee Company - 2 min walk
- Banx Bar - 5 min walk
- Rock Garden Cafe Bar - 4 min walk
- Starbucks - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
7.4
Good
7.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
7.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
31 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hilary H.
26 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Legs
Hilary H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
4/10 Poor
Paula G.
24 Sept 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Long Weekend
Paula G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by Folasade
Our first experience of Torbay was in the Spring of 2016 when driving around South Devon on the lookout for somewhere to settle and bring up a young family. Driving along Torquay seafront on a beautiful spring afternoon, and then back along the stunning coast road from Dartmouth we both fell in love with South Devon, finally moving to Paignton in the winter of 2017.
We took over Kethla holiday apartments quite recently from the wonderful previous owners. Both of us have experience in the hospitality industry we have always loved entertaining guests and have thrown ourselves into making Kethla Self Catering apartment a luxurious home from home for our guests. Our mission is to ensure that all our guests have a relaxing and enjoyable stay with us, and especially for all those new to the English Riviera and to South Devon to experience the same love at first sight and happy memories that we did when we first came here.
Sade's first career was as an engineer in the oil and gas industry. Sade is hands-on and practical - she has always been passionate about buildings and about interior design. Since taking on Kethla Holiday Apartments, Sade is responsible for updating the furnishings and décor, and she does most of the maintenance and decorating. Sade has an outgoing, bubbly, personality, loves welcoming guests if she bumps into them and making sure that they have everything they need for their stay.
Sade loves dancing, travelling, gardening and entertaining...
Jonathan was born in Dover in Kent. Previously a university lecturer, when he married Sade he moved to Nigeria (via a brief sojourn in Saudi Arabia), where he spent his time setting up a business providing editing and consultancy services to academics and researchers around the world.
Jonathan deals with most of the administration. Beyond the guest house, he loves travelling, playing with our children, art, ballet and cricket.
We took over Kethla holiday apartments quite recently from the wonderful previous owners. Both of us have experience in the hospitality industry we have always loved entertaining guests and have thrown ourselves into making Kethla Self Catering apartment a luxurious home from home for our guests. Our mission is to ensure that all our guests have a relaxing and enjoyable stay with us, and especially for all those new to the English Riviera and to South Devon to experience the same love at first sight and happy memories that we did when we first came here.
Sade's first career was as an engineer in the oil and gas industry. Sade is hands-on and practical - she has always been passionate about buildings and about interior design. Since taking on Kethla Holiday Apartments, Sade is responsible for updating the furnishings and décor, and she does most of the maintenance and decorating. Sade has an outgoing, bubbly, personality, loves welcoming guests if she bumps into them and making sure that they have everything they need for their stay.
Sade loves dancing, travelling, gardening and entertaining...
Jonathan was born in Dover in Kent. Previously a university lecturer, when he married Sade he moved to Nigeria (via a brief sojourn in Saudi Arabia), where he spent his time setting up a business providing editing and consultancy services to academics and researchers around the world.
Jonathan deals with most of the administration. Beyond the guest house, he loves travelling, playing with our children, art, ballet and cricket.
Why they chose this property
Since moving to Torbay in 2017 we have fallen in love with this beautiful and varied region, with its stunning scenery, rolling hills, benign climate and fascinating history, and feel privileged to be raising our young family in this renowned holiday destiny. As your hosts we would be delighted to introduce you to this beautiful part of the world.
What makes this property unique
Jonathan and Sade warmly welcome you to Kethla Self Catering Apartment
The apartment is an attractive flat providing quality guest accommodation. It has that relaxing and comfortable feeling (just like a home away from home). Whether you are looking for a romantic weekend, a small family holiday, pet friendly or a short break we can offer you a warm welcome, luxuriously-appointed accommodation, a fully stocked kitchen, beautiful furnished living and bathroom at competitive prices year round, and just minutes from the town centre, beach, seafront and local shops and restaurants.
The apartment is unique and full of character in a house within Torquay's conservation area that dates from the 1850s and that well-demonstrates the Torquay practice of building up against the rock face of the valleys in which the town is built. Indeed, the road on which the building is situated descends through three hair-pin bends down a cliff, and is named from the large amounts of "Mother of Pores" tropical coral that used to be quarried from the cliff.
Torbay's famous beaches, the Riviera Conference Centre, Kents Cavern - one of Europe's most important stone age sites - the historic twelfth-century Torre Abbey, the Princess Theatre, Paignton Zoo, the amazing Dartmouth Steam Railway and Agatha Christie's house at Greenway are all within easy reach. Torquay is also the perfect base from which to explore the English Riviera, the beautiful South Devon Coast and the stunning scenery of Dartmoor National Park. It is also within easy reach of numerous National Trust and English Heritage properties, the historic cathedral city of Exeter and the thriving maritime city of Plymouth.
The apartment is an attractive flat providing quality guest accommodation. It has that relaxing and comfortable feeling (just like a home away from home). Whether you are looking for a romantic weekend, a small family holiday, pet friendly or a short break we can offer you a warm welcome, luxuriously-appointed accommodation, a fully stocked kitchen, beautiful furnished living and bathroom at competitive prices year round, and just minutes from the town centre, beach, seafront and local shops and restaurants.
The apartment is unique and full of character in a house within Torquay's conservation area that dates from the 1850s and that well-demonstrates the Torquay practice of building up against the rock face of the valleys in which the town is built. Indeed, the road on which the building is situated descends through three hair-pin bends down a cliff, and is named from the large amounts of "Mother of Pores" tropical coral that used to be quarried from the cliff.
Torbay's famous beaches, the Riviera Conference Centre, Kents Cavern - one of Europe's most important stone age sites - the historic twelfth-century Torre Abbey, the Princess Theatre, Paignton Zoo, the amazing Dartmouth Steam Railway and Agatha Christie's house at Greenway are all within easy reach. Torquay is also the perfect base from which to explore the English Riviera, the beautiful South Devon Coast and the stunning scenery of Dartmoor National Park. It is also within easy reach of numerous National Trust and English Heritage properties, the historic cathedral city of Exeter and the thriving maritime city of Plymouth.
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