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St Matthias Lodge - Delightful 2 bed cottage

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Exterior detail
Exterior
Private kitchen
Master bedroom - king size bed
Outside area with off street parking and seating area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

St Matthias Lodge - Delightful 2 bed cottage

St Matthias Lodge is a unique cottage style property in the heart of Wellswood village.
The property has off road parking and consists of a master bedroom with kingsize bed, wardrobe, drawer storage and wash basin. The second bedroom is ideal for a child or granny and has a single bed, small chest of drawers and clothes hanging space. There is a kitchen/lounge area with breakfast bar, oven, hob, microwave, fridge, coffee machine and dishwasher. The lounge is tastefully decorated and has a wood burner for our guests use. A selection of books, dvds and board games are provided, Freeview TV is available alongside Free WiFi for our guests.
The luxury bathroom has a toilet, basin with shaver point, walk-in rainfall shower and full size bath. The property is fitted with carbon monoxide alarm and smoke detection. There is gas central heating throughout. We are able to provide a high chair and travel cot.
All bed linen, tea towels and bath towels are provided (please do not take our bath towels to the beach).We have decorated and furnished this property to a high standard and hope that you like it.

We love our new cottage to share with you. In recent years it has had a new driveway and a decking area with a motorised sun protection awning;

Please take care when driving in or out of the property - we recommend that you reverse into the driveway
The property is no smoking throughout and we do not accept dogs of any type (sorry but it was a hard decision we had to make)

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cot and high chair available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Please note we do not accept dogs or other an
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have a lovely single room which sleeps one - a travel cot can also be set up in the master bedroom to accommodate a baby.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6476682
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Torquay

Located in Torquay, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Torquay Marina and Torquay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Torquays Dinosaur World and Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens. Paignton Pier and Dartmouth Steam Railway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Torquay, ENG

What's nearby

  • Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Torquay Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Torquay Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Princess Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Meadfoot Beach - 5 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Torquay Station - 10 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Me & Mrs Jones - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Kents - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Vienna - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Apple & Parrot - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Clock Tower - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is St Matthias Lodge - Delightful 2 bed cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at St Matthias Lodge - Delightful 2 bed cottage ?

As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St Matthias Lodge - Delightful 2 bed cottage on 4 Sept 2026 start from AU$196, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at St Matthias Lodge - Delightful 2 bed cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at St Matthias Lodge - Delightful 2 bed cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St Matthias Lodge - Delightful 2 bed cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is St Matthias Lodge - Delightful 2 bed cottage located?

Located in the heart of Torquay, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves and Torquay Museum. Little Theatre and Meadfoot Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay. Comfortable accommodation in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay. Very well done
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2026
Thank you for the review Mark. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely lodge. Claire was great with messaging and hosting. The place had everything you would need for self-catering and entertainment. Bed was proper comfy too :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2026
Thanks David for review, lovely having you both stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming even made sure we had arrived safely, the lodge was very comfortable and well equipped and perfectly positioned for what we wanted and where we wanted to be, even though next to a busy pub we wasn't disturbed and if we didnt want to drive plenty of buses or walking distance to lots of different beautiful sites, definitely would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Great location. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moira W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property in a good location. Close to shops and pub. Kitchen well equipped. Comfortable bed
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Thank you for the review Moira.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a perfect location, close to all amenities and shops! The house was decorated in theme with Christmas and the host went above and beyond to make our stay over Christmas homely and festive. The property is well equipped with basic essentials such as tea, coffee and hairdryer. The kitchen facilities were very good and the coffee machine was a lovely touch. The log burner added extra cozy winter vibes and we really appreciated the Wood and Coal provided. The host was very attentive and easy to contact at all times whilst being very polite and helpful. I would 1000% stay here again and would recommend anyone considering staying here to do so!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
Thanks so much Danielle! What a lovely message, look forward to having you both back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location, we had a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEVE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely owner.Great cottage fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Holiday Cottage

We had a wonderful stay in Torquay. Cottage was comfy, spotless and had had everything we needed in it. Welcome pack was much appreciated! Pub nearby did great food and there's shops and amenities very close by.Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thanks for the review Martyn. Was great having you all at the lodge and look forward to having you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property which is bigger than you may think. Great location with easy access to Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. All communication with Claire was helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Thanks so much Claire, really pleased you enjoyed the lodge and area.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cheeky getaway

Nice,clean property, everything we needed for a pleasant stay.Good communication with host. Enjoyable walks in to torquay and babbacombe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thanks for the review Dawn, love the downs and wandering the harbour too
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matt t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to explore the area from

Lovely house in a great location. Really well equipped and perfectly clean. Excellent check in process and great communication all the way through our visit. Even had some welcome items and some kids toys which were very well received.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2025
Thanks for the review Matt, great to hear you enjoyed lodge. Hopefully see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a wonderful stay in this lovely cottage,a real home from home,would definitely return when we visit Devon again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well presented and located

Good experience and great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2022
Thank you for your review we hope you are enjoying your UK visit
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall stay

Great location nice walk into torkuay great base for getting around flat was nice and clean just right for the 3 of us would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient location, clean and charming cottage with everything you would need included.. bus stop close by and both grocery, pub, cafe all very close.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

The property was as described and my family will be recommending to other family for visits
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage fantastic location

Lovely walk down to Torquay excellent restaurants & bars bus ride back up hill 3 stops drops at corner of cottage For a small family of 3 could not have chosen betterl 🤓
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2021
Thank you for your lovely review (apologies for our misbehaving weather)
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy

Cosy and comfortable close to everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

Had a lovely short break here. The property was spotlessly clean, very well equipped and conveniently situated 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Thank you for your review and for looking after our little cottage so well - much appreciated best wishes Cathy and Ken
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Well equipped, clean cottage, very homely with lovely log burner
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2021
Thank you for your comments :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our trip to South Devon

Property was great. Clean, cozy and comfortable. Perfectly located.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Beautiful location quite and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thank you for leaving it so lovely and clean - Ken is enjoying the packet of muffins:-) Best wishes Ken and Cathy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in fabulous location

Lovely cottage with a spacious main bedroom and modern bathroom. Great location too in what seems to be quite an quiet and upmarket neighbourhood with its own mini high street and great places to eat, especially Mr and Mrs Jones deli!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Claire Funnell

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We both loved Devon as children and made the move over 10 years ago to the English Riveria. We have brought our children up in Torquay enjoying the local beaches and facilities and we both work locally. Claire is self employed and supports others in building their businesses. She also runs well being sessions for local businesses and groups. Tim has supported young people in the local secondary schools runs and currently runs projects, events and training for a local youth charity. Over the years we have made good use of the water and other sports facilities in Torbay, loving the Red Arrow visits to the Bay and Tim has walked the Two Moors Way in Dartmoor. We live close by, which is why we knew what a great property the lodge is and the easy access to exploring the local area and beyond.

Why they chose this property

We’ve lived and enjoyed the area for years so when the opportunity came up to get this unique property near us, we jumped at the chance. We fell in love with St Matthias Lodge immediately, in a beautiful area we know well and extremely close to the well loved Kents pub and Me and Mrs Jones cafe. The shops at Wellswood are a couple minutes walk away and it’s within easy walks of Kents Cavern, St Matthias Church and Meadfoot Beach. The bowling green, and tennis courts are located in Cary Park in Babbacombe. For the less active a stroll to the end of the road and you can step straight onto the bus and down to the harbour with the Princess Theatre, shops and host of restaurants and cafes or in the other direction, to Babbacombe, St Marychurch, Shaldon and Teignmouth. The choice of immediate restaurants, tea rooms and coffee shops too makes Wellswood a great base from which to enjoy your Devon holiday.

What makes this property unique

The property was built in the late 1800s and is full of character. It’s been lovingly restored by its previous owners and we continue to upkeep and care for the unique details and features of the lodge. Free Wifi available.

Languages:

English

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