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Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre.

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Dishwasher, high chair
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Fireplace
Marina
In the heart of Torquay, 8 Torwood Gables offers a unique blend of luxury and charm. This beautifully restored former school building features original wooden beams and windows, with solid wood flooring in the living area. Unwind in the small rear courtyard or explore nearby attractions like Living Coasts coastal zoo or Meadfoot beach.

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

su-BCTOR08-BCTOR08

About the area

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Torquay

What's nearby

  • Inner Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princess Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Meadfoot Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Babbacombe Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 4 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Griffin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Apple & Parrot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yates - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Hole In The Wall - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Clock Tower - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre. located?

Located in Torquay City Centre, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Torquay Marina, Torquays Dinosaur World and Little Theatre. Inner Harbour and Torquay Museum are also within 10 minutes. Torquay Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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