This was my first trip to Torquay and therefore to this hotel and I was not disappointed. On arrival, the first thing you notice is the wonderful location, high above Torquay with superb views. The car park is very small and will only accommodate about 20 cars. However on-street parking is free and as the hotel is located in a... more

We returned to the Overmead fro Christmas through to New Year as we have done for the past seven or eight years and agian, we weren't disappointed. We travel with our two adult disabled sons and they also look for ward to attention and pamperiig they get from the staff and guests at the hotel. Had new windows this year... more

Just returned from a 3 night stay at The Headlands Hotel (used to be The Overmead Hotel). What a location, best in Torquay, stayed also in November for Tinsel Turkey. What exceptional value, good food, lovely and warm and clean with friendly staff. Having stayed in various Hotels in Torquay the Headlands Hotel has to be the best. Only downside... more

We tried this hotel in spite of some mixed reviews and were very pleased we did. The room we had was a standard grade, but although there was no sea view it was comfortable, clean and well-appointed. We were impressed with the restaurant service and the cuisine which was good, nicely presented traditional fare. Entertainment throughout the Christmas period we... more

I stayed at the Overmead a few months ago and was delighted with it, so i decided to go back over the Christmas period. Yet again I was not dissapointed with the Overmead. Having just read some of the reviews i am very confused as my experience was excellent and so was everyone else that i spoke to. The staff... more

We stayed with friends for four nights over the new year, on the first night we sat down for evening meal to discover my wife had a live worm in her salad, i can still see it now wriggling like mad on the plate, and all we recieved from the management was an apology saying he will speak to the... more

My partner and I stayed at the Overmead Hotel in March 08 and were so pleased with the hotel that we booked another holiday while we were there for August 08. HOWEVER this proved to be the worst holiday that we have ever had. During the initial visit the hotel staff were very friendly and our room was fantastic. It... more

Have just returned from Xmas Break. The hotel is suited for escorted parties and mobile persons as it is very much out on a limb. On this visit the hotel was full with the majority from two coach parties of more than pensionable age. Rooms were on the whole small with smaller ensuite. Entertainment every evening of a good standard... more

My husband and i decided to take our 18 mth old daughter away before christmas, we dont have much money to spare but we thought we would blow some of our savings on a lovley hotel, we looked on the interent and thought what a lovley posh hotel the overmead was, HOWEVER, upon arrival we struggled to park our car... more