The Torcroft
28-30 Croft Road, Torquay TQ2 5UE England
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The Torcroft is a perfect escape for guests seeking excellent accommodation, a delicious breakfast menu and a cool bar and lounge. Our approach - guests feel special, at home and every effort is made to make each stay memorable. The Torcroft is in a great location, a peaceful retreat, minutes from Abbey Sands, Torre Abbey and gardens with several restaurants and bars nearby. Stroll along the promenade and you will find the Princess Theatre, town centre and harbour. For a longer spectacular walk, try the Babbacombe Downs and Jurassic coast. The Torcroft welcomes children 12 years and over. All of the 11 rooms offer en-suite shower/bathrooms and is contemporary in style, with individual colours, furnishings and finishing touches Complimentary WiFi Refreshments include Yorkshire Tea, Coffee bags and Galaxy Hot Chocolate Bergamot & Rosemary toiletries supplied by St Kitts Herbery, Cornwall Suites and Balcony Suites have a seating area with additional TV, and Balcony Suites have a partial sea view.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Bowling offsite
Patio
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Private check-in / check-out
Paid public parking nearby
Street parking
Wifi
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Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
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Outdoor furniture
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Blackout curtains
Desk
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Private balcony
Separate dining area
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Separate living room
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Bottled water
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Private bathrooms
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Grade: 89 out of 100
63Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
17Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
28-30 Croft Road, Torquay TQ2 5UE England
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Just had a fabulous weekend at The Torcroft, Gary and Phillip could not have been more welcoming. The house is fantastic as is the decor, all tastefully furnished. Our room was very comfortable, super cosy bed complete with fluffy towels, coffee etc, all that you would possibly need. We felt completely at home and enjoyed our chats with Gary and Phillip. Will definitely visit in the summer so that we can sit in their lovely garden.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Gary & Phil and 2 of the nicest owners of hotels that we have known. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they are very hands on in running the hotel. The only criticism that we have s the heating arrangements. The thermostat for the central heating is downstairs in the hall, and this controls the radiators in the bedrooms. Therefore, although the hall might be warm enough to turn off the boiler, we found that the bedroom was just that little too cold on some occasions. Apart from that, the bed was really comfortable and the breakfast individually cooked to order. Improve the heating and you'll get 5*
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: The car parking is quite narrow so best not to come with a long car.
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Response from Gary Blackmore, Owner at The Torcroft
Responded 1 week ago
HI Bob = many thanks for taking the time to leave a review and appreciate all the positive feedback, thank you. Regarding your comments about the heating I totally understand your comments but would add like most houses, which we are, our thermostat is central which is harder to regulate in a large house with 11 bedrooms, all of different sizes. You booked a Suite which is the biggest room, and as we discussed with you any time you wanted more heat you only had to ask - we do have the thermostat set during winter so no other guests have commented, but you did say you feel the cold particularly and leave the heat on over night at home, which we did for you too, so am slightly surprised by your comments. In addition we do offer plug in oil radiators too but we recognise with so many guests every year every one likes things a certain way - and we did have guests ask us to tun the heating down that weekend too! Anyway thanks for comments, and regarding value we think £105 a night for bed, parking and breakfast for a Suite is very good value particularly with such high overheads this year, we have actually reduced our prices from last winter, many thanks Gary
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Lovely comfortable room and we were made to feel very welcome by Gary and Phiilip. Love the very well stocked honesty bar and the location is perfect for The Elephant - just a 15 min walk. We'll be back
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Gary Blackmore, Owner at The Torcroft
Responded 1 week ago
Hey Matt - thanks so much for the comments delighted you had such a wonderful anniversary celebration and enjoyed Torquay's fabulous Michelin star restaurant, we love it too! Hope to see you again, Gary
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Exceptional from start to finish, lovely welcome, balcony room was just as described if not better. The decor throughout was tastefully done with unique touches everywhere you looked. Gary & Phil are the perfect hosts, nothing too much trouble, Breakfast was top notch! I particularly enjoyed the fresh fruit and homemade yogurt pots, my partner enjoying a fresh non greasy English fry up. We used the honesty bar which is a lovely room to sit and relax, the locally stocked gin was very good. Definitely be returning, look forward to seeing the puppies again.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking on site, only a 5 minute walk to restaurants and front. 15 minute walk to town centre.
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Response from Gary Blackmore, Owner at The Torcroft
Responded 1 week ago
Thanks so much for the amazing comments and delighted you had such a good weekend in the Balcony Suite - look forward to welcoming you back in the future and Patti and Punkie say thanks for all the affection, can't wait to see you here again! All the best for the season, Gary
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Torcroft Torquay B&B Hosts that don’t just go the extra mile… They would run a marathon with you and then get you water! Wow! Wow! Wow! What an amazing stay we’ve just had at The Torcroft - it was the first of what we know will be many visits. Firstly, customer service courses could be run by Gary and Philip - they know how to make you feel special and their ‘can do’ approach and sunny attitudes make your stay fabulous. From the moment we first spoke on the phone, to the time we came to say goodbye, nothing was too much trouble. They genuinely care about making their guests feel welcome and what a brilliant solution to food allergies…open the kitchen half an hour earlier, or keep it open half an hour later, so that there is no risk of cross-contamination. We even had a tray of toast and marmalade presented beautifully to us to take up to our room when other diners came in and food choices were going to be an issue. Simply an approach that is second to none. Secondly, the property itself: the stunning renovation programme that Gary and Philip have undertaken has created an absolute gem of a house with beautiful rooms that are filled with thoughtful features that create an atmosphere of decadence and indulgence with the comfiest of beds, gorgeous sofas, powerful showers, spacious rooms and fluffy bath sheets to name just a few. Constant supplies of fresh chilled milk and water to accompany the quality products and appliances in the rooms add to the feeling of being pampered. Add in the honesty bar in the guest lounge which is filled with all you could need to mix your own drinks should they not be on hand shows the level of detail and warmth that they extend to their quests. The Torcroft stole our heart, Gary and Philip feel like friends we’ve known for years and we can’t leave out Patti and Punkie - their waggy tails and wonderful way of greeting us every time we saw them was the icing on a cake that is worthy of being the show-stopper in any bake-off! See you next year! Jan and Ian …
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Gary Blackmore, Owner at The Torcroft
Responded 1 week ago
Wow wow wow! Thanks to you both Jan and Ian for your quite frankly amazing review, especially on our last weekend of the season, how perfect! It was so fun getting to know you both and Patti and Punkie say thanks for the all the dog treats, and they can't wait to start the advent calendar for dogs on Friday!! WE so enjoyed getting to know you both and look forward to seeing you again in 2024 - all the best for the season, warm wishes, Gary
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Fabulous stay at this wonderful hotel. It was chic but informal, the hosts Gary and Phillip were really friendly and welcoming and we loved the honesty bar. Our compact room was much bigger than expected and spotlessly clean. Breakfast was amazing, good quality ingredients, best veggie one I've had. We hope to return when we can.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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What a great find. Beautiful hotel, chic design from the moment you walk through the door. The accommodation was absolutely spotless and the hosts were very welcoming. Booked a compact room which was bigger than expected. Room was up to a very high standard, bed was comfortable and loved the large bath sheets provided. Breakfast was outstanding high standard of quality food no corners cut here. The hospitality at this hotel is second to none, great location and will definitely be returning. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Gary Blackmore, Owner at The Torcroft
Responded 1 week ago
Thanks so much for the wonderful comments and thrilled you had such a good stay - we love the Compact Rooms too and they certainly are popular - look forward to welcoming you back in the future, best wishes, Gary
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This oasis of calm is a welcome spot for any weary traveller. Our hosts Gary and Philip go above and beyond to make guests feel comfortable and relaxed. The newly refurbished suite was a delight, with thoughtful touches and tasteful decor. We have never been the type to keep returning to the same place, but year after year we find ourselves returning. The only downside is the sadness of leaving our charming hosts, this fabulous hotel and the beautiful dogs in residence.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I have nothing unique to write which will differ from the other 800 odd excellent reviews but if you are looking for a beautifully decorated, well situated, fantastically hosted hotel with a honesty bar and 2 scrumptious hounds then this is the place to come. Couldn’t fault it!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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What a wonderfully welcoming, beautifully decorated, clean and perfectly presented boutique hotel in a great location! We travelled as a couple with a young teen so booked what turned out to be a ‘huge’ double room with plenty of natural lighting, plenty of storage, lounge area and then down a couple of steps into an impressively large adjoining bathroom! Our daughter had a beautiful, recently redecorated bedroom (complete with a gorgeous wet room with gold fittings) so she was equally happy and enjoyed the selection of hot drinks and biscuits in the room. The beds provided THE most comfortable night sleep I didn’t want to get up!! Although only needing a base for a very short stay (being from the hospitality industry and working within well reputable establishments) we are both extremely ‘picky’ travellers, Gary & Philip are such warm and engaging hosts who have truly created a faultless guest experience-the junior member of staff at breakfast was also very polite, friendly and professional. The selection of hot and cold breakfasts were great, portion sizes were just what you want and cooked perfectly-my partner is beyond fussy when it comes to food but he had plenty of praise. There was no rush or feeling of clock watching at any point which made breakfast and check out the most pleasant experience we’ve ever had. The other communal areas are simply stunning and we wished we had more time to appreciate them. When we return to Torquay we would love to stay again! As many others have said before-If you are thinking of booking-Look no further!!…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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PRICE RANGE
US$97 - US$157 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Torcroft Boutique B&B
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandDevonEnglish RivieraTorquay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
11
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Torcroft
Which popular attractions are close to The Torcroft?
Nearby attractions include Jungle Journey Adventure Golf (0.2 miles), South West Coast Path Walk- Meadfoot & London Bridge (0.2 miles), and The Royal Terrace Gardens (Rock Walk) (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Torcroft?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at The Torcroft?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at The Torcroft?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at The Torcroft?
Yes, free parking, paid public parking nearby, and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Torcroft?
Conveniently located restaurants include Small World Tapas, Meat59, and Las Iguanas.
Is The Torcroft located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 miles away from the centre of Torquay.
Are there any historical sites close to The Torcroft?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Torre Abbey (0.4 miles) and Friends Of Oldway (2.2 miles).
Does The Torcroft have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.