Guests say
Holcombe House in Torquay is highly praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchens, comfortable beds, and large dining and living areas. The property's location is ideal for exploring Torquay and the surrounding areas. The owners' responsiveness and the welcome pack are noted as thoughtful touches, contributing to the property's charm and appeal for large groups and family gatherings.
Reviewers consistently mention the immaculate condition of Holcombe House, highlighting its spotlessness and well-maintained state. The property's cleanliness is a recurring theme, suggesting a high standard maintained by the owners.
The property's location is frequently praised for its proximity to Torquay seafront and local attractions. While the steep walk back from town is noted, the scenic views and accessibility to beaches and restaurants contribute to a high location score.
Guests are unanimous in their appreciation for the comfort provided by Holcombe House. The spacious bedrooms with comfortable beds, multiple lounges, and the overall homely feel of the property are highlighted as key comfort factors.
The facilities at Holcombe House, including two well-equipped kitchens, ample dining space, and entertainment areas, receive high praise. The presence of a BBQ and outdoor seating adds to the positive feedback, although minor suggestions for improvement prevent a perfect score.
The thoughtfulness of the owners is evident through mentions of a welcome pack and their readiness to assist guests, including returning lost items. While such gestures are greatly appreciated, it is noted that these personal touches, although likely, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Enjoying an excellent position in the popular seaside town of Torquay is this wondrous period property dating back to the 1860s, Holcombe House. Boasting six bedrooms laid out over the main house and a separate annexe, this grand holiday home is ideal for a large family or group wanting to convene in this sunny Devonshire town, being close by to the beach, harbour and all the delightful amenities. Enter into the long hallway and notice the classic Victorian tiling on the floor straight away, along with the polished wooden floors; discover a snug on the first right containing two sofas and Smart TV, perfect for finding a quiet moment to yourself. A sun room sits at the front of the house, with the washing machine found in here along with seating. Gather together in the large sitting room for a family film night, with three large sofas to spread out on and another Smart TV, and you can cosy up in front of the real flame gas fire. Discover the wonderful dining room next, perfect for a special occasion, with a seat for all twelve guests, high ceilings and a large window, it has an elegant aura in here. Socialise in the morning around the breakfast table in the kitchen, home to a range of appliances for your convenience including a huge American-style fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. Providing a perfect spot for a family of the group or a couple is the annexe, enter through the internal or external door to find a homely sitting room with a woodburning stove and Smart TV, and a vibrant red fitted kitchen and dining area. Head up the annexe stairs to find two lovely bedrooms, a twin and an adult bunk room, with both each benefitting from an en-suite shower room. With an internal door to the main house upstairs too, you can continue onto the landing to find four spacious and stylish super-king-size bedrooms, with one boasting an en-suite bathroom, one with a TV, and another with stunning views over the town and towards the sea, served by the family bathroom. A wrap around garden provides a fabulous place to enjoy sunny summer afternoons with your loved ones, with a large outdoor dining set on one of the patio areas for some alfresco evening meals, and plenty of lawn space for family games and letting the dog stretch their legs. Head out to discover the delights of Torquay, learning about the local history in Torquay Museum, getting some great holiday snaps at Torquay's Dinosaur Museum with the life-sized dinosaurs and fun exhibitions and interactive displays, picnicking in the beautiful Princess Gardens, and taking strolls around the picturesque Torquay Marina and Victoria Parade. For an exciting sea adventure, take a jet ski safari offering the perfect way to explore the stunning scenery of the English Riviera! The Torre Abbey Museum is a fascinating day out for art and antique enthusiasts with amazing collections in this historic building, all set within 7-acres of beautifully kept gardens and home to a palm house and a café. Enjoy long summer days on the beach at Torre Abbey Sands, or head to Meadfoot Beach closer to Holcombe House and where you can hop onto the amazing South West Coast Path which provides an easy way to explore the area. Don't miss a chance to visit the incredible Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, an ancient network of underground caverns offering tours and activities, a great family day out for all ages! Also within reach is the delightful village of Babbacombe with its charming Babbacombe Model Village, and the bustling seaside town of Paignton with the fantastic Paignton Zoo Environmental Park which is home to lions, tigers and even gorillas, along with the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company, Paignton Pier, and the waterpark Splashdown Quaywest. Relish quality time with your loved ones at Holcombe House in the charming seaside location of Torquay.
Resting in the south of Devon is popular seaside town of Torquay, boasting sandy beaches, pretty palm trees and picturesque piers, it's a gorgeous holiday location. Attracting visitors for the best part of 200 years, Torquay has all you need for a quality retreat to the sea, with a wealth of restaurants and pubs to dine and drink in, shops to purchase food as well as souvenirs, and plenty of local businesses and boutiques to browse. Discover Torquay Museum, Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, the beautiful harbour and the sandy beach.
Accommodation
Main house: Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite bath, handheld shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size with TV, 2 x super-king-size.
bathroom with bath, shower over, and
separate shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Snug.
Sun room.
Annexe: Two bedrooms: 1 x adult bunk room with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove in annexe sitting room.
Range oven.
microwave, American fridge/freezer, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 3 x Smart TVs, 1 x TV, WiFi, USB ports in every room and a selection of books, games and DVDs for all ages.
A games room in the onservatory with football table, dart board and seating area.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3/4 cars.
A 7kw Electric Vehicle charger.
Enclosed private garden with lawned areas, patio area and seating.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.8 miles.
Note: The annexe can be accessed via both internal doors from the main house on the ground floor and first floor, as well as externally, and can be closed off from the main house Note: No same sex groups, stag, Hen or similar styled groups accepted at property.
Nearby points of interest
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Golden Hinde
- House of Marbles
- Shaldon Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Dartmouth Castle
- Powderham Castle
Reviews (27)
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May
We were very comfortable and enjoyed its spaciousness and the lovely atmosphere within the main house and the annexe. With a large living room and two smaller sitting rooms, we were happily spoilt for choice! The beaches and tourist attractions nearby were amazing to visit. Communication with Penny, the owner, was always smooth, which made us feel relaxed. The most wonderful thing which we will always remember and be thankful for, is Pennyâs kindness and the great efforts she made to help us even after we had checked out, when we realised that a valuable item had been inadvertently left behind. She very kindly sent it back safely to us, and was very understanding. With such happy memories, we truly wish to return!
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Brian
Its always like home from home . We have a young grandaughter who has been staying with us since she was five months old . Penny the owner has proved to us many times nothing is too much trouble and every facility is available . We have wonderful family meals in the dining room and breakfast kitchen which are superbly equipped .
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Anthony
Beautiful, spacious property that ticked all the boxes. Perfect for our family. Would definitely visit again with family in the future. My only negative feedback would be the entrance into the driveway. It was a tad tight for my Range Rover and the charging point for the car was a tight stretch for the charging lead. Would have been better if it was mounted outside the conservatory. Other than that I rate this property 10 out of 10