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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommended Experience! An absolute must-do if you’re in the area. The caves themselves are fascinating – steeped in history, atmosphere, and stories that stretch back millions of years. Walking in and around the site feels like stepping into another world. A very special shout-out to Mark, our guide. He was engaging, funny, and crystal clear in his delivery. More than that, he was interactive and knew exactly how to bring the history to life, making the experience immersive from start to finish. If you’re looking for something unique, memorable, and truly eye-opening, this is one of the best things to do. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!

Kent's Cavern - Fantastic geological marvel. Naturally formed over 500 million years. You cannot help but be in awe of this cavernous wonder. You have a fully guided tour who is informative and friendly and willing to answer all questions. I have seen they do special events in the caves as well, which seems a great idea. Such as Halloween/Christmas/Movie nights. Unfortunately... This attraction is not the longest and you could easily be in and out within the hour. Disability access isnt great but they do highlight this before you visit. I do feel soo much more could be done to enhance the experience and make you stay on site longer creating more of a day out of your experience. There is a woodland walk they have built but a lot more investment is needed to make it engaging. Money is tight these days, and i wouldn't even like to begin to imagine the amount insurance costs for something like this! and i hope it is protected forever going forwards... But to make money sometimes you need to spend money! and this is definitely one of those attractions.

Had a fantastic time in the caves today! We visited with our 3 children and arrived 5mins late due to having to walk from our accommodation and the gentleman on the desk was extremely helpful and moved us to the next tour which we truly appreciated. Our guide Alan was fabulous ; engaging, informative and knowledgeable. Really interesting tour which lasted about an hour but flew by as it was so enjoyable. The caves are well lit and it has good flooring - there was a granny in flip flops and socks on our tour and she managed fine! We had a cream tea after which were lovely and generous portions, the cafe staff were all very polite, friendly and helpful, we had a lovely time and would highly recommend thank you! X

Fantastic place to visit when in Torquay and well worth visiting if further away. Surprisingly large cave with excellent tour guides. I went in October so there were only 4 visitors so had a great experience with no crowds. Highly recommended!

A real holiday highlight, these stunning caverns are shown in as natural a state as possible and are all the better for it. Enhanced by the top quality guides, the shows are inclusive and family friendly without glossing the less clean parts of history. Fascinating and a must visit while in the area

Kents Cavern is an incredible experience! The caves are perfectly lit and full of fascinating history. The guided tour is engaging and informative, bringing the past to life. It’s a great adventure for all ages, both educational and fun. Highly recommend visiting!

Absolutely fascinating experience at Kent's Cavern. Our tour guide, Emelia, was brilliant. Her knowledge of the caves, prehistoric history, and little details made the entire tour come to life. The caves themselves are stunning and incredibly well preserved. It’s amazing to think how much history is hidden underground. Everything was well organised, from the welcome at the front desk to the informative tour and café afterwards. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area. Whether you’re into history, geology, or just looking for something unique to do, Kent’s Cavern is a must visit. Don’t miss it!

Having never been before, we saw a post on YouTube about this place. We thought it would be a good place to go to for a couple of hours. We went on a Friday when they had the night opening for the model illumination. Amazing! We walked around during the day so we were able to see the brilliant models in daylight. If you take the time to really look , you can see the details of every model. You also see the puns that are all around the park. Everything is lovely here, in the daylight and the inside displays are something else. Beautiful and ethereal. It's totally different during the night when all the models are illuminated by street lighting,car lights and lights in the model properties. Make sure you see the Tiny British Cake Off with the presenters old and new! There's a small mini golf to play for free as well. Café great choices, had the plant based pepperoni pizza, fabulous. Definitely worth visiting. We are going to be visiting again.

Such a jolly guy to welcome us at entrance/pay desk! Very helpful and friendly. He recommended we take our time to look in detail at everything as there are lots of 'play on words' signage giving plenty of laughs! Great that the ticket price allows free entry for a week from visit. I thought £20.50 was reasonable as we spent 2 n half hours and there's lots of interesting history and information about the costs and man hours involved in the creation and production/maintenance of the models. It is constantly evolving, we really enjoyed our visit !!

This was an amazing day out. So many tiny details and so many puns. Look out for where's wally and friends! The person who designed this place was a genius. The models are all beautifully made and the landscaping is amazing. It is in a valley so you will have to walk up and downhill, however, everything is laid with concrete and there are handrails as well. I went round it with a buggy and it was fine. There are indoor parts as well including mythical kingdoms and more detailed models. The crazy golf was fun as well and is included in the ticket price. There is a coffee shop with snacks and bathrooms at the top as well. There's also baby changing areas. I would recommend going during the day to see all of the tiny details. You can return within 7 days free with your ticket. We went the following night to see the illuminations which were beautiful. I will come again next year with my family ☺️ Thank you so much to the lovely staff who made our day as well!

We went mid week, it was not the summer holidays yet so was not busy at all which was nice! £20 for adult to enter which included mini golf, the mini golf was fun! You could definitely spend 2-3 hours here easily. A fun place to visit!

Now this place was a surprise, I only thought I'd be here a couple of hours....... 4 hours later, so much to see and take in, the place was alot bigger than expected, I loved it...... Even played a round of mini golf 😂. It looks like you could get to do I night time visit on special occasions (would have loved to have done that, maybe next time I'm in the area 😁). Definitely a place to visit with or without the kids.

This was such a pleasure to go to. It was bigger than we thought and really easy to find. The car park is small so recommend you get there early if you can or you can get the number 12 bus and it is a short walk from the bus stop. There was so much to see and some of the scenes were genius and well thought of some were also really hilarious 🤣 Make sure you check everywhere as there’s little scenes that are hidden too

Revisited after 55 years as my happy childhood memory of coming here had stayed with me. We were the only visitors for the first hour as it was raining very heavily, but this didn’t spoil our day at all. The sun came out for us to play crazy golf and there were indoor models too. We loved searching for the bugs, Where’s Wally characters and other hidden items as we’re big kids at heart. Also laughed out loud at some of the names. I have limited mobility but managed the site well. Staff are lovely, cafe was very nice. A really fabulous day out.

Good place to spend a couple of hours. Enjoyed the history, the Abbey story , art exhibition and Georgian dining room. Take note of the gates as you enter with the swans on top , you'll learn about these inside. Cafe , toilets and lift on the premises so accessible to all. Oh and beautiful gardens to sit and relax in.

It's a beautiful historic site with plenty to look at. Inside there are several floors with art, antiques and information galore. Outside in the gardens the scenery is stunning, the flowers were colourful and fragrant. I could happily spend the whole day exploring the site. There is lots to look at and explore.

Really lovely experience - the staff were friendly, the curation was interesting and innovative + had a genuine feeling of exploration (as it’s all a bit windy and topsy tervy). Liked the element of having actors on the top floor history section + the moving dinner table characters. Felt really thoughtful - A couple things were out of order but appreciated the space all the same - would definitely go back. Did try to strategically avoid the school group as a bit raucous but don’t begrudge kids learning aha

Hidden gem in Torquay — don’t miss it! Absolutely loved our visit to Torre Abbey! The whole place has such a unique mix of history, art, and odd charm. The poison garden was a total highlight — eerie, fascinating, and full of surprises. You don’t often see that in historic sites. We ended up spending way longer there than expected, reading all the signs and spotting deadly plants! The art gallery upstairs was another treat — a great mix of historic and contemporary pieces, all beautifully displayed. It feels like a proper cultural space, not just an afterthought. Friendly staff, peaceful atmosphere, and lots of quiet corners to explore. Highly recommend if you’re in Torquay and want something that’s not just beaches and fish & chips.

10% of for visitors staying at any of the TLH hotels. Each art piece was perfectly curated and looked stunning. The gardens were delightful even on a grey day. Staff were friendly and helpful. You are more than welcome to use the images. 🙂

Evocative abbey ruins, beautiful gardens, a 17th century mansion filled with art treasures - there was so much of interest to discover here, and it was only five minutes walk from my hotel! I spent about three and a half hours here, but could easily have stayed longer. The staff were friendly and welcoming, especially the young lady in the gift shop who greeted me and explained what there was to see and where to find it. I visited the abbey ruins first; they date from 1196, and have an impressive gateway with detailed stone carvings. There are info boards that let you know which part of the original medieval abbey you're standing in. I loved strolling around the gardens; their well-kept borders were filled with exotic plants and colourful dahlias, and there's a pergola and ample seating. There are a few uneven steps, but it's mostly smooth and level gravel paths. The giant cactuses are well worth a look, and children will love spotting the "wild animals" in the tropical palm house! The museum has four floors with quite a lot of rooms, but there are wheelchair ramps and a lift. Some fine paintings - I especially liked the landscapes - and sculptures displayed in spacious galleries. The exhibition of automatons was fun, and I enjoyed eavesdropping on the dinner conversation in the Regency dining room. But best of all was the 800 year timeline that tells the abbey's eventful story through printed info, artefacts, interactive displays, touchscreens, and dressing up in period clothes. The little café only appeared to be serving drinks and biscuits at the time I visited, but there were some picnic tables in the grounds, and also a nice gift shop. Torre Abbey is well worth a visit, and it's only a short walk from the seafront.

Thoroughly enjoyed coming to this Abbey. If you like your paintings, this is definitely the place to come. Certainly is worth a visit.

Good and informative displays. Loved the "I grew up in the 90s" display, took me back. Learned something new. Staff member I dealt with at the till was very pleasant. Only downside is it's quite small. The fact your ticket lasts for a whole year is great

If you are a big Agatha Christie fan, this is not to be missed. Sets from the TV shows are there. Lots of things to do with little explorers.. I was disappointed there was not more in the history of Torquay.. The museum is more of an educational center for children or for fans of Agatha. Christie. I was hoping for more on boats, shipping, agriculture, other famous people. You can tell there has been a lot of work put into this Museum is worth going to, just wish there was more to it.

Not the biggest museum but does have lots of artefacts of Torquay famous residence. Agatha Christie and Frank Browning’s ‘Antarctic Adventure. His penguin is in this museum. This is Ideally for youngsters who would find historical information interesting. Worth going if you have time.

Just a few minutes walk from the marina in Torquay, unfortunately up hill is a museum of Torquay, incorporating 3 floors of exhibits with some being interactive. Ice age to Agatha Chrisie. A good visit if running out of things to do. Gift shop, tiolets and cafe on site. As always best to walk there as parking not easy. Adult £10 entry. Bus from Paignton £3 adult single.

Great little museum with Agatha Christie section too. So much to see, very interactive for young people. Little cafe area, only sells tea, coffee and crisps/chocolate/small packets of biscuits, but you are allowed to bring your own food and use the space. Very friendly volunteers.

Absolutely fascinating! I have family local to the area and I've always wanted to visit mainly for the Agatha Christie Exhibition but there were so many other exhibitions that I loved. Firstly the admission fee is fantastically cheap at £10 per adult, £5 for children between 5-17 and children under 5 go free. They also do other admission bundles that you can ask about on the day or view on their website. The thing that makees it terrific value for money though is the fact that you can pay once and visit for a whole year for free. I didn't manage to get around every exhibition on my first trip but due to my free entry I returned on another day to make sure I saw everything. The staff/volunteers were also outstanding and I wanted to thank them for their great customer service! Every person I met was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and welcoming and it made the experience so much better. As I mentioned previously I was very excited to view the Agatha Christie exhibit and I'm glad to say it didn't disappoint! Whether it was the fantastic sets and costuming from the David Suchet series of Poirot specials, the visually stunning displays of Christie's books with their gorgeous artwork or even the amazing props and costumes from Joan Hickson's time as Miss Marple everything exceeded my expectations and I learnt a lot about Torquay's most famous export! The Agatha Christie Exhibition wasn't the only standout however as I also really enjoyed the display of Egyptian artefacts they had alongside the legendary explorers display and the many different pieces from a variety of cultures from across the world. I was particularly interested in learning about the many famous explorers who were either from the area or departed on their famous journeys from and around Devon including; Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Richard Burton and most importantly for me we're learning more about Sir Francis Drake as I'm a huge Uncharted fan and Lt Col Percy Fawcett and his search for his Lost City of Z as I rather enjoyed the 2016 film where Charlie Hunnam played him. There are plenty of other exhibitions and displays I loved that I don't want to spoil for people that want to visit. On top of all that there's a pretty sizeable gift shop that's great value for money so you can indulge in your souvenir needs as well as Pengelly's Cafe that I unfortunately didn't get to visit during my time there. I can safely say this is a great day out for the family or even solo explorers like myself. I also think this pairs great with a visit to Kent's Cavern in Wellswood as some of the pieces displayed in the museum came from there. I will be visiting again when I'm next down in Torquay to see any new temporary exhibits they may have

Cool local museum with local history but has things from all over as well. Usually has some sort of special exhibit on that changes from time to time so definitely check the web page to see whats on. I loved the Lego and 90s exhibition they had. I visit at least once a year sometimes more if they have a special exhibit on.

Nostalgia for us oldies 🤣. While I don't remember the Victorian items, there's a lot in there that was still about in my very young days and it brings back memories of my grandparents and parents. A really enjoyable couple of hours. The Victorian street was very atmospheric. Cafe on site , not sure about toilets as I didn't look for them , sorry.

I had a great time here with my mum and son. The displays are huge. They are so detailed and filled with memories. You could spend hours just looking at one display. They have arranged it in a clever way so that you can walk through the converted house easily. Not pram or wheelchair accessible unfortunately. I had my son in a front carrier. Also, there is a TRAIN in the middle of the building. I would have killed my husband if he had shown up at the house with a massive train, but this lady let him squeeze it in the house 🤣 Very nostalgic and a good walk around. We will be back next time we are in the area as I am sure that we missed some bits. Highly recommend a visit. Everything is inside, so it is great for the rainy days.

Wonderful step back in time, through the Victoria's streets even exploring a World War 1 trench. Definitely recommend adding this to your places to visit.

Blast from the past, great to see so many things. Definitely worth it, lovely cafe upstairs. If you're into looking at the past it's worth going.

Great place the amount of stuff packed in is amazing. Items from years ago that bring back was great to see. Well worth visiting.

Great museum, I have visited a few times over the years and always find something new and interesting. Very well laid out and much bigger than it looks (I mean come on they have managed to fit a full steam engine in there) and that's a great story on its own let alone the literally hundreds if not thousands individual pieces of memorabilia and artefacts to look at. My personal favourite part is the Victoria era street as you go in complete with shops and cobble stones and the WW1 trench you can walk through.

What a great little find! My dad had been before and said for us to go. Went on a rainy day. It has so much history in one place and the west ham memorabilia topped our visit. The owner was lovely. So knowledgeable! Lovely little cafe. Reasonably priced (cash own, just FYI) Will definitely return.

Sat in circle. Egress was a bit tricky with all the audience moving at once. I suggest stewarding of movement would be safer. The audience demographic was older. The stairs were very scary. The bar was clean, but inadequate with insufficient seating. The show was magnificent and well enjoyed by all.

Went to the Ministry of Science show here with my children. Absolutely fantastic show and experience. Lots of staff, all very friendly. Lady on the upstairs bar is especially a credit to the Theatre. Nothing was too much trouble, fantastic under pressure and still bubbly warm service! Seats where fairly small, and a cup holder would have been really helpful but not the end of the world! Toilets very clean and tidy, however more really could be done with as only one toilet facility upstairs for gents (that I was aware off) Love the idea of being able to preorder drinks and snacks for the interval to be either collected, or taken to your seat. Great visit and would come again

Went to see Wet Wet Wet there in 30th October and it's a cute little theatre. Bar at the back of the stalls, where you can buy snacks & drinks. Toilets were down a few flights of stairs, so hopefully there's a disabled loo on the foyer level. We were told it was a sit down concert, so that was a bit of a dampener, but towards the end everyone was on their feet. Slightly small stage, so our view of the stage from the side was a bit obscured by speakers etc so I'd recommend booking middle seats. Parking was a bit of an issue, so arrive early to grab a spot. Overall, it's a lovely venue, and I'd definitely go back again. Lovely staff, very welcoming.

Large auditorium with good views of the stage.Well organised and easy in and out.God facilities and helpful staff. We were privileged to see Graham Nash in concert with a tremendous support band. If they are appearing at a venue near you then if you can please go. You will not regret it- enjoy!!

My wife and I went to see riverdance, it was AMAZING. The mucisions were AMAZING, the dancers were AMAZING. Love To go and see it again. We didn't want to leave. We wanted to see more. Thank you SO MUCH Riverdance, we couldn't of asked for anymore. All these people moaning about the theatre, not having enough people for the Riverdance production, you can only fit enough people for what the stage can fit. Thank you again.

Went to the tribute entitled " Some Guys have all the Luck ". The show was excellent and well worth the ticket price. However, on arrival at the Theatre there was very little seating available. I finally found a table with just one chair. I asked for assistance from the server who very unhelpfully suggested I go on a search if I required additional seating. I approached the upstairs bar, which was closed except for those that were dining. I then went to the next door bar, who didn't serve coffee. The option was to purchase a coffee in the downstairs bar and negotiate the spiral staircase to bring it back. Rather than trying to do a balancing act I opted for an Orange Juice and a bottle of Doombar beer. Then to add insult to injury I had to pay an extortionate price £7.30 for the beer. Each time I buy a ticket I'm always asked if I wish to donate to preserve this live event venue. If they only got there act together with the bars they probably wouldn't a subsidy.

Went to see Rick Wakeman. Great show, theatre is a good venue to watch any show, all the seats have good view. Well organised, the staff were great. The night went of without a hitch. Definitely recommend for any show.

My son loves dinosaurs! We were on holiday with the family the last week of august and came across Dinosaur world! We couldn’t wait to visit.. We were welcomed by great, friendly staff and on entry were given a task sheet to fill in as we went around which made the visit really interesting! The place is fantastic for keen dinosaur fans… the model dinosaurs are amazing and life like! It makes you feel like you are totally submerged in Jurassic world! There is plenty to do, see and feel… my son loved stroking all the dinosaurs, and all the little light boxes that you look into and all the teeth you can touch! He loved digging around in the sand for fossils too… There is so much to do here for the very reasonable asking price… but definitely get the task sheet as it makes it very interesting… if you get the answers correct you get a sticker and certificate to prove you are a master dinosaur expert! Adults will love it to… we will defo return on our next visit! Thank you dinosaur world!

Visited this place with my grandkids recently at a cost of £35.99 (two adults and two children). My grandchildren said they both liked it, so for that reason, all good. However, the tour itself took about an hour if you take your time and the dinosaurs are all plastic and mostly small toy like on front of photos and crafted landscapes, with the exception of a few larger ones. There are interactive areas where you can move sand from buried fossils and also a short paper quiz, for the children. In all, I'm not sure it's worth the cost and the plastic dinosaurs were a little disappointing, but the kids liked it, so not so bad.

We had a fantastic time at the Dinosaur world. So much so we came back in the same day! Lots of engaging exhibits, interactive displays, attention to detail, fab models that you can touch and feel. Plus the staff are really friendly and helpful. The shop is lovely and reasonably priced. Would come again!

More or less what could be expected - dinosaurs, and lots of them! The information available was light, with more focus given to plastic and fibreglass but ultimately realistic looking dinosaur models that complimented a few fossils. The museum was much more interactive than most though, with invitations to touch, sit on or stick your head into multiple exhibits - great for children and Instagram loving parents. The standard fossil hunting sandpits and an imaginative Jurassic Park diarama were also enjoyed. Perhaps not a place to visit repeatedly, but certainly happy we went. 1 star lost purely because of the price - while not too expensive, it was a lot for the size of the exhibition that took less than an hour to fully appreciate

Provided you understand what the attraction entails, I don't think you'll be disappointed. This is better than similar dinosaur attractions my family have visited along the coast. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and interacted well with my difficult children. We enjoyed the quiz sheets provided and the facts displayed throughout. The exhibits made it clear which dinosaurs you could touch /sit on, versus those you couldn't, which is a simple touch but enhanced the experience.

Small but lovely. Has Dinosaurs for kids to sit on, so it has a few photo opportunities. It also has mini digging sights for kids and a quiz for when you are walking around. Fun for all ages if you like Dinosaurs 🦕

We had a wonderful time here yesterday, thanks you for a lovely visit. The staff, owner (and doggie) were really friendly and gave us loads of interesting information, we had a lovely chat at the end of the experience. Our kids particularly enjoyed the excavation areas, & riding a lifesize Deinonychus! We recommend highly! This is our second year coming and we'll be back for sure.

Lovely statue located on Torquay harbour..

Nice to see her statue 👍🏻

Agatha Christie’s statue right at the heart of Torquay.

Interesting part of Torquay's and the nation's literary history.

Amazing.

This is outside and good to see for anyone interested in Agatha Christie.

Perfect place to get the bag after the clubs shut

We got married in this gorgeous place, grounds are stunning and the staff are wonderful. Highly recommend a visit, lovely café and unique little shops in the grounds along with lovely walks to the ponds .

We visit this lovely area caught in time with it's thatched cottages often, and I would recommend you take a look. It has chocolate box charm. Interesting walks where we spotted a kingfisher bird. Places to eat, and craft shops with people working in them, so it makes it interesting.A beautiful rose garden to sit and relax inside, as it has a walled garden.

Beautiful grounds, the wedding area we were in needed some works doing to tidy it up a bit. But it was a lovely ceremony and great location for photos if the weather allows

Absolutely gorgeous place, set within a beautiful country park, walkable from Torquay sea front. Lots to see and do with lovely craft shops and demonstrations and plenty of eating facilities.

An interesting place with a number of arts and crafts type outlets, unfortunately many closed during our visit. The grounds are very well kept and a joy to walk around, the church is worth a visit also.

Loved our visit here. Beautiful grounds, teas rooms, pub, cafe and manor house. Craft shops are worth a visit especially the glass blowing studio. Lots of pay and display parking. No entrance fee.

Beautiful setting with very well kept grounds. Wonderful specimen trees, especially the magnolias at this time of year. There was a fantastic sense of the history of the place. A choice of places for refreshments, although we didn't try any this time. The number of craft outlets seemed reduced and it was a shame the toilets in the car park were locked so there were only facilities for customers of the eating establishments

If you like to read about several notorious criminals then there's plenty of reading material here!! Largely newspaper exerpts, prison reports & letters. A few video clips to watch of news reports etc as you go round. It's in a musty dirty basement but adds character in its own weird way. Friendly enough man on the entrance that gives you insight to some recently captured most wanted criminals as well as a few still at large. It seems rather like someone's own personal collection got a bit out of hand so they had to open a museum. Depending on how much reading of excepts and watching video clips you want to do you allow 45mins to 90mins max to see everything

My husband and I visited here yesterday. Very reasonable price to get in As we are pensioners. The first thing that hit you was the smell, not in a nasty way , it added to the experience, it made it feel like a dark prison cell which was fitting as the first thing we stumbled across was a prison cell. We spent a long time looking at all the interesting exhibits. It was a small museum but packed full of interesting things, some very gruesome accounts of murders. There is a small room showing interviews from Fred West, Denis Neilson and Charles Bronson. A real eye opener was the tiniest mobile phone that is smuggled into prison, you can tell how tiny it is if you see that is a normal size phone charger in photo. The chair of torture, didn't want to sit on that one🤣 I would certainly recommend for an interesting couple of hours.

This is a real crime….well the price is! Sad to say it really smells of cat pee and the place is filthy. There were some ‘curious’ exhibits including a tooth brush, an array of policeman’s buttons, not to mention Ronnie Biggs teeth, supposedly. The displays were epitomised by the bust of Laurel and Hardy (Kray Twins) and a mannequin of Freddie Mercury….sorry Charles Bronson. Have to say the highlight was the soundtrack to a film showing Fred West’s victims to Westlife’s banger Flying Without Wings. I’m sure there is a market for this sort of place, but it’s just not for me.

We visited the museum today. Me, my daughter and 11 year old grandson. We really enjoyed it. So much content and in depth stories of criminals. Police equipment over the years. I would definitely go back.. minus my grandson who got bored. He is a bit too young I feel.

The place is filthy. You cant see in the cases as the glass was so dirty. Honestly dont go, its so expensive. The smell, the lack of anything authentic. The same story told time and time again. If you like charles bronson, the great train robbery, time and time again. Awful, the worst exerience ever

Great little place, full of interesting artifacts, exhibited and information, the collator has clearly spent time sourcing materials for this little museum. It shows a time when crime was actually illegal in Britain, where criminals were punished for their crimes. And of course the whole venue is in a WWII air raid shelter, adding an even better experience. Price could be a little cheaper mind, 8.95, no concessions for disabled, and from a mobility point of view, at least some of the exhibits were up some stairs. Of course you also had to get down some stairs to enter and I don't think it should be changed as those stairs would have been used by people with wartime disabilities as a matter of life and death. Take your time, take someone to help you and enjoy the experience.

There are a lot of great pieces to see and some interesting facts however it did seem like a tribute to Charles Bronson/ Salvador. There also seemed to be a lot of opinions rather than facts. Its smelt damp and wasn’t very clean, there were no toilets and no escape room ( even though stated on brochure and website) It did feel like a ‘waste’ of £25 ( family pass) unfortunately.

We booked a mini-honeymoon at the Cary Arms in one of their beach huts. The beach hut was amazing, with fabulous sea views. All the staff were helpful and friendly, especially Olivia. Breakfasts were brilliant with amazing quality food. The only (minor) criticism is that the coffee could be slightly better. We ate in the restaurant twice, and both times the food and the service were excellent. We used the spa twice, once for a general relax, and once for a massage - Rachel was great in the spa. The valet parking worked really well. There is a fairly steep hill to walk up to get into town, but that’s the price of the brilliant views (plus, it helped walk off some of our calories from the excellent food) My partner even saw Sammy the seal when she went for a swim in the sea. Overall, we had a brilliant time and would certainly come back. Recommended!

Beautiful views, dreadful road in and out. No free parking. Food fresh and made on the premises. I had a vegetarian pasta dish which was nice but seemed overpriced at over £20. Service was excellent, attentive without being obtrusive and the staff were delightful.

We stopped for lunch, it was ok, nothing special. Soup is very unspectacular with one minimal piece of of thin bread, it was just all about underwhelming. Great views and lovely area, nice to stop here for a drink. Service was very strange, served by three different people, could’ve been better.

Disappointed. We booked a table for a family special lunch but were so disappointed at the menu choice. I’m vegetarian and don’t enjoy pasta ( the single vegetarian choice) so had to have a cheese sandwich. Not what I’d expect for a hotel with this reputation. The table was sticky, the service slow, and the bill was expensive- not worth it frankly. I understand this place is currently for sale- I can see why. Disappointing.

We were lucky enough to receive a gift voucher for a meal, which I have to say was truly delicious. The fish was so fresh you could taste the ocean! The service was friendly yet professional and added to a fantastic afternoon.

2 Night stay Excellent staff very friendly and helpful. Stayed in a Beach hut with excellent views and comfy bed very warm and clean. Breakfast has excellent choice, eggs cooked perfectly. Receptionist was very helpful throughout our stay. Had excellent massage in Spa .Many thanks to the team

From beginning to end of our break for our Ruby Wedding Anniversary we were made to feel so welcome and special by everyone at The Cary Arms We found our beach hut to be so comfortable and the views were memorable The housekeeping team were so friendly and accommodating as were the rest of the hotel team especially Linda who made a lovely start to our days A special mention must also go to techy Harry for going above and beyond to sort out issues with our car We thoroughly enjoyed all of the meals eaten in the restaurant and we loved the treats and drinks in the beach hut We will be back again soon and we are treating our niece to a mini honeymoon with you next year

The entry price is insane! I attended with my parents and son but didn’t end up staying as it would have cost us £33 to essentially watch him play on a playground and look at some Guinea pigs and sheep. It’s an additional £10 if you choose to bottle feed their animals for them.

Nicely presented site, and clean. Entry is reasonable and food prices does rival other venues, about what you would expect. Family enjoyed our visit, the only disappointment was in the Café area by the indoor play, the staff member was not willing to check allergen information on their food (despite the usual signs "happy to help" with dietary needs) for a serious allergy, so had to settle for a sandwich.

Very Popular .. full crowded on a Saturday lunch time.. lovely orchard.. good nature trailer to walk around .. ♥️🥰

Very good love ginger i adopt her my membership for a year one out end off September paths good if be no stones flat paths all the way round farm make it easier access for mobilty scooter user i am thankyou nice day 😀 😊

Just arrived back from Occombe farm visiting the kids play area. Would like to mention Gail who is always so lovely when we visit. She was especially kind today with my grandson who is trying hard to be potty trained. She was so good in praising and encouraging him 🙂 Thankyou so much Gail you are a credit to your job 😊😊

I had heard mixed reviews about this place but recently decided to give it a go, and my am I glad that we did. What a little gem of a place. Although not masses to do there, the kids seem to love it. We managed almost 4 hours and they still didn't want to leave. The stacked straw bales are a big hit, although there are plenty of hidden holes in which feet and even whole legs fall into and get trapped, but they loved it. Not many animals, but enough for them to get hands on if the wish from cuddling to grooming. Now the TRACTORS..... OCCOMBE FARM PLEASE TAKE NOTE.... Great idea, but there just are not enough!! Most of the pedled ones are missing their peddles so the kids can't use them. Also making them really dangerous as now they're just got metal bars. Please fix them up, please buy some more. What about some wiggle cars? Or even some pony cycle things? Anyway..... just an idea and in my opinion the only area really that needs looking at. After paying for day entry I then upgraded to an annual pass. Its perfectly located to come and visit for an hour or so after school. Cafe is expensive, but welcome to bring own food and a flask. Maybe some extra seating inside somehow? Or even a long bent along a wall somewhere and some coat hooks. I've found that people place a bag and some coats at a table but don't actually sit down and use it. Hey I'm full of bright ideas..... maybe you should just employ me 🤣🤣

Very friendly place especially when we go there with children. Very good food, great attractions. A successful trip to start the day. A large farmer's shop with a large assortment. Great animals, I recommend to visit this place

The pool is great for children, you walk in with it gradually getting deeper like you are walking into the sea (especially when wave machine is on). There are water fountain stations which my baby loved watching spurt and tip out water at different speeds. There’s an assault course for rubber ducks and a pirate ship theme in a separate section to the main pool, and a further waterfall around a mini pool. There’s a water slide too but I don’t think this is always functional. It’s fantastic for kids. Reception staff were very helpful giving advice on membership etc. The down sides were the changing rooms - there is nowhere to get dressed with privacy as there are only single changing rooms with a curtain, no family size changing rooms to put your baby down safely while you dress. It would be a squeeze to be in there with an older child too let alone more than one child. Nappy bins need emptying. The water was supposed to be 31 degrees but was very cold so must have not been heated to the correct temperature. Unfortunately parking adds quite an additional cost and drinks are basic but expensive in the cafe. There is no accessible toilet apart from upstairs very far from the pool. Nowhere for you to go to the toilet and put your baby down or bring in the pram as toilets are too small. There is also a gym, conference rooms and cafe on site.

I was there on a guest pass the changing cubicles have curtains that give some privacy but hanging off the rail . The steam room looked like a crime scene because 25% of the seats were broken and yellow tape was on seats informing clients not to sit on them as they were broken. Staff young but lack communication skills

Lovely centre and staff, just unfortunately the parking system was not updated in the best way. The signage for "Members Parking" was still showing, I took our two young daughters for their once a week swimming lessons. As a member parking was free if parked in the members area. I was surprised to receive 3 X £70 parking fines in one letter, some 3 weeks later. I wrote to Smart Parking giving them my Membership number, they denied the Appeal. I wrote again to POPLA with more supporting evidence of Signs Clearly showing "Members Parking Area". (see photo's) They refused to look at the appeal as it wasn't on their own appeal forms. (It was a typed letter). I sent it back saying on their appeal forms "see attached letter", this time they wouldn't look at the appeal and wrote back to say claim was out of the appeal date period. (It wasn't). After a flood of letters, and subsequent threating letters from 2 different Dept Collection Agencies over a three year period. I now have an upcoming court summons, which I fully intend to vigorously defend. How can a local leisure Centre Member, working for Torbay NHS, just trying to teach her young children the life skill of swimming, parked in a Members Area parking, which was free parking for Members. With clear Photo's of the Parking Area be harassed for over three years by Smart Parking, the parking providers for Riviera International Centre. I am sure I can't be the only one in this situation as the implementation of the ANPR parking system was far from clear. (There were not notices as you walk from the members free parking area into the Centres' reception area, see photographs). I would welcome any response from the Centres Management staff, as to why their members are subjected to this aggressive treatment from their chosen Parking Providers.

Warning you need to pay for the car park!! No problem with the facilities but the car park has a managed privately. Something I missed as I ran in late to play pickle ball with a friend.

Upon initiating membership cancellation, I understand that an additional month's payment is required. My inquiry to a staff member regarding this matter was met with a reference to the terms and conditions. It is also important to note that this requirement was not communicated during the initial onboarding process. Consequently, the obligation to pay for an extra month is perceived as unfavorable

Swimming pool and play facilities for the little ones absolutely great. Plenty of lifeguards too, great. Changing rooms are disgusting and in need of a revamp! I think paying for the parking too is absolutely disgusting, when you've jyst paid a whopping £7 to bleddy swim for 1 poxy hour.

The ERIC is the only decent place to swim in Torquay. The centre is used for conferences and events all through the year, but we only use the swimming pool and sometimes the gym. The pool is quite large (much bigger by far than any other pool in Torquay), it's clean and has a wave machine and a slide. Our children love going there, but it is a bit expensive at £18 for a family to swim. Would be good if there was membership for families.

I recently stayed at Osborne Hotel in Torquay, and unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing from start to finish. First Impressions & Check-In At check-in, the receptionist, Emily, demanded a £100 fee without any clear explanation of what it was for. When I asked, she simply said that if I didn’t pay, I wouldn’t be given a room. This approach was cold, unfriendly, and completely unprofessional. It left me feeling unwelcome from the very beginning. Birthday Stay Overlooked I had emailed in advance to mention that I would be celebrating my birthday here. In other hotels around the world, staff always make at least a small gesture — a note, a kind word, or even a “happy birthday.” Osborne Hotel did nothing at all. After being out the whole day, I returned to find no acknowledgment whatsoever. What should have been a special and memorable stay instead felt ignored and forgotten. Housekeeping & Cleanliness The housekeeping was unacceptable. Most staff seemed untrained, perhaps students working temporarily, with no knowledge of proper hospitality. During almost a full week: My room was never hoovered. Towels were not replaced, just re-folded. Sheets were never changed. Cleaning was limited to dropping off toiletries. Basic cleanliness and guest care were simply ignored. Breakfast Experience Breakfast was very poor and lacked variety. It consisted of a very basic English breakfast — with no fresh options such as tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, cheese, or even a boiled egg. The menu offered a few dishes to order, but the taste was terrible (the poached egg, for example, came with a sauce so strong it was inedible). The coffee was even worse: just weak, watered-down filter coffee. If you wanted a proper coffee, such as a latte or espresso, you had to pay extra — something that should be standard in any hotel breakfast. This made the whole experience feel cheap and cost-cutting. Adding to this, the atmosphere was cold. Staff never smiled, greeted, or said good morning. The only exception was a lady named (I believe) Shandika, who was consistently warm and welcoming to all guests. Her kindness stood out in an otherwise unfriendly environment. Facilities The hotel facilities were another disappointment: The indoor swimming pool had cold water, making it unpleasant to use. The sauna was out of order. The outdoor pool was heated, but poorly positioned — surrounded by trees, meaning that in the afternoon there was hardly any sun, and guests spent most of the time in shade. It felt like poor planning with no consideration for the guest experience. Room Quality The room I was given felt like the worst in the hotel. Instead of a view, it looked out onto the back with only stairs in sight — not even a garden, not even greenery. This was especially frustrating since I had informed the hotel about my birthday in advance, hoping for at least a decent room. For a hotel that advertises itself as four-star, the amenities were shockingly poor. There were no slippers, no bathrobes, and not even a simple sewing kit provided in the room — all of which are standard expectations in a true four-star hotel. The lack of these basics reinforced the impression that the Osborne Hotel is cutting corners wherever possible. General Impression The hotel feels like it is running on a survival budget, cutting corners on every aspect of service, training, and facilities. The only redeeming feature was the view and panorama, but even that cannot justify the lack of hospitality, poor service, and basic guest care. Final Thoughts What should have been a memorable birthday stay turned into one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. From the rude reception to the lack of cleanliness, poor breakfast and coffee, broken facilities, missing amenities, and complete indifference to special requests, I cannot recommend Osborne Hotel. 👉 Do not book this hotel.

We popped in today for a drink and little bit of lunch . My daughter is coeliac so can be tricky finding places to cater for her safely . As I went in to check the food , I was greeted by Oliver who was friendly and so helpful ! He checked the menu with the kitchen and let me know what could be done for her . She chose what she wanted and nothing was any trouble for them . Bar staff outside could do with speeding up a little , 2 people behind the bar but only 1 serving when there was about 5 people waiting . Other than that , a lovely afternoon in the sun and a nice surprise of some music too , the 2 singers were great !

Excellent hotel in a scenic location. It's at the top of a hill so, unless you really enjoy climbing, there's a couple of regular bus services and taxis back up from the town are around £6 plus tip. Beautiful views from the terrace bar. The food is really good. If you're not there on holiday don't expect fast service but enjoy and relax. The staff are great. Very helpful on reception. There are lots of facilities. Even an imperfect but fun putting green. Borrow the putters from reception. The hotel was busy but there's an overflow carpark so no struggle to park.

Room were dusty carpet burn door with hole! Hotel location and the amenities were fantastic and breakfast not much variety for the continental. Buts it’s do able the view and outside space was amazing.

I just wanted to share an update, as I am presently in the middle of a stay at the Hotel. This evening I had a 'Special' in the restaurant (although ate it in the bar whilst working on my laptop). It was the Pork tenderloin. It was simply the best meal I can remember eating for the last 5 years at least. Absolutely out of this world. I was savouring every bite, as I didn't want it to finish! I understand the Chef is a gentleman by the name of Tony. Could not recommend the food more highly! :)

Had a lovely relaxing week here ,very clean and well apointed rooms Fantastic location ,good tennis court and outdoor pool area ,friendly staff Only slight negative was the evening meal menu ,fairly limited choice and lack of atmosphere in restraunt not helped by staff noisily setting up for next morning breakfast , Instead we eat out in Torquay.

Had a great experience for our anniversary, Emily and Annette were amazing in helping me to surprise my wife with flowers and champagne, room was amazing, fantastic views, the terrace bar staff were polite and very helpful, overall the staff,couldn't have done enough, our new favourite hotel,will definitely visit again, not forgetting the food, well worth the cost.

Please be aware: I'm going to be thorough. Arriving from the north there was a very sharp hairpin bend to take you down to Orestone Manor (with slightly dated signage). No problem with ample parking spaces but the area could've done with a little TLC, especially as it's a 4Star establishment. Frontage was pleasant but slightly spoilt by clutter of signage and barriers. Reception was excellent (friendly, personable, professional and informative), as were the attitudes of other staff we met on the way to our room. Please don't get me wrong, everything was fine, but, it's just starting to edge into the "tired" zone with alot of pointless/uninspiring hanging pictures around the place. The room was at the top of the building, lovely views, peaceful and comfortable, though again a neither/neither (and a few too many signs around~ maybe just keep them in the welcome book). Again, all staff seemed friendly and good at their job, but let down by basics...like...breakfast. Each step was adequate, again, not what I'd expect from 4☆. Everything is done in miniature: half size croissants, cheap jams, twice cooked sausage and streaky bacon, half a small tomato and half a mushroom and small sliced toast (O.J and coffee both on the cheap side). Unfortunately we missed out on an evening meal, I would've liked to experience what was on offer. Overall either a great 6/10 or a disappointing 7/10 and I apologise, but please bear in mind, this is only 1 persons review. It really is a great location, especially for peace and tranquility and it could easily be elevated (without much effort).

Visited the terrace conservatory overlooking the gardens for an afternoon tea, giving excellent views across the gardens and out to sea, it was nice and quiet and were welcomed and seated by the windows... The service was excellent, friendly attentive staff who looked after us. We didn't have to wait long after our tea was brought out, the selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones were delicious. You can even choose your finger sandwich flavours ( we didn't like coronation chicken ) One thing I would have liked was a choice of teas however the tea was unlimited and we had a fresh pot halfway through our cakes! I liked the fresh strawberries touch. £25 per head ( Sept 25 ) was good value and the food quality was very good...with one exception - the scones themselves. They were dry and would have been better warmed but there was lashings of jam and clotted cream to compensate. There is a large terrace and lounge for all visitors to enjoy, there wasn't a hint of being rushed which was fantastic. I could have lounged around all afternoon. Would definitely recommend, didn't stay over but they do have 14 guest rooms, a cost bar and holiday accommodation.

Wanted a quiet boutique type hotel with excellent service and food. We were not disappointed. Our room was excellent, quiet rural location albeit close to many well known locations. Service was faultless and there is a superb lounge and outside patio balcony. Because it's a small hotel plenty of room for all. As an aside one evening ate in a well known local fish restaurant. Also had something similar at Orestone Manor a day or two after. Orestone's was far superior for both courses. Highly recommend and will be returning.

First visit but really enjoyed it, Excellent food and service. Room was very clean and comfortable and loved their idea of bottles of water available in fridge on landing. One minor comment though, room had one of the best hairdryers available but unfortunately (like quite a few other places) there was no convenient electrical socket near the mirror to sit and dry hair. However we will undoubtedly return.

Visited for Sunday lunch , excellent food and good value - beef was cooked to perfection. Exceptional and efficient service from nearly all the staff. One was quite condescending which was shame as everyone else was faultless.

I apologise that I've only scored 5 stars, it should be at least 10. One of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed in. Admittedly we had one of the cottages with a Jacuzzi, it was fantastic. From the moment to arriving, with a lovely friendly greeting. We were taken to our cottage, everything was explained to us and how to use the various options. The food was spectacular and catered for our tastes. A good drinks selection and reasonable prices. The waiting staff, were friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. We will definitely book to stay again in the near future and hopefully for 2 nights next time. Highly, highly, highly recommended.

The hotel is rather lovely with good views, a lovely garden and terrace, It was so peaceful and quite outside. The food in the restaurant was truely excellent, genuinely one of the best dining experiences I've had in years and good value at the price offered. The staff were helpful and friendly. Our room was apparently the smallest in the hotel and so was rather simple so as to not make it feel crowded, we found it to be clean and perfectly well equiped. The shower was a decent size for me at 6'3.

Large multi storey car park. Easy to use, good location. I paid £1.70 for 1 hour.

Unfortunately this place is like many malls, most of the shops were closed and were for rent. Just a few places inside. I think there was more security than there were customers. Very empty inside.

Regular visitor when on holiday , calling in Greggs. Sadly a number of empty shop at this location.

Only walked past and don't get to that part of town much.needs and uplift as all the shops are closing.bring back our Torquay 😄

Nice little shopping centre with a small market attached to the side. Good variety of shops especially a very good Wilko.

Lovely shopping centre, needs a few more stores

Unfortunately not as good as it used to be the high street is better

The room was large and comfortable enough. There was dog food from previous guest that we had to ask to be removed two or three times. The staff were friendly enough on reception, but the bar staff seemed a little inattentive and could be easy to feel ignored. Breakfast was nice but felt a little repetitive after a week,but it was freshly prepared. We would stay again if we were to visit Torquay again and we would recommend.

Very pleasant staff, very helpful the over all impression when you enter is that it is well kept however this is the first impression from the reception. Staff uniforms could be good to be updated or at least look new, one lady waiting tables had ladders up her tights every morning at breakfast. The indoor pool had grime all around the edge and they had painted over the original tiles to make it feel clean but it wasn’t. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. The hotel and staff needs to get some love and attention it would be a shame not to care about this place

Lovely hotel with very polite and helpful staff. Breakfast was lovely! Room was clean and a lovely comfy bed & pillows. Taking into account the age of the hotel it's in good condition with the odd updating here and there. Would definitely stay again.

I find no pleasure in writing a relatively negative review. However - sometimes, I believe it is called for! Firstly - I acknowledge the positive/favourable reviews. But this is a personal judgement based on MY experience. We decided to treat ourselves to a Suite - pricey, but we thought we deserved it! What an expensive mistake! It was, to be sure, spacious, with 2 reasonably sized bedrooms - and two bathrooms - very nice! But it was, otherwise, bland and characterless. Some of the furniture appeared shabby and tired. Our suite was named after one of my favourite composers - Edward Elgar - personally, I think it insulted him!! The evening meals ranged from good to dreadful - I had a steak that would have been better off on the sole of my shoe. We felt cheated and, VERY let down. Quite frankly, I felt as though I'd been "ripped off". Some treat!!!! On the plus side - and to be fair - most of the staff were very friendly and accommodating, but, at times, there didn't seem to be enough of them. We will NEVER go back there! I only wish we could have been as satisfied as those who have been kinder, and, more positive. We left a day early, because we'd had enough. However - we had to pay for the full extent of the booking. It had to be honoured - but it hurt!

We were very excited about trip to the beach however our room was not cleaned properly and the swimming pool changing rooms were a disaster. Toilet roll everywhere and chewing gum in the sowers. I reported it to reception, saying they clean it everyday but the following morning it was still in the same state! To add to this the following morning a maintenance man tried to come in our room unannounced saying there was leak. I wouldn’t have minded a phone call but we were fast asleep which was a surprise! I have to say the dining room dinner was very good however and the only good about the place. I reported the room to the manager and had no review. I would definitely recommend doing an Airbnb instead until they improve their standards!

Located right by the beach (across a main road) in Torquay, right by the station. Great spot. But so is premier inn, which would have been cheaper than this. Our room had so many different slanty walls that sitting in the bathroom legitimately started making me feel dizzy. The room was tiny, no actual space to move. It was insanely hot, with only a tiny fan to help out. It was a very hot weekend, but the lack of air con was very problematic, for a predominantly summer destination. The shower curtain was mouldy. We had to ask for a hair drier since the attachment for one was in the room, but not an actual hair drier. We had rung down to reception. It arrived a few hours later. We were woken at 7am by the shattering sounds of all the glass recycling being dumped into a truck outside our window that was lovely. Dinner was lovely and acceptably priced and the service staff were also lovely, no issues. We did not use the swimming pools/gym/spa so no comment there. All in all, I'd have rather spent less to go to the premier Inn across the road which would be consistent rooms, not mouldy, and have air con. This was a good example of why "local" seaside hotels are struggling. There's nothing Grand about this hotel.

Been here twice now! Rooms are nice, they need a bit of TLC. Very old fashioned but good value for money. Bar staffing needs looking at, more interested in talking to themselves than working.

Started great gumpy old man at the reception . But the lady there then immediately upgraded us room as we where on a long stay . Met with unprofessional maintainance men one threatened to harm me and my family as he looked drunk from the night before staff then came and said I had to leave i was already in a rush to remove my property . Didnt feel safe atmosphere is dreadful . There renovating the hotel as its just turned from an asylum hotel llike the neighboring hotels to public access but aslum hotels are still in plain site and are a magnet for antisocial behaviour . Half the hotel is not in use as it is not fit to use and the renovation is rushed some doors dont even close properly and im and experienced scriber, carpenter and contruction worker with valid qualifications another red flag. Staff have alot of rude questions this place just has many red flags . Don't think ill ever return to Torquay at this rate as I didn't feel welcome and simple room maintenance was too much to ask one day we had no hot water we didn't make it to the end of my stay I reported staff to the police . They kept offending me as being a guest there offended them . Security is poor and they have licencing issues and so on . I'd prefer paying extra 2 pound for premier inn breakfast its better quality i even had burnt mushrooms . Bacon some well cooked some under cooked like they had been grilled for 5 mins in a rush with someone with no cooking experience . Burned sausages . There are colleges near by with chefs wanting to proof there worth and willing to take an apprenticeship.

It's an older hotel, so even though I was on ground floor, I had lots of steps to go up end down, you really need a map to navigate it, room was a good size, though cold, even after closing the windows and turning radiator on, no blind in the bathroom, so not much privacy ;) lovely selection of vegan toiletries though, took me a while to get the shower working as the selector knob has seized, breakfast was buffet style, usual cooked food plus provided vegetarian options on request, white or brown toast, teas, coffees and juices, and a good selection of cereals. Friendly and helpful staff even when you rock up at 2 am ;)

Unfortunately, my stay at the hotel did not meet my expectations. I specifically selected this property based on the advertised availability of a swimming pool; however, both the outdoor and indoor pools were closed during the peak season in August. The parking described as “free” had only a limited number of spaces, which meant that I had to pay for parking for three consecutive days. The photos on Booking.com did not reflect the current condition of the property, and the terrace was closed. Overall, the hotel appeared to be in need of maintenance and refurbishment. The only clear advantage was the excellent location – very close to the beach and the city center

Do not book with this hotel! They don't respond to emails or phone calls. They did not inform us that all the pools and amenities were out of order (only reason we booked as kids love swimming) and they couldn't provide adjoining rooms (my son gets very anxious being away from his parents). When we tried to cancel the booking they charged us for 1 night which was nearly £200 because we could not make contact with them. We contacted Robinsons hotel group and they said the hotel is no longer part of their group (maybe due to poor quality). Highly recommend avoiding this place! Absolutely disgraceful especially when they are charging such a high price for a run down old hotel!

Can't really comment on this place as I was only dropping 2 people off for there holiday here. How ever on arrival a very nice female receptionist came out side and asked if she could help with the unloading and carrying of the luggage etc. Perfect so im giving it a 5 star all the way and will enquire on the building etc when I pick up for thier return in a week so I can then give comments on it on the whole.

Brilliant last minute booking in Torquay close to lots of amenities. Really comfortable bed, friendly staff and very very clean. I'll definitely be staying again!

Exactly what we paid for. Hotel like most costal towns in the UK needs a bit of work. But nice and fitted the agenda for a 1 night stay

Good views, great place to watch the sunset.

Thatchers Point… Very lovely location set up in the what I like to call it “The Beverly Hills of England”. It took a lot of strain out of my 1993 BMW 318is (alpine white) when visiting Devon back in August 2022… However it was very much worth it because the view and ambiance was tremendous! A lovely stroll down the hill into the hedges and then you’ll see Thatcher’s Rock! A lovely walk and it totally costs nothing which is rare nowadays. If you’re in the area and haven’t seen it before, I’d highly recommend putting a visit on your agenda. 🤗

Great views and a wonderful nature ramble along the coastal path, the dogs had a great time running along here! Easy to get to off the road, even better on the path we took, which needs good footwear as it can be muddy, it is rocky with steps but worth it for the views

Highly recommend visiting this place, amazing views I could have stayed all day... If you carry on up the hill of the rd instead of walking straight down the grass, you can take a the longer walk to the viewpoint which is along the cliffs edge where you get to see even more fantastic views along the way. We had actually taken that path by mistake, best mistake ever ❤

Thatcher point is a beautiful spot in Torbay, there is a gentle walk down to the viewpoint. You can see for miles left or right of the rock. The rock is a nesting spot of seagulls and they can regularly be seen circling the rock itself.

In love with this place, totally lost with nature in this trail and view point. Nice place to trek. It was brilliant weather and could totally get lost with the serenity of this place

Absolutely beautiful. I love to visit here on weekdays when it’s very quiet.

Absolutely beautiful property. The hosts were a beautiful couple welcoming with a warm smile and some home cooked Rocky road and fudge. We also enjoyed the fruit cake that was packed with love for our journey home. Most beautiful highlight was the fresh flower displays all across the place and extraordinary hospitality. It truly felt like a nice holiday with such beautiful ambiance in the property. Highly recommend it and would choose over any other chain hotels. We also got accepted last minute and were slightly late to arrive, we got a comfortable night stay, without any fuss. Walking distance from train station and central.

Felt like home from the very first second. The room for three, although not the largest, was fully equipped including a freezer containing freshly filtered water and Debbie's handmade fudge. The garden has a nice seating area which we used on both evenings of our stay. Debbie and Rich are perfect hosts. Highly recommended B&B

It’s fantastic little Bed and breakfast. The host are so wonderful, friendly and welcoming. It’s hosted by a husband and wife. They were so helpful throughout our stay and before our stay even started. As we arrived to the B&B, both husband and wife greeted us with open arms which is so nice to see. You don’t often get that sort of welcome. The place itself is so cute and modern. All the room includes smart Tv, Alexa’s. Of course, the most important, it includes FUDGE! The fudges are homemade and fantastic. The B&B includes a really well maintained garden. It’s full of all sorts of vegetables, flowers and includes a pond. The price was relatively cheap compared to the other B&B’s. The place is really close to the beach, about 15 mins walk and amenities are so close. We were provided with such a personal service.If you are looking for a really nice B&B while in Torquay, this is a great option.

This place is a real gem in Torquay. The owners Debbie and Rich ensure you have everything you need to have an amazing stay. The decor is perfect and the array of fresh flowers add to the already amazing accommodation. The rooms are bright and airy and have everything you could possibly need including some very delicious home made tasty treats. Breakfast is cooked to order with an excellent menu to choose from, although if there is something extra you would like Debbie will happily provide it. The grounds are well maintained and car parking is off road. Torquay Town centre is a pleasant 15 minute stroll and there is plenty to eat, see and experience in the local area all within walking distance. We had an amazing 4 night stay made special by the care Debbie and Rich gave us. I can't wait for our next visit as I know it will be amazing. Thank you Debbie and Rich.

We had a lovely stay and did not want for anything during our 2 nights, One of the best private hotels we have stayed in. Spotlessly clean room, comfortable beds. With lots of little extras in the room! Debbie and Richard are excellent hosts nothing is too much trouble. . Excellent breakfast choices. and a parting gift of some very nice homemade fruitcake (They put a bottle of bubble in are room as we arrive on are wedding anniversary.)

You couldn't find a lovelier place to stay, everything is brand new and the place is spotless. It has a beautiful garden that you can access anytime. The breakfasts were lovely and with ample choice to choose from. By far the best part of Bentley Lodge are Debbie and Richard who own it. They go out of their way to ensure you have the best stay possible and offer great advice on places to visit. We will definitely stay here again.

My family have just spent a short stay at Bentley Lodge, Torquay. We would rate our experience as 10/10. The owners were extremely welcoming, always happy to answer any questions or provide anything extra.For instance when we requested if we could eat in the garden, they provided extra plates, napkins, cutlery and glasses instantly. The rooms were very clean and tidy, lovely addition of a fridge with milk, in glass bottles and water. Also use of a fan, hairdryer, iron etc. Breakfast was lovely, using the idea of ordering the night before and times to eat. The food was well presented, hot and delicious. Also the addition of homemade cake and fudge was lovely.

Have just returned from a 3 night stay at the 25 and what a truly wonderful experience we have had. The room was exceptional as was the breakfast. Andy and Julian are great hosts and are I'm sure incredibly proud of what they have achieved at their tremendous B&B. If you're planning a trip to Torquay make every effort to book a stay here I'm happy to guarantee you won't find anywhere near as good. Many thanks again Andy and Julian.

A masterclass in what attention to detail and charm can do to elevate accomodation to leagues above just being a place to sleep. The rooms are sumptuous and Jason and Marsela are the most accommodating and hospitable couple you could ever have the good fortune to meet. Cannot recommend enough.

There's Nothing quite like this B&B a completely unique experience. Andy and Julian are amazing host, making us feel like VIPs the whole time despite being fully booked. The suite was impeccably clean and luxurious, along with all the unique and homemade touches included a fully comprehensive guide on every little detail you could possibly want to know, which were just mind blowing and made the experience unique and magical, we will definitely be back and cannot wait..... Highly recommended we truly loved every minute

My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful 4 night break at The 25 in Torquay between 29 May and 2 June 2025. Having stayed at The 25 before, we knew what to expect and we certainly weren’t disappointed. Everything was perfect from the moment we arrived to the time we sadly had to leave. The 25 is owned and run by Andy and Julian who completely redesigned and refurbished the B&B, transforming it into a truly memorable and unique place to stay over 10 years ago. The 25 has consistently been recognised for the quality and standards provided and has received countless prestigious awards, all completely well deserved and justifiable. We were welcomed by Andy and given the key to our room on the first floor, Broadsands - all the rooms are named after local areas or beaches. Each is individually designed, with en-suite bathrooms, and equipped with the most up to date technology, including air conditioning, HD televisions (there is even one over the bath in the en-suite), mood lighting, WiFi, Nespresso coffee machine, minibar, and many other facilities which would take far too much room to mention! Needless to say, Andy and Julian have thought of everything a guest may need. The room was large, spotlessly clean and exquisitely decorated with a super king bed and beautiful white linen bedding. The en-suite had ‘his & hers’ sinks, a large walk-in shower and a roll top bath. As you would expect, the complimentary toiletries were of the highest quality. After settling in to our room and unpacking, we went downstairs to the lounge where Andy provided us with refreshments; my wife had a pot of tea whilst I had a glass of red wine and we both had a piece of Andy’s home made chocolate brownie, which was to die for! After a good night’s sleep we went down to breakfast which, needless to say, was exceptional. There was an extensive buffet with home-made smoothie shots and yogurts, together with fresh fruit juice, a wide selection of cereals, nuts and grains and jars of freshly prepared berries. This was complimented by a wide selection of hot dishes all cooked to order. I could easily continue to wax lyrical about the many aspects of our stay that contributed to our memorable experience at The 25. Andy and Julian have built an amazing business that they can be justifiably proud of. They are outstanding hosts who welcome guests (many of whom become friends and regularly return) into their home. The countless awards that are on display are testament to the exceptional quality and standards, which are second to none. The 25 is a true hidden gem and we look forward to returning very soon.

Just back from another 5* stay. Wonderful welcome from Andy. Luxury accommodation that provides for every need. So high-tech we didn't have to lift a finger to turn the air-con, lights or even the TV on ourselves .. just asked Alexa! Superb breakfasts, cooked by Julian. They even sent us on our journey home with a goody bag. A B&B well deserving of all its accolades. Our third visit and we can't wait to go back already. Xx

Exceptional !!!! Immaculately clean, room loaded with extras amazing breakfast. Treated like royalty !!! Fantastic value for money. I would have happily paid double !! This is not a b & b this is luxury apartments of the highest standard. Faultless 10 stars !!!!

Wow just wow what an amazing place from the greeting to the goodbye and everything inbetween was amazing, Andy and Julian are wonderful hosts and go above and behind to make sure you have everything you need, the room the breakfast and the little touches they think of everything...... Thank you and we will see you again soon *****

I have never had anything but a good experience at this library. Staff and volunteers are generally welcoming friendly & very helpful. During the pandemic they went above & beyond to aid people needing books. I believe it's an enabling hub for all sorts of ages and problematic lifestyles. I've been a member since coming to TQ in 1970 , and before the internet I've used it for children, my studies & career. It's forever re inventing itself to ensure they do their best for the community it serves. Gvmt local & national should cherish and support all libraries and those who work to make it such an open hearted. resourceful place to be.

Lovely place to go. The staff are incredibly helpful and the system works incredibly well. Great kids section and a nice atmosphere for everybody both young and old.

I will be honest. The main reason that I go to Torquay library is to keep my toddler busy specially during halfterms. Today we attended an event with a local children book author, Julian and read a few books. It was amazing. The staff member who was setting up the relax room was a star. She was friendly, accomodatig and had amazing skills in dealing with early year education. She made a totally different vibe in the room in compare to the previous events that we attended. I just wanted to thank her for her excellent service and ask please keep her in charge of kids events. She is really passionate about it. Torquay library's kids section needs more community base events like this. In general, I am happy with their service but unfortunately the facilities are not so great. There is always a queue for toilets and they are normally messy and smelly. The opening hours are irregular. We need library be an available option for the community without thinking if it is open this afternoon or not. The Newton Abbott library setting is a much more friendly environment for children. I hope Torquay library improves the setting in the near future and the lovely and caring community in Torbay can get together for more events in the library.

Love going to the library, very helpful and friendly staff. Very good choice of books and I don’t know what I would do without the library. Thank you for being there. It just gets better more books and staff are great.

"TORQUAY TOWN HALL CENTRAL LIBRARY".. ------------ LEARNING, READING, HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS, INTERNET, MUSIC, DVD, BOOK CLUBS, ETC.. LOCAL HISTORY GROUP, CV EXAMPLES, ICONIC HISTORY BOOKS, ETC.. Mon + Wed + Friday 09.30hrs to 18.00hrs.. Tue 09.30hrs to 13.00hrs.. Thurs 09.30hrs to 13.00hrs.. Sat 09.30hrs to 16.00hrs.. ---------- "TORQUAY TOWN HALL CENTRAL LIBRARY"..

I have just moved to the area and was welcomed by the wonderful staff who told me about the toddler clubs they have and assisted me in printing off some paperwork. The library is a beautiful Art Deco building with an amazing atmosphere.

Just joined. What a lovely place. The staff were really friendly and helpful, great selection of books/DVDs/CDs/comics, free WiFi, computer area and only 70p for a coffee or a soup. Wow!

A really lovely church and grounds, well maintained with respect, plenty of car parking across the road all wheel chair friendly, there is a church hall next to the carpark which holds classes, check it out to see if there is any which you or your family would like to attend

Out of hours the church is used for some pretty amazing music gigs run by Graham and Kate. You can take your own booze but at halftime there are hot drinks and Graham's delicious homemade cakes! Acoustics are excellent.

This is an amazing venue and why there has been only one review amazes me. This is an acoustically terrific place to experience amazing talent from around the world. An ancient church from the 13th century the setting is an experience in itself. Enjoy.

Beautiful Church in pretty setting

Was there on a comedy evening. Some acts were good others poor. Cannot believe they allow swearing etc in a church.

Lovely small well kept church and graveyard ample parking across the road, plenty of history surrounding it too

Lovely historic old church , loved the vicar a really happy down to earth chap , just need a gardener perhaps x