Rathmore Road, Torquay, TQ2 6NZ, United Kingdom
#9 of 103 B&Bs and Inns in Torquay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 164 hotel reviews
9.8Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.8
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 August 2025
John
United KingdomNothing.
Everything. From the warm welcome, to the immaculate,spacious and comfortable room and the great breakfast.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Jeff
United KingdomNothing
So so glad we stayed here beautiful location extremely fabulous room extremely clean fantastic food
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Webber
United KingdomEverythink was great not a thing wrong
Is realy Nice and quiet there i loved the peace and time out tht I needed. was amazing
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Sally
United KingdomBeautiful BnB in a great location,spotlessly clean through out! Great selection for breakfast cold or hot.Trevor and Kim made us feel very welcome and will definitely be returning!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Krystian
PolandThe only one thing that we didn't like was too short stay :)) We want to come back as soon as possible.
Helpful and supportive personnel, delicious breakfast, and spotless clean hotel. Absolutely brilliant!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Richard
United KingdomThe Elmdene is perfect in every way. From the friendly warm welcome from Trevor, the cleanliness, the spacious rooms to the amazing breakfast cooked by Kim.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Sheryl
United KingdomNothing. As mentioned above it might be good to mention to floor height restrictions in case a tall guest. I personally like to be top floor to avoid noise.
Genuinely best stay I’ve had! From the moment I arrived, Kim was there to welcome me warmly, providing fresh milk! In the room slippers, a bathrobe, and every toiletry you could possibly need was available. Not a thing I needed was not found! Although I hadn’t yet met Trevor, he greeted me by name the moment I entered the breakfast room, which was such a lovely personal touch. Breakfast was wonderful with plenty of choice to suit all tastes. When I was leaving, Trevor made a point of telling Kim, who came to see me off. Kim recognised the heat of the day and my upcoming journey, kindly offering me water to take with me – such thoughtful hospitality. The location was perfect for my needs, with free parking available and just a pleasant 15-minute walk to the main bar area. My only small note would be that if you’re over 6ft, you might want to request a room that isn’t on the top floor, as some ceiling areas are lower. At 5'11", I managed just fine. And I have to give huge praise for the bed – the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in while away. I was out like a light! I will be back!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Eleanor
United KingdomNa
Staff were very welcoming, on our visit ,rooms were spotless,didn't stay for breakfast due to traveling back ,smelt delicious 😋
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Gillian
New ZealandNothing to dislike
Location was great
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Helen
United KingdomNA
Staff were very friendly and accommodating, good location, lovely facilities and great breakfast. Will be returning, in fact already booked to do so!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Corey-ann
United KingdomThe owners are lovely and cannot do enough for you. Very welcoming. Great location and decent parking which is really rare for this area. Will be coming back and will recommend to others.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Matthew
United KingdomNothing!
A wonderful place to stay a short walk from the seafront and the train station. We were visiting for Electric Bay festival, and this was a perfect location. The room was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed. The breakfast was really delicious, and the owners were friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Kelly
United KingdomRoom was lovely evening you need . Nice size . Even dressing gown and sleepers
Location was perfect . Breakfast was outstanding. Anything about our stay was outstanding. Host was so friendly make you feel so welcome.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Angela
United KingdomGreat location only a short walk to the Torre Abbey, park and seafront. The property is really clean and modern inside. Beautifully decorated and furnished. Nice front garden and parking at the side of the property.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Jack
United KingdomGreat reception on arrival. Extremely accommodating, above and beyond service
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Kerry
United KingdomThere was nothing not to like!
Fantastic location, near to everything but far enough away for peace and quiet. Immaculately clean and tidy. Fantastic breakfasts and amazing hosts.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Anne
AustraliaThis was an absolutely perfect place for us to stay for overnight visit to Torquay. Short walk to beach was ideal. Kim and Trevor made us feel very welcome, and were able to provide us with a very early breakfast, which was much appreciated. Highly recommended.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Rita
United Arab EmiratesNothing
The hosts are so nice and we kind of, very attentive and friendly.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 16 June 2025
David
United KingdomNo lift.
Trev & Kim were excellent hosts and the breakfast cooked to perfection.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Paul
United KingdomExcellent all round. Hosts were exceptional. Could not be faulted. Thoroughly recomnend
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 14 June 2025
Dominic
United KingdomThere is not much to say as it is a lovely place to stay. The location is a bit out of the main town (which also has the advantage of being quiet) but it is only a 5 minute drive or a 20 minute walk along the sea front to get to the very centre where the harbour is.
The location was quiet and the room was comfortable. The owners are very helpful and friendly and the breakfast was very nice. There was also plenty of parking. Everything in the hotel was immaculately kept and tidy, with everything in its place. The location is very convenient for the railway station.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 9 June 2025
Graham
United KingdomNothing - could not fault the whole stay and would highly recommend.
Absolutely fantastic hosts, Kim and Trev and couldn't do enough for you. The room was perfect and spotless and the facilities more than adequate. The breakfast was first class !
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Mandy
United KingdomNothing it was super
Fantastic hosts well placed and so clean
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Sam
United KingdomThere’s nothing not to like about this property
Lovely old style property, set back out the way, a lovely location, but not far from the main town, lovely room, comfortable bed, very quiet which was very nice. Amazing bath. Wonderful food and truly pleasant host’s Kim and trav lovely people. Highly recommended.
Stayed in June 2025
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