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A chic, duplex apartment forming part of an old school building.
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1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2
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Torquay
- Princess Theatre8 min walk
- Meadfoot Beach12 min walk
- Babbacombe Beach5 min drive
- Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
A chic, duplex apartment forming part of an old school building.
A chic, duplex apartment forming part of an old school building.. Ground Floor:
Living room/kitchen: Freeview TV, CD Player, Playstation 3, Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Small patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. 5 Torwood Gables is a one bedroom, stone built, duplex apartment converted from a former school.
Internally, the apartment retains many original features and windows and has been refurbished to a high contemporary standard including solid wood flooring in the living area and ceramic tiles in the kitchen and bathroom with fitted carpet on the stairs and upstairs. Added touches such as antique style lighting in most rooms help to preserve the original style of property.
The property is in a peaceful location yet offers easy access to Torquay Harbour, with its restaurants, cafés and shops, the Princess Theatre, and the popular Fleet Walk Shopping Centre. You will find numerous restaurants and bars on Torwood Street and around the inner harbour is just a 1-minute walk away on Parkhill Road. Living Coasts, Torquays coastal zoo, is also just a 2-minute walk away.
The beaches at Torre Abbey Sands and Meadfoot are both within walking distance, as is the Torquay stretch of the South West Coastal Path, which leads to Shaldon. Other nearby attractions are Babbacombe Model Village, Kents Cavern and Bygones.
For larger parties, this property can be booked with the neighbouring properties at Torwood Gables to accommodate up to 22 guests.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Living room/kitchen: Freeview TV, CD Player, Playstation 3, Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Small patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. 5 Torwood Gables is a one bedroom, stone built, duplex apartment converted from a former school.
Internally, the apartment retains many original features and windows and has been refurbished to a high contemporary standard including solid wood flooring in the living area and ceramic tiles in the kitchen and bathroom with fitted carpet on the stairs and upstairs. Added touches such as antique style lighting in most rooms help to preserve the original style of property.
The property is in a peaceful location yet offers easy access to Torquay Harbour, with its restaurants, cafés and shops, the Princess Theatre, and the popular Fleet Walk Shopping Centre. You will find numerous restaurants and bars on Torwood Street and around the inner harbour is just a 1-minute walk away on Parkhill Road. Living Coasts, Torquays coastal zoo, is also just a 2-minute walk away.
The beaches at Torre Abbey Sands and Meadfoot are both within walking distance, as is the Torquay stretch of the South West Coastal Path, which leads to Shaldon. Other nearby attractions are Babbacombe Model Village, Kents Cavern and Bygones.
For larger parties, this property can be booked with the neighbouring properties at Torwood Gables to accommodate up to 22 guests.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Torquay
Torquay City Centre, a neighbourhood in Torquay, is home to this cottage. Torquay Museum and Torquays Dinosaur World are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Torquay Marina and Torquay Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and Paignton Pier.

Torquay
What's nearby
- Inner Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Princess Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Torre Abbey Sands - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Meadfoot Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Babbacombe Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Griffin - 1 min walk
- Apple & Parrot - 5 min walk
- Yates - 5 min walk
- The Hole In The Wall - 6 min walk
- The Clock Tower - 5 min walk
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