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Vomero Holiday Apartments: Historic Relaxing Ground Floor Apt - Torquay Devon
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Reviews
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom Sleeps 2 32 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Torquay, ENG
- Meadfoot Beach14 min walk
- Princess Theatre15 min walk
- Babbacombe Beach3 min drive
- Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Double bedroom with en-suite shower room
1 Double Bed
En-suite shower room
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Vomero Holiday Apartments: Historic Relaxing Ground Floor Apt - Torquay Devon
Roma is a downstairs self catering holiday apartment is ideal for couples, a single traveller, or the working professional.
Open plan, light and airy apartment with south facing full height windows. Roma enjoys a wealth of historical features, high ceilings, ornate cornices and coving.
The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen housing an oven, fridge with freezer compartment and microwave. Internal double bedroom with a small en-suite shower room with WC.
Access to an acre of beautiful tiered gardens is via the main Vomero front door. Enjoy the acre of gardens with outside seating, dining areas, loungers and guest barbecue.
Great as a base to explore Devon & Cornwall, or just to escape the everyday, relax and unwind.
Stay on the English Riviera, Vomero Holiday Apartments in Torquay, South Devon is set within an acre of beautiful tiered gardens which our guests have full use of. Return to the peace and tranquility of Vomero after a busy day out.
Located just a short walk away from the town centre, shops, harbour and seafront, Vomero is perfectly located for beach days, meals out, or drinks overlooking the bay. There are many local attractions close by including Kent’s Cavern, Babbacombe Model Village, Bygones and Torquay Museum. Torquay is also lucky to have 3 theatres, including The Princess Theatre often performing shows straight out of the West End and concerts from well known artists.
Great public transport links with buses readily available, local taxis, Torquay and Torre train stations and ferry services across the bay to Paignton, Brixham and Dartmouth. So you can park up at Vomero and leave the car until it’s time yo go home!
Local activities in Torquay include golf at Torquay Golf Club, bowling at Hollywood Bowl, kayak & paddle boarding hire, full leisure facilities including indoor pool at the Riviera leisure centre, lawn bowling, tennis courts, indoor bouldering and climbing, snooker clubs, fishing trips out in the bay, Splashdown waterpark, Torquay Watersports and so much more…
So much to do, is one week really enough?!!
Vomero is a grade II listed building built in 1838 has historic past residents, Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1848, and Haile Selassie in 1935 whose families all enjoyed Vomero’s historic grandeur with its impressive sweeping mahogany staircase and stunning stained glass windows.
All six apartments have a southerly aspect ensuring Vomero is a real sun trap! Upstairs apartments Vomero, Napoli and Genova all enjoy exceptional garden and sea views with private balconies.
Top of the house, The Penthouse has incredible views day and night, our luxury retreat. Downstairs Venezia has french doors onto a private garden terrace, Roma can easily access the gardens via the front door.
Adult only apartments
Roma - 1-2 guests
Venezia - 2 guests
Vomero - 2 guests
Genova 1 bedroom - 2 guests
The Penthouse - 4 guests
Family apartments
Napoli - up to 4 guests
Genova - up to 5 guests - 4 adults max & 1 child
For more information & photographs please see our social media pages and follow us on:
Facebook:
VomeroTorquay
Instagram:
vomeroholidays_torquay
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Open plan, light and airy apartment with south facing full height windows. Roma enjoys a wealth of historical features, high ceilings, ornate cornices and coving.
The apartment has a fully equipped kitchen housing an oven, fridge with freezer compartment and microwave. Internal double bedroom with a small en-suite shower room with WC.
Access to an acre of beautiful tiered gardens is via the main Vomero front door. Enjoy the acre of gardens with outside seating, dining areas, loungers and guest barbecue.
Great as a base to explore Devon & Cornwall, or just to escape the everyday, relax and unwind.
Stay on the English Riviera, Vomero Holiday Apartments in Torquay, South Devon is set within an acre of beautiful tiered gardens which our guests have full use of. Return to the peace and tranquility of Vomero after a busy day out.
Located just a short walk away from the town centre, shops, harbour and seafront, Vomero is perfectly located for beach days, meals out, or drinks overlooking the bay. There are many local attractions close by including Kent’s Cavern, Babbacombe Model Village, Bygones and Torquay Museum. Torquay is also lucky to have 3 theatres, including The Princess Theatre often performing shows straight out of the West End and concerts from well known artists.
Great public transport links with buses readily available, local taxis, Torquay and Torre train stations and ferry services across the bay to Paignton, Brixham and Dartmouth. So you can park up at Vomero and leave the car until it’s time yo go home!
Local activities in Torquay include golf at Torquay Golf Club, bowling at Hollywood Bowl, kayak & paddle boarding hire, full leisure facilities including indoor pool at the Riviera leisure centre, lawn bowling, tennis courts, indoor bouldering and climbing, snooker clubs, fishing trips out in the bay, Splashdown waterpark, Torquay Watersports and so much more…
So much to do, is one week really enough?!!
Vomero is a grade II listed building built in 1838 has historic past residents, Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1848, and Haile Selassie in 1935 whose families all enjoyed Vomero’s historic grandeur with its impressive sweeping mahogany staircase and stunning stained glass windows.
All six apartments have a southerly aspect ensuring Vomero is a real sun trap! Upstairs apartments Vomero, Napoli and Genova all enjoy exceptional garden and sea views with private balconies.
Top of the house, The Penthouse has incredible views day and night, our luxury retreat. Downstairs Venezia has french doors onto a private garden terrace, Roma can easily access the gardens via the front door.
Adult only apartments
Roma - 1-2 guests
Venezia - 2 guests
Vomero - 2 guests
Genova 1 bedroom - 2 guests
The Penthouse - 4 guests
Family apartments
Napoli - up to 4 guests
Genova - up to 5 guests - 4 adults max & 1 child
For more information & photographs please see our social media pages and follow us on:
Facebook:
VomeroTorquay
Instagram:
vomeroholidays_torquay
X:
VomeroTorquay
Property manager
Louise Clark
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:30 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please strip beds and pop used bedding and towels in the blue bag put outside your door on evening before departure.
Securely tie all rubbish and put in external bins.
Check out is 10am.
Please leave keys in door on departure.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Torquay
Located near the beach, this apartment is in Torquay City Centre, a neighbourhood in Torquay. Torre Abbey and Dartmouth Steam Railway are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Institute Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Torquay United FC or Newton Abbot Racecourse. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Torquay, ENG
What's nearby
- Inner Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Meadfoot Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Princess Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Torre Abbey Sands - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Babbacombe Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Clocktower - 11 min walk
- Apple & Parrot - 11 min walk
- Amici - 10 min walk
- Old Vienna Restaurant - 6 min walk
- The Hole in the Wall - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
8.8/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
8.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
3 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
simon h.
13 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week of sailing in torbay
simon h.
4/10 Poor
david h.
18 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disappointed!
david h.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Ben B.
12 August 2017
Very welcoming,really nice apartments kept in really good condition
Ben B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Janice V.
30 May 2017
Vomera
Janice V.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Brian D.
21 April 2017
Lovely well maintained property.
Brian D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Glenn J.
29 September 2016
Superb property
Glenn J.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Felizitas D.
14 September 2016
Studieren mal anders
Felizitas D.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016
About the host
Hosted by Louise Clark

Welcome to Vomero, our home and family holiday business
We are very fortunate to have lived at this beautiful Italian style Victorian villa, full of rich history and abundant character since November 2019
Sean, Louise & family
We are very fortunate to have lived at this beautiful Italian style Victorian villa, full of rich history and abundant character since November 2019
Sean, Louise & family
Why they chose this property
Six beautiful and unique self-catering holiday apartments in a Grade II listed building built in 1838. Found in the heart of the English Riviera and nestled within the hills of Torquay, Vomero is quiet and secluded yet within walking distance of the bustling bay with its shops, bars and restaurants
What makes this property unique
The English Riviera is the birth place of Agatha Christie and many of her novels are based around Torbay.
Vomero was once the home of Isambard Kingdom Brunel back in 1848 and we have a blue plaque at our entrance.
Quiet & secluded location nestled in the hills of Torquay, with fabulous sea views from our upstairs apartments with private balconies.
An acre of beautiful award winning gardens, downstairs Venezia has a private terrace and direct garden access
Vomero is within a ten minute walk of the sea, town, restaurants and theatre.
The Torquay Princess Theatre has amazing shows on year round, west end shows, musicals & music events! Other local theatres in Paignton and Babbacombe.
So many fabulous restaurants and bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Local restaurants offer many seafood delights as Brixham fishing village is part of Torbay and just a ferry trip across the bay.
Jump on the ferry or bus to Brixham, Paignton or Dartmouth and leave the car behind.
Vomero was once the home of Isambard Kingdom Brunel back in 1848 and we have a blue plaque at our entrance.
Quiet & secluded location nestled in the hills of Torquay, with fabulous sea views from our upstairs apartments with private balconies.
An acre of beautiful award winning gardens, downstairs Venezia has a private terrace and direct garden access
Vomero is within a ten minute walk of the sea, town, restaurants and theatre.
The Torquay Princess Theatre has amazing shows on year round, west end shows, musicals & music events! Other local theatres in Paignton and Babbacombe.
So many fabulous restaurants and bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Local restaurants offer many seafood delights as Brixham fishing village is part of Torbay and just a ferry trip across the bay.
Jump on the ferry or bus to Brixham, Paignton or Dartmouth and leave the car behind.
Languages:
English
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