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Bowden House - Lavender

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Private kitchen
Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Maidencombe Beach
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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maidencombe, ENG
  • Place, S W Coast Path
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Maidencombe Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Watcombe Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Bowden House - Lavender

Bowden House Self Catering holiday apartments sits above the picturesque Maidencombe Cove and boasts fabulous sea views, the property is a Victorian villa and Lavender is in the original part of the house, Lavender is a split level very spacious fully equipped 3 bed apartment with 2 x double bedrooms and 1 x twin bedroom each has their own bathroom, the master bedroom is very large and special.
We are walking distance to a lovely pub down by the cove, and are within easy access of Teignmouth, Shaldon, Exeter, Torquay Babbacombe and Brixham plus much much more, we have a lovely terrace overlooking the sea where you can sit and watch the sunset with a glass of wine.
PLEASE NOTE OUR PRICES ARE FOR AN ENTIRE, FULLY EQUIPPED, APARTMENT, OUR 3 BED ACCCOMODATES 6 PEOPLE nightly charge is £50 PER PERSON PER NIGHT BASED ON 6 PEOPLE SHARING, INCLUDING LINEN, TOWELS, BASIC TOILETRIES, 2 ALLOCATED PARKING SPACES IN A STUNNING LOCATION X

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8192270
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 not indicated whether there is a 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

About the area

Torquay

Located in Torquay, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. Powderham Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Devon Cliffs Beach. Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and SeaSports South West are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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maidencombe, ENG

What's nearby

  • S W Coast Path - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maidencombe Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whitsand Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Labrador Bay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Watcombe Beach - 16 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 13 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prince Of Orange - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪M&S Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pauls Plaice - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Babbacombe Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cliff Railway Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bowden House - Lavender pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bowden House - Lavender?

As of 18 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bowden House - Lavender on 31 July 2026 start from NZ$1,317, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bowden House - Lavender?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bowden House - Lavender?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bowden House - Lavender?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bowden House - Lavender located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of S W Coast Path and Maidencombe Beach. Watcombe Beach and Torquay Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

fantastic accommodation, owners were friendly and welcoming

Lovely apartment with everything you needed, views over the sea, owners were friendly and helpful, very welcoming. Beautiful spot, lovely pub, the thatched tavern down the hill, food was fantastic! Would definitely recommend the apartment, would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
thank you Lee, it was a pleasure having you all here, we look forward to seeing you again Sally x
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prima appartement in South Devon

`Ontvangst heel hartelijk en plezierig. Ouderslaapkamer zeer ruim en comfortabel. twee andere slaapkamers en andere vertrekken ook prima. Keuken prima, maar niet erg ruim in pannen en schalen voor de enthousiaste kok. Uitzicht super, strand onder aan de weg erg mooi en met super cafetje. Pub/restaurant bij het strand met zeer goede keuken, straat naar beide zeer stijl. Enige nadeel is het geluid van de toch behoorlijk drukke doorgaande weg die vrij dicht langs het huis komt en het feit dat wasmachine en droger buiten het appartement staan, met anderen worden gedeeld en munten nodig hebben. Maar al met al een positieve ervaring.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Spacious Apartment

Very large, 3 bed, 3 ensuite apartment fabulously located a short(steep!) walk to a small cove which had a lovely on-site cafe and an excellent thatched pub. Had the weather been better, I expect we would have rarely strayed far from here. Sally was an excellent host and even helped us out when all towels got soaked during a beach downpour - to which I am very grateful. Only criticisms were the lack of dryer to dry our washing, one or two minor things were in need of replacing/fixing and the internet really struggled, so entertaining the kids with the usual online activities wasn't really achievable. However, I appreciate this doesn't bother everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway

Loved our week at Bowden house,it's perfect for exploring different areas no matter which direction you take! The apartment was spotless and had everything we needed along with stunning sea views... What more could you want! Sally was the perfect host and always at the end of the phone if you should need anything. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Lovely property, owner and location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 day mini break

What a lovely property! Took the Grandparents away for a short break and chose this property based on needs of my Father In Law who is struggling to get around now. We stopped in the three bedroom apartment ‘Lavender’ which was really nice( especially the Master Bedroom- very elegant!) there are steps within the apartment to take into consideration, up to the bedrooms and in two out of the three bathrooms but we managed to sort him out nevertheless. The sea view from ‘Lavender’ Is beautiful as the house is located at the top of a hill, beautiful scenery. There’s a pub close by , right at the bottom of the hill, not walkable unless your perfectly able as going down is very steep(the road is even called ‘Steep Hill’) so coming back up is a challenge so we drove down. The food there was really nice. The apartment is well equipment so eating in a couple of evenings was easy too. The beach at the bottom of the hill is a small cove. We didn’t see it when the tide was out so can’t comment really but speaking to a local when the tide is out there’s a small sandy beach area. Take into consideration there’s 75 steps down to it. Location wise the property is about 30mins from Paignton , 40 mins from Brixham and 10mins from Torquay so a great location. You do need a car to get about. There’s plenty of parking for each apartment. The gardens are lovely too with table and chairs so on a warm sunny day you can sit out and enjoy the view. Even though all apartments were occupied it was really quiet and peaceful, we all slept so well. I would highly recommend the property and certainly like to return ourselves again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real gem!

We had a wonderful weeks stay at Bowden House with friends. We were all ready for a break and left feeling relaxed and chilled. The location is amazing, views overlooking the sea! Fantastic to sit out in the evening with a glass of wine!! There is plenty to do in the area, Maidencombe beach is a short walk down from the property but is quite a steep climb back up. The Church house pub, about 1 1/2 miles away has a great ambience, the staff are very attentive and the food excellent. A wonderful stay. Would certainly recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing find

What an amazing location perfect retreat for a family break. Spacious and great sea views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
thanks for your review Sue, its much appreciated, it was lovely meeting you all, I hope you come back soon x
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Excellent

Spent a weekend here and had a lovely time. Apartment was beautiful and the location excellent. Would highly recommend staying here. I would like to return and spend longer here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald A.

Fantastic accommodation with great sea views

Very relaxing stay. Thanks you Sally
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Lovely few days. Needed more time there!

The Lavender apartment, in the lovely Bowden House in well kept grounds, was very well decorated. The rooms were spacious and very classily furnished. The house is also a very good base for charming beaches, villages and pubs nearby, the perfect location as it offers amazing sea views. The owners were helpful, welcoming and friendly and couldn't have done more to make our stay extra special. We will definitely be hoping to book there again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by sally yates

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What makes this property unique

STUNNING LOCATION STUNNING SEA VIEWS AND WALKING DISTANCE TO THE PUB X

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