Large Cottages in Torquay with Hot Tubs

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Andy - Verified booking

  Hello, this weekend was purchased as a present four our friends who had just got married.

  The reason we chose the property was because of the hot tub so we were going to use it as a base and socialise in the evenings relaxing in the tub. On arrival the property was very clean and tidy inside (only two coffee saches for four guests? But i guess thats just a nice little extra anyway) . The following morning we went to use the hot before going out but unfortunately the water smelt slightly stagnant and was only 34 degrees (certainly not hot tub temperature). I found test strips for the tub, there was no indication of chlorine or bromine in the water hence it was not set up properly. This was somewhat disappointing as the attraction of the property was the hot tub hence I felt we paid a higher than average price for the area. I phoned the owner (Gary) and explained once we were able to catch up with eachother. Gary was apologetic and put the error down to the company responsible for maintenance. Not a fault of the property but the following evening the neighbours had a loud domestic incident (not really what we wanted when we were trying to treat our friends to a relaxing weekend). I'm sure on other occasions this would be an ideal location for anyone wanting to stay in Torquay, easy walking distance to key locations, but on this occasion it didn't work out for us. There are understandably lots of rules around the hot tub use with a potential fine of £100 if they are breached. It's a shame there wasn't an offer of a £100 refund as the facility wasn't available. I wouldn't choose to stay at the property again as there are better value locations / hotels that would be suitable for similar, if not less money.

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• Lisa - Verified booking

  We have stayed at a number of Sykes properties but this has to be up there with the best!

  The house is a real gem, such a great location for the town of Torquay but also for the surrounding area as well. We walked and used buses most days, only getting in the car to venture further afield a couple of times. There is a shop close by and lots of places to eat in town, we hardly needed to use the kitchen at all! The house is very clean and in excellent condition. The beds were comfy, the bed linen and towels all pristine. We loved the style of decoration and the uncluttered air of the place. The house was plenty big enough for 4 although might feel a bit cramped for 6. The hot tub was brilliant, in a really quirky backdrop with the church right behind it. The owner was most helpful on the one occasion there was a small query re the water levels in the tub. 2 small points that could be improved - a clothes airer would come in handy for wet hot tub towels (I know there was washing line but this was quite short and went across the top of the tub so was a bit compromised). Secondly the shower arm in the ensuite bathroom would not hold the shower head up - ok for a 4ft midget but no good for my 6ft husband!! Minor problems on an otherwise great stay.

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• Harry - Verified booking

  Cleanliness issues.

  Oven was a health risk with rancid fat and mould in grill pan and oven trays with burnt on fat through months of not being cleaned. Oven was cleaned for us after 4 days and trays replaced. Cupboard doors had handprints all over them. TV covered in child's handprints. Crumbs, sand and TV remote under sofa cushions. No instructions for tv. Four remotes ??? No serving dishes and limited cookware. Plates and bowls had crackled glaze. Pillows and protectors stained. Ensuite shower had mould. Overbath shower too much pressure and flips back and floods bathroom. No clear instructions on refuse collections. Hot tub nice but didn't compensate cleanliness. Poor value for money.

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• Rob - Verified booking

  Stunning house in a great location

  We recently stayed at Laguna Mansion and had such a wonderful time. This really is a most beautiful house, the rooms are large and the incredible kitchen is a great place where you can all hang out together - it’s so big, there’s plenty of room for everyone. I can’t think of anything we found lacking during our stay; Incredible Georgian house, lovely gardens and easy walk into Torquay town where there are lots of bars and good restaurants. The outdoor kitchen is a ‘wow’ but unfortunately we didn’t get to make use of this or the hot tub during our stay but we hope to return one day and try them out.

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• Rob - Verified booking

  Stunning house in a great location

  We recently stayed at Laguna Mansion and had such a wonderful time. This really is a most beautiful house, the rooms are large and the incredible kitchen is a great place where you can all hang out together - it’s so big, there’s plenty of room for everyone. I can’t think of anything we found lacking during our stay; Incredible Georgian house, lovely gardens and easy walk into Torquay town where there are lots of bars and good restaurants. The outdoor kitchen is a ‘wow’ but unfortunately we didn’t get to make use of this or the hot tub during our stay but we hope to return one day and try them out.

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