Guests say
Below Deck in Torquay receives high praise for its immaculate cleanliness, stylish decor, and well-equipped facilities, making it a true home from home. Guests consistently highlight the warm welcome from the owners and thoughtful touches throughout the property. The location is convenient for exploring local attractions, though the steep hills may be challenging for some. Parking is safe and off-road, and the property is dog-friendly. Overall, guests enjoy a comfortable and memorable stay, with only minor concerns about noise and the hilly surroundings.
Cleanliness is frequently described as immaculate, spotless, and of a very high standard, with no significant complaints raised.
The location is praised for its proximity to attractions and public transport, but several guests note the steep hills and challenging walks, which may not suit everyone.
Guests find the accommodation extremely comfortable, with high-quality bedding, spacious rooms, and a relaxing atmosphere. Only minor noise issues were mentioned by one guest.
Facilities are described as excellent, modern, and comprehensive, including thoughtful extras for self-catering, dog-friendly amenities, and safety features. Maintenance issues were rare and resolved promptly.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, scones, wine, and dog treats. While these gifts are appreciated, it should be noted that such extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Below Deck is a stylish and luxurious apartment in Torquay, the heart of the English Riviera. Perfectly suited to a couple looking for a peaceful break near the coast.. 9 steps to entrance.
All on the
Lower Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Front patio with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.. Below Deck is a spacious one-bedroom apartment located on the lower ground floor of the owner’s home. Torquay has many hills it was historically built on ‘seven hills’ which provide the backdrop to a waterfront scene down in the marina, pier and seafront. The property is based in a quiet residential part of Torquay, although conveniently just a 10-minute walk down hill into town or an 18-minute walk to the beach, marina and the English Riviera’s coastline.
The apartment is furnished to a very high standard, and the galley kitchen is well equipped with quality kitchenware and appliances. The large living/dining room is the perfect space to read a book in front of the cosy glows of the wood burner or enjoy a film on the Smart TV. There’s also a handy study area here in case you should need to get any urgent emails done whilst away. There is a pretty enclosed patio area at the front entrance secured by a gate with outdoor seating; the perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing glass of something after a busy day exploring Torbay. As the evening draws to a close, discover the stylish super kingsized bedroom which leads off the living room, and there’s an adjacent shower room with luxurious floor to ceiling tiles and contemporary fittings.
This beautiful holiday home is just a short walk to the town centre and seafront, where you will find an array of shops, restaurants and independent cafés serving excellent coffee and fresh local fare. Many attractions are nearby, including Kent’s Cavern, Babbacombe Model Village, Bygones and Torquay Museum.
View the coast from a different perspective by enjoying a scenic ferry crossing to the neighbouring towns of Paignton and Brixham, or by taking a fishing trip. For those who like to keep their feet on firm ground, the South West Coast Path with its fantastic scenery is within walking distance. When the sun sets over the English Riviera, choose from an eclectic mix of restaurants showcasing the finest in West Country dining. Many offer wonderful sea views and provide the perfect setting to end your day. If you are still looking for some evening entertainment, then Torquay is proudly home to three theatres offering a variety of local and touring productions throughout the year.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (17)
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Paul Neal
The owners Kate and Adam are lovely, friendly couple who made us feel very welcome.Amazing welcome pack greeted us on arrival, including dog treats. Very clean property, great taste in decor. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. Parking at the accommodation was safe, off road and very convenient. Bus route to town is handy. A Great Place.👌
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent accommodation, spacious, clean and well equipped.The location is challenging ... it is a very hilly part of Torquay but clear instructions helped with finding it the first time. However, walking to the town or beach was difficult and returning uphill to the accommodation was especially challenging. Driving to and from the accommodation was also not easy with narrow nearby roads with parking, making passing difficult.Parking at the accommodation was safe, off-road and very convenient.
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Confirmed Guest
Below Deck was modern, spacious, tastefully decorated and well equipped and exactly like the photos. The hosts had kindly left scones, cream and jam as well as milk so I had really hoped for a perfect stay.Sadly as this apartment is located below the main house, it was not a “peaceful break near the coast” as described or as wished for. There is a family living in the main house above as well as a lodger, there was far too much noise in the evenings and also very early in the mornings (before 5am each day) and clearly insufficient soundproofing to prevent noise disturbance into this apartment.When you look forward to time away and have saved up, you don’t expect to be woken by loud noises every morning. I was aware when booking, it was under the main house but thought it would have been soundproofed for basic noises such as walking around, children running around, what sounded like shoes / boots being kicked off and landing on hard floors and banging from doors.For the location, it was easy enough to walk down into the town (as per the advice in the welcome book) and I was aware from other reviewers it was more uphill on the return but was prepared for this. When walking to the town centre, we had to be mindful of where we stepped / walked once out of the property footprint. This was because on the road and pavements on the walking route, there was a fair amount of rubbish and also dog mess in a few places which was unpleasant.The bathroom extractor fan may need cleaning or changing as I noticed that even after a short shower, the fan had to be kept on for a number of hours and still condensation was left in the bathroom.A guest should not feel compelled to contact the hosts to ask them and any other person living in the main home to be quiet as they should be mindful of such when the apartment is booked out and not all guests feel comfortable to raise this or want to make contact. In the end, I chose to check out a day early (leaving a note for the hosts through their door) but had considered leaving after the first 2 nights due to the noise, lack of “peacefulness” in the evenings and being disturbed and woken early each day.I met the hosts once on the day after my arrival, when there was no hot water or heating due to an issue with the boiler but was grateful this was sorted out promptly and without complications.Unfortunately for me, I would rate my overall stay at 3.5/5 and was saddened this could not have been 5 star as anticipated when I booked.