Guests say
Holcombe House in Torquay is highly praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchens, comfortable beds, and large dining and living areas. The property's location is ideal for exploring Torquay and the surrounding areas. The owners' responsiveness and the welcome pack are noted as thoughtful touches, contributing to the property's charm and appeal for large groups and family gatherings.
Reviewers consistently mention the immaculate condition of Holcombe House, highlighting its spotlessness and well-maintained state. The property's cleanliness is a recurring theme, suggesting a high standard maintained by the owners.
The property's location is frequently praised for its proximity to Torquay seafront and local attractions. While the steep walk back from town is noted, the scenic views and accessibility to beaches and restaurants contribute to a high location score.
Guests are unanimous in their appreciation for the comfort provided by Holcombe House. The spacious bedrooms with comfortable beds, multiple lounges, and the overall homely feel of the property are highlighted as key comfort factors.
The facilities at Holcombe House, including two well-equipped kitchens, ample dining space, and entertainment areas, receive high praise. The presence of a BBQ and outdoor seating adds to the positive feedback, although minor suggestions for improvement prevent a perfect score.
The thoughtfulness of the owners is evident through mentions of a welcome pack and their readiness to assist guests, including returning lost items. While such gestures are greatly appreciated, it is noted that these personal touches, although likely, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Holcombe House, a wonderful Victorian villa dating back to the 1860s, seamlessly blends period elegance with modern comfort, offering an exceptional retreat for multi-generational family holidays or large groups of friends. With six double bedrooms and three sitting rooms there is plenty of room for all and it is perfectly located in a peaceful area of Torquay with the beach and the harbour, with its restaurants and bars, easily accessible by foot, car or bus.
Entry is through the front door into the porch with classic Victorian tiling on the floor, Victorian stained glass panels surrounding the internal door and plenty of hooks and space to store coats and shoes. The sun room to the left is set up as a games room with table football and darts as well as a seating area and also contains the washing machine.
Through the internal door into the house is the hall with polished wooden floors.
On the right is the sitting room with a Smart TV and DVD player with a range of DVDs. One of the two sofas in this room is a double sofa bed which guests are welcome to make use of if they supply their own bedding. To the left is the elegant dining room with high ceilings, floor length windows and a huge dining table for big social meals together, with seating for up to 14.
The large drawing room is ahead with three big sofas to spread out on to socialise or watch a film on another Smart TV in front of the real flame gas fire. Patio doors lead out from this room onto the rose terrace, a perfect spot to watch the sun go down with a glass of something cool at sunset.
Next door to the drawing room is the well equipped kitchen with a table and eight chairs for more informal meals and a range of appliances including dishwasher, enormous fridge/freezer and electric range cooker.
The attached cottage annexe provides perfect accommodation for a family or couple within the larger group. Accessible through internal and external doors, downstairs the cottage comprises a homely snug with a woodburning stove and Smart TV and a vibrant red fitted kitchen and dining area for six. Upstairs the cottage has two lovely bedrooms, a twin and an adult bunk room each with an en-suite shower room. With an internal door from the cottage to the main house upstairs, you can continue onto the landing to find four spacious and stylish super-king-size bedrooms and a family bathroom. One of these bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom, while bedrooms 1 and 2 benefit from stunning views over the town and towards the sea with Dartmoor on the horizon.
Outside, a wraparound garden provides a fabulous place to enjoy sunny summer days with your loved ones with plenty of lawn space for family games and for letting the dog stretch its legs. There is also an enclosed courtyard next to the back door with a dining set for up to 14 people and a charcoal barbecue and food prep area for alfresco meals.
Head out to discover the delights of Torquay, learning about the local history in Torquay Museum, getting some great holiday snaps at Torquay's Dinosaur Museum with the life-sized dinosaurs and fun exhibitions and interactive displays, picnicking in the beautiful Princess Gardens, and taking strolls around the picturesque Torquay Marina and Victoria Parade.
For an exciting sea adventure, take a jet ski safari offering the perfect way to explore the stunning scenery of the English Riviera!
The Torre Abbey Museum is a fascinating day out for art and antique enthusiasts with amazing collections in this historic building, all set within 7-acres of beautifully kept gardens and home to a palm house and a café.
Enjoy long summer days on the beach at Torre Abbey Sands, or head to Meadfoot Beach closer to Holcombe House and where you can hop onto the amazing South West Coast Path which provides an easy way to explore the area.
Don't miss a chance to visit the incredible Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, an ancient network of underground caverns offering tours and activities, a great family day out for all ages!
Also within reach is the delightful village of Babbacombe with its charming Babbacombe Model Village, and the bustling seaside town of Paignton with the fantastic Paignton Zoo Environmental Park which is home to lions, tigers and even gorillas, along with the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company, Paignton Pier, and the waterpark Splashdown Quaywest.
Holcombe House is the perfect choice for larger groups and families to holiday together in the charming seaside town of Torquay.
Resting in the south of Devon is popular seaside town of Torquay, boasting sandy beaches, pretty palm trees and picturesque piers, it's a gorgeous holiday location. Attracting visitors for the best part of 200 years, Torquay has all you need for a quality retreat to the sea, with a wealth of restaurants and pubs to dine and drink in, shops to purchase food as well as souvenirs, and plenty of local businesses and boutiques to browse. Discover Torquay Museum, Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, the beautiful harbour and the sandy beach.
EPC Rating: Band DAccommodation
Main house: Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite bath, handheld shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size with TV, 2 x super-king-size.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, and separate shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Dining room.
Drawing room.
Sitting room.
Sun room.
Cottage annexe: Two bedrooms: 1 x adult bunk room with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Snug with woodburning stove.
Gas central heating throughout with woodburning stove in annexe snug and real flame gas fire in drawing room.
Range oven, microwave, American fridge/freezer, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
3 x Smart TVs, 1 x TV, WiFi, USB ports in every room and a selection of books, games and DVDs for all ages.
Games room in the conservatory with football table, dart board and seating area.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3/4 cars.
A 7kw Electric Vehicle charger accessible through app.
Enclosed private garden with lawned areas, patio areas, terrace and seating.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.8 miles.
Please note that the check in day for this property is Friday.
If you wish to make a booking starting on a different day, please contact Sykes.
Note: The cottage annexe can be accessed via both internal doors from the main house on the ground floor and first floor, as well as externally, and can be closed off from the main house if required.
Note: No same sex groups, stag, hen or similar styled groups accepted at property
Reviews (28)
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Roxane
I would highly recommend a stay at this well equipped, well positioned house which felt very homely.
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May
We were very comfortable and enjoyed its spaciousness and the lovely atmosphere within the main house and the annexe. With a large living room and two smaller sitting rooms, we were happily spoilt for choice! The beaches and tourist attractions nearby were amazing to visit. Communication with Penny, the owner, was always smooth, which made us feel relaxed. The most wonderful thing which we will always remember and be thankful for, is Pennyâs kindness and the great efforts she made to help us even after we had checked out, when we realised that a valuable item had been inadvertently left behind. She very kindly sent it back safely to us, and was very understanding. With such happy memories, we truly wish to return!
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Brian
Its always like home from home . We have a young grandaughter who has been staying with us since she was five months old . Penny the owner has proved to us many times nothing is too much trouble and every facility is available . We have wonderful family meals in the dining room and breakfast kitchen which are superbly equipped .