Guests say
The Garden Flat in Torquay receives high praise for its stunning views, peaceful setting, and excellent location close to beaches, coves, and local amenities. Guests appreciate the dog-friendly environment, spacious layout, and beautiful garden. The property is described as clean and comfortable, though some mention dated interiors and minor maintenance issues. Thoughtful touches such as welcome baskets and fresh flowers are noted, but not guaranteed. Some guests found the garden less secure for dogs than expected, and a few mentioned challenges with parking, WiFi, and steep access. Overall, guests enjoyed a relaxing and memorable stay.
Multiple reviews mention the flat being clean and tidy on arrival, with no significant complaints about cleanliness. A few guests noted the property is a little dated, but this did not detract from the overall cleanliness.
The location is consistently praised for its idyllic setting, proximity to beaches, coves, and Torquay town centre, as well as the outstanding views. Some mention the area is hilly and access can be steep, but overall the location is a major highlight.
Guests found the flat comfortable and relaxing, with a spacious layout and peaceful atmosphere. Some mention dated interiors and steep access, which may affect comfort for those with mobility issues, but most found it suitable for a restful stay.
Facilities are generally described as functional and well-equipped for short stays, with secure parking and outdoor seating. However, some guests noted issues with WiFi, TV signal, and the garden not being fully secure for dogs. The kitchen is described as basic but usable.
Several guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome baskets, treats for dogs, and fresh flowers, though these are not guaranteed for every stay. The host is described as friendly and responsive, adding to the positive experience.
About this property
Set in one of the most enviable locations in Torquay, this apartment is the perfect retreat for two looking for a relaxing hideaway.. 12 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 42" TV, Sofa Bed (Double)
Kitchen: Gas Cooker, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed outside seating areas. Garden furniture. ¾ acre grounds. Bike store. Off road private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There are seven steps to the lower outside spaces and an unfenced pond in the grounds.. The Garden Flat is situated peacefully off the beaten track in ¾ acre of hilltop gardens with open views across the valley to the sea. It is attached to the owner’s home yet offers privacy and great views. The front of the house and sitting area overlooks Ilsham Valley making it an ideal spot for enjoying a glass of wine or just relaxing in. The property also has a private and covered veranda area overlooking a large pond. There is plenty of outside space to enjoy, along with an enclosed garden in which pets can roam freely.
Located on the boundary of Lincombe Woods, you are within walking distance of Wellswood village shops, woodlands, meadows and beaches. Meadfoot Beach is closest and arguably Torbay’s finest. With its southerly outlook and clean blue waters, it deserves its reputation as one of the region’s best. Wellswood village is a ten-minute woodland walk away (or two minute drive) and is a charming area of Torquay. Everything you need for day-to-day living is here including a pub, small supermarket, ATM, restaurants, cafés, pharmacy, post office, patisserie, salons, barber, wine bar and village pantry amongst others.
The local dog-friendly pub is known for its good food, sunny beer garden and friendly atmosphere. The village is the birthplace of crime writer Agatha Christie, home to Kents Cavern Caves and was where The Gleneagles Hotel inspired John Cleese’s ’Fawlty Towers’. The apartment is a ten-minute drive to the marina, harbour and main Torquay shopping areas. The Garden Flat offers a cosy, warm winter let too, and many guests return to enjoy an off-season ‘English Riviera’ winter break. Beach ¾ mile. Shops, pub and restaurants ½ mile.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (18)
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Pete Munford
The property is really lovely, all you need for a lovely stay. The view from the property is absolutely stunning, spent many an evening just sitting outside enjoying the glorious view of the valley below and sea beyond Easy access by foot to lovely local coves and beaches. Ansteys cove is really lovely and not busy , with great cafe. The only downside is the WiFi its pretty bad, streaming impossible ( the owner did reset the router, which did help a bit, but still only 0.5mb and time delay huge) and the TV is pretty much unusable due to portable Ariel We had next to no mobile signal either (3 Network) We also had a young family staying in the apartment next door, and you could hear shouting etc But overall we still had a great timeCommunication with host excellent But very poor with cottages.com you have to call them as messaging doesn’t get a useful response
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Confirmed Guest
Spectaliar view and nice surroundings.Nice cottage. Vert nice walks directly from the cottage, with out dog.
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Lea Wilson
We booked this apartment specifically because the listing stated it had a fully enclosed, private garden where pets could roam freely. As owners of a reactive dog, this was the main reason we chose this property.Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case. The garden is shared. Our dogs were easily able to get to next doors flat and even ran into the neighbouring apartment. On another occasion, the neighbours’ children left the main gate open, meaning our dogs could have escaped altogether. It made the stay quite stressful, as we couldn’t simply let them outside as advertised and instead had to keep them indoors much of the time with the door shut.Because of this, we actually decided to leave a day earlier than planned.It’s a real shame because the location itself is fantastic and exactly what we were looking for. I would suggest installing a secure gate across the entrance to the neighbouring flat and making it clearer in the listing that the garden isn’t fully secure or completely private for dogs. That would help future guests know what to expect.