This 4-star Silver award-winning Victorian villa is a 10-minute walk to the beach and Torquay Train Station, and 20-minute walk to the picturesque harbour area. The Westgate offers free parking and free WiFi.
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Torquay Pier was built in the 1890s but has the appearance of a harbour wall protecting the marina. The pier is also known as Torquay Princess Pier.
Read more…Torre Abbey is a historic building, spectacular garden and art gallery in Torquay. The abbey was founded in 1196 as a monastery for Premonstratensian canons, and is now one of the best preserved medieval monasteries in the south of England.
Read more…The Museum has a wide variety of exhibitions hosted throughout the year. Includes a tea/coffe shop.
Read more…Oddicombe is a shingle beach at the bottom of red sandstone cliffs. The cliff top has magnificent views across the bay and to get down to the beach you will need the steep path or the cliff railway. Facilities include promenade, Babbacombe Cliff Railway, cafe, beach huts, toilets (summer only), beach shower, disabled visitors’ facilities, deckchair and boat hire.
Read more…Living Coasts is located on Torquay seafront where you will get to see penguins, otters, octopus, seals, and much more. The Living Coasts Café is free entry to non-visitors too.
Read more…Torre Abbey is the main Torquay beach on the promenade. A great family sandy beach in the town with some rocky sections to explore. The waters are shallow and safe and popular for watersports. On the other side of the seafront road is a large public green, called Torre Abbey Meadows. Facilities include pay and display parking, promenade, cafe/restaurant, toilets, disabled visitors’ facilities and
Read more…Redgate Beach is a small beach with access via Anstey’s Cove. Please note, this beach is believed to be closed due to the unstable cliffs. No facilities listed. We have no dog information for Redgate beach.
Read more…Sandy beach surrounded by cliffs and wood hillsides. The steep path that accesses the beach passes through woodland before arriving at the small cove. Car park available on Watcombe Beach Road with then a short walk down to the beach through woodland. Cafe in the cove by the beach. We have no dog information for Watcombe beach.
Read more…Babbacombe beach is a small beach (sand and shingle) with rock pools set beneath the cliffs at Babbacombe Downs and is operated by a private company. The promenade on Babbacombe Downs is known as the highest in England and has spectacular views. Popular exploring the rock pools, cliffs and walks. Popular for diving, fishing and sailing. Cafe/Refreshments, disabled facilities, limited parking, promenade, toilets
Read more…Maidencombe is a small sandy cove surrounded by red sandstone cliffs and has rock pools at low tide. Access is down a steep narrow path. Good access to the coastal paths giving excellent views of the rugged coastline. Facilities include small pay and display car park, cafe and toilets (summer only).
Read more…Meadfoot beach is a small beach with a mixture of rocks, shingle and sand set below cliffs. The spilt level promenade backs onto a tree covered hillside. Facilities include parking (car park and some street parking), promenade, cafe, beach huts, toilets (summer only) and beach shower, disabled visitors’ facilities, deckchair hire and slipway.
Read more…Small cove between high cliffs and a thick wooded hillside, operated by the Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust. Anstey’s Cove makes a perfect base for walks along the coastal paths, leading to Hopes Nose, presenting some impressive views across the bay. Parking ¼ mile from beach with step access to the beach from parking, cafe/refreshments, promenade.
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