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Heathcliff House
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Heathcliff House is a really special place to stay in Torquay at the heart of the English Riviera and less than a mile from the sea front.
- Multi Award Winning Torquay B&B
- In the heart of the English Riviera
- The perfect base for exploring South Devon
- Exclusively for adults
- Guests are our first priority
- Extensive award winning breakfast menu using locally sourced produce
- Historic Victorian villa with connections to Agatha Christie
- Warm and friendly atmosphere
- Clean, comfortable rooms in which to relax and unwind
- Onsite Christie's Bar where you can enjoy our locally sourced Lager, Ales, cider and Bitter
- Less than a mile to seafront, shops and restaurants
- On the 12 circular bus route taking in Newton Abbot, Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham
- Free on-site parking, one parking space for each room
- Free Hi-speed Wi-Fi access
- Excellent genuine guest reviews
- Ideally located for the Princess Theatre and Conference Centre
- Ideally located for train and coach stations
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
TripAdvisor
- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent156
- Very Good10
- Average4
- Poor0
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- Louise CLovely relaxing break
17/07/2024Alex and Stacey were lovely, I felt very at ease during my stay. The beds were really comfortable, enjoyable breakfast (especially the mushrooms!) Very good knowledge about different sites/places to... Read full review - Jane MBest place to stay19/08/2024We had the most perfect weekend here the rooms were large impeccably clean breakfast was top drawer cooked to the highest standard all locally sourced and a lot of it . The hosts Alex and Stacey they... Read full review
- X552IRamandacThe best02/09/2024This is the second time I've stayed at Heathcliff House (so far). Each stay has been in a different room, but both rooms I've been in have been really well decorated and maintained. The breakfast... Read full review
Facilities
Other
- Free Wi-Fi available
Room / Unit Features
- Free Wi-Fi
Facilities
Room / Unit Features
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Ground Floor Bedrooms Available
Facilities
Catering
Establishment Features
- Licenced for alcohol
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Parking On Site - We have a car parking space for each room, we hope guests will consider one another when parking
- Parking On-site or Valet Parking
Facilities
Other
- Free Wi-Fi available
Accessibility
- Adapted bathrooms - room 1 as an accessible wet room.
- Suitable for people with limited mobility - Room 1 is suitable for people with limited mobility due to being on the ground floor and has a wet room.
- Wet Room
Catering
- Cater for vegetarians
- Local Produce English Breakfast
- Serve breakfast
- Serves Local Food
Children & Infants
- Adult Only
- Unsuitable for Children
Establishment Features
- Beach within 2km
- Broadband Internet Access
- Central heating throughout
- Exclusive Use
- Ironing facilities - Please ask if you wish to use the iron and ironing board
- Licenced for alcohol
- Log Fire
- Maximum group size - Our guest accommodation has nine rooms, there are 18 bed spaces in these rooms. Please contact us if you are interested in booking the whole guest house.
- Near coastal path
- Open All Year
- Real log/coal fires - The bar lounge has an open log fire during colder months. A spark guard is in place but guests should take care as the guard may be hot
- Separate guests' lounge - The bar lounge will be closed if we are off the premises or unavailable
- Wireless Broadband Internet Access
Key Features
- Celebrity connection - Formerly Torre Vicarage, Heathcliff House welcomed Agatha Christie for tea with the Vicar. The first Miss Marple novel The Murder at the Vicarage (written in 1930) was influenced by these visits.
- Non smoking establishment
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest - An historic Victorian Villa, once a vicarage with connections to Agatha Christie
Leisure Facilities
- Wet Room Available
Parking & Transport
- Car parking - We have a car parking space for each room, we hope guests will consider one another when parking
- Free Car Parking
- On Bus Route
- Parking On Site - We have a car parking space for each room, we hope guests will consider one another when parking
- Parking On-site or Valet Parking
- Within 1 Mile of a Train Station
Payment Methods
- Accept Bank Transfers, Internet Payment or SWIFT/IBAN
- All major credit cards accepted
- Android pay accepted
- Apple pay accepted
- Cash accepted
Room / Unit Features
- Central Heating
- Colour television in all bedrooms
- Colour Television in all units
- Electric shaver point
- En-suite
- Free View TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Fridge - Our Premier and Premium Rooms have small refrigerators. Our standard and superior rooms do NOT have refrigerators.
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Ground Floor Bedrooms Available
- Hairdryer in all bedrooms
- Non smoking rooms available - In accordance with current UK regulations (Ban on Smoking in Enclosed Public Spaces and Places of Work 01.07.2007 under Health Act 2006), it is our legal duty to ensure that guests, visitors and staff do not smoke on the premises. Smoke detectors are situated in each room and around the premises. Smoking in rooms, including ensuite bath and shower rooms will incur a fine of £100 to enable us to completely clean the room for the next guests. For the comfort of our guests, vaping and the use of e-cigarettes are not permitted on our premises and may also incur a fine of £100 to enable us to completely clean the room.
- Non smoking rooms available
- Radio in all bedrooms
- Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
- TV in all bedrooms
- WiFi
Specialist Features
- Marketed as green/environmentally friendly - We have a Tripadvisor Silver Greenleaders award and information about our "green" credentials are included on our website
Sustainability
- Green
Travel & Trade
- Packed lunches available
- Wi-fi available
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Opening Dates and Times
* Check in is usually between 2.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. Please contact us directly if you wish to arrive outside of these time and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.
Heathcliff House
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From M5 From the M5 and the A380 take the A3022 to Torquay. Follow signs to town centre, bear left at traffic lights by Torre Station into Newton Road and we are about 200 metres further down on the right.
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0.58 miles awayAbbey Meadows and Gardens is situated on Torquay Seafront. The meadow is a large open…
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