Experience world-class service at Elmdene
Historic Setting: Elmdene in Torquay offers a 5-star guest house experience housed in a historic building. The property is adults-only and situated in the city centre, providing easy access to local attractions. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a beautiful garden, a cosy bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include an electric vehicle charging station and free on-site private parking. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with bathrobes, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Additional comforts include baths, showers, sofas, and carpeted floors. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast is highly praised by guests for its quality and variety. Prime Location: Exeter International Airport is 40 km away. Nearby attractions include Torre Abbey Sands Beach, a 9-minute walk, and Riviera International Centre, 400 metres from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Webber
United Kingdom
“Is realy Nice and quiet there i loved the peace and time out tht I needed. was amazing” - Sally
United Kingdom
“Beautiful BnB in a great location,spotlessly clean through out! Great selection for breakfast cold or hot.Trevor and Kim made us feel very welcome and will definitely be returning!” - Krystian
Poland
“Helpful and supportive personnel, delicious breakfast, and spotless clean hotel. Absolutely brilliant!” - Richard
United Kingdom
“The Elmdene is perfect in every way. From the friendly warm welcome from Trevor, the cleanliness, the spacious rooms to the amazing breakfast cooked by Kim.” - Helen
United Kingdom
“Staff were very friendly and accommodating, good location, lovely facilities and great breakfast. Will be returning, in fact already booked to do so!” - Corey-ann
United Kingdom
“The owners are lovely and cannot do enough for you. Very welcoming. Great location and decent parking which is really rare for this area. Will be coming back and will recommend to others.” - Matthew
United Kingdom
“A wonderful place to stay a short walk from the seafront and the train station. We were visiting for Electric Bay festival, and this was a perfect location. The room was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed. The breakfast was really...” - Kelly
United Kingdom
“Location was perfect . Breakfast was outstanding. Anything about our stay was outstanding. Host was so friendly make you feel so welcome.” - Angela
United Kingdom
“Great location only a short walk to the Torre Abbey, park and seafront. The property is really clean and modern inside. Beautifully decorated and furnished. Nice front garden and parking at the side of the property.” - Jack
United Kingdom
“Great reception on arrival. Extremely accommodating, above and beyond service”

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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.







The fine print
Please inform Elmdene in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.