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The Shirley - Guest house

4.0 star property
Victorian Torquay bed & breakfast in Torquay City Centre with free parking

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Exterior
Dining
Reception
Superior Double Partial Sea View
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
66 Braddons Hill Road East, Torquay, England, TQ1 1HF
  • Torquay Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Inner Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Torquay Marina
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Partial Sea View

Superior Double Partial Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Large)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Large)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (B&B)

Double Room, Ensuite (B&B)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Torquay

The Shirley - Guest house places you steps from Torquay Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of Inner Harbour. Highlights at this Victorian B&B include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and luggage storage. Full breakfast is available. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Torquay City Centre B&B, attractions include Princess Theatre and Dartmoor National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Inner Harbour - 9 min walk
  • Princess Theatre - 11 min walk
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 17 min walk
  • Meadfoot Beach - 19 min walk
  • Babbacombe Beach - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 9 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clocktower - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Apple & Parrot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burridge's Cafe Tearooms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Amici - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old Vienna Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Shirley - Guest house

Victorian Torquay bed & breakfast in Torquay City Centre with free parking
The Shirley - Guest house offers its guests a terrace. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Torquay bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1880
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Shirley - Guest house offers 6 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Torquay bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Shirley - Guest house?

The Shirley - Guest house offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Shirley - Guest house?

Yep, The Shirley - Guest house has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Shirley - Guest house?

Yep, The Shirley - Guest house is a short 17-minute walk from Torre Abbey Sands.

Does The Shirley - Guest house serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is on offer at The Shirley - Guest house.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Shirley - Guest house?

No, The Shirley - Guest house does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Shirley - Guest house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Shirley - Guest house?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Shirley - Guest house Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are absolutely amazing. Very welcoming. Very Victorian property. High ceilings. A bit of stair climbing but worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts, Nick & Chen, were amiable but not intrusive. The room was nicely appointed & the breakfast was superb. Torquay is a typical British seaside town, nice but somewhat faded, but the surrounding countryside (inc Dartmoor) is stunning
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Shirley, Torquay
Enjoyed stay at The Shirley. Hotel had lots of character and Nick and Chen both very accomodating hosts. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional Torquay B&B in Torquay
Nick & Chen the owners of The Shirley Guest House were very welcoming and helpful and service at breakfast second to none. Nick's scrambled eggs are the best eggs Ive ever had on all my holidays in this country and abroad. The walk into Torquay is 10 mins and plenty of restaurants just 5 mins walk around the corner and recommend the Chinese restuarant for a lovely meal.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

paul, ebbw vale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Brilliant hotel and location
fantastic hotel, brilliant location, really friendly owners that make you feel very welcome, room we stayed in was a little dated but immaculate and extremly clean, breakfast was superb, definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Fantastic stay with great service 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Norman, Pontypool South Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice B & B in Torquay near good restaurants.
Good value B&B. Owners Nic and Chen are lovely people and could not be more accommodating. The room was adequate for a couple. The shower only on-suite was OK. Unfortunately we had to tIe up the very loose shower head to have a shower. I also disliked the glass shelf above the wash basin as it was nigh on impossible to lower your face to wash or rinse after cleaning teeth. We didn't complain though as this sort of thing is regularly encountered in our experience of hotels and you just get on with it if you can. The hotel swimming pool is unusable, though still advertised as a hotel facility. The owner Nic, plans to fill it in. The breakfast was very good with plenty of choice. The owners catered for most needs very well. Nothing was too much trouble. The hotel was near the bottom of a hill, a short but steep walk up from Torquay harbour. Once reached though you had to climb the hotel's steps, leaving you breathless. Good car parking was off road in the hotel grounds. There were good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Carol, North Yorkshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top of the hill five minutes walk from town
The Shelley is a lovely Victorian building full of character. The drive to the small carpark is steep but manageable even with a large estate. The room was clean and tidy with an attention to detail equivalent to a larger upmarket chain with complimentary bottled water, tea, coffee, shoe shine kit, shower cap and the usual shower gel, shampoo and body lotion etc. Much better than a hotel chain was the friendly and personal greeting after our long journey from Nick, who offered us tea on arrival, an explanation of the hotel facilities, including pool and honesty bar, plus local amenities. Although we opted for the traditional English breakfast there is plenty of choice on the breakfast menu. Our order was taken by Nick and served by Chen, both of whom showed genuine interest in our stay in Torquay. Three options of toast with home made marmalade finished breakfast of nicely. Overall, a great experience worthy of a longer stay. There are great restaurants nearby to suit a variety of tastes, with Bianco's, Jingles and Legends at Steps are worth a try.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hotel to visit
Lovely Hosts.Very kind.nothing to much trouble yet discreet,Delightful main room,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Shirley is in an excellent location just off Babbacombe Rd for many of the restaurants in Torquay, & is an easy walk into town. The building itself is impressive & the rooms are spacious & clean. Our bed was excellent if you like it vey firm. The quality of service is excellent as are the breakfasts, with a large selection available to cover most tastes. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Lovely room and lovely hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very good staff friendly and a good full english breakfast the only downside to this hotel was is on a steep hill no good if you got health problems

10/10 Excellent

frank, staines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent run hotel
We had a lovely three nights at the Shirley,there was a happy atmosphere,the proprietors,were always smiling.The breakfast, was second to none.The décor extremely original,rooms excellent.Obviously when they bought this place,they put a lot of thought into it.Yes it on a slope, but where in Torquay,is not.Should we go to Torquay,again I know where we are staying

10/10 Excellent

David, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly place.
Nice B&B slightly away from the town centre. Nice rooms, honesty bar and swimming pool (which I didn't use).

10/10 Excellent

Tracey, Burntwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and friendly will stay again

10/10 Excellent

IAN, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, highly recommend.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was within easy walking distance of the sea
A very welcoming host and the hotel was clean and spacious.Breakfast was excellent with a variety of choices.Even though the hotel is up a hill it wasn't difficult to walk down to the front.The only downside was that parking could be a problem when the hotel is full.

10/10 Excellent

krzysztof, Frome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weeken time
Nice clean nad cosy pleace to spend weekend time.