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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
Superior Double Partial Sea View
Dining
Outdoor dining
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

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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

Map
66 Braddons Hill Road East, Torquay, England, TQ1 1HF

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

  • â€ȘThe Clocktower - ‬7 min walk
  • â€ȘApple & Parrot - ‬7 min walk
  • â€ȘBurridge's Cafe Tearooms - ‬9 min walk
  • â€ȘAmici - ‬6 min walk
  • â€ȘOld Vienna Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Shirley - Guest house

Upscale bed & breakfast near Princess Theatre
The Shirley - Guest house provides amenities, such as a terrace and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at The Shirley - Guest house offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted 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

Is The Shirley - Guest house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Shirley - Guest house?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shirley - Guest house?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Shirley - Guest house?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Shirley - Guest house located?

Located in Torquay City Centre, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Riviera Life Church and Princess Theatre. Torquay Museum and Inner Harbour are also within 10 minutes. Torquay Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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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

D

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Alan

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

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Yngve

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

paul, ebbw vale

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

Highly recommended
Fantastic stay with great service 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Norman, Pontypool South Wales

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

Herwig, Österreich

Hervorragendes Hotel in StrandnÀhe
Schöne Unterkunft mit super Lage. Leckeres FrĂŒhstĂŒck frisch nach Bestellung gefertigt. Weiterempfehlung zu 100 Prozent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Carol, North Yorkshire

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary

A hotel to visit
Lovely Hosts.Very kind.nothing to much trouble yet discreet,Delightful main room,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gudmund

Vilken gÀstvÀnlighet som Àgarna visade upp. Lugn och mysig atmosfÀr. HÀrlig frukost med lite smÄprat med Àgarna. Baren Hole in the wall frÄn 1540 rekommenderas starkt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gareth

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Debbie

Lovely hotel
Lovely room and lovely hotel
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

phillip

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

frank, staines

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David, London

Very friendly place.
Nice B&B slightly away from the town centre. Nice rooms, honesty bar and swimming pool (which I didn't use).