Abingdon House

104 Avenue Road, Torquay, TQ2 5LF, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>269</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
269 reviews
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Abingdon House

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The 4 star, adult only Abingdon House is conveniently located within a few minutes walk from the Riviera International Centre and sea front, theatre, shops, bars and restaurants. It features modern rooms, free WiFi, and free parking. The stylish rooms all include a private shower room, flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Complimentary bottled water, fresh milk and toiletries are also provided. Freshly prepared hearty full English breakfasts and various light cooked options, including scrambled egg and crispy bacon on a muffin and maple syrup pancakes, are offered. There is an onsite bar and lounge area for guest to enjoy at the Abingdon House. Guests are a 5-minute walk from Torre Train Station, and can reach Exeter within a 40-minute journey by train. The edge of Dartmoor National Park is a 30-minute drive from Abingdon House, and guests are 20 minutes by car from Totnes.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Torquay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.9
High score for Torquay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sharon
    Australia Australia
    “Abingdon House is a beautifully presented B & B. Our hosts, Shona and Billy were very welcoming and made us feel comfortable as well as providing a beautiful breakfast. We really enjoyed our stay. It would have been great to stay longer.”
  • E
    Elaine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was excellent, freshly cooked and a great choice of breakfast items”
  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Close to amenities, not far from town centre and sea front, free parking.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 267 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Welcome to Abingdon House Bed and Breakfast in the beautiful seaside town of Torquay. Nestled in a charming Victorian building, Abingdon House offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for a memorable stay. We are committed to providing exceptional hospitality and ensuring that your time with us is both comfortable and enjoyable leaving you with cherished memories to treasure. Our rooms have luxury bedding, towels, toiletries, hair dryer, USB port, magnifying mirror, sensor lights, luggage stand and fresh milk every day in a mini fridge, not to mention a little treat to tickle your tastebuds. Celebrating a special occasion? Order flowers, chocolates and/or a bottle of bubbly to be ready and waiting in your room to surprise your loved one. Our honesty bar makes for the perfect place to take the weight off your feet and relax while having your favourite tipple. Indulge in our delicious breakfast selection of freshly prepared dishes, including hearty English breakfast options, a lighter selection along with Gluten Free and Vegetarian choices. We source local ingredients whenever possible to ensure a truly enjoyable and flavoursome start to your day. Abingdon House is ide...

Neighbourhood information

Abingdon House is ideally situated on Avenue Road in Torquay which is one of the primary accommodation areas. Avenue Road is level and leads to the Historic Torre Abbey House and Torre Abbey which stands in front of the Seafront Promenade, Golf course, Park and Gardens, Pitch and Putt and Cafe's. The Park area is a lovely place to relax and take in some of the stunning Bay views. Torquay harbourside, shops of Torquay's Fleet Walk shopping precinct and the Pavilion are just around the bay.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Abingdon House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Abingdon House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag, or similar parties. This includes wedding parties.

Please note guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise from 23:00.

This is a strictly non smoking property.

Kindly note the guest is liable for any damages made to the property by themselves during their stay, and will be charged for damages if necessary.

Please inform Abingdon House 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.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

FAQs about Abingdon House

  • Room options at Abingdon House include:

    • Double

  • The prices at Abingdon House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Abingdon House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beach

  • Abingdon House is 1 miles from the centre of Torquay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Abingdon House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at Abingdon House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • The nearest beach is just 800 yards from Abingdon House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.