Avenue Road, Torquay, TQ2 5LF, United Kingdom
#11 of 109 B&Bs and Inns in Torquay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 274 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 May 2024
Caroline
United KingdomNothing everything was just perfect.
Felt welcomed straight away. Lovely and clean. Everything was explained on arrival, like how they do the breakfast, I'm a coeliac, and they catered for me, on Saturday morning I even had 2 freshly cooked gluten free muffins, which to me went above and beyond.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Alan
United KingdomEverything.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Sharon
United KingdomNothing. It was all fabulous
The breakfast was perfect. I am dairy and gluten intolerant and they could not have been more accommodating, even leaving me gluten free biscuits in my room. I have poached eggs and avocado smash on gluten free toast which was delicious. The second day I had their gluten free home made granola. The bedrooms and bathrooms were spotless and the shower was perfect, a good flow of water. However, the main reason for the good review was the husband and wife team who could not have been more welcoming and helpful. I asked in advance if they had an electric charging point and they reassured me I would have no problems charging my car over the duration of my stay. I would happily stay there again. I went to Torquay for a boating weekend. The rest of the team stayed in a chain hotel and had many issues with the breakfast amongst other things. I do not believe my needs would have been met in a chain hotel in the personal way that Julie and Charlie took care of us in Briarfields.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Judith
United KingdomThere was nothing l didn’t like
Exceptional, The room was spacious and tasteful. The bed extremely comfortable. The bathroom facilities were clean with great smelling shower gel. The breakfast selection was great with good quality ingredients. Thank you both you are doing a great service and l wouldn’t hesitate in going back.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Zac
United KingdomVery clean, very hospitable and great location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Sonja
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing to dislike. We had a excellent experience.
Excellent location and on site parking. Charlie and Julie-ann met us on arrival and we received a very warm welcome. Fabulous Suite, very spacious, quiet, large comfortable bed and lovely ensuite with robes and slippers. Room facilities were excellent and it had everything we needed to make our stay very enjoyable. Mini fridge with fresh milk and bottles of water replenished daily. Homemade shortbread biscuits accompanied the tea making facilities. Amazing breakfast selection and cooked to perfection by Charlie. Nothing was too much trouble and umbrellas available by the front door if needed. Amazing hosts and we will definitely visit again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Darren
United KingdomGreat room, nice decor, well appointed and spotlessly clean. Warm and welcoming hosts. Great breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Janis
United KingdomOn arrival, we were made most welcome and explained about our stay. The room was lovely, cosy and clean, with all that you could need. We where offered the use of umbrellas as it was raining. Which was a god send as we had forgotten our rain coats. Easy come and go access, without any hassle. Lots of leaflets and information on offer for what's on in and around the area and even offers a selection of reading books, should you need a novel or two. When it came to breakfast, you could not have asked for more. There was a good choice and the cooked breakfast was as per your request and finished off with a lovely homemade muffin. Host are lovely and we had a great chat in the morning and it was lovely to have met both Charlie and Julie-Anne.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Kapo
United StatesThe rooms are a bit small.
It is a very good bed and breakfast. The best part is the breakfast, with many choices. The location is good, on the way to the harbor and easy to find. Hosts Charlie and Julie-Anne were extremely nice.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Abdalrahman
Saudi ArabiaNothing
Everything
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Clive
United KingdomNothing can’t fault the hotel in any way
Excellent , you cannot get any better, this is the number one guest accommodation on Avenue Road Torquay , the owners are extremely nice easy going people and will go out of there way to make sure that you are happy-the breakfast was the best I’ve had in Torquay in the last thirty years , superb quality meats and cooked to perfection, the room was lovely and warm with tea and coffee facilities, fresh shortbread and lovely biscuits and also a fridge with bottled water replenished daily, the owners are absolutely down to earth and genuine I take my hat off to Charlie and Julie you are both super people , we will recommend you to all our friends and family , the hotel is spotless the rooms are above and beyond , the parking was superb a short walk to the town, to the railway station and the seafront it was superb and we will 200 percent be coming back if anyone gets any better I would be shocked many thanks for our lovely New Years getaway Clive and Jane from Hereford
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Andrew
United KingdomVery good breakfast
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Christine
United KingdomNothing not to like
Clean and tidy and everything you needed in your room even fresh milk on arrival for tea and coffee
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Julie
United KingdomReally lovely stay at The Briarfields. Spotlessly clean, fantastic breakfast, comfortable room and great hosts. Would definitely stay again. The homemade shortbread on arrival in our room was a lovely touch and tasted delicious.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
James
United KingdomNothing.
Lovely stay at a great place. Immaculately clean and well furnished. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Bonitta
United KingdomReally good breakfast selection. Staff were very friendly and the location was fairly close to the town centre.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Sandra
United KingdomVery welcoming host and hostess. Exceptionally clean. Bedroom nicely decorated with extra touches to make the room welcoming. We enjoyed the breakfast which was well cooked. Plenty of choice from the menu and the coffee was great. If we decide to stay in Devon again we know where to book as we know we will be well looked after.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Sean
United KingdomThere was nothing I didn't like.
Everything was very clean and tidy and all up together. The full English breakfast was very tasty and kept me full until the evening.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Jenifer
United KingdomNothing
Spotlessly clean and comfortable. Hosts were friendly and professional and breakfast was really good too.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Mark
United KingdomNothing to dislike
The whole weekend experience at The Briarfields was great, from the first welcoming to the last. Great B+B with excellent hosts, super clean and tidy as for the breakfast it was amazing Doing Torquay proud, keep up the good work
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Jessica
United KingdomNothing
Great breakfast choices Clean and comfy room Great added touches
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Sharon
United KingdomN/A
The hosts are lovely, nothing was too much trouble. The room was lovely and clean. The food was great!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Terry
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn’t like and would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Jackie
United KingdomNothing.
Charlie and Julie are amazing! The room was bigger than expected, very clean and comfortable with air conditioning to keep us cool in the summer. The breakfast was very good and well presented with many options. Home made shortbread in the room from the owner was just amazing. Good location and onsite parking was great. Will definitely return if we come to Torquay again.
Stayed in September 2023
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