We stayed at the Shirley from 18-21 May 2012.We were made very welcome by Gary on arrival and served with tea and coffee.The bedroom was clean,comfortable and very well equipped.The breakfasts were superb;plenty of choice and excellent quality.During our stay it was obvious that Gary and Debbie"s top priority was the guests.Our first visit but it will not be our... More

Booked last minute due to a family emergency, Debbie and Garry made an otherwise stressful situation extremely comfortable, there welcome was fantastic and much appreciated. Perfectly situated to explore Torquay within a few minutes walk, the building is full of character and our room was clean and comfortable, with all the amenities you would expect and a few little extras... More

Gary and Debbie were excellent hosts and nothing was too much trouble. The bedroom was very well equipped with great toiletries, refreshments, and there were even jugs of fresh milk in a fridge on the landing in case you didn't like the little cartons in the room. There was an excellent choice for breakfast and everything we asked for was... More

Debbie gave me a warm welcome with a great coffee and lovely chat. Felt almost at home, from the moment I arrived there. The room I stayed in had a lovely interior, good bathroom facilities, a warm cuppa was at hand at all times, with biscuits and fresh milk - and I enjoyed the quiet atmosphere very much. Debbie and... More

Personal care by the owners. Lovely room and extras in the room a welcome touch, border biscuits and loads diff drinks. Dressing gowns n slippers included. I asked if we cud have vegetarian breakfast as we have no meat/dairy and they even put soya milk for our room. A thoroughly enjoyable stay. More

From the moment we arrived we were made to feel so welcome.The rooms are equipped with touches you would get in any high class hotel. Perfectly fluffy white towels, lovely crisp bedding and fabulous toiletries. The little touches such as fresh milk, biscuits and bottled water just added to the Shirley experience. Debbie and Gary were perfect hosts and nothing... More

Very welcoming couple and the hotel was great,nice family atmosphere and the breakfast was really good, would be pleased to stay there again More

Me and my husband stayed 2 nights,we have stopped in torquay many times but this hotel was very nice. Friendly owners, Welcoming,room nice, biscuits and sweets left, fresh milk in mini fridge on the landing nice touch. And most of all fantastic breakfast sets you up for the day. More

I was made welcome from the moment I arrived, and well looked after for the duration of my three night stay. The hotel is comfortable and well decorated, but informal. It is only a five minute walk from the clock tower and harbour, so central. More