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The Elmdene

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Rathmore Road, Torquay TQ2 6NZ England

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Hand sanitiser available to guests & staff
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5.0

Excellent

964 reviews

#2 of 148 B&Bs / Inns in Torquay

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2022 Travellers' Choice Best of the Best

GreenLeaders Gold level

The Elmdene is a gorgeous,quality 5 star visit britain graded guest accommodation, situated on the level in a tree lined road opposite open parkland. We have six beautiful en-suite bedrooms, we offer free onsite parking and free wi-fi. We are a short level walk to the seafront, train station and conference centre. The town and harbour are within walking distance.

Property amenities

Free parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Free breakfast

Canoeing offsite

Fishing

Adults only

Baggage storage

Private check-in / check-out

Street parking

Wifi

Bar / lounge

Breakfast available

Complimentary Instant Coffee

Complimentary tea

Special diet menus

Board games / puzzles

Non-smoking hotel

Outdoor furniture

Shared lounge / TV area

Room features

Allergy-free room

Bathrobes

Seating area

Iron

Wake-up service / alarm clock

Coffee / tea maker

Flatscreen TV

Bath / shower

Refrigerator

Complimentary toiletries

Hair dryer

Room types

Non-smoking rooms

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HOTEL STYLE

Charming

Modern

Languages Spoken

English

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Barry Kendrick wrote a review Today

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The Elmdene Hotel Torquay

5* accommodation,in quiet location but close to all amenities, perfect hosts in Kim and Trevor who go out their way to make your stay special, Bedroom was spacious and well equipped especially the homemade scones and cream tea left in our room, fresh water and milk left in the fridge daily,plenty of choice at breakfast, all produce locally sourced and beautifully cooked, nothing to much trouble, Trevor and Kim always with smiles on their face. Lovely clean and fresh everywhere. Kim and Trev should be very proud of all their hard work. Definitely will be returning

Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Michelle S wrote a review Jun 2022

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Lovely B&B

On arrival Kim & Trevor made you feel so welcomed. 3rd visit here. Highly recommend. Very Clean, breakfast was great. Great choice. Kim made lovely scones and cream left in our room. Definitely will be back.

Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Kim robinson, Owner at The Elmdene

Responded yesterday

Thank you Michelle for your great review and for being great returning guests, We are so pleased you enjoyed your break here again at the Elmdene and thank you for booking again. Very best wishes to you both Kim & Trev

Brian wrote a review Jun 2022

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Brian says ‘Great Break’

Fabulous B&B, great breakfasts, very clean and comfortable rooms with thoughtful extras, (the scones were great!) Kim and Trevor are excellent hosts providing local information about buses, where to eat etc. good parking and location.

Date of stay: June 2022

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Response from Kim robinson, Owner at The Elmdene

Responded yesterday

Thank you so much Brian for taking the time to leave us a great review and , for being great guests. we are so pleased you enjoyed your holiday here at the Elmdene and we hope to see you both again Very best wishes Kim & Trev

JohnnyJEnfield wrote a review Jun 2022

Enfield57 contributions29 helpful votes

Exceptional B&B

Run by the lovely Kim and Trevor, you will not be disappointed with this B&B in Torquay. It is tucked away in a quiet residential area five minutes (walk) from the sea, with ample parking. The interior is beautifully decorated and maintained, with modern furnishings, and very clean. Breakfast was a delight too! You can tell that Kim and Trevor take great pride in looking after the B&B and we'd not hesitate to book again if we're heading that way. Can't recommend this B&B too highly!

Date of stay: June 2022

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Response from Kim robinson, Owner at The Elmdene

Responded 3 days ago

Thank you so much Johnny for taking the time to leave us a great review, and for being great guests. We are so pleased you enjoyed your break here at the Elmdene We hope to see you both again Very best wishes Kim & Trev

Husabergte250 wrote a review Jun 2022

Brighton, United Kingdom9 contributions4 helpful votes

Lovely hotel, perfect hosts, great location

Fantastic weekend break, room was large as was bathroom, spotless, trevor and kim were brilliant hosts, they really care about your stay and that everything is perfect, breakfasts are to die for and kim left a cream tea in our room for us when we came back after a day sightseeing a lovely unexpected touch, plenty of parking, 5 mins to beach and 10-15 mins into town centre.

Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Room Tip: Good parking at the hotel easy to walk into town, great bus links from sea ftont, near train station

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Response from Kim robinson, Owner at The Elmdene

Responded 4 days ago

Thank you so much for your great review and for being great guests, we are so pleased you had a lovely time here at the Elmdene we hope to see you again Very best wishes to you both Kim & Trev

Martin Andrew Gold wrote a review Jun 2022

London, United Kingdom1 contribution

Elmdene Hotel Torquay

Lovely stay great breakfast the rooms are very clean Staff very friendly I would recommend this hotel. We loved Torquay lovely restaurants Good places to visit. Great beaches. We went to the theatre Great show.

Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with family

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Response from Kim robinson, Owner at The Elmdene

Responded 1 week ago

Thank you so much for your great review Martin and for being great guests. we are so pleased you had a lovely holiday here at the Elmdene and we hope to see you both again. Very best wishes Kim & Trev

Cheryl-Dorset-UK wrote a review Jun 2022

Dorset. UK10 contributions6 helpful votes

Look no further - you’ve found a real gem

Having stayed at the Elmdene twice before some years ago, and wanting to visit Torquay again, we couldn’t wait to go back to the Elmdene and revisit this wonderful establishment. The 5* B&B is now run by Kim and Trevor, who were simply the best hosts. There is absolutely nothing negative to say about our recent experience; a spotless, beautifully furnished room with all facilities and tea, coffee and hot chocolate replenished daily. There were special personal touches, chocolates on arrival, a wonderful cream tea appeared in our room one afternoon, ironing facilities, bathrobes and slippers. The bed was large and very comfortable. The breakfasts were delightful and nothing was too much trouble for our waiter Trevor and his chef Kim ! Very special thanks to Kim and Trevor for their thoughtful concern to our situation. We will definitely return and hope it will be in the near future. Keep up the excellent work.…

Date of stay: June 2022

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Response from Kim robinson, Owner at The Elmdene

Responded 1 week ago

Thank you so much Cheryl for your lovely review and, for being lovely, lovely guests. We are so pleased you had a great holiday here at the Elmdene and we look forward to seeing you both again . wishing you the very best for the future fingers crossed for you Kim & Trev

bluedoo1893 wrote a review Jun 2022

Dundee, United Kingdom13 contributions2 helpful votes

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We can't recommend The Elmdene highly enough. We have been staying there for a few years now and every year it has lived up to our high expectations. The breakfasts are fabulous with a great choice and Kim and Trev are wonderful hosts, nothing is too much trouble. If you get the chance try the afternoon tea freshly prepared by Kim, we can't praise them enough. The rooms are also very very comfortable and spotlessly clean.

Date of stay: June 2022

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Response from Kim robinson, Owner at The Elmdene

Responded 1 week ago

Thank you so much Ian & Margaret for your fabulous review and, for booking again for next year. We are so pleased you both enjoyed another great holiday here at the Elmdene. Thank you again for being lovely guests. Very best wishes to you both Kim & Trev

166fiona wrote a review Jun 2022

Huddersfield, United Kingdom2 contributions

Fantastic gem of a hotel

My husband and I stayed for 5 nights at this wonderful boutique hotel. We were warmly welcomed by host owners Kim and Trevor and made to feel like part of the family from the time we arrived. The decor is elegant and the bedrooms beautifully appointed. Breakfast is amazing with plenty of choice and all products locally sourced expertly cooked by Kim and served with a Trevor smile! It is a short walk to the beach in a quiet leafy area yet only an easy 20 minute stroll to the marina and town. Cleanliness is impressive and the addition of robes and slippers was a welcome surprise as was the unexpected Devon cream tea awaiting in the bedroom fridge on our arrival back from a day out at Brixham. Exceeded our expectations in terms of standards and price, we will be back! Loved it…

Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Kim robinson, Owner at The Elmdene

Responded 1 week ago

Thank you so much Fiona for this fabulous review, and for being fabulous guests. We are so pleased you both had a lovely time here at the Elmdene We look forward to your return Very best wishes to you both. Kim & Trev

wheels wrote a review Jun 2022

Evesham, United Kingdom1 contribution

B & B Jewel in South Devon

The Elmdene in Torquay is the best B & B we have ever stayed in. The hosts Kim and Trevor can’t do enough for you to make your stay the best. Room excellent, facilities outstanding, breakfasts best ever, if you are still hungry when you leave the table it’s your own fault. What makes this B & B stand out from the rest are the thoughtful extras i.e. magnified make-up mirror on dressing table, ladies ring stand and dressing gowns and slippers to name a few. Wish we had stayed longer than 5 days. When in Torquay we will definitely being staying at The Elmdene. Do not miss this jewel in South Devon. Thank you Rita & Allen xx

Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Response from Kim robinson, Owner at The Elmdene

Responded 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much Rita & Allen for taking the time to leave us a fabulous review and, for being fabulous guests. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay here at the Elmdene and, we look forward to your return. Very best wishes to you both Kim & Trev xx

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