Title: Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre. ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90060000/90053100/90053075/352d1c1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90060000/90053100/90053075/04afddc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90060000/90053100/90053075/c41d4447.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90060000/90053100/90053075/d69a6b45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher, high chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90060000/90053100/90053075/4d4caf78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a peaceful location, 7 Torwood Gables offers a beautifully refurbished home with original wooden beams and antique-style chandelier lighting. With its own patio and garden furniture, you can unwind while being close to Torquay Harbour's restaurants, cafés, and shops. Enjoy Freeview TV on the ground floor or explore nearby attractions like Living Coasts coastal zoo. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre. Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre.. 3 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Freeview TV, Playstation 2 Dining area. Kitchen area: 2 x Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Small patio with garden furniture. Allocated parking for 1 large car. No smoking.. 7 Torwood Gables is a 3 bed, mid-terraced, stone-built house converted from a former school. The house retains its original wooden beams and windows and has recently been refurbished to a high contemporary standard including solid-wood flooring in the living area and ceramic tiles in kitchen and bathroom, with fitted carpet on stairs and upstairs. Added touches such as antique style chandelier lighting in most rooms help to preserve original style of property. The property is in a peaceful location yet offers easy down hill access to Torquay Harbour, with its restaurants, cafés and shops, the Princess Theatre, and the popular Fleet Walk Shopping Centre. You will find numerous restaurants and bars on Torwood Street and around the inner harbour plus upmarket restaurant, just a 1-minute walk away in Parkhill Road. Living Coasts, Torquays coastal zoo, is another 2-minute walk away. The beaches at Torre Abbey Sands and Meadfoot are both within walking distance, as is the Torquay stretch of the South West Coast Path, which leads to Shaldon. The medieval Torre Abbey, is around 5 minutes away. Other nearby attractions are Babbacombe Model Village, Kents Cavern and Bygones. The property also benefits from a parking space. For larger parties, this property can be booked with the neighbouring properties at Torwood Gables to accommodate up to 22 guests. Free WiFi Only dogs allowed at the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 9:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as su-BCTOR07-BCTOR07 ## About the area Torquay City Centre, a neighbourhood in Torquay, is home to this cottage. Torre Abbey and Dartmouth Steam Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Torquays Dinosaur World and Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens. Paignton Pier and Pirates Bay Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. [Visit our Torquay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay.dx5453) [View more Cottages in Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Cottages.d5453-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.45984%2C-3.52036&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=b2tgKmB0iog4w7v6w9DXMrIwKA8=) Torquay ### What's nearby - Inner Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Princess Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles - Torre Abbey Sands - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Meadfoot Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Babbacombe Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles ### Getting around - Torre Station - 4 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 50 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Griffin - ‬7 min walk - ‪Apple & Parrot - ‬4 min walk - ‪Yates - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Hole In The Wall - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Clock Tower - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre.? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre.? > Checkout is at 9:00 AM. ### Where is Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre. located? > Located in Torquay City Centre, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Torquay Marina, Torquays Dinosaur World and Little Theatre. Inner Harbour and Torquay Museum are also within 10 minutes. Torquay Station is 25 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 2 external reviews