Title: Bristol Beach House - A stylish, family friendly retreat in Torquay 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 apartment # Bristol Beach House - A stylish, family friendly retreat in Torquay Apartment in Torquay ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48490000/48481400/48481346/cc8a7423.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48490000/48481400/48481346/86100e3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48490000/48481400/48481346/98878d48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48490000/48481400/48481346/4a548693.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48490000/48481400/48481346/6c28bb8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Bristol Beach House is perfectly positioned between Torquay Village and the Gilbert St shops. With a fully equipped kitchen, WiFi throughout, Smart TV's in the lounge and dining rooms, this home has everything needed to unwind. The private rear courtyard offers a tranquil outdoor space for relaxation. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bristol Beach House - A stylish, family friendly retreat in Torquay Park the car - it won't be needed whilst holidaying at this amazing home! Ideally located between Torquay Village (offering a supermarket, cafes and speciality stores) and the Gilbert St shops, the Bristol Beach House is perfect for families or groups. The home itself, situated in old Torquay is only 400m from the Esplanade and Torquay Foreshore, and contains all the features and luxuries that you need to chill out and relax. Enjoy a fully equipped, modern kitchen, WiFi throughout and Smart TV's in the lounge and dining rooms. Split system air-conditioning will keep you cool in summer (including in all bedrooms). Offering a full laundry, 2 bathrooms (including ensuite) and a separate toilet, Bristol Beach House is set up for self-contained living. Leave your car safely in the double garage, and when you walk back from the beach you can take advantage of the outdoor shower to wash the sand away. At the end of the day, sit back, relax, have a BBQ or a glass of wine in the private rear courtyard, offering a tranquil, covered outdoor entertaining area to wrap up your perfect day on the Surf Coast. Available all year round for holiday rental or corporate short-term lease. A great choice for families or groups in an ideal location! Linen not provided - Hire available Wifi included Strictly no pets Strictly no smoking Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc) Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions Just a few general words about the property. It is important to understand this property is a holiday rental, not a shared space or principal place of residence, which ensures you privacy and quiet enjoyment. It is also professionally managed, giving you peace of mind of 24/7 support by a local, just around the corner. Pricing is based around seasons, length of stay and number of guests. It is important all bookings reflect the exact number of guests. If this changes, you must contact us. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the published rates across all booking platforms, however Great Ocean Road Real Estate Holidays reserves the right to correct pricing errors. Unless otherwise previously agreed, all stays must only be used for private residential usage and to accommodate the number of guests stated on your booking. Unless ‘Pets Welcome’ is advertised, the property is strictly no pets. All holiday accommodation bookings are accepted on the basis that all occupants will treat the property with the same respect as their own home in accordance with the “House Rules”. Noise audible outside the property is prohibited between 10pm and 8am. We love professionally managing holiday homes and guest experiences and look forward to welcoming you to our backyard. Great Ocean Road Holidays ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Music library - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor entertainment area ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24070000/24060700/24060697/0144c004.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Luxury 4bdr Beach house Family Friendly. 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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 not indicated whether there is a 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 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 46\_180 ## About the area ![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%7C-38.33126%2C144.32211&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0uyMXrNZihL8m1H4CUTDohfwkvM=) Torquay, VIC #### What's nearby - Torquay Central Farmers Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Torquay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Torquay Visitor Information Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Torquay Sands Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles - Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles #### Getting around - Waurn Ponds Station - 17 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬10 min walk - ‪Doc Hughes - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Kyn - ‬5 min walk - ‪Fisho's - ‬6 min walk - ‪Torquay Larder - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bristol Beach House - A stylish, family friendly retreat in Torquay pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bristol Beach House - A stylish, family friendly retreat in Torquay? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bristol Beach House - A stylish, family friendly retreat in Torquay? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Bristol Beach House - A stylish, family friendly retreat in Torquay located? > Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Torquay Central Farmers Market, Front Beach and Torquay Beach. Surf World Museum and Point Danger Marine Sanctuary are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bristol Beach House - A stylish, family friendly retreat in Torquay Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vella N. 2 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property close to everything but still quiet and everything you need Spacious house with all that you need ##### Vella N. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Samantha G. 13 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location! You can’t beat the location of this property! We were disappointed that given the price per night you have to supply your own linen, towels including bath mats, basic necessities like hand soap, tea/coffee etc. in saying that we were very comfortable and didn’t have to use the car once after arriving. ##### Samantha G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane Y. 2 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautifully presented house Beautifully presented house. Perfectly laid out for 2 families with plenty of living space. Great kitchen facilities and plenty of crockery and cutlery. 900m walk to beach although a little longer to town beach. Comfy beds and great bathrooms. Quiet location even during school holidays. Definitely recommend. ##### Jane Y. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose D. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house & location ##### Rose D. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine N. 14 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and good amenities and size for families Close to shops and beach but in a quiet area, rear of 3 units. Spacious enough for 2 families, maybe an extra couple with no kids. Mostly good condition and clean but definitely used or could be updated. Great communication with agents and helpful interactions. ##### Catherine N. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charisse M. 4 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location. Beautiful stay at a home away from home. Very close to all you need. Would stay again. Thank you. ##### Charisse M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth F. 2 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Torquay town property We were extremely impressed with the property, fabulous location, walking distance to shops and cafes. Walking distance to Fisherman's beach and front beach. The property was well stocked with anything you may need, great for short break or family holiday. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Ruth F. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyson 14 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Great location ##### Alyson Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kial S. 2 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Great location and tidy property! ##### Kial S. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack T. 18 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location The property was a perfect size for eight adults and provided all the necessary amenities. Undoubtably the best part of the property was its location, as it was an extremely short walk to all the shops you could need and the beach. ##### Jack T. 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