Title: The Shirley Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=2240190&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Shirley Travelers find a welcoming retreat in Torquay City Centre where they can relax on a pleasant terrace or enjoy drinks at the on-site bar with fellow guests ## Photo gallery for The Shirley ![Superior Double Room, Ensuite (B&B Room 2) | Exterior - The Shirley (Torquay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2240200/2240190/d7eee887.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach - The Shirley (Torquay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2240200/2240190/6cdc656e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Shirley (Torquay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2240200/2240190/6f95aa59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - The Shirley (Torquay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2240200/2240190/cf306fd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - The Shirley (Torquay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2240200/2240190/884ef6a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Shirley - Guest house in central Torquay offers a warm atmosphere. Guests enjoy the outdoor terrace and bar for evening drinks. Practical amenities include in-room WiFi and luggage storage, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free stay. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Bar ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=2240190&PinnedHotelID=2240190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=2240190&PinnedHotelID=2240190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=2240190&PinnedHotelID=2240190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=2240190&PinnedHotelID=2240190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=2240190&PinnedHotelID=2240190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=2240190&PinnedHotelID=2240190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=2240190&PinnedHotelID=2240190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=2240190&PinnedHotelID=2240190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (B&B) ![Double Room, Ensuite (B&B)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2240200/2240190/027be63d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Ensuite (B&B) 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate sitting area Heating Fridge Fan Premium bedding Hairdryer Electric kettle - 151 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite ![Standard Double Room, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2240200/2240190/732977e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, Ensuite ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate sitting area Heating Separate bedroom Fan Premium bedding Private bathroom Hairdryer - 194 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Large) ![Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Large) | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2240200/2240190/64ed2b34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Large) ### Highlights Deck/patio Separate sitting area Heating Separate bedroom Fan Premium bedding Private bathroom Hairdryer - 205 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (B&B Room 2) ![Superior Double Room, Ensuite (B&B Room 2) | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2240200/2240190/d7eee887.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, Ensuite (B&B Room 2) ### Highlights Deck/patio Heating Fridge Separate bedroom Fan Premium bedding Private bathroom Hairdryer - 269 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Torquay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay.dx5453) [View more Guest houses in Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Guest-Houses.d5453-aaGuestHouses.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%7C50.46346%2C-3.51834&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1MsknaaaDLT-3WKd3_cymBC_PWE=) 66 Braddons Hill Road East, Torquay, England, TQ1 1HF ### What's nearby - ![Torquay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5453/2673b79e-88c5-4c7e-a64f-98bf43b64227.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Torquay Marina 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Inner Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532488783/d8fa03cc-c054-45b1-bec5-2ea4e12bc301.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Inner Harbour 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Princess Theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224639/4a4becb6-3cba-45f2-9e09-a4da43a1cf04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Princess Theatre 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Meadfoot Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094267/62006f6c-e004-494f-8558-cbdc1d18e819.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Meadfoot Beach 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Abbey Sands which includes swimming, a sandy beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094261/adda54c6-700c-44c2-8cf5-3404f4de9e94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Torre Abbey Sands 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Torre Station 10 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) 48 min drive ### Restaurants - The Green Ginger (Wetherspoon) 8 min walk - Banx Bar 8 min walk - Prezzo 9 min walk - Apple & Parrot 7 min walk - The Hole In The Wall 8 min walk ## About this property ### The Shirley Upscale bed & breakfast near Princess Theatre Located close to Meadfoot Beach and Torre Abbey Sands, The Shirley provides a bar. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. 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In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England. ### Property is also known as Shirley Guest house Shirley Guest house B&B Torquay Shirley Guest house Torquay Shirley Guest house B&B Torquay Shirley Guest house Torquay Bed & breakfast The Shirley - Guest house Torquay Torquay The Shirley - Guest house Bed & breakfast The Shirley - Guest house Torquay Shirley Guest house B&B Shirley Guest house The Shirley Guest house Bed & breakfast The Shirley - Guest house Shirley House B&b Torquay The Shirley Torquay The Shirley - Guest house Torquay The Shirley - Guest house Bed & breakfast The Shirley - Guest house Bed & breakfast Torquay ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Shirley pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Shirley? ### What time is check-in at The Shirley? ### What time is check-out at The Shirley? ### Where is The Shirley located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Shirley Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 85 8 - Good 21 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Jayne 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely weekend spent at The Shirley, lovely friendly hosts, a very spacious room, comfortable bed and lovely breakfast. Look forward to returning. ##### Jayne Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathalie 16 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful stay Another wonderful stay. Very comfortable, spacious clean rooms. Good quality breakfast. Alec & Sophie are wonderful hosts who go out of their way to help you. Close to the beach, harbour & restaurants. ##### Nathalie Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin 1 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Amazing find. Alec & Sophie were So welcoming . Very clean comfortable accommodation & a fab full english breakfast. Great location only 10min walk to front harbour near loads of restaurants. Will defo stay here again & highly recommend ##### Colin Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen 27 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hosts, Nick & Chen, were amiable but not intrusive. The room was nicely appointed & the breakfast was superb. Torquay is a typical British seaside town, nice but somewhat faded, but the surrounding countryside (inc Dartmoor) is stunning ##### Stephen Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathalie 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful place to stay Very comfortable, spacious and clean accommodation. Good quality breakfast. Easy reach of local restaurants, beaches and the harbour. Excellent customer service. Can’t wait to go back. ##### Nathalie Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### D 20 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The Shirley, Torquay Enjoyed stay at The Shirley. Hotel had lots of character and Nick and Chen both very accomodating hosts. Would stay again! ##### D Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan 2 Nov 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities The hosts are absolutely amazing. Very welcoming. Very Victorian property. High ceilings. A bit of stair climbing but worth it. ##### Alan Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephan 13 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sehr freundliche neue Betreiber. Warmes Frühstück nach Wahl aus der Menü-Karte wird am Tisch serviert. Es hat gut geschmeckt und wurde immer gefragt, ob man noch was brauche. Zimmer sind in einem guten Zustand, auf unserer zweiwöchigen Reise deutlich schlechtere Unterkünft gehabt. ##### Stephan Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean 23 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Exceptional Torquay B&B in Torquay Nick & Chen the owners of The Shirley Guest House were very welcoming and helpful and service at breakfast second to none. Nick's scrambled eggs are the best eggs Ive ever had on all my holidays in this country and abroad. The walk into Torquay is 10 mins and plenty of restaurants just 5 mins walk around the corner and recommend the Chinese restuarant for a lovely meal. ##### Jean Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### paul, ebbw vale 27 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Brilliant hotel and location fantastic hotel, brilliant location, really friendly owners that make you feel very welcome, room we stayed in was a little dated but immaculate and extremly clean, breakfast was superb, definitely recommend ##### paul Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elliot 24 Nov 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Highly recommended Fantastic stay with great service 👌 ##### Elliot Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Norman, Pontypool South Wales 28 Jul 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Nice B & B in Torquay near good restaurants. Good value B&B. Owners Nic and Chen are lovely people and could not be more accommodating. The room was adequate for a couple. The shower only on-suite was OK. Unfortunately we had to tIe up the very loose shower head to have a shower. I also disliked the glass shelf above the wash basin as it was nigh on impossible to lower your face to wash or rinse after cleaning teeth. We didn't complain though as this sort of thing is regularly encountered in our experience of hotels and you just get on with it if you can. The hotel swimming pool is unusable, though still advertised as a hotel facility. The owner Nic, plans to fill it in. The breakfast was very good with plenty of choice. The owners catered for most needs very well. Nothing was too much trouble. The hotel was near the bottom of a hill, a short but steep walk up from Torquay harbour. Once reached though you had to climb the hotel's steps, leaving you breathless. Good car parking was off road in the hotel grounds. There were good restaurants nearby. ##### Norman Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Herwig, Österreich 20 May 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hervorragendes Hotel in Strandnähe Schöne Unterkunft mit super Lage. Leckeres Frühstück frisch nach Bestellung gefertigt. Weiterempfehlung zu 100 Prozent ##### Herwig Stayed 2 nights in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve & Carol, North Yorkshire 17 Dec 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Top of the hill five minutes walk from town The Shelley is a lovely Victorian building full of character. The drive to the small carpark is steep but manageable even with a large estate. The room was clean and tidy with an attention to detail equivalent to a larger upmarket chain with complimentary bottled water, tea, coffee, shoe shine kit, shower cap and the usual shower gel, shampoo and body lotion etc. Much better than a hotel chain was the friendly and personal greeting after our long journey from Nick, who offered us tea on arrival, an explanation of the hotel facilities, including pool and honesty bar, plus local amenities. Although we opted for the traditional English breakfast there is plenty of choice on the breakfast menu. Our order was taken by Nick and served by Chen, both of whom showed genuine interest in our stay in Torquay. Three options of toast with home made marmalade finished breakfast of nicely. Overall, a great experience worthy of a longer stay. There are great restaurants nearby to suit a variety of tastes, with Bianco's, Jingles and Legends at Steps are worth a try. ##### Steve & Carol Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary 1 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A hotel to visit Lovely Hosts.Very kind.nothing to much trouble yet discreet,Delightful main room, ##### Gary Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gudmund 19 Jul 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Vilken gästvänlighet som ägarna visade upp. Lugn och mysig atmosfär. Härlig frukost med lite småprat med ägarna. Baren Hole in the wall från 1540 rekommenderas starkt. ##### Gudmund Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin 11 Jul 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The Shirley is in an excellent location just off Babbacombe Rd for many of the restaurants in Torquay, & is an easy walk into town. The building itself is impressive & the rooms are spacious & clean. Our bed was excellent if you like it vey firm. The quality of service is excellent as are the breakfasts, with a large selection available to cover most tastes. Would definitely stay again. ##### Colin Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Debbie 3 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely hotel Lovely room and lovely hotel ##### Debbie ### 8/10 Good #### phillip 24 Sept 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities very good staff friendly and a good full english breakfast the only downside to this hotel was is on a steep hill no good if you got health problems ##### phillip ### 10/10 Excellent #### frank, staines 19 Sept 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### An excellent run hotel We had a lovely three nights at the Shirley,there was a happy atmosphere,the proprietors,were always smiling.The breakfast, was second to none.The décor extremely original,rooms excellent.Obviously when they bought this place,they put a lot of thought into it.Yes it on a slope, but where in Torquay,is not.Should we go to Torquay,again I know where we are staying ##### frank ### 10/10 Excellent #### David, London 29 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very friendly place. Nice B&B slightly away from the town centre. Nice rooms, honesty bar and swimming pool (which I didn't use). ##### David ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey, Burntwood 16 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very comfortable and friendly will stay again ##### Tracey ### 10/10 Excellent #### IAN, Durham 5 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent stay, highly recommend. ##### IAN ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 3 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel was within easy walking distance of the sea A very welcoming host and the hotel was clean and spacious.Breakfast was excellent with a variety of choices.Even though the hotel is up a hill it wasn't difficult to walk down to the front.The only downside was that parking could be a problem when the hotel is full. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### krzysztof, Frome 25 Jul 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Weeken time Nice clean nad cosy pleace to spend weekend time. ##### krzysztof ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Corinthia London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Corinthia-London.h3849185.Hotel-Information) > > [Aerotel London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2-3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Aerotel-London-Heathrow-T2-T3.h21528024.Hotel-Information) > > [The Babbacombe Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-The-Babbacombe-Hotel.h27812223.Hotel-Information) > > [Shangri-La The Shard, London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Shangri-La-The-Shard.h8035714.Hotel-Information) > > [Bluewaters Hotel, Blackpool North Promenade](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-The-Bedford-Hotel.h34040292.Hotel-Information) > > [Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Forest-Of-Arden-Country-Club.h28506.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-London-Tower-Bridge.h4190769.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Manchester-Piccadilly.h3564401.Hotel-Information) > > [The Norfolk Royale Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth-Hotels-The-Norfolk-Royale-Hotel.h47418.Hotel-Information) > > [The Dilly](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Dilly.h21538.Hotel-Information) > > [The Grand Brighton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Hotels-The-Grand-Brighton.h6969.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cumberland, London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Cumberland.h21659.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Radisson-Hotel-Conference-Centre-London.h48444523.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-London-St-Pauls.h1457972.Hotel-Information) > > [The Caledonian Tower Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Libertys-On-The-Square.h57917226.Hotel-Information) > > [The Midland - 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