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The Shirley

4.0 star property
B&B with bar/lounge, near Princess Theatre

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In the heart of Torquay City Centre, The Shirley - Guest house welcomes you with a warm atmosphere. Unwind on the charming terrace or raise a glass at the bar. With in-room WiFi and luggage storage, your stay is sure to be relaxing.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Bar/lounge
  • Luggage storage

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (B&B)

Double Room, Ensuite (B&B)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Large) | Bathroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Large)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (B&B Room 2)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
66 Braddons Hill Road East, Torquay, England, TQ1 1HF

What's nearby

  • Torquay Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inner Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princess Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Meadfoot Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 48 min drive
  • Paignton Station - 21 min drive
  • Newton Abbot Station - 26 min drive
  • Torquay Station - 27 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Burridge's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Hole In The Wall - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Apple & Parrot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Saltwater Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Clock Tower - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Shirley

Enjoy your visit to Torquay with a stay at The Shirley. You can visit the outdoor tennis courts for a workout or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Outdoor tennis court

Fees & policies

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Shirley?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Shirley?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Shirley?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Shirley and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.

What's the area around The Shirley like?

The Shirley is a short 10-minute walk from Inner Harbour and 13 minutes' walk from Princess Theatre.

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Reviews

The Shirley Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as superb, full English, and of good quality. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Lovely weekend spent at The Shirley, lovely friendly hosts, a very spacious room, comfortable bed and lovely breakfast. Look forward to returning.
Jayne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hosts are absolutely amazing. Very welcoming. Very Victorian property. High ceilings. A bit of stair climbing but worth it.
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended

Fantastic stay with great service 👌
Elliot, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hervorragendes Hotel in Strandnähe

Schöne Unterkunft mit super Lage. Leckeres Frühstück frisch nach Bestellung gefertigt. Weiterempfehlung zu 100 Prozent
Herwig, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A hotel to visit

Lovely Hosts.Very kind.nothing to much trouble yet discreet,Delightful main room,
Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel

Lovely room and lovely hotel

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly place.

Nice B&B slightly away from the town centre. Nice rooms, honesty bar and swimming pool (which I didn't use).

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable and friendly will stay again

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, highly recommend.

8/10 Very good

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.

10/10 Exceptional

Weeken time

Nice clean nad cosy pleace to spend weekend time.