Title: Part of a former school building close to Torquay harbour and town centre. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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. Cottage in Torquay with kitchen and fireplace ![Dishwasher, highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82959600/82959597/3c36611c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82959600/82959597/50e4a2a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82959600/82959597/3781e9b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82959600/82959597/a35bea8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82960000/82959600/82959597/7fa8efbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Torquay, 8 Torwood Gables offers a unique blend of luxury and charm. This beautifully restored former school building features original wooden beams and windows, with solid wood flooring in the living area. Unwind in the small rear courtyard or explore nearby attractions like Living Coasts coastal zoo or Meadfoot beach. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home 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.. 2 steps to entrance. All on the Ground Floor: Living room: Freeview TV, Playstation 3, DVDs, CDs, Games Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Small rear courtyard with garden furniture. Allocated parking for 1 large car. No smoking.. 8 Torwood Gables is a 3 bedroom mid terraced stone built house that is one of a number of properties converted from a former school building in Meadfoot Lane, Torquay. The house still has original wooden beams and windows and has recently been refurbished to a high standard, with luxury fittings and contemporary furnishings. It has a solid wood flooring in living area, ceramic tiles in kitchen and bathroom and fitted carpet on the stairs and in the bedrooms. The location is quiet, yet is a few minutes walk down hill to the town centre and harbour where you will find The Princess Theatre, and the pleasant waterfront walks along the marina. The popular Fleet Walk Shopping Centre is also close by. 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 just 2 minutes walk. Torre Abbey Sands and Meadfoot beach are within walking distance, as is the Torquay stretch of the South West coast path. The medieval Torre Abbey is around 5 minutes walk away and other nearby attractions such as the Babbacombe Model Village, Kents Cavern and Bygones are a short drive away. Torwood Gables benefits from on-site parking. A stay in our luxury properties is perfect for a getaway at any time of year. 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 transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View (Apartment 1) | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23190000/23183800/23183770/a1bf7709.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Astor House Torquay City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 82 reviews CA $244 CA $321 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=23183770&PinnedHotelID=23183770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120060000/120055700/120055674/dc759460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Barn Conversion with FREE GOLF, Pet friendly Brixham - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Laundry - Gym [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=120055674&PinnedHotelID=120055674&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35180000/35177100/35177100/8599a67a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mount Rose Cottage, 73 Hartop Road, Torquay, Babbacombe/St Marychurch Torquay - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 43 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=35177100&PinnedHotelID=35177100&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102720000/102713800/102713762/f8b1baec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Penthouse, Luxury 2 Bed, 2 Bathroom, Apartment with Sea Views and a Lift Torquay - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=102713762&PinnedHotelID=102713762&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87850000/87848900/87848891/37505534.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 7 Bayview, Vernon Court Torquay City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Microwave 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=87848891&PinnedHotelID=87848891&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36290000/36284600/36284526/cf1ed012.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely south facing apartment with breathtaking views of the whole of Torbay. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as su-BCTOR08-BCTOR08 ## 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%7C50.46010%2C-3.52148&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sXYu8HrR0ckvuRQPxFhS2ZV-YXw=) Torquay #### What's nearby - Inner Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Princess Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Torre Abbey Sands - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - Meadfoot Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - Babbacombe Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km #### Getting around - Torre Station - 9 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Viva - ‬6 min walk - ‪Burridge's - ‬4 min walk - ‪Apple & Parrot - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Hole In The Wall - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Lighthouse Café Bar - ‬5 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.? > Check-out is at 10:00 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 5-minute walk of Torquays Dinosaur World, Torquay Marina, and Inner Harbour. Torquay Museum and Little Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Torquay Station is 24 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 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.