Melba House offers bed and breakfast in Torquay, just 10 minutes’ walk from Torquay Train Station and 6 minutes from the Riviera International Conference Center. Torquay Beach is just 7 minutes' stroll away. Overlooking a park, its well-appointed rooms with attached bathroom are complemented by free on-site parking. Each room at Melba House has an private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complementary toiletries. There is also a flat-screen TV, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. Melba House offers a cooked breakfast with Devon bacon and sausages, eggs and mushrooms, as well as smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. Cereals, toast and fruit are joined by fresh coffee, tea and juice. The bed and breakfast is within a 5-minute drive of many of Torquay’s restaurants, such as The Elephant and No 7 Fish Bistro on the harborside. It’s an 18-minute walk from the Princess Theater, and Torquay Golf Club is around 10 minutes’ drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Torquay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.7
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  • Lindsey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hosts were amazing made the stay very personal and the breakfast was amazing, best ever. Little bags on the doors with treats each night was so thoughtful and kind.
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    nothing to dislike, every aspect geared to providing travelers with a good experience
  • Sharon
    United States of America United States of America
    Fabulous stay, wonderful hosts, would highly recommend and hope to return!

Hosted by Sharon and Mark

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Sharon and Mark
A lovely, luxurious, elegant 1890’s Victorian English Riviera home, perfectly located and setback from busy roads in a beautiful old tree lined avenue. Step out from the door and be strolling through the lovely Torre Abbey Gardens within a minute, and on to the English Riviera Sea front within another five minutes, all of which are a very easy LEVEL walk. Our lovely, tranquil home is in the perfect location whether on holiday or for business travel. Sit on the terrace, relax, and enjoy the afternoon sun with a drink, while watching the world go by or maybe even a cricket match. Adults Only offers bed and breakfast in Torquay, just 10 minutes’ walk from Torquay Train Station and 6 minutes from the Riviera International Conference Centre. Overlooking a park, its well-appointed en suite rooms are complemented by free on-site parking. We are also LGBT friendly. Each room has an en suite bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complementary toiletries. There is also a flat-screen smart TV and tea and coffee facilities as well as a fridge. We offer a delicious cooked breakfast with Devon bacon and sausages, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, black pudding as well as smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. Cereals, toast and fruit are joined by fresh coffee, tea and juice. Try our Melba breakfast in a bowl for something healthy. The Riviera has something to satisfy everyone’s desires from the cultural aspect at the Princess theatre to beautiful local walks or rides along the coast. We are also within a 5-minute drive of many of Torquay’s restaurants, such as The Elephant and No 7 Fish Bistro on the harbourside. It’s an 18-minute walk from the Princess Theatre, and Torquay Golf Club is around 10 minutes’ drive. Our location is ideal for patients undergoing treatment or visitors to Torbay Hospital which is only a five min drive away. The hosts, Sharon and Mark will do their best to accommodate everything you may require in as homely a manner as possible.
We love living in beautiful Torquay in Devon. There are a multitude of new places to explore or new walks to discover all within easy walking distance as well. Leave your car parked and walk or use busses etc for your stay. You can never be bored as there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Melba House is in a lovely old part of Torquay, and an easy, 5 minute level walk from the historic Torre Abbey and the Riviera International Centre. The seafront and harbour are an 8 min walk away. Most importantly we are situated where only a level walk is required to access the sea front and restaurants etc as Torquay can be very hilly. We overlook a recreational ground where one can watch the cricket from our sunny terrace. Also ideally located for patients undergoing treatment or visitors attending Torbay Hospital which is a 5 min drive away.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Melba House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Adults only
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Melba House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Melba House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties.

    Melba House does not accept payment by American Express.

    Please note that no more than 2 rooms per booking is allowed for maximum of 4 people.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.