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Monkswell Park Garden Rooms

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A stone house with a balcony overlooking a lush green hillside and a body of water.
A large, two-story house with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.
A living room with a glass-top coffee table, a black leather sofa, and a view through a glass door to a green outdoor area.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, a framed picture on the wall, and a view into another room through an open door.
A balcony with a view of the sea and boats, a metal railing, and a grassy area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Torquay, South Devon
  • Place, Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Meadfoot Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Babbacombe Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Monkswell Park Garden Rooms

Monkswell Park Garden Rooms is self-contained accommodation that has been fully renovated with all modern conveniences and with stunning panoramic sea views over Lyme bay.
For additional detail see our web site, ask us for details.


Monkswell Park dates back to the 1920s, and is described in Pevsner's Buildings of England as 'The most distinguished property tucked into the slopes overlooking Hope Cove with wings angled to create a protected terrace with veranda facing the sea.' With fabulous sea views over Lyme Bay Monkswell Park benefits from an extremely rural and quiet, picturesque cliff top location, but is only one and a half miles from Torquay town centre, and approximately twenty miles from the historic city of Exeter. There are excellent local shops and restaurants nearby, and a sandy beach within half a mile of the property. There is also 'near-private' access to a pebble beach from the one and a half acre lawn garden. The nearest railway station is Torquay although Newton Abbot is only seven miles away. The nearest airport is Exeter
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10436133ha
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Torquay

Torquay is home to this apartment. Torquay Museum and Little Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and Paignton Pier. Geoplay Park and Dartmouth Steam Railway are also worth visiting.
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Torquay, South Devon

What's nearby

  • Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Meadfoot Beach - 11 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Babbacombe Beach - 11 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Little Theatre - 11 min drive - 3.1 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 42 Trailhead - 12 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Torquay Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kents - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Apple & Parrot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hamiltons Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Amici - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hanbury's Takeaway - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Monkswell Park Garden Rooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Monkswell Park Garden Rooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Monkswell Park Garden Rooms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Monkswell Park Garden Rooms located?

Situated in Torquay, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves and Meadfoot Beach. Little Theatre and Torquay Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Retreat

Absolutely wonderful holiday accommodation. Everything that we needed for our family of 4. The location was a short drive to Torquay centre. Far enough away for peace and relaxation. We could happily spend our whole summer there. Bliss.
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10/10 Excellent

Simply Amazing

What an amazing place to spend a week and relax. Spectacular views in every direction. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful. Wow those views 😀😀

We loved our stay here, the location and views are superb. We loved eating breakfast and dinner out on the patio everyday with those views. Excellent dark night sky's for astronomy, and we saw the Milky Way for the first time, in all its glory. Lovely hosts with a well presented property, we will definitely be back, this is a real hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
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8/10 Good

We certainly enjoyed our time and will tell our friends

We stayed for a week in August 2018 and used the cottage as a base to discover the area. It was a great pleasure to return each evening to such wonderful sea views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed our stay at Monkswell Park very much with our 5 year old boy.

A clean and fully equiped garden appartement on two floors. Very quiet and privat. Direct access to the privat brandy cove with beautiful stones to find. An excellent view over the sea with gardenfurniture to enjoy breakfast and dinner outside. Very friendly welcome of Jenny and Julian. We felt like in "Beverly Hills" with the nice villas around Ilsham Marine Drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Many thanks for your kind comments. Julian (& Jenny) Parker
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A most enjoyable holiday in Torbay

This was our second stay at Monkswell, which is ideally situated in a quiet location; Jenny and Julian as before were most welcoming. The Garden Rooms are very comfortable and well equipped, providing everything you could need, with the most beautiful gardens and breath taking sea views. As we had a hot, sunny week we stayed 'local' in the Babbacombe to Brixham area and found plenty to see and do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Christmas 2017

First rate accommodation, clean, warm and great views. Quiet and secluded yet close to town. The Christmas tree in the lounge a nice touch
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic sea views in a lovely property

This is a fantastic location,if you can get up early enough the sunrises over the sea can be beautiful.The apartment is very well equipped and very comfortable.We liked it so much we have booked another stay.It is also a great location for walks along the south west coast path can reccomend the walk to Oddicombe beach it has a very nice bistro and lovely view.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Exceptionally good!

We stayed tn the Garden Rooms for a week and loved it so much we would have extended our time there if it had been possible. The Garden Rooms is an annex to the main house, where the owners live, but it is completely self contained and has its own secluded patio area in beautiful garden. It is spacious, features all the comforts of home and is so well maintained that it felt like we were the first people to stay there. As was said by another reviewer, the pictures do not do it justice, unlike many places I have stayed, it is bigger than they suggest and the views are stunningly good. There is plenty to see and do nearby and there are good shops and restaurants within walking distance of the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

It`s like coming home

It was the third time we stay at Monkswell Park (Garden Rooms) It is a beautiful accomodation. We missed nothing. Everything is perfect - we come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved our cottage. The garden for children to run around and the mesmorising ocean views.

Cosy well equipped cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Thanks for your kind words. Julian (Jenny) Parker
Archival

10/10 Excellent

It's the most awesome place to stay. It relaxing and ideal for recharging your batteries.

Julian and jenny are just so welcoming. The place is like home from home. Have been coming to monkwell for 10 years on and off. The garden the views are just the best. It's a great place to explore or hideaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jenny & Julian Parker, Monkswell Park, Ilsham Marine Drive, Torquay, TQ1 2PH

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