House in Torquay, ENG

Delightful cottage suit small family

Delightful cottage suit small family

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New rails all primed ready for painting - verandah taken down today (7/5/16)
Work continues on our beautiful sunny property
Master bedroom
Basin and bath area (bath also has flexible shower)
looking into lounge area

Overview of Delightful cottage suit small family

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3592 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Torquay, ENG
  • Popular LocationMeadfoot Beach18 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrincess Theatre3 min drive
  • Popular LocationBabbacombe Beach3 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)68 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Single bedroom

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Delightful cottage suit small family

St Matthias Lodge is a unique cottage style property in the heart of Wellswood village.
The property has off road parking and consists of a master bedroom with kingsize bed, wardrobe, drawer storage and wash basin. The second bedroom is ideal for a child or granny and has a single bed, small chest of drawers and clothes hanging space. There is a kitchen/lounge area with breakfast bar, oven, hob, microwave, fridge, Nespresso coffee machine and dishwasher. The lounge is tastefully decorated and has a wood burner for our guests use. A selection of books, dvds and board games are provided, There is freeview TV. And free wifi is available for our guests.
The luxury bathroom has a toilet, basin with shaver point, walk-in rainfall shower and full size bath. The property is fitted with carbon monoxide alarm and smoke detection. There is gas central heating throughout. We are able to provide a high chair and travel cot.
All bed linen, tea towels and bath and beach towels are provided (please do not take our bath towels to the beach).We have decorated and furnished this property to a high standard and hope that you like it.

We are constantly making improvements to the property, so far we have widened the driveway and added a lovely new decking area with a motorised sun protection awning;

Please take care when driving in or out of the property - we recommend that you reverse into the driveway
The property is no smoking throughout and we do not accept dogs of any type (sorry but it was a hard decision we had to make)

Property manager

Ken and Cathy Ricketts
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Cot and high chair available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Please note we do not accept dogs or other an

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Torquay

Located in Torquay, this cottage is in the city center and near the beach. Torquay Marina and Torquay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Torquays Dinosaur World and Plainmoor. Traveling with kids? Consider Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and Paignton Pier. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Meadfoot Beach - 18 min walk
  • Inner Harbour - 2 min drive
  • Princess Theatre - 3 min drive
  • Babbacombe Beach - 3 min drive
  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 10 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Yates Torquay - 19 min walk
  • The Kents - 1 min walk
  • Apple & Parrot - 19 min walk
  • The Hole in the Wall - 19 min walk
  • The Divers Arms - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful cottage suit small family pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Delightful cottage suit small family?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful cottage suit small family?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Delightful cottage suit small family located?

This family-friendly Torquay cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves and Torquay Museum. Torquays Dinosaur World and Meadfoot Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Salah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Astonishing
Absolutely redo it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient location, clean and charming cottage with everything you would need included.. bus stop close by and both grocery, pub, cafe all very close.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cottage for exploring local area as well as a base for road trips!
Very cozy, clean cottage in nice and quiet neighborhood. Grocery store and restaurants just around the corner, downtown Torquay a 20 min. walk. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this cottage to fellow travellers!
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

fiona w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best property we have rented in England!
This property is amazing. Size is perfect for a couple (obviously there is a second bedroom if necessary). Beautiful spring sunshine all day on the decking area out front. Really nice pub next door with excellent fish and chips. The Co-Op and bus stop is only a 2 mins walk away and the 22 brings you right to the Marina in 10 mins where there are more pubs and restaurants and the main bus depot. Space is used very cleverly in this house, the kitchen is really well equipped, we wanted for nothing. The bed is really comfy, lovely soft towels, cosy central heating and lovely wood burner. Obviously Devon is also beautiful so loads to drive and see nearby. We will definitely be returning to St. Matthias Lodge.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deb F., Naples, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment
Comfy bed and large bath. Kitchen well equipped. Location is amazing. Very easy walk to pub, market and coffee shop. Enjoyed the English Riviera.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ken and Cathy Ricketts

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We purchased the property in 2013 and spent two years significantly improving it. Cathy was born in Devon moved away and has returned to roost, she works full time as a safety adviser and has been married to Ken for over 35 years. Ken is Dorset born and works as a self employed Gas fitter. We moved to Torquay in 1984 and both our children were brought up enjoying the local beaches and facilities. Over the years we have made good use of the water and other sports facilities in Torbay and have walked extensively on Dartmoor. We live approximately 4 miles away from the property so whilst being easily accessible we are not in our guest's pocket.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a property in which to invest our time and money and fell in love with St Matthias Lodge which had suffered at the hands of a poor DIYer and was in need of love and attention. We immediately saw its potential with its location close to the lovely shops at Wellswood, within easy walks of Kents Cavern, St Matthias Church and Meadfoot Beach. The bowling green and tennis courts are located in Carey Park in Babbacombe. For the less active a short hop to the end of the road and you can step straight onto the bus and down to the harbour. The choice of restaurants, tea rooms and coffee shops makes Wellswood a great base from which to enjoy your Devon holiday.

What makes this property unique

The property was built in the late 1800s and is full of character. Check out our Facebook and Twitter accounts (@matthiaslodge). Free Wifi available.

Languages:

English

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