Dog Friendly Villas In Torquay

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Grant - Verified booking

  What can you say about Holcombe House.

  ....it looked magnificent in the pictures but was even better in reality. It is a truly amazing property - my daughter described it as staying in 'National Trust' property. It is a large house with many rooms, but its is also very warm and homely - we felt immediately comfortable there. The kitchen is where we ate most of our meals and, as is often the case, was the gathering spot. We spent a number of shared evenings in the main living room, which easily accommodating the seven of us (and dog). The annex kitchen was used by the kids for their studies, so near enough but far enough. The two additional TV rooms were ideal to give everyone enough space so we weren't in each others pockets the whole time. The kids also enjoyed some very competitive games of table football in the conservatory. The bedrooms we used were all huge, although the two in the annex were smaller, they weren't small. We also had bathrooms for each pair, so again allowing for plenty of comfort and no waiting. The grounds whilst not massive were plenty for the dog and I even managed an afternoon in the sun to read my book - not to be sniffed at in mid-October. A word of advice - the gateway is a little tight for those with larger cars so best approached from up the hill as on a slight angle, but this isn't an issue and there was plenty of parking space (the Google maps pictures are not up-to-date). I could not recommend this property enough - we were a party of seven + dog and it was perfect for us but could easily accommodate bigger groups. On the (very sad) day of leaving my wife described it as a privilege to stay in such a magnificent property....that about sums it up.

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• Teresa - Verified booking

  My family and I had the most wonderful stay at Holcombe House.

  There was plenty of room for us to spread out in the large reception rooms. Our first evening we all enjoyed a meal in the beautiful large and airy dining room with a lovely view of the setting sun. The bedrooms were large and airy as well, with comfortable beds. I holidayed in Torquay as a child and am glad I came back and introduced my family to the English Riviera, we were lucky to be blessed with a full week of sunshine everyday. Everyone loved Torquay, we experienced great food at all facilities we visited with friendly service staff. An excellent holiday we will definitely be back to visit again. There were a couple of negative things I would like to mention which did not spoil a great week but I feel need mentioning. The recycling bins were already full up when we arrived on the Friday, we put them out as instructed on the Wednesday. We had to use black bags for our waste. The bin men emptied the black boxes already filled from the previous occupants and then emptied our black sacks into the boxes!! We struggled to keep on top of recycling as there are not enough boxes for a large party of people. Also, the garden was very overgrown when we arrived which did add a slight disappointment to the overall impression of such a grand house. However, this was sorted within a few days, which made a big difference.

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• The Finest Stays Team - Verified booking

  If Vane Hall had a middle name, it would be “Luxury.” Tucked in the heart of Torquay, this delightful retreat swept us off our feet from the moment we arrived. Sleeping six with ease, it became the perfect stage for our coastal adventure—a home where every detail whispered comfort and every corner invited us to relax. Days were spent exploring the local gems, but the real magic unfolded as the sun dipped low. The kitchen became the heart of our evenings, buzzing with laughter and clinking glasses as we whipped up sumptuous suppers. The dining table hosted long, lingering meals that flowed into conversations when we retired to the lounge on the enveloping sofas—moments that felt as effortless as they were memorable. Each bedroom was a haven in itself, with plush linens and soft lighting that made bedtime something to look forward to. But let’s not forget the garden terrace—a perfect morning coffee spot with views that stole the show every single day. Vane Hall is more than just a holiday home; it’s a place where six souls can come together, unwind, and create stories worth sharing. We arrived as travellers, but we left as a team bound by the joy of a truly boutique escape.

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• Stephanie - Verified booking

  Well what can I say, we have just returned from a week at Holcombe house and I honestly couldn’t have asked for anywhere better to stay.

  The house is huge and immaculately clean and fresh. We had absolutely everything we needed in the kitchens to prepare meals for our big family. We were away for my mums 70th birthday, so this was a special family gathering and the house suited us perfectly. The beds are big (super king I think?) and really comfortable. Some of the bedrooms are huge which is ideal if like us you want to set up little beds on the floor for young children to sleep in with you. You’re also spoilt for choice with 3 separate lounge rooms, ideal if you have older kids/teenagers that want to have their own space in the evening. The location of the house is also ideal, just a short walk to Torquay seafront. I also have to mention that the owner was so helpful in contacting us directly with directions to the property before our stay and was so quick to respond when I emailed her a question. On top of this, on our return we realised we had left something at the house and she arranged to have it posted back to us immediately. We will definitely be returning, thank you for a wonderful stay!

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• Andrew - Verified booking

  Beutiful property in an extremely nice part of Torquay.

  Holcombe house is very well equipped. It provides very comfortable accommodation that will support 12 people easily. There are also an additional two pull out beds in the rooms our grand children stayed in so you could actually accommodate another two. With three very comfortable lounges a separate dining room and two kitchens, there was plenty of space for our three generations of family to spread themselves around. The house has been very tastefully restored while still maintaining its victorian period charm. It is not too hard to imagine yourself living in the house during that period when standing in the upper bay windows that have good views of Torquay Harbour and beyond. Torquay town center being a 10 minute walk away and Meadfoot beach also around 10 minutes walk. It might take you a little longer to walk back depending on your fitness levels. Anstys Cove being a piqturesque thirty minutes walk away. My two older boys and there partners went for a run each morning and fully enjoyed the hill challenge:)

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