Just 12 minutes' walk from the seafront harbour, Ferndale Lodge is a detached Victorian villa in its own private grounds. There is free Wi-Fi throughout, and free private parking on site. Each light and traditionally furnished room benefits from a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and en suite bathroom. Other facilities include an in-room safe, a hairdryer, and a DVD player. A full English breakfast is served in the morning, with food made from locally sourced ingredients. You can relax in the guest lounge beside an open fire, watch the plasma TV, and in warmer weather sit outside on the sun terrace. Ferndale Lodge is a 15-minute drive from Paignton. Newton Abbot is 6 miles away, and the edge of Dartmoor National Park can be reached in around 30 minutes’ drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, American

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.3
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    David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great breakfast choice, recommend the full English. Great service and staff excellent.
  • Bernadette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Andrew the owner made us both feel exceptionally welcome & always tended to your needs. The property is lovely you sit out in the garden and chill out . The room was clean . Breakfast was exceptional. we really enjoyed our stay with Andrew thank...
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was really good and loved outside seating areas.

Host Information

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score

Ferndale Lodge is a grand detached Victorian Villa built in 1880. The building retains many of it's original features such as high ceilings, ornate cornices and decorative plaster work. There is a lovely south facing terrace where guests can enjoy expansive views over the town of Torquay. The free on site car park is entered via St. Marychurch Road, where guests have direct access to the reception area, lounge and bar. All the rooms and guest areas have free wifi and the bedrooms are all 'on suite' with toilet, sink and shower. Being set back from the main road, and surrounded by woodland, the property enjoys a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Andrew & Laura look forward to welcoming you as guests at Ferndale Lodge.
Andrew & Laura took over the hotel at the end of June 2017. Andrew has a background in the clothing manufacturing sector and Laura is a qualified accountant.
We are at the town center end of St. Marychurch Road: near to the town hall and library. The area is known as Castle Circus.
Languages spoken: English,Lithuanian,Dutch,Russian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ferndale Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Lithuanian
  • Dutch
  • Russian

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Ferndale Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Eftpos Solo American Express Cash Cash Bankcard Ferndale Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ferndale Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Ferndale Lodge

  • Ferndale Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Horse riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Temporary art galleries

  • Check-in at Ferndale Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Guests staying at Ferndale Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • American

  • Ferndale Lodge is 0.7 miles from the centre of Torquay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Ferndale Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin

  • The prices at Ferndale Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The nearest beach is just 850 yards from Ferndale Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.