The family-run Lawnswood Guest House is located within a 10-minute walk of Torre Abbey Sands Beach and Torquay Marina, and offers free Wi-Fi and parking. Torquay Railway Station is 5 minutes' drive away. The rooms with attached bathroom at Lawnswood feature a flat-screen TV with Freeview and built-in DVD player, a DVD collection, and reading books. They also offer tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. Breakfast includes full English breakfast and lighter options, and freshly brewed coffee. The guest house is within 1 mile of various restaurants and the Princess Theater. Conference Torquay is within 5 minutes' walk of the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 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 9.3!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Belinda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and comfortable and in great location, host was lovely and very helpful...breakfast was great.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    excellent breakfasts, friendly host, very clean, good location, on a nice quiet road with parking available
  • Torbaygas88
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room had both a fan and an extra heater and I needed the fan as it was a warm evening

Managed by Karen

Company review score: 9.4Based on 248 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

up bright and cheerful every morning ready to greet my guests and give them a lovely breakfast. when i have the time i like to go to the nearby attractions like brixham, cockington, babbacombe or down to torquay harbour where there are lots of nice restaurants and bars.

Property info

whats special about this guest house is the friendly staff. we are here to make your stay a good one, nothing is too much trouble for our guests.

Neighborhood info

Lots to do and see. Cockington is walking distance and very beautiful. Catch a ferry or bus over to Brixham which is a small fishing town. Paignton is a bus drive away or you could walk it if you like walking. Princess Theatre is a 15 min walk away. Lots of lovely restaurants. Babbacombe is close by with its model village and bygones museum. Lots of beaches dotted everywhere, the list is endless.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Lawnswood Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9

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
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Bingo
    Off-site
  • Water park
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Lawnswood Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 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

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Lawnswood Guest 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 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please note that all extra beds and baby cots must be arranged with the property directly. Requests are not guaranteed until confirmed.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Lawnswood Guest House

  • Lawnswood Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Bingo

  • Lawnswood Guest House is 0.7 miles from the center of Torquay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Lawnswood Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Lawnswood Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • Room options at Lawnswood Guest House include:

    • Twin
    • Single
    • Double

  • Check-in at Lawnswood Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.