The family-run Sandway House is located in the seaside town of Torquay and its building dates back to 1875. It is centrally located and within half-a-mile of the sea front and both Torquay and Torre Rail Stations. Rooms within Sandway House all come equipped with a flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries. The majority of the rooms feature an private bathroom with fresh towels. Ground floor rooms are also available. Guests can take advantage of the varied breakfast menu offered each morning. They can choose from a full English breakfast, a choice of cereals or toast with marmalade and jam. Tea or coffee and fruit juice is also on offer. The M5 motorway is less than a 30-minute drive away and is the motorway which enters Devon. The start of the picturesque Dartmoor National Park is just 10 miles away and Torquay’s Dinosaur World is only a mile from the guest house.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 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 9.5!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rose
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was very cosy and comfortable and the TV was amazing! Don't usually get that much choice so was happy to catch up and crochet whilst he rested. Also the cookie that was delivered was a lovely touch. Not forgetting a little pub over the...
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our hosts, Sharon & Ed were excellent. They provided a substantial, high quality breakfast with regional influences and homemade preserves. We had 2 rooms and they were well equipped and comfortable and the atmosphere was very laid-back. ...
  • Duncan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really lovely hosts, perfectly clean room beautifully decorated and a wonderful breakfast. Thank you for the special valentines day treat, we'll be back!

Area info

Amenities of Sandway House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Sandway House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 over 8 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 8 and up are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash is not accepted Debit card Sandway 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 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please note Sandway House does not accept payments made with American Express cards, and an alternative card will be required.

Kindly note that on-site parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you expect to arrive after 18:00, please inform the property in advance.

Please note that children under the age of 5 cannot be accommodated at this property.

Please inform Sandway House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Sandway House

  • Guests staying at Sandway House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Sandway House is 0.8 miles from the center of Torquay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Sandway House is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

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

  • Room options at Sandway House include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The nearest beach is 2,150 feet from Sandway House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.