Name: The Shirley
Address: Braddons Hill Road East, Torquay, TQ1 1HF, United Kingdom, Braddons Hill Road East, Devon, TQ1 1HF, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $117 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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The Shirley

Braddons Hill Road East, Torquay, TQ1 1HF, United Kingdom –

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Bed and pillows excellent the room very clean towels very soft,only downside is the shower cubicle small.Breakfast and service excellent.

Angela, United Kingdom

The hotel was clean staff were accommodating to all our needs breakfast was excellent a very good selection to choose from.

Nicholas, United Kingdom

It's a wonderful example of a Victorian villa updated keeping all the features of its time.

Steve, United Kingdom

Hosts were fantastic, breakfast was amazing value for money

Tracey, United Kingdom

Great people, friendly from the moment we walked in. Really good breakfast. Even fresh milk for your room , you don't get that in some top hotels.

Elizabeth, United Kingdom

Owners go out of their way to make their guests comfortable. Small things like a bottle of water in the room and extra milk in a fridge outside the room. Lovely breakfast including fresh fruit salad and full English if wanted. Cannot fault this hotel.

David, United Kingdom

Host friendly and formative re things to do in Torquay

Briege, United Kingdom

Great hotel had room 9 on top floor great view excellent bed plenty of room.

Paul, United Kingdom

Nick and Chen were lovely hosts and extremely helpful in all ways possible. The breakfast menu was varied and cooked perfectly. The bedrooms were comfortable and spotlessly clean. The Shirley is on a quiet street which is a bonus for us, but well within walking distance of shops and restaurants. However, it is towards the top of a hill so no good if you have mobility or breathing problems.

Julie, United Kingdom

Lovely one night stay. Nice owners lovely breakfast. Water in room as well as tea coffee making facilities.

Sally, United Kingdom

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This property is a 9-minute walk from the beach. In a tranquil location, The Shirley offers 4-star family-run guest accommodation, retaining many original Victorian period features, only 5 minutes' walk from the marina.

All rooms are en suite, with a Freeview flat-screen TV, DVD player and free WiFi internet access.

Guests can enjoy award-winning breakfasts in the opulent and beautifully decorated dining room. Using locally sourced produce, the menu includes a full English, American pancakes, smoked salmon and continental options. Gluten-free options are available. There is also a spacious lounge and bar for guests to relax in, as well as a outdoor terrace.

The many shops, restaurants and bars in the surrounding area and marina are a short walk away and the Riviera International Conference Centre is also close by.

This is our guests' favorite part of Torquay, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Torquay! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Located in the real heart of Torquay, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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	Deluxe Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 269 ft² Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, DVD Player, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Toilet paper , Wine/Champagne, Bottle of Water, Chocolate/Cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 191 ft² An en suite bathroom with an electric shower, hand basin and toilet are featured in this room, as well as Egyptian cotton sheets. Free Wi-Fi, a TV with DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. Can also be set up for 1 adult and 2 children. All children must be over the age of 10. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, DVD Player, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Toilet paper , Wine/Champagne, Bottle of Water, Chocolate/Cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Small Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 134 ft² A cosy en suite double room with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with DVD player, bottled water and tea and coffee making facilities. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, DVD Player, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Pool view, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Toilet paper , Wine/Champagne, Bottle of Water, Chocolate/Cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Family Room 1 full bed and 2 bunk beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 229 ft² This room includes free WiFi, a TV with Freeview and DVD player. It offers hot beverage making facilities, including hot chocolate, biscuits, and sweets. The en suite room features a bath with an electric shower, Duck Island toiletries, and a hairdryer. All children must be over 10 years of age. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, DVD Player, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Toilet paper , Wine/Champagne, Bottle of Water, Chocolate/Cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Luxury Double or Twin Room 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 198 ft² This room features free Wi-Fi and offers a wall mounted flat-screen Freeview TV with a DVD player. The room offers Egyptian cotton sheets and hot drink making facilities with hot chocolate, fruit teas, biscuits, and sweets. The en-suite shower room features a large curved shower, luxury Duck Island toiletries, and a dressing gown. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Bathrobe, Radio, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, DVD Player, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Toilet paper , Wine/Champagne, Bottle of Water, Chocolate/Cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 153 ft² With free Wi-Fi and a selection of hot drinks, fresh milk and free biscuits, this room also has a flat-screen Freeview TV with DVD player. Other features include an alarm clock radio, hair dryer and a private bathroom with luxury towels, toiletries and a shower. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, DVD Player, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Toilet paper , Wine/Champagne, Bottle of Water, Chocolate/Cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 175 ft² Rooms with high quality décor and bathroom facilities Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, DVD Player, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Slippers, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, View, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Linens, Outdoor furniture, Toilet paper , Wine/Champagne, Bottle of Water, Chocolate/Cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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The Shirley is a grand yet romantic style guest house with bags of character. It has an enviable position within seven minutes walk of the main harbour and town centre.

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Closest Landmarks

Meadfoot Beach 0.4 miles
HM Revenue & Customs 0.7 miles
Torquay Library 0.7 miles
Torquay Magistrates Court 0.8 miles
Torquay United FC 0.9 miles
Torre Abbey 1 miles
Mount Stuart Hospital 1.3 miles
Torbay Hospital 2 miles
Paignton Beach 2.8 miles
Quaywest Waterpark 3.5 miles

Restaurants & Markets

McColls Supermarket 0.2 miles
Bianco's Restaurant 0.2 miles
Amici's Cafe/Bar 0.2 miles

Natural Beauty

Channel Ocean/Sea 0 miles

Closest Airports

Exeter International Airport 19.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“A most enjoyable stay. Nick&Chen lovely hosts, nothing was to much trouble. Would highly recommend. Will return again...”

Kay

United Kingdom

“Personal service & friendly welcome.The relaxing ambience of the guest lounge and a good, tasty breakfast. Will stay for longer next time!”

Colin

United Kingdom

“The owners was great and very nice.Our stay was very plesant and l really recommend this place”

fredrik

Sweden

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9.5
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9.2
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8.9
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8.9
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9.8
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August 14, 2017

Katharine
United Kingdom
8.8

“Very friendly and helpful and lots of nice personal touches. Very happy with our stay at the Shirley”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Would have like a slightly later breakfast time e.g. 8-10 am especially as it was at the weekend
눇Nice breakfast plenty to eat and lots of choice
August 14, 2017

Angela
United Kingdom
8.8

“Comfortable home from home”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Shower cubicle could be larger
눇Bed and pillows excellent the room very clean towels very soft,only downside is the shower cubicle small.Breakfast and service excellent.
August 10, 2017

Mark
United Kingdom
9.2

“Very pleasant.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Shower a little weak.
눇Breakfast,bottled water, fresh milk for room.
August 8, 2017

Nicholas
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉A little noisy when clubs and bars empty out as people walk home
눇The hotel was clean staff were accommodating to all our needs breakfast was excellent a very good selection to choose from.
August 8, 2017

Steve
United Kingdom
Age group: 65+

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Nick & Chen were so welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. They will do very well.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉For me personally, i have some arthritis in the knees, I found the stairs hard. I knew about them prior to arrival, we were on the top floor, so in hindsight should have requested a lower floor. The access to the Shirley is very steep so the stairs as well got to be a bit much. That absolutely has no bearing on the hotel, or our enjoyment whilst there.
눇It's a wonderful example of a Victorian villa updated keeping all the features of its time.
August 7, 2017

Tracey
United Kingdom
10

“Very comfortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Hosts were fantastic, breakfast was amazing value for money
August 7, 2017

Richard
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Gem of a B&B with great hospitality”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Wi-fi was a bit hit and miss
눇Nick and Chen are wonderful!
August 2, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

“Everything ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Everything
눇Everything
August 2, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉I was asked for payment by the proprietor when I had already given my credit card details to booking.com. The proprietor stated that he could obtain payment quicker from me direct, but I explained that I did not want to take the chance of being charged twice. I felt very uncomfortable being asked for money when I had already paid and this put a bit of a dampener on the stay.
August 2, 2017

Elizabeth
United Kingdom
10

“Fantastic will be back”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Can't think of anything.
눇Great people, friendly from the moment we walked in. Really good breakfast. Even fresh milk for your room , you don't get that in some top hotels.
July 16, 2017

David
United Kingdom
9.6

“Lovely hotel and very friendly owners.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉Not suitable for people with mobility problems because of the hill to the property and steep entrance.
눇Owners go out of their way to make their guests comfortable. Small things like a bottle of water in the room and extra milk in a fridge outside the room. Lovely breakfast including fresh fruit salad and full English if wanted. Cannot fault this hotel.
July 15, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

“extremely good breakfasts.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
눉situated at top of hill. very steep drive then two flights of steps to enter. then climb two flights of stairs to room. Tough.
눇lovely people nothing too much trouble. fantastic breakfast.
July 8, 2017

Briege
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Host friendly and formative re things to do in Torquay
June 12, 2017

Phillipa
United Kingdom
10

“Weekend getaway perfect stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉It was all good nothing to mention
눇Fresh milk for tea making in the rooms
June 10, 2017

Paul
United Kingdom
9.6

“Great Night in Torquaty nice hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Parking is difficult for this hotel if the Car park is full.
눇Great hotel had room 9 on top floor great view excellent bed plenty of room.

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