The Birches - Large Victorian Villa, Torquay

The Birches - Large Victorian Villa, Torquay features a balcony and is set in Torquay, within just 1 miles of Riviera International Centre and 450 yards of Torquay Library. This holiday home is 1.5 miles from Anstey's Cove and 1 miles from Torre Abbey.

The holiday home is fitted with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views.

The holiday home offers a sun terrace. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go hiking and windsurfing nearby.

Popular points of interest near The Birches - Large Victorian include HM Revenue & Customs, Torquay Magistrates Court and Torquay United FC. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 26.1 miles from the accommodation.

Information about the host

Company information

The property is managed by fresh escapes who specialise in luxury homestays across the South West of England.

Property information

The Birches is truly a unique and stylishly presented Vintage Style Victorian Villa with a a french twist and eclectic touches ideal for family or group gatherings enjoying a slightly elevated position in Torquay perfectly situated close to local amenities, being within walking distance to the town centre, the beach and the marina. The spacious 5 bedroom accommodation is presented with stylish decor, retaining period features offering a warm and comfortable family home in a convenient locality with a sun terrace to the front of the house a side terrace and rear terraced garden for group entertaining or simply escaping the bustles of life. The home is only a short drive to Paignton and Brixham and just up the coast you can travel to Shaldon or Teignmouth or jump on the train to Exeter in 20 minutes.

Neighbourhood information

Torquay is a seaside resort town on the English Channel in Devon, south west England. Known for beaches such as Babbacombe and cliffside Oddicombe, its coastline is nicknamed the English Riviera. Torquay Harbour near the town centre offers shops, cafes and a marina. Torre Abbey, a monastery founded in 1196, has art galleries and extensive gardens featuring plants from local writer Agatha Christie's novels. Babbacombe Model Village is a 4-acre miniature town with scaled-down versions of British landmarks such as Stonehenge. The Stone Age cave site Kents Cavern offers an archaeology exhibit and guided tours. Living Coasts is an oceanfront zoo featuring an enormous aviary with habitats for penguins and other seabirds. Cockington Country Park is a woodlands area with walking paths and landscaped gardens. Some 7 miles west of town lie the ruins of Berry Pomeroy Castle, a medieval manor that's purportedly haunted. Also to the west, Compton Castle is a 14th-century estate with formal gardens.

Languages spoken

English