The Elmdene, Torquay
Your resident hosts Carol and Andy invite you to relax and enjoy the warm friendly atmosphere of our small, family-run 4 Star Guest Accommodation in Torquay.
We take pride in offering high standards of service and attention.
The Elmdene is perfectly situated to explore the English Riviera and its beautiful surroundings. We are on the level just 300m from Torquay’s main beach and railway station, 250m from the English Riviera conference centre and just a short walk from the town centre, beaches, theatre and harbour. Despite our close proximity to all the amenities, The Elmdene is set in a quiet and peaceful location
The Elmdene is situated in a tree lined road with lawned gardens to the front overlooking open parkland and has a large free private car park.
At Elmdene we offer quality accommodation, with high standards of comfort and cleanliness throughout the hotel. Our aim is to ensure that your stay with us is a relaxed and happy one.
Our accommodation in Torquay offers a comfortable guest lounge with a sunny aspect overlooking open parkland. An ideal place to sit and relax or watch some TV. We also offer a comfortable well stocked bar lounge, to enjoy a drink or a bite to eat from the Elmdene varied bar menu which is available every evening, if you don’t wish to venture out. Free internet access is available in the bar lounge and free wi-fi is available throughout the building.
website: www.elmdenehotel.co.uk
Contact:
The Elmdene
Rathmore Road
Torquay
TQ2 6NZ
Tel: 01803 294940
email: enquiries@elmdenehotel.co.uk
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Torquay & Devon’s English Riviera
Torquay stands on the hills overlooking the harbour. Palm trees, yachts and waterskiers give the place an almost Mediterranean feel in summer.
Torquay’s colours, contours and pastel villas all echo its French counterpart. It is the closest you’ll get to the Mediterranean without going abroad.
Sporting a mini-corniche and promenades landscaped with flowerbeds, Torquay, the largest of the Torbay resorts, comes closest to living up to the self-styled “English Riviera”. The palm trees and the coloured lights that decorate the harbour by night contribute to the town’s unique identity, a blend of the mildly continental with classic English provincialism.
Torquay’s transformation from a fishing village began with its establishment as a fashionable haven for invalids, among them the consumptive Elizabeth Barrett Browning, who spent three years here. In more recent years the most famous figure associated with Torquay – crimewriter Agatha Christie – has been joined by the fictional TV hotelier Basil Fawlty.
Torquay’s waterfront is the focus of life in the town. Here you’ll find the palm-lined promenade, seafront gardens, a lively harbour and an international marina.
There is an abundance of pavement cafes, pubs, restaurants and nightlife, good shopping and a host of family attractions. Yet within minutes of the town centre there are beautiful beaches easily accessible by foot, road or water.
As for dining and entertainment, you’ll find nothing better. This is an area renowned for the variety of its pubs and eateries, serving good food and drink – including a Michelin star restaurant.
In addition, there are shows, music and performances to choose from along this golden stretch of Britain’s coast which all combine to leave the visitor with the warm memory of a great holiday experience.
The heart of the town is the harbour which is lined with cafes, bars and restaurants; a great place to watch the world go by. From here, take a pleasant stroll along the marina with the area’s trademark palm trees, or hop on a boat for a cruise across the bay or round to Dartmouth.
Torquay is host to many more attractions, including Babbacombe Model Village, Kents Cavern, Torquay HiFlyer. Or take a trip back through time to Cockington village where thatched roofs prevail and watch a blacksmith working in the 14th century forge.
Those looking for a beach will not be disappointed either. Torquay is the ‘sandcastle capital of the UK’ offering the ideal mix of sand and water, according to research conducted by Bournemouth University. Torquay’s main beach, Abbey Sands, takes its name from Torre Abbey which is sited in ornamental gardens behind the beachside road. The Norman church that once stood here was razed by Henry VIII, though a gatehouse, tithe barn, chapter house and tower escaped demolition.
Just up the road from the marina, Torquay Museum has some interesting material on Agatha Christie, who was born and raised in Torquay, as well as local history and natural history collections.
At the northern end of the harbour, Living Coasts is home to a variety of creatures found on British shores, including puffins, penguins and seals. You can see the animals in their re-created habitats, and feed them at various intervals throughout the day. The rooftop café and restaurant have splendid panoramic views.
