Beaches in Torquay
Torquay offers several beaches and coves. From ELMDENE, plan day trips to the region's most popular shores.
Just 300 metres from the seafront and sandy beach, Elmdene offers spacious rooms with parkland views. With a Gold Award from Visit Britain, the hotel serves fresh cooked breakfasts.
All rooms are elegantly decorated, and some feature sloping ceilings and wonderful scenic views. The rooms have modern en suite bathrooms, a flat-screen TV and radio, and some have comfortable seating areas.
Some rooms also offer bathrobes or leather sofas or chairs. The family-run Elmdene Guest House serves a full English breakfast in the traditional dining room, which overlooks the parkland of Torre Abbey.
The property also features a licensed bar. The Elmdene has a cosy guest lounge with ample seating, and there is also a private garden with benches and parasols.
Free on-site parking is available for guests, and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the hotel. Just 400 metres from Torquay Railway Station, Elmdene Hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the popular harbour side.
Babbacombe Model Village is 1.5 miles away, and Living Coasts coastal zoo is just 20 minutes’ walk away.
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Aeriva's editorial team reviewed ELMDENE using property data, listed amenities, and aggregated guest ratings in Torquay.
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8.0/10
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Just 300 metres from the seafront and sandy beach, Elmdene offers spacious rooms with parkland views. With a Gold Award from Visit Britain, the hotel serves fre
ELMDENE is listed as a Hotel in Torquay, bookable online on Aeriva.
ELMDENE offers amenities such as Bar, Wi-Fi, Televisão. See the full list in the amenities section.
Guests rated ELMDENE 9.9 on Booking.com, based on 194 published reviews.
Just 300 metres from the seafront and sandy beach, Elmdene offers spacious rooms with parkland views. With a Gold Award from Visit Britain, the hotel serves fresh cooked breakfasts.
All rooms are elegantly decorated, and some feature sloping ceilings and wonderful scenic views. The rooms have modern en suite bathrooms, a flat-screen TV and radio, and some have comfortable seating areas.
Some rooms also offer bathrobes or leather sofas or chairs. The family-run Elmdene Guest House serves a full English breakfast in the traditional dining room, which overlooks the parkland of Torre Abbey.
The property also features a licensed bar. The Elmdene has a cosy guest lounge with ample seating, and there is also a private garden with benches and parasols.
Free on-site parking is available for guests, and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the hotel. Just 400 metres from Torquay Railway Station, Elmdene Hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the popular harbour side.
Babbacombe Model Village is 1.5 miles away, and Living Coasts coastal zoo is just 20 minutes’ walk away.
ELMDENE is located in Torquay, GB. Listed address: Rathmore Road - TQ2 6NZ. Use the map on this page for the approximate area before booking.
ELMDENE is in the Torquay area of Torquay.
Staying at ELMDENE puts you in Torquay — Aeriva destination context to help plan your trip.
Plan at least 3 days in Torquay to see the highlights.
About Torquay is a coastal jewel and a vibrant gathering point in England. Classified as a historically and touristically significant British town, it is situated in a prime geographical location, embracing the beauty of southern England.
Its identity is intrinsically linked to its coast: Torquay was built along the imposing and picturesque shores of the English Channel. This channel is not merely a natural boundary but the heart that defines the maritime atmosphere of the entire city.
As part of Devon county, in the region known as the South West, Torquay inherits the rustic yet cosmopolitan charm characteristic of the entire archipelago. With an estimated population exceeding 52,000 residents, the town maintains a sophisticated pace of life, balancing urban development with the serenity of the coastal landscape.
Torquay offers several beaches and coves. From ELMDENE, plan day trips to the region's most popular shores.
Visiting Torquay means diving into a cultural tapestry where the blue of the sea meets English history and the lush green of Devon. It is a destination that seduces both local culture enthusiasts and travelers seeking breathtaking beaches and memorable excursions.
Guests at ELMDENE can explore top sights in Torquay. See Aeriva's attraction guide to plan your itinerary.
Visiting Torquay means diving into a cultural tapestry where the blue of the sea meets English history and the lush green of Devon. It is a destination that seduces both local culture enthusiasts and travelers seeking breathtaking beaches and memorable excursions.
History While exact historical details are vast, Torquay's position in British history is marked by its connection to the sea. Since ancient times, this South West region was a vital strategic and economic point, driven by maritime trade flowing through the English Channel.
The evolution of the town reflects its role as a port of entry and exit. From this historic nucleus, Torquay grew, assimilating the typical characteristics of British coastal towns: a rich mix of commercial, aristocratic, and common influences. The population development to the present day, exceeding 52,000 residents, tells chapters that date back centuries of cultural exchange with continental Europe.
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Rathmore Road - TQ2 6NZ
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