Dog Friendly Cottages in Torquay

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Nicola - Verified booking

  I like to think my reviews are balanced and offer constructive criticism so here goes.

  Let’s start with the positives. The location is absolutely spot on, five minutes walk to the harbour, shops, pubs and cafes everything is in easy reach. The shower and bath are wonderful and so is the bed in the main bedroom. I can’t comment on the second bed as we didn’t use it. The cottage has everything and possibly more than you will need. Now the not so good. You will need to consider the cost of parking when you are budgeting as no street parking. This cost is an extra £45 for eight days but that does include most of the car parks up and down the coast. The cottage itself is nothing like the photos (hence the title of my review). It is in desperate need of a compete overall. The wooden painted floors must have looked good at one point but now just look a little grimy. The stairs are the same so don’t walk about in socks on them as my wife slipped twice. If you have mobility issues the stairs are not good. The settee in the lounge is old and uncomfortable and looks dirty and so do the cushions (see photos) in fact the whole cottage feels a little dirty not unclean just a little attention to detail needed. The outside court yard could do with a tidy up, the old rusty garden furniture has seen better days and is uncomfortable. The courtyard is also the access for next door cottage so you have people walking past you at random intervals-not for me sorry I like my privacy and this meant we spent less time out there. The cottage also sits behind a restaurant and you can smell the food cooking which is not really the most relaxing thing. The photo of the cottage led me to believe that it was in a prominent seafront position which it is not but I should have researched this for more. The entrance hall, the bathroom floor and drainer have been done in this strange pebbles and grout and again it might have looked good once but now just looks dirty. The cottage is old so there is a bit of a damp smell which is understandable however the diffusers and candles all over the house are empty and just collecting dust so why not either fill them up or get rid. That brings me to other things that need removing. In the cupboards there is food from previous guests (I’m presuming). We found half a jar of lemon curd, sachets of dips from takeaway’s, opened mayonnaise and jars of spices opened and the list goes on. Now I am not going to eat this as for one I don’t know when it was opened let alone by who so just bin it. There is plenty of cleaning products which is great but I know that you should not be writing on sprays that it’s ‘anti bacterial spray’ this is surely against COSHH regulations. Let’s finish on a positive. The weather was fantastic and at home we usually have a fan but the cottage didn’t have any. We contacted Peter the owner who promptly provided us with two desk fans which were very welcome. Would we go again no but don’t let me stop you. Two stars are for location, bed and shower.

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• A previous customer - Verified booking

  Just spent a long weekend Friday to Monday in Bosuns Cottage (End Sept 2014). Really lovely character cottage, very well equipped and in a fantastic location for us, just five minute gentle walk to the harbour. Brilliant shower, which we did not have any issues with at all and it was used every day of our stay, dishwasher and washing machine were used too and they both worked well. We even had to put the heating on for a couple of the days as it went a little chilli in the evening but that was easy to operate and worked a treat! The only two negatives about this cottage was that the cane furniture in the sitting room was not too comfortable but as we were only there the weekend it was not too much of an issue for us but if i was there for longer i would have preferred a more comfortable sofa. Finally, it's a very old cottage we appreciate that but there were signs of damp on the walls in the kitchen and dining room. Again it didn't bother us too much but we were just very concious of our dog brushing up against it as the paint had bubbled and burst and had he of touched it with his body or tail, the paint and plaster underneath would have fallen to the floor. Don't get me wrong, the cottage was not wriggled with damp throughout. It was just two or thee small patches in a small area and it would not stop us staying there again. The car parking ticket that came with this property was worth it's weight in gold and i think we used it in almost every car park we could especially the one two minutes walk round the corner from the cottage.

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• The Finest Stays Team - Verified booking

  There’s a place where the sea meets the sky, and the perfect harmony of luxury and comfort welcomes all who enter. Vane Tower in Torquay stands as a monument to this very promise. For our large group, it was a haven—a place where laughter echoed through spacious rooms, and memories were built with every passing hour. From the moment we stepped through the grand entrance, the house enveloped us in a warmth that was both inviting and opulent. The intricate details of the tower, coupled with the modern luxury comforts inside, created the pertect ambience suiting our group. Each room offered its own sanctuary, while the shared spaces invited togetherness—a perfect balance for friends and family alike where we enjoyed lingering chats. movies and laughter. The coastal views, visible from nearly every window, were a constant reminder of the famous English Riviera surrounding us, and we felt lucky to experience it all as a group. The large dining areas hosted long meals filled with conversation, gorgeous food prepared on the Aga and the spacious living rooms embraced moments of shared fun. Vane Tower gave us more than just a place to stay—it gave us an experience, one that will be etched in our hearts forever. A remarkable retreat, for those seeking to gather in style and comfort, Vane Tower proved to be a flawless choice for our unforgettable stay.

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• Karen - Verified booking

  A very enjoyable stay coupled with a fantastic week of hot weather.

  The cottage is very much as described and has all you would need for a comfortable holiday. It should be noted though that the parking wardens are very strict, there is a car park round the corner in Meadfoot Road , and it will cost you £50 for a 8 day permit ( this can then be used at any non pay on exit car parks in Torbay) ...don't hang around unloading too long ! Also , the stairs up to the cottage would be challenging for the less than mobile, and that would be the same for the stairs inside leading up to the toilet and bedrooms inside the cottage . There is a dehumidifier in the kitchen, I was amazed at how much water this actually takes out of the air, and I emptied it every day to keep it functioning , there are instructions on the wall ( easy to do ) I've seen other reviews saying there was a smell from the neighbouring Orange Tree restaurant ....well we never smelt a thing and never heard anything either, so that was never an issue. It's a lovely cottage , well situated, and there's a short cut down steps to the harbour area. Finally , thank you to the owner for equipping the place so well, the bed is super comfy, and thank you for the fudge and bubbles that was a really nice touch, We would 100% stay here again . Best regards...Karen

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• Deborah - Verified booking

  The cottage was lovely & well presented when we arrived.

  Great location if not a little hilly but close to the harbour which was excellent. Nice little touches for our dog. A few board games we made use of on our first night as it was very wet out. However, description of cottage doesn’t mention shared outdoor space. This is access for an apartment. Could do with knowing this before booking. Outdoor space hasn’t been used by anyone for a long time! Was quite hot when we were there would have been nice to sit out but covered by trees and cobwebs. No blinds at that rear door so people passing through can see in! Make sure you’re dressed! Only one pan to cook up a ‘culinary delight’ as advertised. Not many utensils but we weren’t that bothered as we ate out every night. The sofa could do with being replaced. Very flat and old and very uncomfortable. No mention of the parking being at the bottom of a dark driveway. Only one security light stayed on for seconds. Not enough to get up the hill to the house. The photo in the advert shows parking bays at the front door. These seem to be for the owners only. Misleading. We had an issue with neighbours one night which was very scary, shouting in the street then in the premises. Torquay itself, we had a great week away.

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