Villas In Torquay

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Dorothy - Verified booking

  This beautiful apartment, with its spaciousness, airiness, views, location etc.

  , did not disappoint. In fact, it surpassed our expectations. We loved the contemporary, uncluttered interior and soft soothing colour scheme. The sweeping views of the bay could be seen from every room in the apartment (except the two bathrooms) via the floor to ceiling/wall to wall patio doors in each room. The kitchen was very well equipped, and a few essentials including milk, were provided - oh, and a bottle of wine, ready chilled, which was most welcome! The pair of binoculars were very useful and provided much extra entertainment. We spent many an hour on the spacious, sunny, south/west facing balcony… all meals and drinks were eaten out there, from breakfast as the sun started to come up, through to late evening as we watched the sun go down … all whilst ‘watching and listening to the world go by’ below us… such a changing landscape. Once the patio doors were closed at the end of the day, any noise was cancelled out. The beds (always a concern when staying away from home) were extremely comfortable and ensured a good nights sleep. And what a view to wake up to each morning, as well as the joy of breathing in the fresh sea air! The location was perfect for us, two elderlies, who walked to the marina and town one way, and to Torre Abbey and the railway station in the other direction, all along wide paved areas running alongside the ‘front’. The Victorian era Rock Walk, starting just behind the apartment block, was an easy walk (and descent) and provided even more spectacular views of the bay, as well as the iconic apartment block building. Just a few minutes walk to the bus stop, very regular buses took us to St.Marychurch/Babbacombe and Paignton. One day, we took a train to Totnes and on another, the ferry to Brixham. There was so much more we could have done but our week passed quickly and we basically ran out of time. Our car stayed parked in the secure undercover car park for the whole week as we just didn’t need to use it. The local Tesco Express is a pleasant, easy 15 minute walk away. Early in our stay, we did have an issue. We contacted Sykes on one of the numbers they provided on our holiday paperwork. The person we spoke with was very helpful and said he would get someone out as soon as possible to resolve. In much less than an hour, I had a knock on the door and a lovely gentleman, who I think was/is a caretaker/manager of the holiday lets, introduced himself and managed to put right the issue. Well done and thank you to the Sykes team! Overall, a fantastic week here and I would have no hesitation in recommending to family and friends. Thank you to the owner(s) for letting out your superb property for others to enjoy. I hope that someday I can return.

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• Andy - Verified booking

  Hello, this weekend was purchased as a present four our friends who had just got married.

  The reason we chose the property was because of the hot tub so we were going to use it as a base and socialise in the evenings relaxing in the tub. On arrival the property was very clean and tidy inside (only two coffee saches for four guests? But i guess thats just a nice little extra anyway) . The following morning we went to use the hot before going out but unfortunately the water smelt slightly stagnant and was only 34 degrees (certainly not hot tub temperature). I found test strips for the tub, there was no indication of chlorine or bromine in the water hence it was not set up properly. This was somewhat disappointing as the attraction of the property was the hot tub hence I felt we paid a higher than average price for the area. I phoned the owner (Gary) and explained once we were able to catch up with eachother. Gary was apologetic and put the error down to the company responsible for maintenance. Not a fault of the property but the following evening the neighbours had a loud domestic incident (not really what we wanted when we were trying to treat our friends to a relaxing weekend). I'm sure on other occasions this would be an ideal location for anyone wanting to stay in Torquay, easy walking distance to key locations, but on this occasion it didn't work out for us. There are understandably lots of rules around the hot tub use with a potential fine of £100 if they are breached. It's a shame there wasn't an offer of a £100 refund as the facility wasn't available. I wouldn't choose to stay at the property again as there are better value locations / hotels that would be suitable for similar, if not less money.

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• Karen - Verified booking

  It’s a beautiful house with stunning views.

  It’s reasonably well equipped and has plenty of comfortable seating indoors for a large family. The beds are all very comfortable and the house was clean and tidy when we arrived. The welcome pack was the best we’ve ever had in decades of renting holiday lets. What lets the place down is basic maintenance. The steep stone stairs to the lower floor are hazardous and we could not use that floor as planned for our elderly parents. The advert is not clear that use of this floor involves a descent down stone stairs with a piece of loose carpet over the top stair. That floor seems not to have been used for a long time as it smelt musty. The shower tray is extremely slippy and needs a non-slip mat. Because our disabled parents could not use this floor, we had to give them the twin en-suite so that they would at least have their own bathroom. They usually sleep together in a King size bed and so we worried all week that they would fall from the single beds. Upstairs, the main bathroom shower hose is broken and needs replacing. The most disappointing element was the gardens. They have not been maintained at all and there is no comfortable seating - a picnic bench and a rusty metal patio set are not suitable for a large family to relax. There was also no means for outdoor cooking. For those reasons, we did not use the gardens at all. The upstairs roof garden was dirty and full of soil from the gutters. Once again, this could not be used.

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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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• Bridget - Verified booking

  Having been assured that the house would be deep cleaned before our stay I was horrified by the state of the place.

  It was extremely disappointing. On opening the front door and seeing the place for the first time I really didn’t know if I actually could bear to stay there for a whole week. Putting new geraniums in pots outside was no answer to making the rooms fresh and clean and clearing out all the clutter. The big bedroom on the right was so very dirty that no one would sleep in it. We found cloth and huge dust balls under the bed. It was disgraceful. The pillows and under sheet were not clean in the other two bedrooms. Only one bedroom on the right was of a decent standard. The carpets were so grubby and not suitable for my 9 month granddaughter to crawl on. The kitchen was haphazard and badly equipped. We had to take a door off the kitchen cupboard on the first night as it was loose and dangerous. The whole place was fusty and grubby. It was actually creepy to be there. The patio was unswept. The list goes on. As I had been in touch with Sykes before about the state of the house and been reassured that it would be deep cleaned I was hugely disappointed to find such an unbelievably dirty place. I expected some refund. I also recommend that you take this property off your books as it doesn’t reflect well on your company to have such a substandard property on your books. I shall email photos.

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