When you stay at The Purple Tree Guest House in Torquay, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Riviera International Conference Centre and Torre Abbey. .This bed & breakfast is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Torre Abbey Sands.
Riviera International Conference Centre - 12 min walk
Torre Abbey - 12 min walk
Torre Abbey Sands - 18 min walk
Princess Theatre - 3 min drive
Babbacombe Beach - 5 min drive
Getting around
Torre Station - 4 min walk
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Gino's - 3 min walk
The Noble Tree - 6 min walk
Oriental Touch - 16 min walk
Bull & Bush - 7 min walk
DT's - 5 min walk
About this property
The Purple Tree Guest House
Victorian bed & breakfast with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
The Purple Tree Guest House offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.
Bathrooms include showers. This Torquay bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This Victorian bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Purple Tree Guest House, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Purple Tree Bar - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Free off-site parking within 20 ft
Street parking available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:30 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children
1 restaurant
1 bar
Restaurants on site
Purple Tree Bar
Things to do
Arcade/games room
Billiards/pool table
Outdoor pool
A hot tub
Family friendly
Arcade/games room
Baby monitor
High chair
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Library
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Handrails in stairwells
Step-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Memory-foam mattress
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV
Netflix
Satellite channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Connecting rooms available
Desk
Guidebooks/recommendations
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laundry detergent
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in. Hourly fees apply to late arrivals. No check-ins are accepted after 10 PM.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children
Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
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The Purple Tree Guest House Bed & breakfast
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The Purple Tree Guest House Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
My son and i stayed here for a week and had the best time. Ian and Debbie were lovely, helpful, friendly and welcoming. The pool was great and my son loved it! I would highly recommend this place and we will be returning.
The installations were more like a big house rather than a hotel but the stuff was absolutely amazing. They really took care of the details. The breakfast was done at the moment we were sitting, homemade and delicious. Such a nice place really recommended.
We Recently Stayed at The Purple Tree Guest House with our Golden Retriever Colin and had a great stay. We Found Ian and Debs very friendly and helpful
My daughter and I stayed for a few nightsfrom 5 August 2019. The room at the back of the building was delightful. Comfortably furnished with a lovely bathroom. Spectacular view out across Torquay.
The owners made us very welcome and gave us some good tips on places to visit. We're hoping to be back this August with my daughter's 2 children.... Lockdown permitting.
The new owners are very friendly and are working hard to make changes from the previous management. The family room we stayed in was very clean and suited us as a family of 4 perfectly. The breakfast choice was fantatsic and tasted superb. The children loved the swimming pool which will be even better once heated, which they are sorting soon. We had a peaceful 2 night stay.
Budget B&B, friendly owners, good breakfast 🍳 pet friendly, which we discovered during check in:)
Dariusz
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Saman Shirko
Travelled with family
5 Aug 2019
New owners are great. Please bear in mind that this is a budget B&B and it is great for the price. Do not expect luxury. It can be noisy if you get a room on the main road