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The Squirrels - Torquay

Torquay, South Devon
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Ideal family holiday home located less than half a mile walk from Torquay Seafront
  • With high ceilings and open communal areas, making it a great space for all to mingle
  • Enjoy dining al fresco on the fully enclosed patio, complete with outdoor furniture 
Property code: OC-T29804

Escape to the English Riviera with your loved ones and man’s best friend. Located half a mile from Torquay seafront, this bright and breezy property welcomes six people and one beloved pup for adventures by the sea. While away days exploring beaches, coastal paths and dog-friendly attractions, then return here for summer nights beneath the stars and cosy evenings on the sofa.

This is a spacious property with bold colours and lots of room for socialising and snoozing with your pack. The lower ground floor is open plan, combining lounge, kitchen and diner in one space that’s perfect for entertaining. The fitted kitchen is equipped for preparing meals for a crowd, and there’s a long dining table for mealtimes or playing games. Squashy sofas invite relaxing evenings in front of the TV, and patio doors open to the garden for kids and dogs to play. A half-staircase leads up to the front door, where you’ll find a convenient WC and the door to the internal garage. A second staircase continues upstairs where three cheerful bedrooms await. Choose between a super-king-size master with a sofa and an en suite, and a double and a twin which share the family bathroom. Outside, gates can be closed to form an enclosed garden with outdoor seating and outdoor dining areas. There’s private parking for two cars – one in the internal garage and the other inside the gates.

Top dogs will be spoilt for morning walkies with the seafront under half a mile and Cockington Country Park less than a mile. Sea dogs have plenty of options too, with several dog-friendly beaches dotted around the coast, including Beacon Cove, Babbacombe Beach and Livermead Sands. For dog-friendly days out, head to Babbacombe Model Village or visit historic Torre Abbey where well-behaved pups can visit the gardens and cafe.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 super king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room and WC, 1 family bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Electric hob, gas oven, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine, Nescafé pod coffee machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available in the property 
  • Smart TV in lounge, DVD player in lounge, TV in master bedroom
  • Gate provided to ensure a fully enclosed patio area with gravel, outside seating corner rattan sofa and outdoor dining table and chairs provided. 
  • Private parking for 2 cars, one in the gravel area inside the gates and one in the garage (garage door measurements - width 2.85m, height 2.1m, full garage length - 4.2m)
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 0.5 miles
  • Please note: The property has internal stairs up to the bedrooms and also down to the living, dining and kitchen area, which is open plan
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Nicola Hindmarsh

This property is personally managed by Nicola.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 7 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Amna 11th May 2026

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The location and size of house was excellent. Kitchen appliances provided were great. Showers were great pressure and hot. Although outdoor space looks great online it was covered in green algae and needed more care to be suitable for use and enjoyment. Cleanliness was acceptable however there was some mould staining on the lower part of the Read morebed under the runner - this likely related to heating issue we experienced throughout the stay. The house smells of dogs/pets however it was too cold for us to open windows or doors throughout the stay due to cold weather and lack of heating. We stayed 1st to 6th May and unfortunately had quite cold rainy weather - the house was too cold through our stay. Julian responded quite quickly which was good however the heating did not work/warm the property. After the first night of staying in an extremely cold house we asked in the morning and it was kindly agreed to 22 degrees for times we would be in however it remained at 5 degrees with a few hours of 19 degrees on their settings, with the actual house temperature not being raised. We had to ask through the stay for boosts of heating to make the property bearable. We were advised the solution was one small fan heater about the dimensions of a 30cm ruler - to rotate in each of the rooms where and when needed. This was very inconvenient and did not give lasting heat. Without remedy of the above we couldnt recommend or stay again but if heating had worked it would have been a nice stay. Hide

Reviewed by Gill 19th October 2025

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Overall we found the accommodation spacious in an excellent location..however the front garden was very neglected weeds broken pots. exterior paint was shabby the garden furniture have since better days along with the parasol that was green . We had an issue with the heating as the temperature was set too low for comfort with Luke warm radiators. Read moreThe owner did try and resolve this. Also be aware when booking that you understand the Accidental Damage Clause as l expected a refund on return despite taking this up with Travelchapter from the misunderstanding Hide

Reviewed by Carl 10th August 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay, the property is very comfortable. We had 4 adults, 2 teenagers and a dog and never felt on top of each other. The small details go a long way and to have dog bags and treats was a nice surprise as well as milk in the fridge and other treats. In terms of location, its a bit of a walk to get to Torquay harbour, I wouRead moreld say a leisurely 20-25 minute walk and about 10-15 minutes to get to the beach. It is in a great position to get the train to explore Torbay (and beyond) or a short walk to jump on the bus which run very frequently and late into the night. If you do visit with a dog there is a field close to the property where you can let the dog run around chasing balls as long as there is no rugby training taking place, there is also a dog friendly stone beach just past the harbour. All in all a really good holiday made even more better by having such a fabulous property to come back to after days spent enjoying Devon. Hide

Reviewed by Diane 7th August 2025

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Reviewed by Samuel 5th June 2025

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Great location, spacious and well laid out modern property with all the facilities required for our family holiday. Although adjacent to the railway line, it is in a quiet location whilst being close to the beach, railway station and frequent bus routes.

Reviewed by Colin 26th May 2025

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Reviewed by Sue 1st April 2025

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Lovely cottage in a great location. Parking was an issue with more than one car. If parked in the drive there is no garden.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.