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Hidden Gem

Torquay, Devon
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Hot Tub
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A stunning bolthole on the English Riviera with exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and stone walls
  • Beautiful property with contemporary styling throughout boasting original periodic features
  • Outside, enjoy the large lawned garden and your very own private hot tub
Property code: OC-94002

Nestled less than a mile from the vibrant heart of Torquay, this charming holiday home is an ideal retreat for families or friends eager to explore the captivating landscapes and lively towns of the English Riviera with a couple of canine companions by their side. With an enchantingly decorated, characterful interior, a wonderful conservatory space and its own private hot tub, enjoy a memorable escape to the West Country with your entire pack.

Inside, you’ll discover two downstairs bedrooms – a single bedroom and a characterful super-king-size bedroom. Also on this floor is a shower room. Upstairs, you’ll find the family bathroom, and two bedrooms with beautiful, cobbled walls and beams – a double and a master with a king-size bed and TV. Enter the kitchen/breakfast room, fully equipped with everything you need to create delicious dishes. To the rear is a tranquil conservatory space with seating and a selection of board games. Step into the grand lounge/diner with striking high ceilings and a gorgeous hanging chandelier. Relax in the cosy lounge area with sofas, a Smart TV, and an electric feature fireplace that Fido is sure to adore. Patio doors open to the garden to create a wonderful family space. Outside, a large, enclosed garden welcomes you with a lawn for a game of fetch and a hot tub. Unwind, dine alfresco and savour the sunshine.

The centre of Torquay, known for its palm-lined streets, bustling harbour, international marina, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, is easily within reach a couple of hundred metres away. For year-round four-legged fun, head to the scenic shingle expanse of Babbacombe Beach, 2 miles from your doorstep. Explore the enchanting Babbacombe Model Village (2 miles), offering a captivating miniature representation of British life, where canine friends are welcome to join you. For wonderful walkies along the breathtaking coastline, the South West Coast Path awaits 0.5 miles from your door.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 downstairs shower room with WC, 1 family bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and WC
  • Double oven and hob, gas hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, Magimix POD coffee machine, Air-fryer, Alexa
  • Smart TV in lounge and king-size bedroom, stairgate
  • Enclosed garden with lawn and hot tub
  • Off-road parking for 1 vehicle, on-street parking nearby
  • Shop just over 300 metres, pub 0.5 miles, beach under 1 mile
  • Please bring own towels for Hot tub
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sara Bedford

This property is personally managed by Sara.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Kiri 2nd June 2026

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Great house and location, ideal for our family gathering of 7 adults and 2 dogs.

Reviewed by Jo 19th May 2026

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This is a really great holiday property. We were very comfortable and there is loads of space and a beautiful garden with hot tub. We really enjoyed our stay here and would love to return in the future.

Reviewed by Amanda 9th May 2026

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Beautiful cottage that worked so well for our family. The 2 bedrooms downstairs were closed off by a separate door from the hall which made the 3 year old feel very secure. Hot tub was a really good size and the enclosed garden was brilliant for our Golden retriever. It was all just great and every member of thw family said they would go back.

Reviewed by Hannah 13th March 2026

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The house was perfect, great space for a family get together, close enough to town and just far enough away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Reviewed by Rebecca 6th March 2026

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This is a beautiful house, comfortable, great wifi, smart TVs, lovely beds and rooms. We loved the decor. The garden is large and completely secure which was fab with our dog, thoughtful touches like towels and poo bags/dog treats. Well equipped kitchen, games and puzzles available, and the hot tub was huge! Walking distance to sea front, but quietRead more as off the road, no traffic noise. The parking is tight to get into if there are cars parked on the road so bear in mind if you have van, x1 was ok! Hide

Reviewed by Colin 27th February 2026

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Excellent well equipped comfortable house. The garden is superb with a large hot tub.

Reviewed by Rachael 14th February 2026

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Had a lovely stay! Everything in the house we could need. The hot tub was fantastic, so relaxing and the music feature was extra fun! Lots of places to visit short drives away as well as an abundance of shops, food places and the harbour an easy and pleasant walk away! Thankyou!

Reviewed by Anne 23rd December 2025

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Lovely house in Torquay, very comfortable with lots of space for everyone. Enclosed garden great for the dogs. A hilly walk back from the marina but worth it, and you can park in town if needed. We enjoyed The Yacht, Offshore and Harbour 16 for food in town.

Reviewed by Angi 5th December 2025

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Highly recommend this beautiful holiday home. Could not faulty it.

Reviewed by Anthony 28th November 2025

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Reviewed by Angela 17th October 2025

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Beautifully presented property in a lovely location in Torquay. Easy walk to and from town. The house is so well laid out with everything having been thought of. We all had a wonderful stay, including the dogs who loved the secure garden and exploring. Would 100% recommend and visit again. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Reviewed by Stephen 3rd October 2025

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Fantastic property, everything we could possibly need in the house to enjoy enjoy our holiday. All shops, restaurants, take aways, bars and beaches within easy walking distance., even somewhere to park the yacht ( if we had one ). The dogs enjoyed exploring the the garden and the local beaches. Comfortable beds and great hot tub. Best property we hRead moreave ever stayed in, highly recommend this spacious and comfortable house Hide

Reviewed by Julie 19th September 2025

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Wonderful property, very spacious well equipped. Lovely comfy bed's Very close to town & harbour just a short walk. Would definitely recommend this property. Look forward to revisiting in the future.

Reviewed by Amy 12th September 2025

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Hidden gem is probably one of the nicest homes we've ever stayed in. Not only was it a beautiful home but we had absolutely every appliance or utensil you could think of needing while away and more. There is so much to do within walking distance or a short drive away. We had the best time and will probably be back.

Reviewed by Jeremy 22nd August 2025

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Good location and plenty of facilities.

Reviewed by Stuart 15th August 2025

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Reviewed by Clare 8th August 2025

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Reviewed by Clare 1st August 2025

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I need to find luxury accomodation that could host three generations of family members and two family dogs and wow Hidden Gem served us well. Ample space to sleep and meets the different social and comfortable needs of the 4 adults and 2 children. The cottage is modern but full of character. The garden offered great space for a lively labrador and Read morespaniel and the hot tub was the cherry on top. Five minutes walk to the harbour and a great location got exploring Devon. We did so much! Hide

Reviewed by Susan 27th June 2025

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Reviewed by Linda 6th June 2025

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Very clean, best bed linens and very comfortable. Nice welcome pack. Beautiful garden, the dogs were in heaven. Getting in to park could be a problem if you have a big car, but plenty of parking on the road. Good location.

Reviewed by Tony 25th April 2025

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This property troly deservrs the title hidden gem. It was delightful, quirky, tastefully decorated and very well equipped. Parking was ample but required the skill to do a ten point turn to get out of the coutyard. Having a large walled garden it was perfect for our cocker spaniel. Its a ten minute walk downhill to Torquay harbour.

Reviewed by Alison 18th April 2025

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We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful holiday home. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the character and charm of the house its clear a lot of thought and care has gone into making it such a lovely place to stay. The location was perfect too, just a short walk into the town centre, making it really easy to explore all the local shopRead mores, cafes, Everything about the house was fantastic clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed. A great holiday had by all. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 21st March 2025

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Perfect property for our group of 6 adults! Very welcoming and comfortable. Hot tub is a lovely extra and house is set in a very peaceful area. Happily recommend to others.

Reviewed by Beverley 12th March 2025

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A lovely clean home. A fully enclosed garden safe for the dog. Very well equipped.

Reviewed by Jenny 1st March 2025

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Stunning house in a beautiful part of the country. Everything you need with high quality furniture and finishings. A lovely place to celebrate my 50th with friends

Reviewed by Hannah 14th February 2025

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Would highly recommend this property , so welcoming and inviting . Eddie and Linda were on hand with help and questions and suggestions for things to do and places to go . Everything easy to use and felt like home from home - its really did feel like a Hidden Gem x

Reviewed by Rebecca 20th December 2024

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An absolute hidden gem! Our stay over Christmas was fantastic as the house was clean, cosy and very well equipped for hosting! The location is great. Far enough that you feel very at peace but close enough that it was easy to pop into town and take advantage of the brilliant food scene. We have already booked again for a family party in Feb!

Reviewed by Mel 6th November 2024

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Very clean and well equipped. Hot tub was a bonus and the garden was a peaceful sanctuary.

Reviewed by Marcus 13th September 2024

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A really nice place in a good location with excellent facilities. It is a hilly area but as long as you go steady and use the many benches if you need a little rest it is fine. We had lovely stay.

Reviewed by Christine 6th September 2024

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Fabulous week, loved the house, very clean. Hot tub added bonus. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Samantha 23rd August 2024

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Absolutely beautiful house with so much space. Brilliant for all of us 6 and our 2 dogs. Hot tub and garden were amazing, kitchen large and well equipped A short downhill walk into town which my pensioner parents could easily manage. Fabulous holiday

Reviewed by Georgina 12th July 2024

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A beautiful and interesting house in an excellent location. It was a pleasure to stay in such a property with a lovely 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.