Glendower, Torquay
About the Hotel
Glendower's Rooms
Glendower Guest House features fourteen rooms, including single, standard double, twin, superior doubles, and family rooms across two floors. Standard double rooms include standard double beds, bedside cabinets, a chest of drawers, a chair, and closet space, plus en-suite bathrooms, 24" smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, hair dryers, and ironing facilities. A tea tray includes herbal teas, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits, mints, and sweets. Superior double rooms have super king-size beds, 19" flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, USB charging points, personal safes, and tea trays. Superior single rooms offer 4-foot beds, desks, en-suite bathrooms, 19" flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, USB charging points, personal safes, and tea trays. Family rooms include 1 super king-size bed, 2 single beds, and an optional additional single bed, plus large flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, USB charging points, personal safes, and tea trays.
Breakfast and Bar
Breakfast, served from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM in the dining room, features locally produced eggs, sausages, and bacon, plus mushrooms, hash browns, grilled tomatoes, and Heinz baked beans, alongside cereals, juice, yogurt, and fruit. Early breakfasts can be arranged upon request (7:00 AM - 8:00 AM). The licensed bar and guest lounge offer wines, spirits, craft beers from Bays Brewery (Paignton), cider from Hunts (Stoke Gabriel), Torbay and Deckchair Gin, Cove Vodka, and Dartmoor Whisky, with drinks allowed in guest rooms, the garden, or patio. The restaurant is available for guests to chat, play board games, and eat takeaways.
Leisure Facilities
The Glendower is near Torre Abbey Gardens and Princess Gardens for outdoor activities. Guests can use the bar and lounge area. The guesthouse is near the Riviera International Conference Centre, Torre Abbey, and Torre Abbey Sands. Local entertainment includes the Princess Theatre, Babbacombe, and Little Toads Theatre, plus live music in pubs and hotels.
Location and Access
Located behind Torre Abbey and the Riviera Conference Centre, Glendower is an 8-minute walk from Torre Abbey Sands. Torquay's town center, with shops, cafes, and restaurants, is nearby. Exeter International Airport is 45 km away. Torquay and Torre train stations are within walking distance, with pick-up assistance available. Local bus routes 35A and 35C stop nearby, connecting to various areas including St Marychurch, Babbacombe, and Torbay Hospital. Bus routes 12 and 22 provide access to Newton Abbot, Paignton, Brixham, Dawlish Warren, and Teignmouth.
Guest Services
Glendower provides information and booking services for restaurants and taxis. Free Wi-Fi is available for accessing Netflix and YouTube. The guesthouse offers a stair lift for access to the lower ground floor. Parking is available for guests. Dog-friendly accommodations are limited and rare. Families with children are welcome. The reception area and bar area with a large smart TV are available for guests.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Tennis court
- Mini golf
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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