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St Anns - beautiful detached cottage in Torquay

Cottage near Babbacombe Beach in Torquay

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A living room with a piano, a sofa, a television, and a window with curtains.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Torquay, England
  • Place, Torquay Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Babbacombe Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Torquay

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Torquay cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Torquay Golf Club and Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens. Torquay United FC and Plainmoor are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Torquay Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • South West Coast Path Section 43 Trailhead - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Torquay United FC - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Babbacombe Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 10 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Babbacombe Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cliff Railway Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Sceptre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hanbury's Takeaway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bamboo Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

St Anns - beautiful detached cottage in Torquay

Summary:
St Anns is a beautiful detached house within a 5 minutes walk of the best sandy beaches in the area. The house is well equipped and includes a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.

The Space:
St Anns is a detached cottage-style, three-bedroom holiday home of charming character in the beautiful area of St Marychurch in Babbacombe/Torquay. The holiday cottage is within easy walking distance of shops, bars, restaurants and beaches. An ideal choice for family holidays, as there are plenty of facilities and activities in the area for children, including Babbacombe Model Village, which is just around the corner. Our spacious holiday cottage sleeps 6 in three bedrooms, (one double, one twin and one room with bunk beds). The bunk beds are more suitable for children, rather than adults. The house also boasts a private drive (parking available for 2 cars) and sun trap landscaped gardens. To the rear, the cottage has views over the Petit Tor Downs, Torquay Golf Course and Watcombe. The closest beach is Oddicombe, a 14-year consecutive winner of the Blue Flag Award and designated Euro Beach. If you choose to take the Cliff Railway, Oddicombe is a 15-minute walk or if you prefer the path Oddicombe and adjoining Babbacombe are a 20-minute walk. Other beaches at circa 15 minutes are Watcombe and Whitsand. Torquay is a 4-hour drive from London (or less if you speed!).

The house is laid out on 2 levels. Downstairs there is a sunny and spacious lounge with a 3-seater sofa and armchair, coffee table, smart TV and a piano. The dining room has a dining table and 6 chairs, and an armchair. The kitchen is well equipped including an cooker with gas hob, dishwasher, tall fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle and toaster. Upstairs the master bedroom has a king-size sleigh bed, large wardrobe, chest of drawers, rocking chair, and 2 bedside tables. There is also a wash hand basin with mirror above and a tall mirror. The 2nd bedroom has 2 single beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers and 2 bedside tables. The 3rd bedroom has bunk beds (new in 2025) and a chest of drawers. The bathroom has a bath with shower overhead, and a wash hand basin with mirror above. There is a separate toilet.

St Anns is a dog-friendly home. The area is great for dog walking including some dog-friendly beaches. There are some beautiful coastal walks: in our opinion some of the best views of the English Riviera coastline.

Lead guest should be 25 years or older. No groups of all males or all females. Families only.

The exterior of the house was re-painted in July 2020.

This holiday let is available for vacation rental with a minimum stay of just 2 nights. Don't hesitate to call us for availability and to enjoy a well-deserved last-minute break.

The maximum occupancy is 5 adults and 1 child, as the upper bunk isn't really suitable for an adult.

The guest will be charged a prepayment of or the total price of the reservation anytime. Please double check with us on the payment schedule.

We can provide a travel cot on request. Cot sheets will be provided, but you should bring your own pillows and covers for the cot.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pets who shed fur are not allowed on the beds. It is very difficult to clean the bedding if animal hair is left on it. In some cases it is impossi...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is St Anns - beautiful detached cottage in Torquay to the airport?

This cottage is 25.4 mi (30-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does St Anns - beautiful detached cottage in Torquay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is St Anns - beautiful detached cottage in Torquay to the beach?

This cottage is 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Babbacombe Beach and 2.2 mi (9-min drive) from Maidencombe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does St Anns - beautiful detached cottage in Torquay offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at St Anns - beautiful detached cottage in Torquay?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at St Anns - beautiful detached cottage in Torquay?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at St Anns - beautiful detached cottage in Torquay?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does St Anns - beautiful detached cottage in Torquay have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does St Anns - beautiful detached cottage in Torquay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is St Anns - beautiful detached cottage in Torquay to downtown Torquay?

This cottage is 1.6 mi away from Torquay.

St Anns - beautiful detached cottage in Torquay Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in Torquay and St Anns cottage!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosemary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

Older property ,good amenities . Could do with little updating in areas . Enjoyed our stay ,good location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Half-Term by the beach with my grandchildren

Comfortable and well equipped cottage with a charming garden. Great location. Great communication throughout easy check in and check, with no problems!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

great stay

stayed nov 12 place very warm cosey clean ,,well equiped lovely and close for babacombe town and the model village took my dogs lovely walk not to far away .would return again no problems
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

A well appointed cottage, although much larger than a cottage, fantastic location - short walk to a village precinct and Babbacombe Downs. Would not hesitate to recommend for up to 6 people and would definitely stay again. Excellent communication with both the host and caretaker.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage in a good location

St Ann's is a osy clean well equipped cottage within walking distance to the village & shops & beaches. There is a bus stop in front of the cottage which takes you into town & from there buses to Brixham and Paignton etc. We enjoyed our stay despite the initial disappointment of not finding the " additional toilet". Maybe that can be rephrased as bathroom with bath showerhead and a separate toilet. We also find the pullcord in the bathroom gets in the way of closing the door without it knocking on the door/ wall. An extra seat in the lounge would be appreciated without feeling squashed. The parking is a challenge due to the narrow driveway.Overall a nice stay. A thank you to Louise for responding & acting quickly on the missing items on the " Welcome Park"
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty House

The house was lovely and clean but in need of a freshen up. With 6 adults there was not enough comfy chairs available - one armchair and a 3 seater sofa. Also if you have more than one car and they are both SUVs they will not fit on the drive due to a narrow entrance. However, saying that the location was ideal for walks around Babbacombe and St Mary Church.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Spence T.

Disappointing at best. The owner never stays here and it shows.

Firstly I was offered compensation only if I didn't write this review, no offer 2 cover £150 expenses we incurred because of the conditions & lack of supplies. That's just not on. I have a very hard time believing any positive reviews for this place. We arrived @8pm after 18 hours travel to a house that was SIX degrees Celsius. The boiler has a slow leak they know about yet they haven't fixed it properly so no heat or hot water; There was no light in the dining room - bulbs burnt out in one fixture & missing in the other; a moldy stinking piece of clothing in the washer. We called after hours MGMT who said we'll call you right back. After 30 mins of no callback we booked a B&B elsewhere for the night. They never did call back btw. A gas installer showed up 15 mins later, 'fixed' the boiler & showed us how to maintain it ourselves for our stay. Said 90 mins until the house would be warm. He left & we did too. Mgmt Co text me to say the gas installer fixed it, not to confirm with US it was fixed - bad customer service there! They offered to bring light bulbs by in 3 DAYS for the only eating area in the cottage. We returned the next day to make lunch. We find dirty pans, pots & cutlery which have to be thoroughly scrubbed before we can do so but at least we it was warm now & there is hot water though it only lasted 3 more days until I had to do maintenance myself & then every 3days. The kitchen knives we're as dull as a dinner knife and the sharpening steel was worn smooth. In a self catering place, the kitchen has to good but it isn't. When I pay to stay somewhere I expect it to work. I do not expect to have to do maintenance or pay for light bulbs. When issues were addressed with the owner, they said this is ”self catering” & "guests are allowed to pay for things like light bulbs". WHAT!? I didn't expect to have to buy them nor the dish brush, dish soap, washing tabs, dish towels, hand soap, etc. as there were NONE of those items in house & only 1 partial toilet roll. The shower curtain is hung improperly so the curtain sticks to you while you shower. The parking is super tight. The owner said there's nothing that can be done but AFAIK stone can be cut to widen the driveway. Their guest info book is good 4 nearby eats, services, etc but there's no explanation 4 garbage & recycling practices nor pick up times. The bedrooms, living room, internet are also good but it's not enough to want to go back. A disappointing place to spend the holiday
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

Really lovely house and well placed for shops and transport. Also good for the local beach which is accessed by a cliff railway .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie Stockley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great couple of days

We had a lovely few days and the cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very convenient for all attractions and very quiet and peaceful.large car needs careful manouvering

Suitable for our needs
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

An excellent self contained home away from home.

We enjoyed our stay and being so close to the centre of St Marychurch was a bonus.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Debbie F.

St Ann's Cottage

Excellent position, short drive to Torquay and five minutes walk from lots of lovely little shops and cafes, where we regularly had our breakfast. This cottage would not be for you if you only like modern decor, but was spotlessly clean throughout and very good value. Speaking as someone who rarely sleeps well away from home, the beds were excellent and I had a great week's sleep. Very central area to stay, with good access to many of Devon's best locations.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kath T.

A lovely weeks stay. X

Myself and my family plus one dog had a brill holiday at st Ann's. A spacious cottage with all needs catered for. Very clean and cosy and warm. The surrounding areas are beautiful with many great walks for the dog. The nearest beach is just a 10 minute walk. Xxx
Archival

8/10 Good

Lovely Place

Have just enjoyed a lovely week at St Anns! The cottage was really cosy and warm and plenty of space for 6 of us!! So much to do within easy reach - shops, pubs, restaurants and places of interest all in walking distance and a great bus service from St Marychurch to go further afield! We were able to have a break from driving on a few days! The cottage was great value for money (especially at peak times) and would highly recommend for any group size, age etc. Have kept the details in the hope to return again!!
Archival

8/10 Good

Good Value

When we went for a week in February the fee for the cottage was exceptional value. The property is well situated close to St Marychurch which has a good range of shops. Torquay and Torbay are easily accessible as is Exeter, Newton Abbot and the moors. The property was comfortable and had everything that one would require and there was off street parking for two cars. We would stay again.
Archival

8/10 Good

St Ann's

My family of 4 have stayed at St Ann's for a number of years now whenever we visit Torbay. My husband's family live there and it means we can visit with them without having to bunk in with them. We love St Ann's for its location and size. There is strip shopping within a 2 minute walk, beaches 5 minutes drive away and a 10 minute drive to the town centre. With 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and separate dining room our family can easily enjoy a homestyle holiday experience. It has off road parking which gives you peace of mind when you are using a rental car. The caretakers have always made us feel welcome and arriving late has never been a problem. The property is very comfortable too. Great shower, hot water, central heating etc. We have tried out other properties but St Ann's wins out in our opinion.
Archival

8/10 Good

St Annes, we keep going back

Homely accommodation safe for children and dogs, excellent location, walk to the beach, walk to the shops, free parking for 2 cars.Have recommended it to family who have also enjoyed their stay here.The owner always provides good customer service with a few essentials awaiting us, milk, eggs, tea, coffee, biscuits, etc.Have stayed here with our 2 dogs many many times and will continue to do so.Good value for money, with all the attractions of Torquay a 5 minute drive away.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Holiday

I thouroughly enjoyed my stay and would recommend it to all people looking for a relaxing few days away. Karen was very helpful during the process of booking, and during the stay with queries and other issues. Very impressed!
Archival

2/10 Terrible

St anns torquay

Cannot recommend this cottage, I have contacted the owner informing her that the cottage is very very dirty, greasy, and smelly throughout. There are health and safety issues inside and out. It is in an excellent position, bus top, shops and cafes nearby, The Owner informs me that she is going to investigate my concerns So check with owner before booking