The Glenwood

3.5 star property
3.5-star B&B in Torquay City Centre

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Comfort Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily English breakfast
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Comfort Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rowdens Road, Torquay, England, TQ2 5AZ
  • Torre Abbey
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Torre Abbey Sands
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Princess Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Torquay

Torquay City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Torquay City Centre B&B, you'll find Torre Abbey and Riviera International Conference Centre. Also, Torre Abbey Sands is within half a mile (1 km) and Corbyn Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cockington Country Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Babbacombe Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Torquay Station - 9 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brody's Breakfast Bistro - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Belgrave Tandoori - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gino's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Appleby's (Heritage Hotel) - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Glenwood

3.5-star B&B in Torquay City Centre
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Torquay bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Glenwood offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Torquay bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.

Property payment types

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 credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Glenwood B&B Torquay
Glenwood Torquay
The Glenwood Torquay
The Glenwood Bed & breakfast
The Glenwood Bed & breakfast Torquay

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Glenwood to the airport?

The Glenwood is 25.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Glenwood have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Glenwood.

How close is The Glenwood to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 11-minute walk from Torre Abbey Sands and 12-minute walk from Corbyn Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Glenwood offer free breakfast?

The Glenwood offers free English breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Glenwood?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Glenwood?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Glenwood?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Glenwood have a pool?

The Glenwood does not have a pool.

Does The Glenwood have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Glenwood to downtown Torquay?

The Glenwood is 0.8 mi away from Torquay.

The Glenwood Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very personable and welcoming. Excellent choices available for breakfast, all cooked to order exactly how you like them!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had an excellent three night stay recently. Breakfast was great and even made me sandwiches for my journey home. Tina went that extra mile and nothing was too much trouble. I felt quite at home as I was travelling by myself
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly; greeting you on arrival and showing you to your room, which was comfortable, clean and tidy. It had a decent view over Torquay, not the see but the town itself, quite a pretty place to look out at. Parking area is small but plenty adequate if you take time and care to go into a space. The bed was made daily (something most hotels don't do now) and a nice touch was the bottle of water by the bed in case you needed a drink in the night. Plenty of storage to pack your belongings as well, with drawers and a wardrobe. Shower and toilet en suite, so not communal like some places. Breakfast is cooked by the owners, and you have a pretty decent choice; though can ask for certain things if you want to omit anything for dietary reasons. Vegetarian is available but let Tina know in advance if you require this so she can accommodate you. It is also within easy reach of several buses and a short 16 minute walk to the sea front. A nice walk of an evening I thought. What I didn't like? Nothing; I can't honestly think of anything not to like.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well presented clean and comfortable. Hosts were very pleasant and easy to contact
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been coming to Torquay for years and this is by far the best place we’ve stayed, Will be coming again. Thanks to Arthur and Tina who looked after us and anything we needed. Superb x.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was nice, very good value for money with a great breakfast within the price included.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. Very fruendly hosts lovely room and fantastic food. A short walk to the sea front. Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Uche

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best b&b we have stayed in for a long time

Had a lovely stay here,Arthur and Tina looked after us from the moment we arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would recommend

What can I say........ this place is just amazing, clean, friendly hosts, lovely comfy beds, amazing breakfast, free parking !!!!! and walking distance to the town. We are hoping to return
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed for the weekend everything was fantastic and a great breakfast definitely would stay here again if I came to Torquay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant week, great location, walking distance to beach and harbour(on an incline), very friendly host, would revisit and recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed our stay here ,the owners were very friendly and helpful,the breakfast was superb ,there was plenty of choice of fresh fruit,yogurt,cereal and a good choice of cooked also,our only issue was the bed was far too soft for us,but thats just personal choice ,but we had a lovely stay well done Tina and Arthur
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at this wonderful guest house. Nice large and clean room with everything you needed. Love the fresh milk in the mini fridge, and all the toiletries in the shower room. The owners were very friendly and helpful, and provided an excellent breakfast with lots of choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exley room 4

Amazing hosts made to feel very welcome immediately on arrival breakfast excellent with choice and was very filling and would set you up for day , room was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend staying here .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruari

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious! Our room was comfortable and had a nice view. Great for a weekend break :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Great hosts, well situated and probably the nicest breakfast we have had in a b and b. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in good condition. Nice size room, everything apsolutely fine. Nice freshly cooked breakfast with choice. Short distance to walk to town or beach. Or a bus stop 200 metres away. Arthur and Tina friendly as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was friendly and helpful with directions and recommendations for things to visit. Staff are all friendly and polite. A pleasure to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023