The Southbourne Villa in Torquay

The Southbourne Villa offers six rooms, including a Four Poster Room and Superior King Rooms, each with a private bathroom and garden views. Standard Double Rooms include a mini fridge with fresh milk replaced daily, and guests receive a welcome pot of tea on arrival. All rooms are accessed via key card and have a safety deposit box, with accessibility options available for guests with special requirements.

Breakfast is a full English or Irish cooked meal with vegetarian and vegan options, using locally sourced ingredients and home-cooked to order. The dining room offers a selection of 17 different cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurt, croissants, and homemade lemon marmalade. Guests pre-order their breakfast the night before, and Karen personally serves freshly ground coffee and unlimited toast.

The property has a garden with outdoor seating and a hot tub, plus a sun terrace and a shared lounge with a pool table and dartboard. Free private parking is available on site, and the hotel provides accessible parking and street parking options. A tuck shop in the hallway sells drinks, snacks, and homemade jams, with all profits donated to children's charities.

Torre Abbey is a 7-minute walk away, and Torre Abbey Sands Beach is reachable in 15 minutes on foot. The Riviera International Centre is 800 metres from the hotel, and the Princess Theatre is within a 20-minute walk. Exeter International Airport is 39 km from the property, and the seafront and town centre are both easily accessible via the local number 12 bus.

Host Karen provides personalized service, including early check-in upon request and special decorations for anniversaries with complimentary chocolates. The hotel has a shop with items such as chocolate, crisps, and toiletries for forgotten items, all at low prices with profits to charity. A free night's stay draw is offered by phone number entry, and the hotel is adults-only to ensure a quiet, peaceful environment.