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The Purple Tree Guest House

3.0 out of 5.0
20 Newton Road, Torquay, England 0508 283 858
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Premier Double Room
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Compact Double
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe / Honeymoon Room
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Double or Single Room
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Suite
1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Standard Double or Single Room
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Pet Friendly - Premier Double / Family Room
1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premier Triple / Family Room
1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Premier Double / Family Room
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Premier Double or Twin Room
2 Twin Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Apartment
50 square metres
2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Pet Friendly - Premier Twin Room
2 Twin Beds 1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Victorian bed & breakfast with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

When you stay at The Purple Tree Guest House in Torquay, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew and Riviera International Conference Centre. This bed & breakfast is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Torre Abbey.

Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This Victorian bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Purple Tree Guest House, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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The Purple Tree Guest House

20 Newton Road, Torquay, England TQ2 5BZ

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 13
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1850
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free parking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Fully fenced
  • Street parking
  • Distance from property (ft) 20
  • Distance from property (metres) 6
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

The Purple Tree Guest House offers 13 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers. This Torquay bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Memory foam mattress
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Highchair
  • Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Champagne service
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laundry detergent
  • Baby monitor
  • Streaming services
  • Restaurant dining guide

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Purple Tree Bar - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Specific rooms only
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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  • Richwood Guesthouse
  • The Richwood Torquay
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We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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