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The Purple Tree Guest House

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sundeck
Exterior
Premier Double or Twin Room
Deluxe Apartment

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
20 Newton Road, Torquay, England, TQ2 5BZ
  • Riviera International Conference Centre
    12 min walk
  • Torre Abbey
    12 min walk
  • Torbay Hospital
    17 min walk
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    64 min drive

Room options

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Premier Double or Twin Room

Premier Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room

Premier Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Triple / Family Room

Premier Triple / Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Premier Double / Family Room

Premier Double / Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Compact Double

Compact Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pet Friendly - Premier Twin Room

Pet Friendly - Premier Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Pet Friendly - Premier Double / Family Room

Pet Friendly - Premier Double / Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Deluxe Apartment

Deluxe Apartment

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double or Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe / Honeymoon Room

Deluxe / Honeymoon Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double or Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is NZ$235
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
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About the area

Torquay

When you stay at The Purple Tree Guest House in Torquay, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Riviera International Conference Centre and Torre Abbey. .This bed & breakfast is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Torre Abbey Sands.
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What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey - 12 min walk
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 18 min walk
  • Princess Theatre - 3 min drive
  • Cockington Country Park - 3 min drive
  • Babbacombe Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gino's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Noble Tree - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Oriental Touch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bull & Bush - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪DT's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Purple Tree Guest House

Victorian bed & breakfast with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
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.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking within 20 ft
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:30 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Purple Tree Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Baby monitor
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in. Hourly fees apply to late arrivals. No check-ins are accepted after 10 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

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Richwood Hotel Torquay
Richwood Torquay
Richwood Hotel
The Richwood Torquay, Devon
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The Richwood Hotel
Richwood House Torquay
Richwood Guesthouse Torquay
Richwood Guesthouse
The Richwood Torquay
The Purple Tree Torquay
The Purple Tree Guest House Torquay
The Purple Tree Guest House Bed & breakfast
The Purple Tree Guest House Bed & breakfast Torquay

The Purple Tree Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and i stayed here for a week and had the best time. Ian and Debbie were lovely, helpful, friendly and welcoming. The pool was great and my son loved it! I would highly recommend this place and we will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sergio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best staff ever
The installations were more like a big house rather than a hotel but the stuff was absolutely amazing. They really took care of the details. The breakfast was done at the moment we were sitting, homemade and delicious. Such a nice place really recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We Recently Stayed at The Purple Tree Guest House with our Golden Retriever Colin and had a great stay. We Found Ian and Debs very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really great holiday and everything was just great. Such a lovely friendly atmosphere and we will definitely be back.
Breakfast enjoyed by all. 😊
The pool was just fantastic and made it for our daughter as she loved it. 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were really helpful to everything I requested with a smiling face.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Worcester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Swimming pool and jacuzzi, friendless of staff. Location was good and offsite parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicky, Thatcham

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I stayed for a few nightsfrom 5 August 2019. The room at the back of the building was delightful. Comfortably furnished with a lovely bathroom. Spectacular view out across Torquay. The owners made us very welcome and gave us some good tips on places to visit. We're hoping to be back this August with my daughter's 2 children.... Lockdown permitting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can't fault it, great loction, clean ,amazing breakfast. Wil be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic style hotel, very clean and lovely staff! Owners made you very welcome and made good food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new owners are very friendly and are working hard to make changes from the previous management. The family room we stayed in was very clean and suited us as a family of 4 perfectly. The breakfast choice was fantatsic and tasted superb. The children loved the swimming pool which will be even better once heated, which they are sorting soon. We had a peaceful 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

l

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Dariusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget B&B, friendly owners, good breakfast 🍳 pet friendly, which we discovered during check in:)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Saman Shirko

Travelled with family
New owners are great. Please bear in mind that this is a budget B&B and it is great for the price. Do not expect luxury. It can be noisy if you get a room on the main road
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023