Name: The Garway
Address: 79 Avenue Road, Torquay, TQ2 5LL, United Kingdom, 79 Avenue Road, TQ2 5LL, UK
Rating: 9.9

The Garway

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Garway in Torquay offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, featuring bathrobes, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and comfortable seating area. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy a drink at the bar. The property provides free WiFi, a lounge, and outdoor seating areas. Additional facilities include an electric vehicle charging station, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juices enhance the morning experience. Prime Location: Located 39 km from Exeter International Airport, The Garway is near Torre Abbey Sands Beach (18-minute walk), Riviera International Centre (1.1 km), and Torre Abbey (less than 1 km). Guests can enjoy activities such as fishing, windsurfing, and hiking. Highly rated for its friendly host, excellent breakfast, and comfortable rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Torquay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type	Number of guests
Superior Double Room 1 double bed
Standard Single Room 1 single bed
Superior Single Room 1 single bed
Standard Double Room 1 double bed
Superior Double Room 1 extra-large double bed
Single Room 1 single bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ian

United Kingdom

“Easy to find, a few minutes walk from Torre Station. Hosts extremely welcoming and attentive, homely touches, nothing too much trouble. Comfortable en-suite room with everything I could possibly need. Lovely choice of breakfast, and an unexpected...”

Paul

United Kingdom

“Made you feel very welcome, great approach to hospitality and totally get what’s required by the customer”

Rosemary

United Kingdom

“everything. they offered comfort relaxed atmosphere, a breakfast that was lovely and hosts that you cannot better to make your stay memorable. and the bonus was what they provided in your room with food and fridge of goodies that were Foc and a...”

Terry

United Kingdom

“Steve and Jo have perfected attention to detail. Brilliant breakfast, homemade cake left in the room daily. Spotlessly clean and tidy. Well done to you both. You have made Garway Lodge a fantastic place to stay in Torquay.”

Dean

United Kingdom

“Steve and Joe are the perfect hosts and are brilliant in the kitchen so expect a fresh cake in your room and a perfect breakfast 😋 the rooms are spotless and no expense spared with the comfy beds posh shower gels ,not to mention the treats in the...”

Ian

United Kingdom

“Everything absolutely superb . Most of all the hosts were exceptionally friendly and generous . I was sorry to leave!”

Scott

United Kingdom

“Very friendly staff who were very personable. Attention to detail was fantastic, with everything thought of for a comfortable and clean stay. They even give you a welcome cake, a goodbye snack bag, and plenty of room snacks.”

Ulrike

Germany

“Joe and Steve were incredibly friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was great, the service way beyond average (fridge refilled and fresh cake or similar every day, lunch bag on day of departure). We really didn't miss a thing!”

Lorraine

United Kingdom

“These two guys have got the guest house absolutely 'top notch' Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone. A prime example of how this industry should be run. Well done guys on what you provide doing it right x”

Brian

United Kingdom

“A lot of care and attention to detail has been put in to the accommodation including the provision of extra free items such as snacks and food and drinks. The breakfast is very good. The hosts are very personable and keen to please. The bed was...”

Managed by Joseph & Steve

Company review score: 10Based on 253 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

Joseph and Steve are proud of the way that we cater for all of our guests that come from all walks of life. We aim to make Garway Lodge a 'home from home'

Property information

Enjoy a refreshing night's sleep in spacious superior graded rooms and a tasty freshly cooked breakfast. At truly affordable prices choose from Singles, Doubles or King guest rooms. (ground floor room available upon request). Exclusively for adults, Garway Lodge offers premier accommodation, outstanding customer satisfaction with quiet efficiency in relaxed surroundings. Take advantage of the valuable FREE off-road parking and FREE WI-FI and as we are licensed you can enjoy a drink from the small honesty bar and snack bar. Spoil yourself and choose something from our extensive breakfast menu, all included in your stay. Everything is freshly prepared and cooked using locally sourced produce with special diets catered for. Contact us for a tailored Celebration Package an extra special stay. Convenient check in times between 3pm and 8pm (Earler & later check-ins accommodated by prior arrangement only please, early and late check in will occur a charge). A discerning choice for leisure and business guests, situated on the main road into Torquay and within walking distance of the seafront, town centre with bars and restaurants. Rail station and bus link...

Neighbourhood information

Garway Lodge is easily found on one of Torquays main roads. We offer a comfortable relaxing stay in quality surroundings. Reflecting its Victorian era, the house retains many original features and with added modern appeal has excellent on-site facilities. It is set back from the main road with ample car parking and a relaxing decked area to the front. Road noise is minimal. The seafront is a ten minute level walk with the centre of town a further ten minutes via gardens and pretty pathways

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

Check-out

Until 10:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that late check-in and check out is available upon prior request and confirmation. It may be a subject to a fee.

Pets are only allowed subject to availability and by prior arrangement.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.