Tom’s guidebook to Torbay
Sightseeing
Beautiful beach with a nice cafe and music nights in the summer. Perfect for a morning swim, paddle board or kayak and free parking nearby.
88 locals recommend
Meadfoot Beach
Beautiful beach with a nice cafe and music nights in the summer. Perfect for a morning swim, paddle board or kayak and free parking nearby.
Beautiful quiet and secluded beach a five minute walk from the cottage. This was once Agatha Christie's favourite bathing spot.
Beacon Cove
Beacon HillBeautiful quiet and secluded beach a five minute walk from the cottage. This was once Agatha Christie's favourite bathing spot.
The beautiful South West Coast Path which stretches around the south coast of England. You can join this by walking five minutes down the road towards the Imperial Hotel. The walk from here to Meadfoot Beach is nice, and also from Ansteys Cove around to Babbacombe where you can stop at The Carey Arms for a nice drink with views over the sea.
16 locals recommend
South West Coastal Footpath
South West Coast PathThe beautiful South West Coast Path which stretches around the south coast of England. You can join this by walking five minutes down the road towards the Imperial Hotel. The walk from here to Meadfoot Beach is nice, and also from Ansteys Cove around to Babbacombe where you can stop at The Carey Arms for a nice drink with views over the sea.
Beautiful secluded beach on the South West coast path. In the summer they have a cafe/bar here where you can hire paddle boards and kayaks!
24 locals recommend
Anstey's Cove Cafe
Anstey's Cove RoadBeautiful secluded beach on the South West coast path. In the summer they have a cafe/bar here where you can hire paddle boards and kayaks!
A great fun day out for the family with rides, water slides and toboggan runs
135 locals recommend
Woodlands Family Theme Park
A3122A great fun day out for the family with rides, water slides and toboggan runs
Food scene
The best fish restaurant in town! (In my opinion). Great atmosphere and wine bar too.
62 locals recommend
No 7 Fish Bistro & Wine Bar
7 Beacon HillThe best fish restaurant in town! (In my opinion). Great atmosphere and wine bar too.
Twenty1
21 Victoria ParadeNice cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere
For the BEST burgers in Torquay (and anywhere actually!). Great music and atmosphere too.
11 locals recommend
MEAT59 Torquay
59 Abbey RdFor the BEST burgers in Torquay (and anywhere actually!). Great music and atmosphere too.
Incredible tapas in Torquay! One of Torquay's best new restaurants
7 locals recommend
Small world restaurant and tapas bar
11-13 Abbey RdIncredible tapas in Torquay! One of Torquay's best new restaurants
It's up for debate but arguably the best fish & chips in Torquay! Offering gluten-free options. Enjoy them on Babbacombe Downs looking out to sea.
13 locals recommend
Hanbury's Takeaway
24 Princes StIt's up for debate but arguably the best fish & chips in Torquay! Offering gluten-free options. Enjoy them on Babbacombe Downs looking out to sea.
Otto
Nice authentic pizzas as well as good coffee in the day, with amazing views over Torquay marina
Probably the best coffee in Torquay, a short walk up the high street 10 minutes from the cottage
Calypso Coffee Company
45 Fleet StProbably the best coffee in Torquay, a short walk up the high street 10 minutes from the cottage
A great spot by Torquay marina to enjoy a local beer or cider. "Devon Rock" is a nice tipple!
29 locals recommend
The Offshore Bar and Restaurant
13-14 Vaughan RdA great spot by Torquay marina to enjoy a local beer or cider. "Devon Rock" is a nice tipple!
Rockfish - Torquay
Victoria ParadeA great spot for fish n chips 5 minutes from the cottage
The Elephant by Simon Hulstone. Regarded as one of Devon's best restaurants and Torquay's first restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star. Their seasonal tasting menu is something to behold. Just a 5 minute walk from the cottage too. Book in advance!
The Elephant Restaurant
The Elephant by Simon Hulstone. Regarded as one of Devon's best restaurants and Torquay's first restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star. Their seasonal tasting menu is something to behold. Just a 5 minute walk from the cottage too. Book in advance!
One of the best spots in the Bay to enjoy a meal or drink, with views over the water at Babbacombe bay. It's a nice walk from Ansteys Cove to here on the coast path. Look out for Sammy the seal!
Cary Arms & Spa
One of the best spots in the Bay to enjoy a meal or drink, with views over the water at Babbacombe bay. It's a nice walk from Ansteys Cove to here on the coast path. Look out for Sammy the seal!