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Holcombe House

Torquay, Devon (Ref. 1013735)

Customer rating

4.9★

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Helpful Holidays rating

  • 12 Guests

  • 6 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Electric car charging
  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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36 Customer Review(s)

  • Harriet

    “I have recently stayed at Holcombe House to celebrate with my family for my 70th birthday celebration,this house was just fantastic,plenty of room space,very well equipped,beautiful gardens,great parking,even a bus route outside into town,great fun games room,for all,lovely welcome pack,I would most certainly stay here again,we all had the most memorable time.”

    - Harriet, September 2025

    We are so delighted that you chose Holcombe House for your big birthday celebration and particularly that you thought that the house was fantastic - what lovely feedback! Thank you for taking the time to post your review, we really hope that you do return one day and build more family memories here. Wishing you a belated happy birthday from us both, Richard and Penny Property Owner

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Summary

  • Main house: Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite bath, handheld shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size with TV, 2 x super-king-size
  • bathroom with bath, shower over, and separate shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room
  • Snug
  • Sun room
  • Annexe: Two bedrooms: 1 x adult bunk room with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating with woodburning stove in annexe sitting room
  • Range oven, microwave, American fridge/freezer, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • 3 x Smart TVs, 1 x TV, WiFi, USB ports in every room and a selection of books, games and DVDs for all ages
  • Games room in the conservatory with football table, dart board and seating area
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 3/4 cars
  • A 7kw Electric Vehicle charger
  • Enclosed private garden with lawned areas, patio area and seating
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.8 miles
  • Please note that in July and August this property can only accept 7 night bookings starting Friday and checking out Friday
  • Note: The annexe can be accessed via both internal doors from the main house on the ground floor and first floor, as well as externally, and can be closed off from the main house
  • Note: No same sex groups, stag, Hen or similar styled groups accepted at property

The property

Enjoying an excellent position in the popular seaside town of Torquay is this wondrous period property dating back to the 1860s, Holcombe House.

Boasting six bedrooms laid out over the main house and a separate annexe, this grand holiday home is ideal for a large family or group wanting to convene in this sunny Devonshire town, being close by to the beach, harbour and all the delightful amenities.

Enter into the long hallway and notice the classic Victorian tiling on the floor straight away, along with the polished wooden floors; discover a snug on the first right containing two sofas and Smart TV, perfect for finding a quiet moment to yourself.

A sun room sits at the front of the house, with the washing machine found in here along with seating.

Gather together in the large sitting room for a family film night, with three large sofas to spread out on and another Smart TV, and you can cosy up in front of the real flame gas fire.

Discover the wonderful dining room next, perfect for a special occasion, with a seat for all twelve guests, high ceilings and a large window, it has an elegant aura in here.

Socialise in the morning around the breakfast table in the kitchen, home to a range of appliances for your convenience including a huge American-style fridge/freezer and a dishwasher.

Providing a perfect spot for a family of the group or a couple is the annexe, enter through the internal or external door to find a homely sitting room with a woodburning stove and Smart TV, and a vibrant red fitted kitchen and dining area.

Head up the annexe stairs to find two lovely bedrooms, a twin and an adult bunk room, with both each benefitting from an en-suite shower room.

With an internal door to the main house upstairs too, you can continue onto the landing to find four spacious and stylish super-king-size bedrooms, with one boasting an en-suite bathroom, one with a TV, and another with stunning views over the town and towards the sea, served by the family bathroom.

A wrap around garden provides a fabulous place to enjoy sunny summer afternoons with your loved ones, with a large outdoor dining set on one of the patio areas for some alfresco evening meals, and plenty of lawn space for family games and letting the dog stretch their legs.

Head out to discover the delights of Torquay, learning about the local history in Torquay Museum, getting some great holiday snaps at Torquay's Dinosaur Museum with the life-sized dinosaurs and fun exhibitions and interactive displays, picnicking in the beautiful Princess Gardens, and taking strolls around the picturesque Torquay Marina and Victoria Parade.

For an exciting sea adventure, take a jet ski safari offering the perfect way to explore the stunning scenery of the English Riviera!

The Torre Abbey Museum is a fascinating day out for art and antique enthusiasts with amazing collections in this historic building, all set within 7-acres of beautifully kept gardens and home to a palm house and a café.

Enjoy long summer days on the beach at Torre Abbey Sands, or head to Meadfoot Beach closer to Holcombe House and where you can hop onto the amazing South West Coast Path which provides an easy way to explore the area.

Don't miss a chance to visit the incredible Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, an ancient network of underground caverns offering tours and activities, a great family day out for all ages!

Also within reach is the delightful village of Babbacombe with its charming Babbacombe Model Village, and the bustling seaside town of Paignton with the fantastic Paignton Zoo Environmental Park which is home to lions, tigers and even gorillas, along with the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company, Paignton Pier, and the waterpark Splashdown Quaywest.

Relish quality time with your loved ones at Holcombe House in the charming seaside location of Torquay.

EPC Rating: Band D

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

TORQUAY

Paignton 3.6 miles; Brixham 8.5 miles; Dartmoor 17 miles.

Famous for its sandy beaches, promenades, palm trees and plentiful attractions, the popular seaside town of Torquay in South Devon has been welcoming visitors for the best part of 200 years. Torquay holds many delights for both families and couples, from an abundance of children’s activities whatever the weather, to coastal walks, restaurants and nightlife. Local attractions await at Cockington village and craft centre, Torre Abbey, Kents Cavern. Enjoy the wealth of sea life on a boat trip across the Bay to Paignton, Brixham or Dartmouth – and even more exotic animals can be found at Paignton Zoo. Torquay is at the heart of the English Riviera, a UNESCO Global Geopark. Take the Dartmouth Steam Railway and enjoy a boat ride up the River Dart. Explore Greenway the home of Torquay’s world famous crime writer - Agatha Christie. A stay in Torquay can be as relaxed or as active as you choose and is certain to inspire you to visit again.

Note: No Same sex groups, stag, Hen or Similar styled groups accepted at property. Please note that in July and August this property can only 7 night bookings starting Friday and checking out Friday.
Note: The annexe can be accessed via both internal doors from the main house on the ground floor and first floor, as well as externally, and can be closed off from the main house.
Please note; This property is a Friday changeover day

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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