A tree-lined road above Torquay, a lawn to the front and a park across the street — the seafront and the railway station are a level three hundred metres away, though you would not guess it from how quiet the garden sits. Elmdene is a seven-room bed and breakfast behind that lawn, ensuite rooms, a sun lounge with an honesty bar, and takes no guests under eighteen. For two people who want to walk everywhere and answer to nobody.
The house looks onto a park, and mornings start in the Victorian dining room, at your own table, with cereals and fruit set out and a cooked English breakfast made to order if you want one. Upstairs the seven rooms are ensuite, plain rather than fussy, which is why breakfast never feels rushed and the sun lounge in the afternoon is rarely more than half full. There is a tv lounge for the evening and a well-stocked honesty bar for anyone who would rather pour their own. Outside, a lawn garden fronts the building and a car park sits behind it — useful on a road where most houses have neither.
Elmdene sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, read on 25 August 2026. A house whose rule drops below eighteen, or stops naming an age, is taken off HUSH — how every house is checked.
Rooms & prices
3 nights · 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-27 · 2 adults
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The owners were extremely friendly and made the stay very enjoyable. The room was excellent and very clean and have all necessary amenities. The breakfast was fantastic with varied choice to cater for different tastes.
Excellent hosts, clean and comfortable, wonderful breakfast
fantastic property,rooms were clean and spacious,complimentary scone and toiletries,breakfast was amazing with a lot of choice,hosts were fantastic and friendly,couldn’t do enough for you
the hosts wr really nice.
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Luxurious Rooms with Scenic Views
Elmdene, a charming hotel located just 300 metres from the seafront, offers elegantly decorated rooms with parkland views. Some rooms boast sloping ceilings and scenic views, while all rooms feature modern amenities like en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and comfortable seating areas.
Delicious Breakfast and Cozy Atmosphere
Recipient of a Gold Award from Visit Britain, Elmdene serves fresh cooked breakfasts in its traditional dining room overlooking Torre Abbey's parkland. Guests can also enjoy a full English breakfast and drinks at the licensed bar.
Relaxing Lounge and Garden
The family-run Elmdene Guest House features a cosy guest lounge and a private garden with benches, providing ample relaxation spaces. With free on-site parking and Wi-Fi, Elmdene ensures a comfortable and convenient stay.
Book now for a delightful seaside getaway at Elmdene Hotel!
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Pour your own in the tv lounge before dinner, or take it through to the sun lounge instead. Both rooms are free to use, and so is the wifi if you would rather not talk.
Individual tables, not a shared one. Take the cooked English breakfast to order, or keep it light with the cereals, yoghurt and fresh fruit already set out.
Torquay's beach and the railway station are a level five minutes on foot, about three hundred metres, so you can arrive by train and never carry a bag uphill.
The harbour, town centre and theatre are all a short walk from the door. Paignton Zoo is a drive further round the bay if you want an afternoon off the water.
Answered from what the house itself publishes.
Yes. Elmdene, a guest house in Torquay, United Kingdom, sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, so every guest on site is 18 or older. We last read the rule on 25 August 2026.
No. The minimum age at Elmdene is 18, and it is the house's own rule rather than a preference — anyone younger cannot book or stay. This page quotes where the rule is written.
Elmdene is a guest house in Torquay, United Kingdom.
Check-in at Elmdene is from 03 PM and check-out is by 10:30 AM, as the house lists them.
No — Elmdene lists itself as not accepting pets. Ask the house before you book if it matters to your trip.
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