Name: Tusker Lodge
Address: 533 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HQ, United Kingdom, 533 Babbacombe Road, TQ1 1HQ, UK
Rating: 8.5

Tusker Lodge

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About this property

Prime City Center Location: Tusker Lodge in Torquay offers a convenient city center location with Beacon Cove Beach less than 0.6 mi away and Riviera International Center 1.2 mi nearby. Exeter International Airport is 26 mi from the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, walk-in showers, work desks, seating areas, free toiletries, soundproofing, TVs, and electric kettles. Garden views enhance the stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, free WiFi, daily housekeeping, outdoor seating, full-day security, room service, and free on-site private parking. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, and vegetarian with juice and fruits. Nearby Attractions: Attractions include Brixham Harbor (8.7 mi), Totnes Castle (9.3 mi), Berry Head (9.9 mi), and Exeter Airport (26 mi). Highly rated for its convenient location, breakfast provided by the property, and friendly host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Torquay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Economy Double Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
King Room with Garden View 1 queen bed
Queen Room 1 king bed
Economy Double Room 1 full bed
Single Room 1 twin bed
Triple Room with Garden View 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed
Budget Double Room 1 full bed

Guest reviews

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Christian

United Kingdom

“Good location with a short walk downhill into town. Sandy was very helpful and friendly. Big comfy bed. Handy to have a small fridge in the room.”

David

United Kingdom

“Overall the guest house and room was very clean and tastefully decorated and furnished , quality fittings ,like the slow self closing room door so that it can't slam shut , windows were easy to open and close , bed comfortable and I slept well...”

Mark

United Kingdom

“Friendly hosts. Great breakfast. Location close to the harbour with plenty of choice of bars and restaurants.”

Mitch

United Kingdom

“Perfect location, just 5mins walk from the harbour, at a very picturesque position overlooking a park and homes on a hill. The owner was friendly and attentive. A former chef who cooks up a wonderful breakfast and also offers evening meals too. A...”

Jennifer

United Kingdom

“Friendly and helpful people, breakfast beautiful Very clean”

Laura

United Kingdom

“Great location, parking included, comfortable and clean room.”

Martin

United Kingdom

“Great service, owners very helpful and friendly. Breakfast superb.well recommend to everyone.”

Pauline

United Kingdom

“Lovely host. Great location. Couldn’t have been more helpful. Bottle of water by the bed, shower gel etc. tea and coffee facilities.”

Melanie

United Kingdom

“Clean property, friendly staff, free parking at rear of hotel”

Tak

United Kingdom

“The owner Sandy was very welcoming, polite and helpful. The room was clean and the decor was good.”

Managed by Tusker Lodge

Company review score: 9.4Based on 254 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

We come from a wide range of backgrounds which all deeply involve Customer Service and feel very strongly that this area is one that can be, sadly neglected these days. Our mission is to provide our guests with quality accommodation at affordable prices while offering one-to-one personal customer service that exceeds expectations.

Property info

Ideally situated approximately 400 metres from the Harbour, shopping centre, restaurants and bars of Torquay centre, Tusker Lodge Guest House is a family run, traditionally furnished, 11 bedroom guest house.

Neighborhood info

Tusker Lodge Guest House overlooks Torwood Gardens which is known as a quiet area with very colourful spring flowering trees and plentiful palms. Torquay is a seaside resort town on the English Channel in Devon, South West England. Known for beaches such as Babbacombe and cliffside Oddicombe, its coastline is nicknamed the English Riviera. Torquay Harbour near the town centre offers shops, cafes and a marina. Torre Abbey, a monastery founded in 1196, has art galleries and extensive gardens featuring plants from local native Agatha Christie's novels.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Tusker Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 7 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Due to the style of the building, there are narrow and steep stairs leading to the rooms, which may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Check in times are between 14:00 and 18:00.

Please inform Tusker Lodge 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.