Located near the beach, The Shirley - Guest house is in Torquay City Centre, a neighbourhood in Torquay. Torre Abbey and Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Cockington Country Park. Torquays Dinosaur World and Abbey Pitch and Putt are also worth visiting.
Upscale bed & breakfast located in Torquay City Centre
The Shirley - Guest house provides amenities, such as a terrace and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Swimming pool
Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at The Shirley - Guest house offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
Free toiletries and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Pool
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
16 steps to reach entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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3 floors
Built in 1880
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Entertainment
DVD player
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
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Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Shirley - Guest house have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is The Shirley - Guest house pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Shirley - Guest house?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Shirley - Guest house?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Shirley - Guest house?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Shirley - Guest house located?
Located in Torquay City Centre, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Torquay Museum, Inner Harbour and Torquays Dinosaur World. Torquay Marina and Princess Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Torquay Station is 26 minutes by foot.
The Shirley - Guest house Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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The hosts, Nick & Chen, were amiable but not intrusive. The room was nicely appointed & the breakfast was superb.
Torquay is a typical British seaside town, nice but somewhat faded, but the surrounding countryside (inc Dartmoor) is stunning
Nick & Chen the owners of The Shirley Guest House were very welcoming and helpful and service at breakfast second to none. Nick's scrambled eggs are the best eggs Ive ever had on all my holidays in this country and abroad. The walk into Torquay is 10 mins and plenty of restaurants just 5 mins walk around the corner and recommend the Chinese restuarant for a lovely meal.
fantastic hotel, brilliant location, really friendly owners that make you feel very welcome, room we stayed in was a little dated but immaculate and extremly clean, breakfast was superb, definitely recommend
Good value B&B. Owners Nic and Chen are lovely people and could not be more accommodating.
The room was adequate for a couple. The shower only on-suite was OK. Unfortunately we had to tIe up the very loose shower head to have a shower.
I also disliked the glass shelf above the wash basin as it was nigh on impossible to lower your face to wash or rinse after cleaning teeth. We didn't complain though as this sort of thing is regularly encountered in our experience of hotels and you just get on with it if you can.
The hotel swimming pool is unusable, though still advertised as a hotel facility. The owner Nic, plans to fill it in.
The breakfast was very good with plenty of choice. The owners catered for most needs very well. Nothing was too much trouble.
The hotel was near the bottom of a hill, a short but steep walk up from Torquay harbour. Once reached though you had to climb the hotel's steps, leaving you breathless. Good car parking was off road in the hotel grounds. There were good restaurants nearby.