James’s guidebook

James
James’s guidebook

Sightseeing

A beautiful place for fishing and hiking!
34 locals recommend
Hopes Nose
34 locals recommend
A beautiful place for fishing and hiking!
There are plenty of different walks you can take along the South Devon Coastal Path. This is a wonderful way to see beautiful views of the English Riviera :)
27 locals recommend
South West Coast Path
South West Coast Path
27 locals recommend
There are plenty of different walks you can take along the South Devon Coastal Path. This is a wonderful way to see beautiful views of the English Riviera :)
These prehistoric caves are a must see!
135 locals recommend
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
91 Ilsham Rd
135 locals recommend
These prehistoric caves are a must see!

Family Fun

China Blue, in Totnes, isn't too far from Torquay and is a great place to spend an afternoon painting your own ceramic :)
23 locals recommend
China Blue
Station Road
23 locals recommend
China Blue, in Totnes, isn't too far from Torquay and is a great place to spend an afternoon painting your own ceramic :)
A great place for kids, this local attraction is unique and lots of fun!
150 locals recommend
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton Avenue
150 locals recommend
A great place for kids, this local attraction is unique and lots of fun!
Dawlish Warren is a fun place to visit with the family! Go karting, mini gold, amusement and rides, nice restaurants. 30 minute drive from Torquay.
56 locals recommend
Dawlish Warren
Warren Road
56 locals recommend
Dawlish Warren is a fun place to visit with the family! Go karting, mini gold, amusement and rides, nice restaurants. 30 minute drive from Torquay.

Day Trips

Brixham is a gorgeous fishing town with amazing seafood. Take the ferry from Torquay (around £3 per adult) to get here.
113 locals recommend
Brixham
113 locals recommend
Brixham is a gorgeous fishing town with amazing seafood. Take the ferry from Torquay (around £3 per adult) to get here.
Beautiful seaside town, not too far from Torquay, definitely worth a visit!
378 locals recommend
Dartmouth
378 locals recommend
Beautiful seaside town, not too far from Torquay, definitely worth a visit!
A lovely roman city with great shopping and museums. About 35-40 minute drive from Torquay.
409 locals recommend
Exeter
409 locals recommend
A lovely roman city with great shopping and museums. About 35-40 minute drive from Torquay.
A really nice day trip, dog friendly (£2 for a dog's ticket). Starting from Paignton and ending in Dartmouth, this trip is scenic and a great activity for the family!
39 locals recommend
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
The Square
39 locals recommend
A really nice day trip, dog friendly (£2 for a dog's ticket). Starting from Paignton and ending in Dartmouth, this trip is scenic and a great activity for the family!

Things To Do

If you're looking to go paddle boarding, check out Wesup Torquay.
Wesup Paddleboarding
Vaughan Road
If you're looking to go paddle boarding, check out Wesup Torquay.
Cockington is a nearby picturesque village with lots of artisans, independent shops, and restaurants. Cockington Country Park is also a lovely place for walks/bike rides.
71 locals recommend
Cockington Village
71 locals recommend
Cockington is a nearby picturesque village with lots of artisans, independent shops, and restaurants. Cockington Country Park is also a lovely place for walks/bike rides.
If you'd like to rent a kayak, Sea Kayak Torbay is the place for you!
Sea Kayak Torbay
Oddicombe Beach Hill
If you'd like to rent a kayak, Sea Kayak Torbay is the place for you!
Make your own gin at this local gin distillery!
The Gin Nest
Woodland Road
Make your own gin at this local gin distillery!
Cycling around Torquay is lots of fun and a wonderful way to explore the English Riviera. You can hire a bicycle at Torbay Cycle Hire.
Torbay Cycle Hire
23 Conway Road
Cycling around Torquay is lots of fun and a wonderful way to explore the English Riviera. You can hire a bicycle at Torbay Cycle Hire.
Princess Pier is a great place for fishing!
Princess Pier
Princess Pier
Princess Pier is a great place for fishing!
Nearby bowling alley - 5 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.
67 locals recommend
AMF Bowling Torquay
Torwood Street
67 locals recommend
Nearby bowling alley - 5 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.

Takeaways & Cheap Eats

Best fish & chips in town. Less than 1 minute walk from Harbour Cottage!
Saltwater Fish & Chips
2 Victoria Parade
Best fish & chips in town. Less than 1 minute walk from Harbour Cottage!
Our favourite Chinese food in Torquay. 3 minute drive from Harbour Cottage.
Yum Sing
Old Torwood Road
Our favourite Chinese food in Torquay. 3 minute drive from Harbour Cottage.
Very tasty Indian food. 3 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.
Mahabharat Balti House
52 Torwood St
Very tasty Indian food. 3 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.
Late night greasy food, delicious fried chicken & dirty fries! 2 minute walk from Harbour Cottage
Chicken Land
5 Torwood Street
Late night greasy food, delicious fried chicken & dirty fries! 2 minute walk from Harbour Cottage
Just down the road from Harbour Cottage, convenient option if you're looking for a quick and easy lunch to bring to the beach.
Subway
Just down the road from Harbour Cottage, convenient option if you're looking for a quick and easy lunch to bring to the beach.

Pubs & Bars

Jame's favourite bar! Live music, pool table, good beer. 2 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.
11 locals recommend
Apple and Parrot
17 Strand
11 locals recommend
Jame's favourite bar! Live music, pool table, good beer. 2 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.
Great cocktails, lovely outdoor seating, fun scene. 2 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.
23 locals recommend
Soho Cocktail Bar
1 Palk St
23 locals recommend
Great cocktails, lovely outdoor seating, fun scene. 2 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.
Seasonal food. Tasty cocktails. Great views. 3 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.
17 locals recommend
Twenty1
21 Victoria Parade
17 locals recommend
Seasonal food. Tasty cocktails. Great views. 3 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.
British pub chain, cheap and cheerful. Come here for live sports! 2 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.
Yates Torquay
15-16 Strand
British pub chain, cheap and cheerful. Come here for live sports! 2 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.
Your backyard pub - The Hole in the Wall is one of Torquay's oldest pubs and is a local favourite. Located 30 seconds (or less!) from Harbour Cottage.
6 locals recommend
Hole in the wall pub Torquay
6 Park Ln
6 locals recommend
Your backyard pub - The Hole in the Wall is one of Torquay's oldest pubs and is a local favourite. Located 30 seconds (or less!) from Harbour Cottage.
A funky bar/restaurant that has all sorts of different games (ping pong, shuffle board, an arcade, axe throwing, street golf, darts, pool, etc!) - only 3 minutes from the Cottage
Viva
A funky bar/restaurant that has all sorts of different games (ping pong, shuffle board, an arcade, axe throwing, street golf, darts, pool, etc!) - only 3 minutes from the Cottage

Upscale Dining

Iconic luxury spot to dine in Torquay. 7 minute drive from Harbour Cottage.
56 locals recommend
Cary Arms Restaurant
Babbacombe Beach
56 locals recommend
Iconic luxury spot to dine in Torquay. 7 minute drive from Harbour Cottage.
À La Carte, fine dining. Very popular. 2 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.
18 locals recommend
The Orange Tree Restaurant
14-16 Parkhill Rd
18 locals recommend
À La Carte, fine dining. Very popular. 2 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.
Michelin star, delicious food, beautiful harbour views. 5 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.
50 locals recommend
The Elephant Restaurant
3&4 Beacon Hill
50 locals recommend
Michelin star, delicious food, beautiful harbour views. 5 minute walk from Harbour Cottage.