Sandra's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Be sure to explore the lakes! Bring a picnic, an unmissable day out when visiting Torquay.
71 locals recommend
Cockington Village
Be sure to explore the lakes! Bring a picnic, an unmissable day out when visiting Torquay.
Meadfoot Beach
Torre Abbey
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton AvenueCary Arms Restaurant
Babbacombe BeachA 20-25 minute drive (traffic dependent) from the apartment, but well worth the trip, with a drive right along Torbays coast.
Galmpton
A 20-25 minute drive (traffic dependent) from the apartment, but well worth the trip, with a drive right along Torbays coast.
A beautiful spot for view from the top! Napoleonic Fortress built on Brixham’s most famous outcrop. Another 30 minute drive from the apartment along the coast, but if coming by train there is a ferry service that will take you across…that way you might encounter the local dolphins or see the seals sunning it up on Brixham docks!
39 locals recommend
Berry Head Lighthouse
A beautiful spot for view from the top! Napoleonic Fortress built on Brixham’s most famous outcrop. Another 30 minute drive from the apartment along the coast, but if coming by train there is a ferry service that will take you across…that way you might encounter the local dolphins or see the seals sunning it up on Brixham docks!
Thatcher Rock
Ilsham Marine DrivePerfect for a picnic!
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
91 Ilsham RdPerfect rainy day activity!
Modelled on Versailles, once owned by the Singer family. Beautiful gardens to enjoy for free!
12 locals recommend
Oldway Mansion
Torquay RoadModelled on Versailles, once owned by the Singer family. Beautiful gardens to enjoy for free!
Once the home to Torquay’s most famous daughter, Agatha Christie, Greenway is a beautiful Estate sat on the River Dart!
132 locals recommend
Greenway House
Once the home to Torquay’s most famous daughter, Agatha Christie, Greenway is a beautiful Estate sat on the River Dart!
Torquay Museum
529 Babbacombe RdJust across the Bay, best way to get there is by ferry! You can jump on at Torquay Marina (for a very reasonable price), and sail across to Brixham. We have resident dolphins and seals so keep an eye out!
113 locals recommend
Brixham
Just across the Bay, best way to get there is by ferry! You can jump on at Torquay Marina (for a very reasonable price), and sail across to Brixham. We have resident dolphins and seals so keep an eye out!
A must visit for any lover of animals, but most definitely a day out for families!
269 locals recommend
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadA must visit for any lover of animals, but most definitely a day out for families!
Splashdown Quaywest
Tanners RoadSituated in Goodrington, Paignton, this is a great day out!
Babbacombe Cliff Railway
Babbacombe Downs RoadTravel down to the beach in style!
This is where you can hire paddle boards and kayaks for days in the sea at The Abbey Sands Beach; also does great food for when you’re done!
11 locals recommend
Wesup Paddle Boarding & Coffee House
Vaughan RoadThis is where you can hire paddle boards and kayaks for days in the sea at The Abbey Sands Beach; also does great food for when you’re done!
Torquay's Dinosaur World
3 Victoria ParadeFood scene
Twenty1
21 Victoria ParadeAmici
29 Torwood StThe best Italian in town!
Old Vienna Restaurant
7 Lisburne SquareFat Cow
16 Victoria ParadeBiancos Italian Restaurant
38 Torwood StOllie's
34-36 Torwood StreetThe Elephant Restaurant
3&4 Beacon HillMichelin starred fine dining
On The Rocks Restaurant
Torbay RoadThe Linny Inn
Ridgeway LaneRockfish - Torquay
Victoria ParadeOne of the best fish and chips restaurant/takeaway in the UK!
21 locals recommend
Hanbury's Licensed Fish Restaurant
Princes StreetOne of the best fish and chips restaurant/takeaway in the UK!
No 7 Fish Bistro & Wine Bar
7 Beacon HillDesigned by Lutyens, the Drum is perfect after working up an appetite exploring Cockington Country Park, which it sits in the middle of!
22 locals recommend
The Drum Inn
Designed by Lutyens, the Drum is perfect after working up an appetite exploring Cockington Country Park, which it sits in the middle of!
Las Iguanas Torquay
Torbay RoadBistrot Pierre
Torbay RoadVisto Lounge
Torbay RoadPier Point Restaurant and Bar
Torbay RoadRight on Torquay Marina!
If you’re looking for a meal out of Torquay, this is a great option; one of the most popular Inn’s in South Devon!
13 locals recommend
Coppa Dolla Inn
If you’re looking for a meal out of Torquay, this is a great option; one of the most popular Inn’s in South Devon!
Overlooking the yachts of Torquay Marina, this is a great spot for lunch on the docks!
11 locals recommend
Below Decks
4 Beacon QuayOverlooking the yachts of Torquay Marina, this is a great spot for lunch on the docks!
Eltons
Torwood StreetFab cocktails right on the harbour side!
Soho Cocktail Bar
1 Palk StPrezzo Italian Restaurant Torquay
1 Vaughan ParadeCity advice
Getting around
Mind the Hills!
Offering stunning scenery at the top, these Torquay hills can be tough on the legs! So we recommend using Torbay Taxis on 01803 211611 for all your transport needs. There is however an excellent bus service locally which is very regular and covers the whole of Torquay (it just takes a little longer!).
What to pack
Hiking Boots
There are plenty of woodland hikes to enjoy in and around Torquay. Situated on the South West Coast Path, the scenery is stunning. Opposite The Nook of the Bay is Warberry Hill, which has magnificent sunsets (or sunrises if you’re an early bird!), with views stretching out to Dartmoor.