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The Squirrels - Torquay

Torquay, South Devon
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Ideal family holiday home located less than half a mile walk from Torquay Seafront
  • With high ceilings and open communal areas, making it a great space for all to mingle
  • Enjoy dining al fresco on the fully enclosed patio, complete with outdoor furniture 
Property code: OC-T29804

This property is the ideal base for friends or family in Torquay. Situated on the Riviera coast, the town is definitely famous for the harbour and palm trees. The house is perfectly situated only half a mile away from Torre Abbey Sands beach, yet offers a nest to get back to when you have finished after a busy day to relax. Only 0.2 miles away is one of the most historic monuments in Torbay, Torre Abbey. Dating back to 1156, immerse yourself into another world and enjoy history, art and culture. Walk through Torre Abbey gardens and then grab yourself a picnic spot on the green next to the Abbey. If you have children then a trip to the Riviera International Centre should definitely be on the cards with the large family pool with wave machine and water slides. They also offer a range of children's activities as well as soft play for smaller children. Something suitable for all ages is the Princess Theatre, only a 0.8 mile walk away from the property - enjoy an afternoon or an evening show, the perfect way to start or finish your holiday on a high.

In the months of May through to October why not attend one of the many annual events and festivals in the area, English Riviera Air Show, Paignton Festival, The Brixham Pirate Festival, England's Seafood Feast, Devon County Show, Dartmouth Music Festival, Dartmouth Royal Regatta and many music live music events.

As you enter the property through the front door you are greeted by a spacious hallway with the internal door to the garage on your left, the separate WC directly in front of you and two staircases, a staircase leading downstairs to the lounge/kitchen/diner and the second staircase leading to the bedrooms and family bathroom. On the lower ground level is the perfect social space for all the family. With high ceilings and open plan design of the communal areas it is ideal for everyone to mingle and be as one. The lounge has two two-seater sofas, with wall mounted Smart TV, DVD player and electric fire. There is a dining table and chairs seating up to 6 people and this leads into the kitchen. The kitchen is well equipped to cater for those cooks in the family, with ample kitchen supplies to get you cooking a famous Devonshire Sunday Roast! There are French doors by the dining table and chairs that lead out to the rear garden. Up the second flight of stairs is the master bedroom with a super-king sized bed, two bedside cabinets with lamps, chest of drawers and mirror along with a two seater sofa, TV and en-suite. The en-suite houses a walk in shower and WC. There is then a further 4 steps to the additional bedrooms and family bathroom. The family bathroom houses a bath with shower over head and WC. Bedroom two is a double bed with desk, wardrobe and a bedside cabinet. Bedroom three is a twin room with bedside cabinet and lamp, chest of drawers and a mirror.

Using the gates to the rear garden you can create a fully enclosed area, suitable for children and pets. At the rear of the property is a patio area with outdoor dining table and 6 chairs. On the gravel area is an outdoor corner rattan sofa with outdoor umbrella.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 super king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room and WC, 1 family bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Electric hob, gas oven, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine, Nescafé pod coffee machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available in the property 
  • Smart TV in lounge, DVD player in lounge, TV in master bedroom
  • Gate provided to ensure a fully enclosed patio area with gravel, outside seating corner rattan sofa and outdoor dining table and chairs provided. 
  • Private parking for 2 cars, one in the gravel area inside the gates and one in the garage (garage door measurements - width 2.85m, height 2.1m, full garage length - 4.2m)
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 0.5 miles
  • Please note: The property has internal stairs up to the bedrooms and also down to the living, dining and kitchen area, which is open plan
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Nicola Hindmarsh

This property is personally managed by Nicola.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 7 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Amna 11th May 2026

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The location and size of house was excellent. Kitchen appliances provided were great. Showers were great pressure and hot. Although outdoor space looks great online it was covered in green algae and needed more care to be suitable for use and enjoyment. Cleanliness was acceptable however there was some mould staining on the lower part of the Read morebed under the runner - this likely related to heating issue we experienced throughout the stay. The house smells of dogs/pets however it was too cold for us to open windows or doors throughout the stay due to cold weather and lack of heating. We stayed 1st to 6th May and unfortunately had quite cold rainy weather - the house was too cold through our stay. Julian responded quite quickly which was good however the heating did not work/warm the property. After the first night of staying in an extremely cold house we asked in the morning and it was kindly agreed to 22 degrees for times we would be in however it remained at 5 degrees with a few hours of 19 degrees on their settings, with the actual house temperature not being raised. We had to ask through the stay for boosts of heating to make the property bearable. We were advised the solution was one small fan heater about the dimensions of a 30cm ruler - to rotate in each of the rooms where and when needed. This was very inconvenient and did not give lasting heat. Without remedy of the above we couldnt recommend or stay again but if heating had worked it would have been a nice stay. Hide

Reviewed by Gill 19th October 2025

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Overall we found the accommodation spacious in an excellent location..however the front garden was very neglected weeds broken pots. exterior paint was shabby the garden furniture have since better days along with the parasol that was green . We had an issue with the heating as the temperature was set too low for comfort with Luke warm radiators. Read moreThe owner did try and resolve this. Also be aware when booking that you understand the Accidental Damage Clause as l expected a refund on return despite taking this up with Travelchapter from the misunderstanding Hide

Reviewed by Carl 10th August 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay, the property is very comfortable. We had 4 adults, 2 teenagers and a dog and never felt on top of each other. The small details go a long way and to have dog bags and treats was a nice surprise as well as milk in the fridge and other treats. In terms of location, its a bit of a walk to get to Torquay harbour, I wouRead moreld say a leisurely 20-25 minute walk and about 10-15 minutes to get to the beach. It is in a great position to get the train to explore Torbay (and beyond) or a short walk to jump on the bus which run very frequently and late into the night. If you do visit with a dog there is a field close to the property where you can let the dog run around chasing balls as long as there is no rugby training taking place, there is also a dog friendly stone beach just past the harbour. All in all a really good holiday made even more better by having such a fabulous property to come back to after days spent enjoying Devon. Hide

Reviewed by Diane 7th August 2025

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Reviewed by Samuel 5th June 2025

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Great location, spacious and well laid out modern property with all the facilities required for our family holiday. Although adjacent to the railway line, it is in a quiet location whilst being close to the beach, railway station and frequent bus routes.

Reviewed by Colin 26th May 2025

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Reviewed by Sue 1st April 2025

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Lovely cottage in a great location. Parking was an issue with more than one car. If parked in the drive there is no garden.

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