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Reviews of The Shirley 4 stars

Braddons Hill Road East, Torquay, TQ1 1HF, United Kingdom

#55 of 103 B&Bs and Inns in Torquay

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Review score

Based on 258 B&B reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Beautiful accommodation, fantastic hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    We were greated by Alec, he explained him and Sophie had taken over the Shirley only 8 weeks ago, which was a suprise, as they ran the b&b as though they had done it for years, everything clean and comfortable. Breakfast was perfect. We're booking again for next year

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money and great hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower pressure too low but we know that the owners have plans to upgrade which they have already started. It will be good to see it finished.

    Friendly hosts, spacious room. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a lovely hotel,lovely welcoming owners who cant do enough for you,highly recommend this hotel for your visit to Torquay

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    Great stay, we highly recommend it:)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    The family room was big with comfy bed and good size bathroom. The breakfast was delicious, freshly made by hosts. Location is great, few minutes walk to the marina. Sophie and Alec are lovely hosts.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    all ok very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    nothing not to like very good

    rooms very clean and tidy good breakrast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    all was good

    very clean

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic hosts Very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    We enjoyed our stay, hosts fantastic , property beautiful , will definitely plan to return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stay was lovely , hosts are fantastic and cannot do enough to ensure you are comfortable, nothing negative

    The property is a fantastic building with original features , comfortable and stylish The outside space for a glass of wine in an evening is an added bonus as well as the comfortable communal room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super friendly owners, beautifully decorated, fantastic breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    9.0
    Great old fashioned B and B experience by the seaside
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing was am issue.

    The owners were amazingly friendly and helpful. The breakfast was fantastic. The location is close to town and the harbour. Onsite parking was available. The building has a quaint charm.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was great perfect location nick was very accommodating the breakfast was great also the lady who works there was very nice too the room was nice and clean they topped up our sugar and coffee and milk and bottle of water and clean towels everyday would come back here again loved it

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    10
    A very nice place to stay, the hosts are two of the nicest people you could meet close to town yet peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I’m honest nothing really

    Old property full of lovely features

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly wonderful Breakfast really enjoyed our stay

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    10
    If we ever return to Torquay, we would absolutely want to return to the Shirley - highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Getting into and out of the car park is a challenge with the access being so steep but it is doable.

    The building was full of charm and character. It was just a leisurely 10 minute stroll to the harbour and waterfront area. Nick and Chen were superb hosts, helpful and very friendly.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Nick & Chen were very helpful and lovely Room was spacious and comfortable Breakfast was really nice

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were very early for our check in but we were made very welcome and given helpful information. As we were able to check in so early we were able to make the most of both the beautiful weather and our visit. Breakfast was great and set us up for the day.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    10
    Great hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Chen and Nick were incredibly friendly and did everything to ensure our stay was wonderful. The location was close to the city centre and other interesting venues like the museum. The building itself was stunning with period features and modern amenities.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    9.0
    brilliant relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Drive way was very steep hard to turn around.in but it's part of a beautiful old building so very small price.to pay for the excellent overall package

    The room was very clean friendly owners and great breakfast

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our break, were well looked after and would certainly return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing we didn't like about the hotel or hosts. However, the hotel is situated in a hilly area and if you are poor on your feet (I suffered a heavy cold before and during our stay and felt quite weak at times) the walk to the hotel from the town/harbour can be stretching. Of course, we could always have used the car but that would have been too easy!

    My wife and I were met on arrival by co-host Nick who, together with wife Chen, run the hotel. Everything was explained clearly and with good information. Could not have been more helpful and very easy going and friendly. We were given a room upgrade and the room was very nice indeed. TWO comfy chairs (much welcomed, for us think this is important ). The room was very clean and nicely decorated and the bathroom was very nicely done. Plenty of hot water and plenty of light and the room was nice and warm, this was November after all. We met Chen during breakfast times and she was lovely and friendly and the breakfast was also very nice, with varied menu options (which you choose the day before). The hotel itself is an attractive and interesting old building just far enough away from the harbour and centre to be quiet but still within easy reach. There are some very nice restaurants close by and we like this part of town. The double bed was also very comfortable and everything in the room worked.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great and hosts excellent

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2024

    8.0
    Great hosts, great location, great breakfast, would love visit again at a different time of year .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The driveway was very steep so a handrail could be useful to less able bodied guests to prevent a fall but that is being very picky !

    Nick and Chen are the most wonderful hosts who go above and beyond to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible. Nick telephoned me prior to my trip to warn me of roadworks and advise of a better route to take, he was also present on my arrival and made myself and my husband a very welcome pot of tea! We met Chen at breakfast the next morning which we could not fault, Chen was attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Many thanks to you both !

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    10
    Paul and mandy 1-3 November 2024
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn't like

    The attentiveness of nick and Chen was excellent,upgraded on arrival,breakfast good,good location, altogether a lovely stay

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    8.0
    Stay was very nice and hosts where very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Bar was a disappointment

    Room was very large, comfortable and very clean. Breakfast had very good choices and was always cooked very well.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    10
    Excellent hotel, very attentive hosts, highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location close to the harbour. Exceptional breakfast with lots of choices. Very spacious room, serviced every day.

    Stayed in September 2024

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