The Charterhouse – A Favorite for Families in Torquay
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Charterhouse offers 10 rooms, including two family suites, two garden rooms, and double or twin rooms. The Riviera Room features a super king-size bed, sea views, and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathtub. The Bay View Family Suite includes a double bedroom, private lounge, and large en-suite bathroom. Garden rooms have independent access and are ideal for guests with mobility concerns. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries.
Dining & Breakfast
Breakfast is served in the dining room with options like a Full English, smoked haddock, and homemade pancakes. Ingredients are locally sourced, including free-range eggs and hand-linked sausages. Nearby, No. 7 Fish Bistro serves fresh seafood, while Le Bistrot Pierre offers French cuisine with bay views. The Drum Inn, a thatched pub in Cockington Village, provides traditional pub meals.
Leisure & Wellness
The property has a seasonal outdoor heated pool and a sun terrace with sea views. Wellness treatments, including massages and facials, are available by appointment. Cockington Country Park, a 1-minute walk away, offers 460 acres of parkland and woodland. The English Riviera coastline is accessible for walks, with Torquay Marina a 30-minute stroll along the seafront.
Location & Transport
The Charterhouse is a 2-minute walk from Torquay's seafront and a 10-minute walk from the train station. Bus routes connect to Paignton Zoo, Babbacombe Model Village, and other attractions. Exeter International Airport is 45 km away. Cockington Village, with its thatched cottages and craft center, is a 50-meter walk through the Water Meadows.
Services & Accessibility
Guests have access to a large car park, luggage storage, and assistance with mobility needs. The property offers dog-friendly garden rooms for an additional fee. Breakfast can accommodate dietary restrictions with prior notice. Fire safety systems include emergency lighting and audible alarms. Check-in is from 3 PM to 8 PM, with late arrivals by arrangement.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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