About this property
A beautiful garden apartment with tranquil patio area and on site swimming poolA beautiful garden apartment with tranquil patio area and on site swimming pool
The Manor House is an imposing 19th Century Gothic Mansion House comprising of sixteen apartments and set in a peaceful location near the sea front in Torquay. Built in 1867 for the world famous engineer William Froude, pioneer of powered flotation and a major influence in ship design, the mansion has a commanding position in Cockington.
Apartment 16 is spacious and light with large windows, giving access to the furnished patio from both the living area and bedroom. Guests have the added benefit of the communal indoor pool, sauna and gym plus the beautiful gardens. The patio area provides a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the views across the garden down to the sea. This property has been awarded the prestigious 'five-star' rating.
This property is close to local shops and a lovely village pub, the Drum Inn, is nearby offering seasonal dishes and real ales in an enchanting setting.
From the nearby sea front you can also catch the bus into Torquay town centre and harbour or explore the rest of Torbay. If you feel like a walk, then Torquay town centre is just 20 minutes away, as is Cockington village and the country park.
Unfortunately children are not accepted in this property. Infants up to 1 year are accepted.
Accommodation
Living Room/AreaOpen plan living and dining area with doors leading to the furnished patio
A pair of large sofas seating four
42” Plasma Digital TV with bose surround sound, DVD Player, Digital Internet Radio (with iPod dock/Aux)
Kitchen/UtilityA modern and well equipped kitchen, including an electric oven and grill, gas hob, washing machine and dishwasher
Please note: A laundry service can be provided on request, local charges may apply
Dining Room/AreaDining table with seating for four
Master BedroomKing-size bed, wardrobe, three and four drawer chests
TV with Freeview and an armchair
Family BathroomBathroom comprises a bath with shower over
Patio area with furniture
Use of communal gardens
The use of the indoor swimming pool, sauna, a gym and table tennis
The apartment is accessed via eight steps or across the lawn
A designated parking spaceNotes:
Whilst bed linen and bath towels are supplied, guests will need to bring their own towels for the swimming pool/beach
Nearby points of interest
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
- House of Marbles
- Golden Hind
- Dartmouth Castle
- Powderham Castle
- Shaldon Beach
- Blackpool Sands
Reviews (3)
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Submitted by David on 05/02/2016
...didn't want to go back home. We weren't sure what time we would arrive but Sue was still around and made us really welcome. We were left with some biscuits and a bottle of wine in the lounge and some Elementary s toiletries in the bedroom along with large fluffy white bath towels. The furnishings were quite contemporary with some hints of traditional and the mixture worked really well. The kitchen was stocked with a great collection of all the usual things you would find at home but not necessarily in a holiday let. Two good sofas in the lounge area with a large TV and BOSE sound bar (can see a trip to our BOSE shop on the horizon). The bedroom was beautiful but a slight shame the boiler is situated in a corner. As previous people have said the bed was fabulous and comfy but the pillows were slightly lumpy (we both freely admit we are very picky about what pillows we have). The bathroom was very good and the shower magnificent. Overall we had a great time and truly enjoyed our stay and the accommodation. We will be returning in the future I am certain. 5 star platinum is certainly right. One last thing I never did see a timer for the heating. Submitted by David on 05/02/2016
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Submitted by John on 01/02/2016
...needed somewhere to stay for a few days so we could combine the visit with meeting friends. 16 Manor House was a perfect venue as it was close to everywhere we needed to be. The rain was lashing down when we arrived and the apartment was an oasis in the midst of a full blown gale. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again. Submitted by John on 01/02/2016
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Submitted by John on 27/07/2015
...location which is centrally located between Torquay and Paignton, so it is an ideal base. We mainly used our train and bus passes to get around and both the bus stops and the train station are just a ten minute walk away. The apartment itself had all the facilities we needed and once inside after a day out it was pleasant to just relax and chill out. Even the weather was kind to us - it only rained heavily on Friday but we still managed to get out, although in the car this time. Talking of car use, we did find the traffic at Torquay and Paignton and the approaches to these towns to be exceptionally heavy, and this was not helped by the roadworks on the dual carriageway into Torquay, but getting around on public transport did mean we could get about without the added problem of the car. Recommended visits would be the two Dart Valley Railways, Dartmouth, Teignmouth and Dawlish, Trago Mills, The House of Marbles, Brixham and Totnes. Submitted by John on 27/07/2015