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The Purple Tree Guest House

3.0 star property
A tranquil city-center retreat where travelers can relax poolside, enjoy international dining options, and challenge fellow guests to a game of billiards

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The Purple Tree Guest House, located in the city center, offers tranquility with a spa tub and outdoor pool with sun loungers. Guests can browse the library or enjoy international dishes at the Purple Tree Bar. Visitors often praise the welcoming atmosphere of this charming B&B.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double or Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe / Honeymoon Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe / Honeymoon Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Premier Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Premier Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premier Double / Family Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Premier Double / Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Triple / Family Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Premier Triple / Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Pet Friendly - Premier Double / Family Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Pet Friendly - Premier Double / Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Pet Friendly - Premier Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Pet Friendly - Premier Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Compact Double | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Compact Double

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double or Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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32-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Torquay, The Purple Tree Guest House is in the suburbs and near the beach. Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew and Torre Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Plainmoor and Torquays Dinosaur World. Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and Paignton Pier are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing, windsurfing, and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Torquay travel guide
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Map
20 Newton Road, Torquay, England, TQ2 5BZ

What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey which includes heritage architecture, a garden and flowers
    Torre Abbey
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Abbey Sands showing swimming, a coastal town and a beach
    Torre Abbey Sands
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Princess Theatre
    Princess Theatre
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Take a walk back in time through Cockington village #instone #england
    Cockington Country Park
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Riviera International Conference Centre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Torre Station
    4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bombay Express
    5 min walk
  • Oriental touch
    16 min walk
  • Gino's
    3 min walk
  • Subway
    11 min walk
  • Bull & Bush
    7 min walk

About this property

The Purple Tree Guest House

Bed & breakfast near a train station
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at The Purple Tree Guest House. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Purple Tree Bar, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, outdoor furniture, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baby monitors and highchairs
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
  • Heating, portable fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Purple Tree Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby monitor
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in. Hourly fees apply to late arrivals. No check-ins are accepted after 10 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Purple Tree Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is The Purple Tree Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, The Purple Tree Guest House allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Purple Tree Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Purple Tree Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Purple Tree Guest House located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew, Torre Abbey, and Riviera International Conference Centre. Torbay Hospital and Torre Abbey Sands are also within 1 mi (2 km). Torre Station is only a 4-minute walk and Torquay Station is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

The Purple Tree Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and i stayed here for a week and had the best time. Ian and Debbie were lovely, helpful, friendly and welcoming. The pool was great and my son loved it! I would highly recommend this place and we will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best staff ever

The installations were more like a big house rather than a hotel but the stuff was absolutely amazing. They really took care of the details. The breakfast was done at the moment we were sitting, homemade and delicious. Such a nice place really recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We Recently Stayed at The Purple Tree Guest House with our Golden Retriever Colin and had a great stay. We Found Ian and Debs very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Saman Shirko

New owners are great. Please bear in mind that this is a budget B&B and it is great for the price. Do not expect luxury. It can be noisy if you get a room on the main road
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really great holiday and everything was just great. Such a lovely friendly atmosphere and we will definitely be back.
Breakfast enjoyed by all. 😊
The pool was just fantastic and made it for our daughter as she loved it. 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were really helpful to everything I requested with a smiling face.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Worcester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Swimming pool and jacuzzi, friendless of staff. Location was good and offsite parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicky, Thatcham

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I stayed for a few nightsfrom 5 August 2019. The room at the back of the building was delightful. Comfortably furnished with a lovely bathroom. Spectacular view out across Torquay. The owners made us very welcome and gave us some good tips on places to visit. We're hoping to be back this August with my daughter's 2 children.... Lockdown permitting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can't fault it, great loction, clean ,amazing breakfast. Wil be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classic style hotel, very clean and lovely staff! Owners made you very welcome and made good food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The new owners are very friendly and are working hard to make changes from the previous management. The family room we stayed in was very clean and suited us as a family of 4 perfectly. The breakfast choice was fantatsic and tasted superb. The children loved the swimming pool which will be even better once heated, which they are sorting soon. We had a peaceful 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Dariusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budget B&B, friendly owners, good breakfast 🍳 pet friendly, which we discovered during check in:)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

l

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019