The Tudors
About the home
The Tudors is a large, Grade II listed, Victorian villa in Torquay, Devon. Located in the quiet, residential Meadfoot area of Torquay, it is 200 metres from the harbour and yacht marina. Good sandy beaches are a 10 minute walk, shops, restaurants and pubs are just a 2 minute walk down the hill. Torquay is Devon’s most famous resort, built on hills beside its magnificent bay with palm trees along its seafront. Local amenities include a theatre, cinemas, leisure centre (indoor pool), public gardens, tennis courts, pitch and putt (plus proper golf course) and it’s own League 2 football team.
Set in its own grounds and spread over 3 floors, the Tudors accommodates 14 guests. Plenty of space for everybody to get together in the lounges, dining room and the garden terrace or to enjoy quiet time in the spacious bedrooms, some of which have TV’s and DVD players. The kitchen is very well equipped with a large cooker, two dishwashers and many gadgets and is well set up to cook for large groups. There is off road parking and a games room. The rear terraced garden has small, shallow (10cm) ponds and waterfalls and the enclosed side garden has a swing, small climbing frame and sandpit. The house is ideal for children and, with its two staircases, is fantastic for ‘hide and seek’
| Size: | Sleeps up to 14, 6 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Meadfoot and Torquay, 500m |
| Will consider: | Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Table tennis, Games room, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 6 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom, 2 en suites and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (12), Double beds (1), Cots (2), Dining seating for 14, Lounge seating for 14 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Climbing frame, Swing set |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Eight of the single beds (in four of the bedrooms) can be made up as twins or latched together and made up as king-size doubles.
There is a piano in the back lounge which guests are free to use - but not later than 10.00pm please!
There are two dishwashers, two fridge-freezers and one fridge making it easier to cater for large groups.
Further details outdoors:
At the bottom of the drive, close to the public road and about 15 metres from the main house, is the Coach House, converted into a games room (table tennis, darts, bagatelle, table skittles).
Caretakers Steve and Kathy Fox live on site in a discreet basement flat. Most guests don’t realize they are there but in the event of problems are readily available to help and also can provide a lot of insight into local attractions. .
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The West Country / Devon region
Devon is bordered by Somerset, Dorset and the Duchy County of Cornwall. It is England's third largest county with nearly 7,000 sq. kilometres of land. Devon has two natural parks, Exmoor and Dartmoor, coastal towns and seaside resorts along two coast lines, picturesque villages and a variety of ancient history.
There is a lot to see within the beautiful county of Devon. You can take walks on the moors or by the sea. Take cruises along the coast or take a steam train journey. There are many natural as well as man-made attractions including a zoo, model village, water parks and stately homes.
http://www.lotstodo.co.uk/category-familyattractions.asp?dt_category=family_attractions
The Torquay / Meadfoot area
Apart from the lovely sandy beaches, Torquay offers the chance to take a cruise along the coast, a ferry to Brixham or a spot of mackerel fishing for your bbq supper. There is a theatre, cinemas, an indoor swimming pool, tennis coursts, pitch and put, a golf course and a football team. Agatha Christie was a native of Torquay and you can find out more about her at the local museum or on a vintage bus tour. Living Coasts is 10 minutes walk from the house and here you can see birds, penguins and fish and learn about their habitats and environments.
The Orange Tree is a good restaurant a short walk down the hill. A little further is Number Seven, an excellent seafood bistro overlooking the harbour and the historic WWII slipway of Beacon Cove.
English Riviera website
http://www.englishriviera.co.uk
Torquay United website
www.torquayunited.com
Torquay Golf Club
www.torquaygolfclub.co.uk
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Exeter: 32 km |
| Railway: | Torquay: 2 km |
| Ferry: | Plymouth: 42 km |
The Tudors is easily reached by motorway and then dual carriageway to within 5 miles of the house. The M5 will take you to Exeter and then the A380 brings you into Torquay. Follow the signs to the Seafront and once there follow the promenade round towards the harbour until you get to the clock tower roundabout just after Debenhams on the left. Take the first turning off the roundabout up Torwood street and then right at the traffic lights (by Sim a Spice) onto Meadfoot Road. Follow the road up the hill and the Tudors is 150m on the right side, it is best to drive past and then make a U turn at the Linscombe Hotel turn off to allow an easier access up the drive.
Torquay is also well served by rail. Newton Abbott main line station has high speed links to the rest of the country only 12km away. The branch line service to Torbay runs regularly and Torquay station is just off the Sea front by the Grand Hotel, about 25 minutes walk from The Tudors.
Bristol airport is approximately 2 hours drive from the house and it has an expanding range of services including direct flights to Europe and the USA (http://www.bristolairport.co.uk/flight-information/destinations.aspx). Exeter airport is closer with services to other parts of Britain and many international locations (http://www.exeter-airport.co.uk/all-destinations)
Activities near Torquay
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 09 Apr 2013 |
We stayed at The Tudors during the last week of March and were impressed by the size of the house and its location, just round the corner from the town. We enjoyed the table tennis and darts in the games room although it was a bit cold. Would definitely book again if we return to Torquay for a get together. |
![]() 07 Apr 2013 |
We all had a great time. A lovely house and a fantastic size with everything there that anyone would want for their Holiday, you don't have to take anything with you, even for the kids who had... more |
![]() 09 Jan 2013 |
We booked The Tudors for a 4 night holiday for the New Year 2012 and I have to say that none of the 12 members of our extended family wanted to leave and that says it all about this beautiful house.... more |
Rental prices
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| Low | 12 Apr 13 | 24 May 13 | £ 800 | £ 275 | £ 325 | 2 Nights |
| Half Term | 24 May 13 | 31 May 13 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low | 31 May 13 | 28 Jun 13 | £ 900 | £ 300 | £ 350 | 2 Nights |
| Low | 28 Jun 13 | 19 Jul 13 | £ 1050 | £ 350 | £ 400 | 2 Nights |
| High | 19 Jul 13 | 26 Jul 13 | £ 2300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High | 26 Jul 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 2400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High | 31 Aug 13 | 6 Sep 13 | £ 1750 | £ 275 | £ 325 | 2 Nights |
| Mid | 6 Sep 13 | 25 Oct 13 | £ 800 | £ 275 | £ 325 | 2 Nights |
| Half Term | 25 Oct 13 | 1 Nov 13 | £ 1000 | £ 275 | £ 325 | 2 Nights |
| Low | 1 Nov 13 | 20 Dec 13 | £ 700 | £ 265 | £ 300 | 2 Nights |
| High | 20 Dec 13 | 3 Jan 14 | £ 1750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low | 3 Jan 14 | 4 Apr 14 | £ 700 | £ 265 | £ 300 | 2 Nights |
| Easter Holidays | 4 Apr 14 | 25 Apr 14 | £ 1000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low | 25 Apr 14 | 23 May 14 | £ 800 | £ 275 | £ 325 | 2 Nights |
| May Holiday | 23 May 14 | 30 May 14 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid | 30 May 14 | 27 Jun 14 | £ 900 | £ 300 | £ 350 | 2 Nights |
| Mid | 27 Jun 14 | 25 Jul 14 | £ 1050 | £ 350 | £ 400 | 2 Nights |
| High | 25 Jul 14 | 29 Aug 14 | £ 2500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 14 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low | 12 Apr 13 | 24 May 13 | £ 950 | £ 300 | £ 350 | 2 Nights |
| Half Term | 24 May 13 | 31 May 13 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low | 31 May 13 | 28 Jun 13 | £ 1400 | £ 375 | £ 425 | 2 Nights |
| Low | 28 Jun 13 | 19 Jul 13 | £ 1650 | £ 425 | £ 475 | 2 Nights |
| High | 19 Jul 13 | 26 Jul 13 | £ 2300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High | 26 Jul 13 | 31 Aug 13 | £ 2400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High | 31 Aug 13 | 6 Sep 13 | £ 1750 | £ 313 | £ 406 | 2 Nights |
| Mid | 6 Sep 13 | 25 Oct 13 | £ 1138 | £ 313 | £ 406 | 2 Nights |
| Half Term | 25 Oct 13 | 1 Nov 13 | £ 1400 | £ 313 | £ 406 | 2 Nights |
| Low | 1 Nov 13 | 20 Dec 13 | £ 875 | £ 275 | £ 325 | 2 Nights |
| High | 20 Dec 13 | 3 Jan 14 | £ 1750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low | 3 Jan 14 | 4 Apr 14 | £ 850 | £ 275 | £ 325 | 2 Nights |
| Easter Holidays | 4 Apr 14 | 25 Apr 14 | £ 1400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low | 25 Apr 14 | 23 May 14 | £ 950 | £ 300 | £ 350 | 2 Nights |
| May Holiday | 23 May 14 | 30 May 14 | £ 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid | 30 May 14 | 27 Jun 14 | £ 1400 | £ 375 | £ 425 | 2 Nights |
| Mid | 27 Jun 14 | 25 Jul 14 | £ 1650 | £ 425 | £ 475 | 2 Nights |
| High | 25 Jul 14 | 29 Aug 14 | £ 2500 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
High season rates are fixed irrespective of group size.
Low season prices based on 10 guest level even for smaller groups
First payment of one third total rental required with booking signed by responsible party accepting Terms and Conditions of rental.
Full payment required at least six weeks before booking, on receipt details of house including safety procdures will be sent.
Refundable Security Deposit of GBP200 required with final payment. This is refunded once the caretakers have confirmed there are no significant breakages or excessive utility use.
Short Break and Weekend lets happily considered out of high season. Rates are indicated for parties of 10 and 14 guests, numbers of guests in between are charged pro-rata basis
We prefer payments by bank transfer.
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