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The Purple Tree Guest House

Victorian bed & breakfast with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Where to?

Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast available
Housekeeping

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Tomorrow

Oct 2 - Oct 3

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 12 of 12 rooms

1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually furnished

Standard Double or Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe / Honeymoon Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Smart TV

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premier Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Smart TV

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Premier Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Smart TV

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Premier Double / Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Smart TV

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Premier Triple / Family Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Smart TV

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Pet Friendly - Premier Double / Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Smart TV

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Pet Friendly - Premier Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Smart TV

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Compact Double

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Blackout curtains

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Portable fan

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Fridge

Smart TV

2 bedrooms

Memory foam bed

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Kitchenette

Fridge

Smart TV

2 bedrooms

Memory foam bed

50 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Located in Torquay, The Purple Tree Guest House is in the suburbs and near the beach. Torre Abbey and Compton Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Torquays Dinosaur World and Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens. Paignton Pier and Geoplay Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing, windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

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20 Newton Road, Torquay, England, TQ2 5BZ

What's nearby

Torre Abbey - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Torre Abbey Sands - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Princess Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Cockington Country Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Babbacombe Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

Torre Station - 4 min walk
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Belgrave Tandoori - ‬6 min walk
‪Gino's - ‬3 min walk
‪Bombay Express - ‬5 min walk
‪Bull & Bush - ‬7 min walk
‪Maido Japanese Noodle Bar - ‬11 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/games 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 sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a billiards/pool table
Outdoor furniture, luggage storage and a TV in reception

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Baby monitors and highchairs
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
Heating, portable fans and daily housekeeping

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Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free offsite parking within 6 metres
Street parking available
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site 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

1 building
3 floors
Built in 1850
Smoke-free property
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

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 and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

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 are 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 on 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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

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 any lifts

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

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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 to 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 at The Purple Tree Guest House?

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?

Checkout 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 Riviera International Conference Centre and Torre Abbey. Torbay Hospital and Torre Abbey Sands are also within 1 mile (2 km). Torre Station is only a 4-minute walk and Torquay Station is 16 minutes.