Short Breaks in Torquay
For more than a hundred years Torquay has been drawing visitors to its hotels and guest houses. Much of what drew the original visitors still draws the modern guests; a breathtakingly beautiful bay, summer days that truly lift the spirits and autumn and winter days that are mild and invigorating.
But Torquay has much else to offer and not surprisingly has become a popular all year round short break destination.
Guests wanting to experience the very best that the natural environment has to offer can enjoy cliff walks and the beauty of Dartmoor which is close at hand. There are countless sporting opportunities locally from golf to water sports and angling to cycling.
For visitors wanting entertainment Torquay has a first rate theatre attracting West End productions as well as an amazing array of concerts. The year is punctuated by key events and festivals such as the Agatha Christie Week which takes place every September. Torre Abbey is a stunning home to a beautiful art collection both old and new as well as a venue for contemporary art exhibitions.
But for those who just want to take it easy and unwind from the cares of normal life Torquay also offers score of cafes, bars and restaurants to relax in.
The Somerville in Torquay is an ideal short break hotel. It is the highest rated guest accommodation in the centre of town and having been fully refurbished it offers accommodation from standard rooms through to Deluxe rooms and beautiful suites, Breakfasts during the week are a full hour whilst at the weekend to makes things extra relaxing breakfast runs for an hour and a half and finishes at 10am.
The Somerville is unusual amongst town centre establishments in that it has its own car park that can accommodate the cars of all guests. This makes it ideal for guests wanting a base from which to explore Devon more generally or else just leave the car behind and enjoy Torbay on foot.
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