★★★★·Torquay·8.7
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or just type it — “around the 20th, three nights”
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Nestled in a historic Torquay building, The Purple Tree offers a charming atmosphere with a sun‑lit terrace, garden, bar, seasonal outdoor pool, heated indoor pool, hot tub, and free Wi‑Fi. Rooms provide private bathrooms, city views, flat‑screen TVs and work desks, with family and interconnected options. Breakfast includes continental, full English, vegan, gluten‑free and local pastries. Walking distance to Torre Abbey Sands Beach and close to Riviera International Centre.
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How guests rate the property, aspect by aspect.
Breakfast was great: cereals, juice and pastries followed by a home‑cooked spread; the place is truly pet‑friendly and I had to bring my cat because I was between house moves. We didn’t use the pool or jacuzzi, but they were nice additions and well maintained. The sofa could have been a bit more comfortable.
Susan·2 months ago
The hosts were friendly, the room was spacious and clean, the location is good with a short walk to town and the beach, and it’s close to the railway station and bus routes; it’s dog‑friendly. There was no air conditioning, though a fan was provided.
David·2 months ago
The location was very good, a 5 to 10 minute walk from town; the owner was very nice and knew everything about the local area.
G·2 months ago
Pool was lovely, huge hit with our 7 year old. Beds super comfy Ian was a great host couldn’t do enough for us. Toilet in room not fixed to floor, but easy fix - Tv wouldn’t connect to internet for Netflix etc Had to park on main road due to cars not parking in spaces correctly at property
Jade·2 months ago
The apartment was spotless, but we were deeply disappointed overall. When we arrived, we learned that the exact unit we had booked was occupied, so we were handed a different one. We had specifically chosen that room because it had 2 single beds, 1 double bed, a sofa bed, and 2 separate bathrooms—one with a shower—essential for our group’s ages and health needs. The replacement had 2 double beds, a sofa bed, one bathroom accessed from a bedroom, and a tiny toilet in another bedroom, plus no free toiletries as promised. It wasn’t a minor tweak; the layout and sleeping/bathroom setup were entirely different from what we paid for. We expected an apology or at least understanding, but the hosts made us feel at fault, despite our clear booking. The new apartment might have been fine if it were what we’d originally booked, but it wasn’t suitable for our group and wasn’t what we paid for. We’re very disappointed and would not recommend this place based on our experience.
Alyssa·2 months ago