Melba House Hotel - B&B, Torquay

Melba House Hotel - B&B, Torquay - Hotel Description

One of the best-located bed and breakfast hotels in Torquay, Melba House is just a short stroll away from the seafront and only 200 metres from the conference centre.

This traditional English bed and breakfast hotel has a quintessentially English location, overlooking the surrounding tranquil parkland and the nearby cricket pitch. Fully refurbished in the last 12 months, all of the charming en suite accommodation is well appointed and comfortable and all of the rooms have a flat-screen LCD TV.

Melba House has a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, and is the ideal place to relax and unwind, whether you are enjoying a seaside holiday in Torquay or visiting the area on business. The town centre, train station, seafront and conference centre are just a short, level walk away.

The residence boasts its own private car park and free secure Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout the building.

This quality bed and breakfast overlooks a local cricket pitch and at the end of a long day exploring the area or a hard day's work, you can relax and watch the cricket from the sunny terrace.

Melba House prides itself on its high levels of hospitality and doing everything possible to make your stay as enjoyable as it can be.

Situated in a quiet tree-lined avenue not far from the seafront, the hotel has a peaceful relaxing location, despite being close to the beach and the town. The harbour is 15 minutes' walk away and the town's Princess Theatre is also within easy reach. The nearest restaurant is Ocean Drive, which is just 175 metres from the hotel and which enjoys a very good reputation. Melba House is also very conveniently situated for the conference centre, which is only 200 yards away.

The friendly, helpful owners and staff can recommend some great days out and some other excellent places to eat.

9/10 Overall rating

Melba House Hotel - B&B, Torquay - Guest Services

• General: Parking, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Parking, Heating, Luggage Storage.
• Services: Internet Services, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.

Melba House Hotel - B&B, Torquay - Restaurants and Bars

In the morning, you can awake to the aroma of a scrumptious freshly cooked English breakfast, made using locally sourced produce wherever possible. Whatever you have planned, the generous and tasty breakfast is a great way to start your day. Breakfast is cooked to order and includes local Devon bacon and sausages, hash browns, mushrooms and eggs cooked according to your preference. You can also enjoy locally smoked kippers, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, omelettes (plain, mushroom, and cheese), followed by tea or fresh coffee served in cafetières. Freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice, organic muesli, cornflakes, bran flakes, grapefruit, prunes and apricots are also available. Breakfast is available from 08:30 to 09:30 and earlier breakfasts are available on request. The attractive dining room reflects the Victorian elegance of the hotel and has wonderful views out over the hotel's parkland surroundings.

Melba House Hotel - B&B, Torquay - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  MasterCard
• Deposit: 100 percent of the first night will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
• Internet: Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: Children older than 12 years are welcome. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled or modified later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Melba House Hotel - B&B, Torquay - Important Information

Melba House Hotel does not accept bookings for those aged under 18, or hen, stag and wedding parties. Melba House will add an additional cost to payments made by credit card (no charge for debit cards). Melba House does not accept payment by American Express card.

Melba House Hotel - B&B, Torquay - Directions

By Car (from Newton Abbot): - Continue straight on towards Torquay. - At the last set of traffic lights, which fork into Newton Road and Avenue Road by Torre railway station (you will also see Halfords store in front of you), take the right-hand lane into Avenue Road (following the signs for the seafront and the harbour). - Carry on through the next set of traffic lights and Bampfylde Road is the next turning on the left.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation