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The Glenwood

3.5 star property

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Free daily English breakfast
A staircase with striped wallpaper and a decorative wall piece with flowers.
A cozy living room with a coffee machine, a clock, a wooden cabinet, and a large floral tapestry.
A small, single-story building with a gravel patio, a welcome sign, and a 'No Vacancies' sign. There are outdoor seating arrangements and potted plants.
A kitchen with a white cabinet containing various food items and a window above it.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Rowdens Road, Torquay, England, TQ2 5AZ
  • Place, Riviera International Conference Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Torre Abbey
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a black headboard, and a wall with a floral pattern.

Comfort Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Torquay

At The Glenwood you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Torre Abbey and Riviera International Conference Centre. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a vending machine. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Torquay City Centre B&B, attractions include Princess Theatre and Paignton Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Riviera International Conference Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Torre Abbey - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princess Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Torquay Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Torquay Station - 9 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chelston Manor - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Lansdowne Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Albert's Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪One World Cafe & Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Turkish Kebab & Pizza Torquay - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Glenwood

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Torquay bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Glenwood offers 6 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Torquay bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 February 2026 to 31 December 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Glenwood B&B Torquay
Glenwood Torquay
The Glenwood Torquay
The Glenwood Bed & breakfast
The Glenwood Bed & breakfast Torquay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Glenwood?

The Glenwood offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Glenwood?

Yep, The Glenwood has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Glenwood?

Yep, The Glenwood is a short 11-minute walk from Torre Abbey Sands.

Does The Glenwood serve breakfast?

Sure does, free English breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Glenwood?

No, The Glenwood does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Glenwood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Glenwood?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Glenwood Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and all you could need for your stay with lovely hosts who make great breakfast and really look after you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome, great breakfast, clean comfortable room at a reasonable rate. In a quiet area and within a short distance from the town, beach etc. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was nice, very good value for money with a great breakfast within the price included.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed for the weekend everything was fantastic and a great breakfast definitely would stay here again if I came to Torquay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best b&b we have stayed in for a long time

Had a lovely stay here,Arthur and Tina looked after us from the moment we arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing B and B

Great stay and welcoming, very clean and modern, host's very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind and helpful owners. The room was spotless and cleaned regularly, and the breakfast was delicious. The location is excellent – a quiet neighbourhood yet only about a 20-minute walk to the main attractions. Overall, a lovely stay and I would happily come back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very personable and welcoming. Excellent choices available for breakfast, all cooked to order exactly how you like them!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly location. Great breakfasts and clean. Would go back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and welcoming hosts. Nice room. Comfortable bed. Great breakfast. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts very friendly. The breakfast was excellent & having the little snack shop was a great idea & we made use of it :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant week, great location, walking distance to beach and harbour(on an incline), very friendly host, would revisit and recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Great hosts, well situated and probably the nicest breakfast we have had in a b and b. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well presented clean and comfortable. Hosts were very pleasant and easy to contact
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, closeness to international Riviera Centre, parking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Motorcycle trip - Cornwall 2022

Fabulous stay at this amazing B&B on the English Riviera. Great hosts, warm and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming people . Clean , close to the sea, nice breakfast . Would recommend the Glenwood and would stay here again if I return to Torquay x
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious! Our room was comfortable and had a nice view. Great for a weekend break :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. Very fruendly hosts lovely room and fantastic food. A short walk to the sea front. Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was friendly and helpful with directions and recommendations for things to visit. Staff are all friendly and polite. A pleasure to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Room comfort
Room was immediately clean and bathroom was lovely,Bed was very comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. Only 10 mins walk to town and seafront👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed our stay here ,the owners were very friendly and helpful,the breakfast was superb ,there was plenty of choice of fresh fruit,yogurt,cereal and a good choice of cooked also,our only issue was the bed was far too soft for us,but thats just personal choice ,but we had a lovely stay well done Tina and Arthur
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been coming to Torquay for years and this is by far the best place we’ve stayed, Will be coming again. Thanks to Arthur and Tina who looked after us and anything we needed. Superb x.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exley room 4

Amazing hosts made to feel very welcome immediately on arrival breakfast excellent with choice and was very filling and would set you up for day , room was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend staying here .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had an excellent three night stay recently. Breakfast was great and even made me sandwiches for my journey home. Tina went that extra mile and nothing was too much trouble. I felt quite at home as I was travelling by myself
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025