Torre Abbey
Torre Abbey, The King's Drive, Torquay, TQ2 5JE, United Kingdom- Tourist Site
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Close to the Seafront and Local Shops
Experience a delightful stay at Kethla House, just a 6-minute walk from the vibrant seafront and local shops.
Comfortable Rooms with TV
Relax in our cozy rooms equipped with modern amenities, including a TV for your entertainment.
Convenient Location for Exploring
Explore nearby attractions like the Riviera Conference Centre, Torre Abbey, and Princess Theatre, all within walking distance. Plus, easy access to Exeter International Airport makes travel a breeze.
Book now for an unforgettable stay at Kethla House!
Check-in from
02:30 PM
Check-out by
10:30 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Bunk bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
129 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Highchair, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 m2
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed
129 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Highchair, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Great location, the hosts were brilliant, breakfast made fresh for you, room was cleaned as much as you wanted, facilities were great and you were made to feel welcome.
Bathroom was a little on the small side, but there really was no issues at all.
Modern, so clean decoration to the highest standard 😊
There wasn’t anything to dislike all 10/10
Very comfortable with wonderful breakfast
Nothing
Friendly hosts. Clean, well equipped rooms. Hairdryer and fridge provided. Fresh milk in the fridge for our morning cuppa. Excellent breakfast with good vegetarian options. We had a 3 night stay and were made to feel very welcome. Jonathan and Sade are very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. It is only a 15-20 minute to the harbour where all the bars and restaurants were.
Room was small but clean
This was our 4th year of returning to Torquay. Different hotel this time. The hosts were very pushy. After a 6 hour journey walked through the door to be told we had to choose our breakfast for the next morning. Just wanted to relax in room after a long journey. Then had to choose each morning for the following morning just to make the hosts life easier.Sade extremely rude about the inner door being left open when infact it wasnt us if she'd of checked her cameras she'd of known this. Breakfast very poor to the point of feeling quite ill the 2 days of eating it. Will not be returning.
Very friendly family run accommodation. Clean and great breakfast
We were warmly welcomed and shown our room. A brief and purposeful walk around followed. We pre ordered breakfast and were shown the stocked fridge in our room. Excellent room and comfy bed.
En-suite was very small but functional
Very clean and comfortable with good quality toiletries. Excellent hosts
Very close to the area I needed to be for the event I was down for. Cheap.
Either the carpet or mattress in the room I stayed absolutely stinks of BO I had the window open the entire stay and the smell still didn't go. The walls are extremely thin, I could hear next door snoring so got very little sleep through the night. Carpet wasn't clean, covered in hair and dust. Bedsheets were stained and when I had requested both beds be made up as I booked a room with 2 beds for 2 people Kethla house requested a £10 surcharge for both beds to be made. Felt far more like an airb&b sharing someone's house than a guest house or seaside b&b that I'm used to which I'm not personally keen on
Perfect for our overnight stay near the centre of Torquay.
Arrived after a very long day travelling, so lovely and welcoming! Felt like a home away from home, we always found parking available no matter the time of day. Room was probably one of the cleanest I’ve stayed in as it goes for hotel rooms! Location was ideal also! Will definitely be staying here again and we very much look forward to it!
Lovely stay was made to feel really welcome. It was an excellent breakfast. Thank you both 👌
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We had such a lovely stay here and would definitely recommend it. The family who run the place are genuinely lovely — so kind, friendly, helpful and give us great advice. It was a real pleasure meeting them! Our room was clean, cosy and had everything we needed. We felt really comfortable, safe and welcome throughout our stay. The location is also brilliant. The beach and marina are within walking distance, as well as some beautiful gardens and lots of nice cafés and restaurants along the seafront. It was really easy to get around and explore all the area on foot, by bus or by cab, and Torquay land train stops nearby. There's a nearby convenience store that opens till late on weekdays. We honestly had the best time and would happily come back. A lovely place, lovely people and a really enjoyable stay.
Very Friendly and Welcoming. Excellent Breakfast.
Beautiful old property, very clean and comfortable
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Lovely welcome from the owners. Really comfortable bed.
The breakfast was spot on just perfect,the room was spotless and the bed was comfortable if I was to visit Torquay again i would definitely stay at kethla house again John and Sade were the perfect hosts nothing was too much trouble
Nothing keep on doing what you’re doing and you won’t go wrong
Fijne ligging, ontbijt goed verzorgd, mooie kamer
Parkeren moet in de buurt en is op drukke dagen wat lastig.
Great location. Very friendly and helpful owners. Spotlessly clean throughout. Nice room and excellent breakfast
Amazing people.
Breakfast was just perfect, the scrambled egg & smoked salmon was delicious, husband had full English no complaints !! Plenty of tea & coffee , we had a long journey home so it set us up for the day !! We have to come back to Torquay soon so will book again .
Absolutely nothing !!!
Great location to sea front with free parking , attractive looking property, well kept, comfortable and spotlessly clean.
Parkplatz zu klein
Near the beach
Narrow parking
Good location, clean and comfortable . Attention to detail was excellent and the cooked breakfast was great .
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Room lovely and clean modern and up to date. The shower/body wash shampoo soap was absolutely gorgeous products Bed comfy
Pillows bit uncomfortable. As it's been so hot maybe complimentary water in room not charge for it.
Beautiful property, lovely bright and airy and beautifully presented.
Nothing at all
Lovely and clean, everything we needed
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The location was perfect, just a 5 min stroll down a short hill to the beach and nearby Marina. The owner was really helpful and his lovely children even helped us up to the room with our things. The breakfast was cooked to order and beautifully presented, very tasty. The room was exceptionally clean with a very comfortable bed which led to a restful two nights sleeo.
The only (very small) niggle I could mention is that as a woman, I'd have appreciated a longer length mirror near a plug socket so I could style my hair, but I managed ok with the wall mounted mirror. But really, this was a minor thing.
Hi standard accommodation, lovely hoists.
Nothing.
Very clean , comfortable bed, room was spotlessly clean, close to beach and local bars and restaurants , lovely hosts we would definitely stay again ☺️
Nothing we had a lovely stay
Absolutely perfect stay I had a wonderful stay and honestly couldn’t have asked for anything better. The room was absolutely spotless and beautifully clean — as someone who is quite particular about cleanliness, I was extremely impressed. There was honestly nothing I could fault. The breakfast was delicious, beautifully presented and clearly prepared with great care. The table setting was lovely and everything was perfect down to the smallest detail. The whole guest house was warm, welcoming and exceptionally well looked after. I felt very comfortable and enjoyed every moment of my stay. Thank you so much for making my visit to Torquay so enjoyable. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this wonderful place. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Very clean and well executed
Very clean and well executed
Kethla House was lovely to stay in Jon and Sade made us feel so welcome from the very beginning and were always giving us suggestions of where to visit.Breakfast was ordered the day before which is such a good way of doing it, it was a beautiful breakfast with a great choice nothing was too much trouble when ordering. Kethla house is a short walk away from the beach and the town everything is very accessible and plenty of buses within walking distance that can take you to other place's. We had such an amazing time a big thank you to Jon and Sade 🙂
Honestly everything we needed was there 🙂 There wasn't anything we didn't like .
Very clean and tidy
The bed wasn't very comfortable, Mattris was very hard, back was aching when I woke in the morning .
L'accueil du propriétaire.
La taille du lit.. trop petit pour le prix de la prestation et tres inconfortable pour deux.
Alles super proper, een uitstekend ontbijt met keuzemogelijkheden en super vriendelijke mensen!
De parkeerplaatsen zijn heel nauw..
The owners were very friendly and accommodating, the place was extremely clean and well kept, a lovely place, with a great breakfast too!! HIGHLY recommended.
There wasn't anything to dislike really, the traffic was a little loud at times, but you expect that with the location and almost anywhere in Torquay.
Very clean and comfortable,great location, staff were super nice.
Nothing, all great.
Clean bright modern
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolutely wonderful stay! We had a fantastic stay and couldn’t be happier with our experience. The location is simply wonderful — perfect for exploring the area and enjoying everything around it. Our room was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. Everything was well organised and made us feel at home. A special thank you to Jon, who truly made our stay even more enjoyable. He is incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive to his guests. He responded instantly to all our requests and was always happy to help. His hospitality really made a difference. And the breakfasts were absolutely delicious! Everything was fresh, tasty, and clearly prepared with care. We especially appreciated the quality and freshness of the food each morning ☺️
Everything was fantastic from the moment we arrived to our early departure
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Friendly and helpful hosts, clean room and good location.
Location is perfect, 5 minutes walk to the seafront. Jonathan and Sade are both very friendly and welcoming. The B&B was decorated tastefully and felt homely. The room and bathroom were spotless! We had a family room and it was big enough for the 3 of us with a decent amount of storage space. The breakfast was excellent, cooked really well, we asked to change a few items and Jonathan was very accommodating. It was really quiet at all times, you wouldn't have known there were other guests there most of the time. There are 3 parking spaces reserved for the property and we got a space the whole 3 days we were there. I would certainly recommend this B&B and we loved that it was owned and ran by a lovely family!
We had a wonderful two night stay. The room was spotlessly clean, cosy, and very comfortable. The breakfast was delicious, and the owner was exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. We felt very well looked after and really enjoyed our stay. We would definitely recommend this guest house and would happily stay here again. 😊👌
Las estancia muy acogedora. La hospitalidad y atenciones de los propietarios fue excelente. Desayunos riquísimos
Beautiful room with everything needed
Easy to find on the Belgrave Road! Jon and Sade were exceptional hosts couldn’t do enough. Our room was comfortable very clean and the bed was lovely! Breakfast was delicious and always hot😃
The only thing I would have liked is a bigger shower but that was the only thing
Beautiful rooms. Excellent breakfast.
Very tight car park.
The family room was very clean and comfortable.
Parking was an issue.
This place is a gem in a great location. Beautifully clean along with friendly and helpful hosts. Breakfast was delicious using good quality ingredients. Toiletries were a bonus, plus a much needed fan! Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends
Nothing!
Fantastic location, great value and exceptionally clean. I would highly recommend.
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Clean rooms, friendly hosts
Very limited parking
It was clean and quiet
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It was conveniently located with easy access to popular area.
We wish there’s a little corner (living room) where the guests can sit in and enjoy the day that pass. Overall, it’s a great stay
It was an ideal place to stay very close to restaurants and shops the room was very clean and comfortable everyone was friendly and welcoming breakfast was excellent and catered for our dietary needs
Lovely room, great breakfast and very attentive hosts. Johnathan stayed up late to accommodate our arrival and cooked a lovely breakfast. Good location with free parking
The place is clean, comfortable, and child-friendly. Breakfast was fresh and really nice. We had a great stay and would be happy to go back again.
Very clean, close to seafront, comfortable, responsive host - very flexible. We only stayed one night and we it was perfect for what we needed.
Great stay and value for money. Brilliant breakfast
Everything so clean and tidy Owner super nice person
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Cozy and clean. Very close to the town center. Nice breakfast
The lovely welcome, the beautiful and comfortable room, the fabulous sleep and the great breakfast.
No negatives. Parking is tricky however and we advise including the 24 hour parking at the nearby Riviera Leisure Club (£10) in parking information.
Freshly made breakfast - plenty food and very good. Owners very nice and helpfull.
clean friendly staff.breakfast was good
The room we had was small.compact and bijou. got snapped at on second morning due to they had moved out table we didn't notice and sat where we had the day before. we both thought the women was grumpy with us
Breakfast was great and good choices. Cereal and full English 1 day and cereals and kippers the next. Good choices of juices, jams and 4 cereal choices. Served hot and we sat in comfort in their lovely dining room.
Very clean and I can’t fault anything.
The location was central for everything, easy pleasant walk to the seafront and plenty of buses running nearby into town.Plenty of choice for breakfast, freshly cooked and served in a beautiful quiet dining room.
We had everything we needed for a lovely stay, the room was comfortable with a very large bed and en suite. Plenty of storage and a fridge that was very useful. Sade and Jonathan were perfect hosts and couldn't do enough for us to ensure we had a lovely stay.
We have stayed here several times. We wouldnt go anywhere else perfect!!!. So welcoming and spotlessly clean. Everything you need. Breakfast is exceptional. The hosts are wonderful.
Jon was very welcoming, the room and house were lovely and clean. Good location to the harbour.
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The hosts were incredibly accommodating for our late arrival. Lovely clean room with requested dairy free milk and great quality toiletries included. Wonderful breakfast that was tasty and filling. We would definitely stay again.
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Friendly welcome, great breakfast good location
Nothing to dislike
Location staff clean and lovely breakfast great value for money
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Jonathan & Sade were extremely welcoming & friendly. Jonathan was very helpful and dealt with any queries efficiently and right away. The room was spacious and decorated beautifully & had a small en suite (toilet, sink & shower) and also had been provided with shampoo, conditioner, shower gel for the shower and hand soap and hand & body lotion (Faith in Nature) bottles to use. Appreciated the fan in the room to use also. The hallway and dining room were also decorated lovely and everything was clean throughout. Breakfast was superb and plentiful and Jonathan was nice and chatty and my partner would like to add that the pancakes at breakfast were fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back!
Not applicable - everything was perfect.
The room was beautifully decorated and absolutely spotless. Nice big comfy bed and plenty of space.
Just a little advice for anyone booking rather than a complaint, but the bathroom in room 2 is quite cramped, especially the shower. For someone taller, it was a bit of a squeeze!
The host were very welcoming, breakfast was beautiful, room was perfect.
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Quite near the town so could leave the car and walk. Room was just what we needed, booked am arrived pm.. no problem at all.
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Good location. Friendly hosts. Near to the beach.
Old crumbs mixed in with sugar / butter on arrival to our breakfast table several times.
Great location, 10 minute walk to the shops and bars at the marina. Breakfast was better than expected. Great value for money.
The cleanliness and decor.
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The bedroom was well appointed and the bed was very comfortable. The fan was much appreciated during with the warm weather in May.
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Kethla house is in a great location, making it easy to get around and enjoy the surrounding area. Everything was very well managed and organised, which made the stay smooth and relaxing from start to finish. The room and all shared areas were spotless and maintained to a high standard of cleanliness. The food was fresh, tasty, and offered a good variety. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help with anything needed. Their excellent service really added to the overall experience. I would happily stay here again and would definitely recommend it to others.
Les petits déjeuners avec de la variété. Délicieux préparés par Jonathan.
Chambre un peu petite pour un séjour de plusieurs jours
Hospitality of the hosts and the kind of customisation according to the customer needs…
Need to change parking… make it 2 parkings insted of 3
The breakfast was exceptional. We were well looked after. The room was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay!
Die Unterkunft ist perfekt, die Zimmer sind geschmackvoll eingerichtet und alles ist sehr sauber. Es gab jeden Tag ein sehr gutes Frühstück. Es war ein perfekter Aufenthalt. Die Gastgeber waren sehr freundlich und gaben gute Tipps für Ausflüge. Würden jederzeit wieder kommen .
Super clean, very comfy and the breakfast was amazing, Really friendly, welcoming hosts. Highly recommend.
No complaints/dislikes at all.
Very clean B&B. Jonathan & Sade were very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was brilliant and made sure our daughter was looked after. Rooms and bathroom very clean.
Nothing to say
Nicht genügend Parkplätze für alle Bewohner! First come , First Serve!
It just felt very welcoming, as soon as you walked through the door 😊. The food was excellent and Jonathan and safe were lovely, lovely people.
If we had to nit pick, we would just say the bathroom was extremely small.
Pleasant people. Clean room and bathroom. A very nice breakfast. What you would hope for in a nice B&B. Excellent value.
Johnathan and Sade were very welcoming and very accommodating. The breakfast was lovely and filling. The B&B is in the most perfect location for transport and also to the bay.
The bathroom was much smaller than expected, which was quite uncomfortable. But the amenities were good.
Johnathan was a welcoming host, friendly and chatty each day. Offering local tips of where to visit and contactable at all times, even offered a fan in the room on a warmer evening. Great location to nearby town although everywhere in Torquay was a hill walk 🤣. Clean environment and Great cooked breakfast.
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Very clean, great location host was lovely great value for money
The room was cold
Location was amazing, breakfast went above and beyond, staff were fantastic
Parking was a little bit tight, but the fact there was Parking was great
Owners extremely friendly and went out of their way to please. Everything about the place is lovely.
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Extremely clean and well maintained property.
The room was excellent and the breakfast was really lovely
The room was great and the breakfast was outstanding
Little bit of traffic noise but nothing couldn't be done regarding a main road.
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Cleanliness
9.33/10Multiple reviews highlighted cleanliness as exceptional and immaculate.
Service
9.8/10Guests frequently praised the friendly and accommodating service from the hosts.
Location
9.34/10Many reviews mentioned the perfect location, close to the seafront.
Room Quality
9.29/10Guests noted that rooms were comfortable, clean, and well-decorated.
Amenities
9.32/10The availability of amenities like breakfast and fridge was noted positively.
Value for Money
9.28/10Most guests felt that the offerings justified the price.
Food and Beverage
9.83/10Breakfast received consistent high praise for quality and presentation.
Overall Experience
9.8/10Overall guest satisfaction was extremely high, with many expressing a desire to return.