Torre Abbey Historic House and Gallery Houses
History comes alive at Torbay's most historic building. Built in 1196 you can trace the 800 years of development from monastery, imposing home of wealthy families, to Mayor's official residence of modern day. Historic rooms, including the beautiful dining room and family chapel.
Art galleries containing a stunning collection of pictures, silver, glass and Torquay pottery. The most complete medieval Abbey ruins in Devon and Cornwall, including the "Spanish Barn" of Armada fame.
Attraction Details
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AddressKings Drive, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5JE
Opening timesClosed until summer 2008
Entry costs
Attraction typeHouses
Hotels near Torre Abbey Historic House and Gallery
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Abbey Court Hotel
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Abbey Court Hotel is located in Torquay, 10 minutes walk from the beach. Free WiFi access is available. The rooms feature a radio, a TV and ironing facilities.
Avenue Park Guest House
Situated 5 minutes walk from the beach and Torquay Train Station, Avenue Park Guest House offers individual rooms with free Wi-Fi, in a lovely Victorian villa. Free parking is available on-site and on nearby roads..
TLH Toorak Hotel
This charming hotel is located 5 minutes walk from Torquays seafront. With an elegant restaurant, Toorak Hotel features access to a luxury spa, leisure complex, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a gym..
Buckingham Lodge Guest House
Probably one of the best located 4-star guest accommodations in Torquay, this guest house is in a tree-lined road and offers friendly hospitality, a high level of comfort and good value..
Melba House
Melba House Hotel offers bed and breakfast in Torquay, just 10 minutes walk from Torquay Train Station and 6 minutes from the Riviera International Conference Centre. Torquay Beach is just 7 minutes stroll away..
Gainsboro
Overlooking the park and Torre Abbey, this guest house offers hearty and healthy breakfasts cooked to order, a garden and lounge for guests to enjoy and rooms with en suite bathrooms. The seafront is just a 5-minute walk away..
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