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About this property

Historic Setting: The Chesterfield in Torquay is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, walk-in showers, free toiletries, and carpeted floors. Guests appreciate the room cleanliness and comfort. Amenities and Services: The guest house provides a bar, free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, lounge, minimarket, housekeeping, outdoor seating, family rooms, games room, and full-day security. Local Attractions: Torre Abbey Sands Beach is less than 1 km away, Riviera International Centre a 4-minute walk, and Exeter International Airport 40 km distant. Nearby restaurants enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Torquay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6


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1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deirdre
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Belgrave Road is perfect for easy access to either the bay or the town
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hotel for the price, kept in touch with texts, before, during and after our stay.
  • Kam
    Poland Poland
    All good. Value for money. Would be back I ever want to come back to area. Thanks
  • Terence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was clean tidy Bathroom clean and tidy Easy access to the beach and seafront
  • Andrea
    Germany Germany
    Beautifully decorated in every detail. Amanda is super friendly and made us feel at home.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I did not have breakfast. The location was excellent with just a short walk from the train station, the seafront, the harbour & the main shopping area. There was also an excellent sports pub only about 100 yards away. The room was very clean, the...
  • Gemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room is lovely, staff was really friendly and they let our 2 dogs stay with us. I loved that they had a drinks fridge in the lounge so I could help yourself instead of walking to the shop ❤️ and the dogs loved looking out the window to watch...
  • Brandon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The facilities were lovely and clean, the room was well lit and spacious and all amenities worked well! Staff were very friendly also and ensured we were settled and could get in touch if needed!
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were fantastic, the communication with them was exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble. Very good location, clean, facilities in the room and also available at a central point (iron, additional coffee/tea facilities, toiletries...
  • Martyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good sized room, well furnished. Excellent facilities-ample drinks and replenishment. Clean and tidy. Breakfast room/lounge was very well decorated, with great selection of games, books, information, and snacks. Great location within walking...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Amanda and Dan Donnai

9.8
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Amanda and Dan Donnai
Welcome to The Chesterfield Guest House - Winners of Trip Advisor's Travellers' Choice Award 2025 (Third year running). We are a relaxed and coastal boho style Guest House in Torquay - casual yet vibrant. The hosts live onsite but, to give you maximum flexibility, there are self-check lockboxes. Access our Guest App: Get insider info and our recommendations for activities, events, places to visit, where to eat and getting around the area. We also highlight all the dog-friendly attractions and places to eat. Accommodation: Spacious Victorian rooms with modern comforts. Dog-friendly (one large or two small/medium dogs). There is no on-site parking available but our guest app includes a map of where to find free, on street parking. Guest Lounge: Our guest lounge is a warm and inviting space, perfect for a laid-back morning. With games, magazines, and an honesty bar stocked with local drinks. Convenient Location: Centrally located near restaurants, cafes, and local attractions with easy access to main train station, bus routes and ferry services. You can explore Torbay's vibrant trio: Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham Outdoor Enthusiasts' Paradise: Countless opportunities for watersports, coastal hikes, and more. Insider tips to explore beaches, hidden coves, and local delights. Explore the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark
Your Hosts: Amanda (a true local from Torquay, aka a Torquinian) and Dan (a 'blow-in' from Wales). Hobbies: Both passionate about the outdoors and spending time with their young family. They make the most of living in the English Riveria, a UNESCO Global Geopark; one of earth's most extraordinary places. You will find us paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking, rockpooling - generally in, on or near the water!
Our Room-Only Guest House is perfectly situated for exploring Torquay, as it offers easy access to a variety of attractions and amenities. It is within walking distance of many popular attractions such as Torre Abbey, Abbey Park Golf, Torquay Athletic R.F.C and the Tennis and Bowls Centre. We are also less than 650 yards from the beautiful, Blue Flag beach of Abbey Sands, where guests can relax and enjoy the sun, sand and sea. We are also just a 10-minute walk from the main train line, providing convenient and accessible transportation options for guests. The neighbourhood also offers a range of vibrant restaurants, cafes, and shops, providing guests with everything they need for a fantastic time away. Our proximity to the Riviera International Conference Centre, The Princess Theatre and the Marina also makes our Guest House a great choice for guests looking to attend events or conferences in Torquay.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel does not accept bookings from same-sex groups or stag/hen parties. Any such bookings will be cancelled and no refund given.

Family rooms have 2 adults and 2 children under 12 yeas included in the rate. Children over 12 years will need to pay additional fees.

There is no parking at the property but on street parking is available or you can get car park permit passes.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.