Holcombe House

This is a fabulous property!

! It is very large and easily accommodated the 14 of us, and a dog, without feeling like we were on top of each other. We had a great time in the garden with the children and spent a lot of time there. We all slept really well, the beds are super comfy. The property had everything we needed. This is our second visit and we can't wait to return!!

Overall a fantastic place to stay.

We will definitely be going back for another stay !!

Holcombe House is a fantastic place to stay, an absolutely stunning victorian home.

Very spacious, very well stocked with utensils and item you would need for your holiday. Nice little welcome pack too. Could not fault in any way at all.

Holcombe House is a lovely spacious well equipped house.

We were a three generation family and there was plenty of space for everyone. Would certainly recommend this property and stay there again. Thank you for the welcome hamper it was very much appreciated.

I have recently stayed at Holcombe House to celebrate with my family for my 70th birthday celebration,this house was just fantastic,plenty of room space,very well equipped,beautiful gardens,great parking,even a bus route outside into town,great fun games room,for all,lovely welcome pack,I would most certainly stay here again,we all had the most memorable time.

A little awkward to get car onto drive, loads of room for everyone so not underfoot, everything you would need if you want to cook, very steep walk to harbour (I got taxi back) just a lovely quiet place to relax.

This is a beautiful home which has absolutely everything you could possibly need.

We were a party of 9 adults and there is plenty of space for everyone

We have had a lovely week at Holcombe House with our whole family.

The house offered everything we could have wished for and more. A beautiful house that was perfect for us. We would highly recommend and wouldn't hesitate to return.

Perfect house for large group or family.

Spotlessly clean, and amazing period home to enjoy or close to town for venturing out. Thoroughly recommend.

Perfect family holiday home and very well equipped.

We had a lovely stay at Holcombe House and everything was just perfect for a family of 3 generations with 6 children aged from 2 to 12 there was plenty of space for them all to run around.

I would highly recommend a stay at this well equipped, well positioned house which felt very homely.

We have been coming to Holcombe house for four years we arrive with our family children and grandchildren .

its always like home from home . We have a young grandaughter who has been staying with us since she was five months old . Penny the owner has proved to us many times nothing is too much trouble and every facility is available . We have wonderful family meals in the dining room and breakfast kitchen which are superbly equipped .

Holcombe House was where our 3-generation family spent lots of happy, quality time together this summer.

We were very comfortable and enjoyed its spaciousness and the lovely atmosphere within the main house and the annexe. With a large living room and two smaller sitting rooms, we were happily spoilt for choice! The beaches and tourist attractions nearby were amazing to visit. Communication with Penny, the owner, was always smooth, which made us feel relaxed. The most wonderful thing which we will always remember and be thankful for, is Penny’s kindness and the great efforts she made to help us even after we had checked out, when we realised that a valuable item had been inadvertently left behind. She very kindly sent it back safely to us, and was very understanding. With such happy memories, we truly wish to return!

A lovely house with a lovely view.

Plenty of space for everyone to spread out and a nice location to explore Torquay and the surrounding area. A couple of tiny points that would make it even better; A tumble dryer and/or some pegs - and maybe a bigger washing line. (If we had been at capacity -12/14 people and staying longer than a week, keeping up with laundry would be a nightmare with only a tiny rotary line) Some coat hooks in the Annexe would be a great idea. The drive entry is tight, but do-able if you go slowly. The main garden isn't dog safe in that there is no gate but the annexe garden is alright as long as your dog isnt a jumper. The annexe didnt have any clean cutlery, crockery, glasses or mugs so we moved what we needed from the main house. (The items in the cupboards that were there, were used so we put through the dishwasher.)

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Holcombe House.

Beautiful, spacious property that ticked all the boxes. Perfect for our family. Would definitely visit again with family in the future. My only negative feedback would be the entrance into the driveway. It was a tad tight for my Range Rover and the charging point for the car was a tight stretch for the charging lead. Would have been better if it was mounted outside the conservatory. Other than that I rate this property 10 out of 10

A beautiful grand house.

A well equipped kitchen, with a comfy lounge for large groups. The beds are very comfortable, possibly the best we've had in a holiday cottage. The location also good, although the steep roads could make access a challenge for some. The garden is a little shabby, despite the gardener being in attendance for most of Saturday evening (a little off putting)...Its also not dog proof. The driveway is challenging for all but the smallest of cars. Further exacerbated by the drive entrance being offset at an angle.

Beutiful property in an extremely nice part of Torquay.

Holcombe house is very well equipped. It provides very comfortable accommodation that will support 12 people easily. There are also an additional two pull out beds in the rooms our grand children stayed in so you could actually accommodate another two. With three very comfortable lounges a separate dining room and two kitchens, there was plenty of space for our three generations of family to spread themselves around. The house has been very tastefully restored while still maintaining its victorian period charm. It is not too hard to imagine yourself living in the house during that period when standing in the upper bay windows that have good views of Torquay Harbour and beyond. Torquay town center being a 10 minute walk away and Meadfoot beach also around 10 minutes walk. It might take you a little longer to walk back depending on your fitness levels. Anstys Cove being a piqturesque thirty minutes walk away. My two older boys and there partners went for a run each morning and fully enjoyed the hill challenge:)

Wonderful large house.

Our party of 12, plus baby and plus one dog were easily accommodated. The four children were thrilled to have their own lounge. The large dining room meant we could all eat together. Short walk downhill to Torquay or along coast road to Babbacombe. The 64 bus stop is by the house and was useful for our two elders to get back from Torquay without the hill climb. Great family break at Holcombe House.

A fabulous family home for family holidays.

3 lounges and a big dining table and room made the experience excellent ....and a place we'll look to return to.

A well maintained property.

We had a wonderful Christmas. Highly recommend.

Holcombe House is an absolutely stunning property.

The rooms are spacious, comfortable, clean and well equipped, with two kitchens to ensure large groups can easily be catered for. The large dining room was excellent for not only our catering needs but as an entertainment area as well. The bedrooms are simply fantastic, with wonderful views from the front two. We were a group of 9 adults with two dogs and would certainly recommend Holcombe House as a holiday retreat.

We have had another wonderful week with our family at Holcombe house already booked for 2024 our fourth visit .

A beautiful house, perfect for a large family gathering.

In my opinion very good value considering the quality of everything the property offers. Every room has been thoughtfully furnished with everything the guest could need. Highly recommend....thank you for a lovely stay.

Well what can I say, we have just returned from a week at Holcombe house and I honestly couldn’t have asked for anywhere better to stay.

The house is huge and immaculately clean and fresh. We had absolutely everything we needed in the kitchens to prepare meals for our big family. We were away for my mums 70th birthday, so this was a special family gathering and the house suited us perfectly. The beds are big (super king I think?) and really comfortable. Some of the bedrooms are huge which is ideal if like us you want to set up little beds on the floor for young children to sleep in with you. You’re also spoilt for choice with 3 separate lounge rooms, ideal if you have older kids/teenagers that want to have their own space in the evening. The location of the house is also ideal, just a short walk to Torquay seafront. I also have to mention that the owner was so helpful in contacting us directly with directions to the property before our stay and was so quick to respond when I emailed her a question. On top of this, on our return we realised we had left something at the house and she arranged to have it posted back to us immediately. We will definitely be returning, thank you for a wonderful stay!

The property was everything we had hope for and more.

The family were overjoyed with the accommodation and facilities, and the baby slept so contented in the wonderful cot you provided!! And I must say that we found all the beds to be very comfortable too!! We had several family meals in the dining room, which was very grand, and barbecues in the garden. We even played Boules on the lawn, and enjoyed the sunsets on the terrace, over a few glasses of Rose. Thank you to all of you for making our holiday so special and enjoyable.

Our family stayed at this beautiful house to celebrate my husband's 80th birthday in April.

Our whole family thoroughly enjoyed staying could not ask for a better holiday stay. So comfortable all facilities brilliant. Thank you Richard and Penny for splendid welcome pack and your kind wishes to the birthday boy. Had an amazing party night mid week with children, grandchildren and friends. Could not have chosen a better cottage. Thanks again B & B

We gathered for a 60th birthday celebration with our grown up children, their partners and some of our friends.

The house was perfect. plenty of space in every room. A big lounge where we could all sit. A lovely formal dining room. Having two kitchens and loads of oven space made big meals much easier. It’s rare to find a rental home so well equipped and everything worked as it should. The beds were really comfy. We even managed a walk to the beach!

There is 1 common washroom for 3 bedrooms, apart of that this house is fantastic

The house was amazing, extremely comfortable (especially the beds) and beautiful.

There was more space than we needed, but as the weather was not great it gave us enough space for the week. Loved the high ceilings and the kitchen had everything we needed even down to cooking a Christmas Dinner ! Did manage to walk down to the harbour once and back up (phew) but would imagine in the summer it would be a great location for beaches, etc. Thank you for the correspondence and the information at the house - all much appreciated.

Holcombe House, Torquay is absolutely amazing!

! Very large house including all rooms, spacious in all area's, fully equipped throughout, very comfortable mattresses on all beds, clean, well equipped, everything you need including leaflets on I.e. local restaurants, things to do etc. We couldn't have booked better for our family long weekend!! What you read about this house, is what you get & we all highly recommend!! Thank you so much to the owners Richard & Penny.

A lovely house, good facilities, was cool even in the hot weather.

Was a bit of a steep walk into Torquay though, got taxis back up the hill. Shame that Uber dont operate in Torquay, is far better system than queuing at taxi ranks or phoning cabs. We had a great week, went too quick.

Wonderful property, beautifully kept and clean with everything needed for a family stay.

Large house which meant there was lots of space for us all. Would definitely recommend!

A gem of a large property on the outskirts of Torquay.

The kitchens (yep 2 of them!) were set up for cooking for large groups and having multiple cookers made life easier getting the Sunday roast onto the huge dining table a breeze. The large gardens are not dog safe, not a problem for us as Alfie is happy to be on a leash whilst doing his pottering around. The off road parking was large enough to get 4 cars on with a bit of a squeeze. The outside sitting area and BBQ made for pleasant afternoon when the sun decided to make an appearance.

Holcombe House is a fantastic property and our group of 11 felt privileged to stay there.

The house is very well equipped with good quality items and beautiful decoration throughout. It was spotless from top to bottom when we arrived. Communication with the owner was excellent.

We are a family group of 6 adults and two children under 6 and have just had a wonderful Easter holiday at Holcombe House Torquay.

This very large house is a stunning home in a quiet location which is well furnished and equipped throughout. Most of the adults in the group are very good cooks and were impressed with such a well supplied kitchen in a holiday home. We had one evening meal in a local restaurant during our stay so the kitchen was tested thoroughly by the family cooks! The three lounge areas are very comfortably furnished alongside an impressively large dining room . The bedrooms are large with very comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. Outside has good seating for meals and drinks along with a charcoal BBQ. We found this home the best we have rented for a large family holiday, within walking distance from the harbour/town area.

Lovely house enjoyed by the whole family.

well equipped house. helpful owners. recommend waddling duck bistro couple of minutes away excellent food. Model village well worth a visit. Thank you for a lovely stay.

A great property and nice location with amazing views.

Property very spacious and well equipped. We had a great Christmas at Holcombe House!

What can you say about Holcombe House.

....it looked magnificent in the pictures but was even better in reality. It is a truly amazing property - my daughter described it as staying in 'National Trust' property. It is a large house with many rooms, but its is also very warm and homely - we felt immediately comfortable there. The kitchen is where we ate most of our meals and, as is often the case, was the gathering spot. We spent a number of shared evenings in the main living room, which easily accommodating the seven of us (and dog). The annex kitchen was used by the kids for their studies, so near enough but far enough. The two additional TV rooms were ideal to give everyone enough space so we weren't in each others pockets the whole time. The kids also enjoyed some very competitive games of table football in the conservatory. The bedrooms we used were all huge, although the two in the annex were smaller, they weren't small. We also had bathrooms for each pair, so again allowing for plenty of comfort and no waiting. The grounds whilst not massive were plenty for the dog and I even managed an afternoon in the sun to read my book - not to be sniffed at in mid-October. A word of advice - the gateway is a little tight for those with larger cars so best approached from up the hill as on a slight angle, but this isn't an issue and there was plenty of parking space (the Google maps pictures are not up-to-date). I could not recommend this property enough - we were a party of seven + dog and it was perfect for us but could easily accommodate bigger groups. On the (very sad) day of leaving my wife described it as a privilege to stay in such a magnificent property....that about sums it up.

My family and I had the most wonderful stay at Holcombe House.

There was plenty of room for us to spread out in the large reception rooms. Our first evening we all enjoyed a meal in the beautiful large and airy dining room with a lovely view of the setting sun. The bedrooms were large and airy as well, with comfortable beds. I holidayed in Torquay as a child and am glad I came back and introduced my family to the English Riviera, we were lucky to be blessed with a full week of sunshine everyday. Everyone loved Torquay, we experienced great food at all facilities we visited with friendly service staff. An excellent holiday we will definitely be back to visit again. There were a couple of negative things I would like to mention which did not spoil a great week but I feel need mentioning. The recycling bins were already full up when we arrived on the Friday, we put them out as instructed on the Wednesday. We had to use black bags for our waste. The bin men emptied the black boxes already filled from the previous occupants and then emptied our black sacks into the boxes!! We struggled to keep on top of recycling as there are not enough boxes for a large party of people. Also, the garden was very overgrown when we arrived which did add a slight disappointment to the overall impression of such a grand house. However, this was sorted within a few days, which made a big difference.

The house was lovely, even better than we expected.

It had everything we needed and was spotless, the bedrooms were so spacious and comfortable, I highly recommend a stay, the owner should be proud to have such a beautiful house.