Bentley Lodge in Torquay, England

Bentley Lodge provides an electric vehicle charging point on the premises, along with off-road parking and street parking for guests. The property is equipped with CCTV in common areas and outside, plus fire extinguishers, security alarms, and key access for safety. Daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and a fax/photocopying service are available, while the garden offers outdoor furniture and a seating area with a pond.

Each en-suite room is outfitted with an Alexa device for alarms, weather, and radio, plus a smart TV and a silent fridge with fresh milk and chilled filtered water. Guests find handmade fudge and rocky road, fresh flowers, and a detailed welcome pack with dining and attraction recommendations at check-in. USB lamps, hairdryers, glass cleaning cloths, manicure sets, and sewing kits are provided alongside high-quality toiletries and anti-bacterial hand wash.

A pre-ordered breakfast menu includes full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, all cooked to order using locally sourced ingredients. Guests are served homemade jam and marmalade, fresh fruit, pastries, and warm dishes in a dining room with fresh garden flowers. Special diet menus are catered for, and the breakfast room also offers outdoor seating in the garden during fine weather.

Torre Abbey Sands Beach is a 17-minute walk from Bentley Lodge, and the Riviera International Centre is less than 1 km away. Paignton Zoo, Babbacombe Theatre, and Torre Abbey are all reachable within a short drive or public transport ride. Brixham Harbour lies 13 km away, and Exeter International Airport is 39 km from the hotel, with Torre train station only a 5-minute walk.

The south-facing garden is maintained by the hosts and features a lawn, decking, a fish pond, and a small bridge, offering a space for relaxation or outdoor breakfast. Guests can use the lounge area adjacent to the dining room, with access to information leaflets and additional seating. Complimentary fruits, homemade cake for departure, and a welcome drink on arrival are standard offerings, along with a designated smoking area in the garden.

Award: 2024 Travellers Choice Award winner

Rooms: King rooms with Alexa, smart TV, and silent fridge

Breakfast: Pre-ordered menu with vegan and gluten-free options

Technology: USB lamps, fresh milk, and chilled filtered water in each room

Parking: EV charging point and off-road parking

Garden: South-facing garden with pond and decking

Service: Daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and welcome drink