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title: "Abingdon House vs Garway Lodge: which hotel is better?"
description: "Abingdon House or Garway Lodge in Torquay? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-06
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# Abingdon House vs Garway Lodge

Both are in Torquay, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Torre
## [Abingdon House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/abingdon-house-torquay/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 6.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1096177/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Torre
## [Garway Lodge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/garway-lodge-torquay/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1439069/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 160 m apart.

### Why is Abingdon House better than Garway Lodge?

1.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Garway Lodge better than Abingdon House?

1.  Allows pets

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Abingdon House | Garway Lodge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Location | 6.6 | 7.0  (+0.4) |
| Facilities | 4.2  (+0.9) | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 7.0  (+0.4) | 6.6 |
| Public transport | 8.4 | 9.1  (+0.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | – |
| Number of reviews | 1 | – |
| Google rating | 4.8/5 | 4.9/5  (+0.1) |
| Google reviews | 75  (+20) | 55 |
| Rank in Torquay | bottom 21% | – |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.6 | 7.0  (+0.4) |
| Distance to Torre centre | 80 m | 130 m |
| To the beach | 970 m  (−110 m) | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 440 m | 310 m  (−130 m) |
| To the airport | 31 km | 31 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 31 | 30 |
| To the nearest food shop | 550 m | 530 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 7 | 6 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

160 m apart

Abingdon House: city centre: 540 m, nearest station Torre railway station: 440 m, Exeter International Airport (EXT): 31 km, beach: 970 m, 31 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Garway Lodge: city centre: 620 m, nearest station Torre railway station: 310 m, Exeter International Airport (EXT): 31 km, beach: 1.1 km, 30 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Torquay

[Torquay weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/torquay/weather)

## Abingdon House or Garway Lodge: common questions

### Which is better, Abingdon House or Garway Lodge?

They are evenly matched. Abingdon House is stronger in facilities, beach access; Garway Lodge is stronger in location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Abingdon House or Garway Lodge?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Abingdon House is 970 m from the nearest beach; Garway Lodge is 1.1 km.

### How far apart are Abingdon House and Garway Lodge?

The two hotels are 160 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/abingdon-house-torquay-vs-garway-lodge-torquay/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/