The Briarfields vs The Purple Tree Guest House
Both are in Torquay, 400 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseTorre
The Briarfields
- Guest rating
- 9.8 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
GuesthouseTorre
The Purple Tree Guest House
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 400 m apart.
Choose The Briarfields if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.8 / 9.1)
- to be closer to the beach (900 m / 1.2 km)
Why is The Briarfields better than The Purple Tree Guest House?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.8 vs 9.1)+0.7
Why is The Purple Tree Guest House better than The Briarfields?
- 1240 m closer to public transport−240 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Briarfields vs The Purple Tree Guest House: which hotel is better? | The Briarfields | The Purple Tree Guest House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.8 +0.7 | 9.1 |
| Location | 6.5 | 7.0 +0.5 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 7.2 +0.9 | 6.3 |
| Public transport | 8.0 | 9.3 +1.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.2 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.8 +0.7 | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 8 +2 | 6 |
| Google rating | 4.9/5 +0.1 | 4.8/5 |
| Google reviews | 105 +12 | 93 |
| Rank in Torquay | top 18% +35% | bottom 47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.5 | 7.0 +0.5 |
| Distance to Torre centre | 120 m −170 m | 290 m |
| To the beach | 900 m −270 m | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 520 m | 280 m −240 m |
| To the airport | 31 km | 31 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 31 | 30 |
| To the nearest food shop | 610 m | 630 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 8 | 12 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 16 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
400 m apart
The Briarfields: city centre: 480 m, nearest station Torre railway station: 520 m, Exeter International Airport (EXT): 31 km, beach: 900 m, 31 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
The Purple Tree Guest House: city centre: 690 m, nearest station Torre railway station: 280 m, Exeter International Airport (EXT): 31 km, beach: 1.2 km, 30 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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The Briarfields or The Purple Tree Guest House: common questions
Which is better, The Briarfields or The Purple Tree Guest House?
They are evenly matched. The Briarfields is stronger in guest rating, beach access; The Purple Tree Guest House is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, The Briarfields or The Purple Tree Guest House?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Briarfields is closer: 120 m from the centre, against 290 m for The Purple Tree Guest House.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Briarfields is 900 m from the nearest beach; The Purple Tree Guest House is 1.2 km.
How far apart are The Briarfields and The Purple Tree Guest House?
The two hotels are 400 m apart in a straight line.
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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