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title: "The Purple Tree Guest House, Torquay"
description: "The Purple Tree Guest House in Torquay: rated 9.1 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-28
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Guesthouse
# The Purple Tree Guest House

Torre, Torquay, United Kingdom

9.1 ·  Excellent 6 reviews ·  #26 #26 of 57 in Torquay ·  4.8/5 on Google, 93 reviews ·  7.0 Location score
## About The Purple Tree Guest House

The Purple Tree Guest House is a guesthouse in Torre, Torquay, United Kingdom. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 6 reviews. Facilities include outdoor pool, free breakfast, bar, free parking, free wi-fi, pets allowed. It is 690 m from the centre of Torquay. The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, Exeter International Airport (EXT), is 31 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Floors:** 3

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 27

20 Newton Road [thepurpletreegh.com](http://www.thepurpletreegh.com/)

## Live prices around The Purple Tree Guest House

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## How The Purple Tree Guest House scores

Better rated than 47% of hotels in Torquay

-   Guest rating **9.1**
-   Location **7.0**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Spa & wellness **2.5**
-   Beach access **6.3**
-   Public transport **9.3**

Torquay average

## Rating on Google

4.8/5

93 Google reviews

-   5★92%
-   4★4%
-   3★0%
-   2★4%
-   1★0%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Outdoor poolFree breakfastBarFree parkingFree Wi-FiPets allowed

### Pool & wellness

-   Outdoor pool
-   Hot tub

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Pets allowed
-   LGBTQ+ friendly

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **59**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **30**

- **Shops within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Torre Abbey Sands</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Torre railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">280 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Exeter International Airport (EXT)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">31 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">69 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Torquay</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">690 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cartwright Coffee Ltd.</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">630 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Well Pharmacy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">780 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Crealy Adventure Park Exeter750 m
-   Torre Abbey930 m
-   Spanish Barn990 m
-   Cashino Gaming1.2 km
-   National Marine Aquarium Plymouth1.2 km
-   Torquay Observation wheel1.6 km

## Weather in Torquay

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

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### Compare

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## Questions about The Purple Tree Guest House

### How do guests rate The Purple Tree Guest House?

The Purple Tree Guest House has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 6 reviews, which is better than 47% of rated hotels in Torquay.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Purple Tree Guest House?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Purple Tree Guest House include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Does The Purple Tree Guest House have a pool?

Yes, The Purple Tree Guest House has a swimming pool (outdoor pool).

### Is there parking at The Purple Tree Guest House?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Purple Tree Guest House from the airport?

The nearest airport, Exeter International Airport (EXT), is 31 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Purple Tree Guest House close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Purple Tree Guest House have?

The Purple Tree Guest House has 12 rooms on 3 floors.

### Are pets allowed at The Purple Tree Guest House?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near The Purple Tree Guest House?

Yes: Cartwright Coffee Ltd., about 630 m away (10 min walk).

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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