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title: "The Shirley, Torquay: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Shirley in Torquay: rated 9.6 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Guesthouse · ★★★★ · Eviivo
# The Shirley

Wellswood, Torquay, United Kingdom

9.6 ·  Exceptional 6 reviews ·  #14 #14 of 57 in Torquay ·  4.8/5 on Google, 81 reviews ·  7.2 Location score
## About The Shirley

The Shirley is a guesthouse in Wellswood, Torquay, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 across 6 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.5 km from the centre of Torquay. The nearest beach is 730 m away. The nearest airport, Exeter International Airport (EXT), is 31 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 19

66 Braddons Hill Road East [the-shirley.co.uk](https://www.the-shirley.co.uk/)

## How The Shirley scores

Better rated than 68% of hotels in Torquay

-   Guest rating **9.6**
-   Location **7.2**
-   Beach access **7.8**
-   Public transport **1.1**

Torquay average

## Rating on Google

4.8/5

81 Google reviews

-   5★68%
-   4★21%
-   3★11%
-   2★0%
-   1★0%

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

## Amenities

Free breakfastBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Minibar
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **71**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **50**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **6**

<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="">Beacon Cove</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">730 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Torquay</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</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="">70 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="">1.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Torquay Museum100 m
-   Torquay's Dinosaur World480 m
-   Torquay's Crime Museum610 m
-   Harbour Amusements Torquay680 m
-   Torquay Observation wheel830 m
-   Cashino Gaming870 m

## The Shirley: in detail

The Shirley offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at The Shirley is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar at your disposal. The Shirley offers a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar.

### Compare

## Compare The Shirley with nearby hotels

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## Questions about The Shirley

### How do guests rate The Shirley?

The Shirley has a guest rating of 9.6 out of 10 from 6 reviews, which is better than 68% of rated hotels in Torquay.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Shirley?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Does The Shirley include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at The Shirley?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Shirley from the airport?

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

### Is The Shirley close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 730 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Shirley have?

The Shirley has 7 rooms.

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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