Relax, unwind and enjoy the beauty of Torquay
Welcome to the Ansteys Lea Guest House, a magnificent Victorian building that has stood proudly since 1870. Named after the captivating Ansteys Cove, a former smuggler's haven and now a local beauty spot, the guest house is located between Torquay's Town Centre and Marina, and Babbacombe Downs with its stunning sea views. The nearby village-type shops, banks, and Post Office are just a level walk away. Torquay, with its mild climate all year round, offers an array of activities for visitors. Days can be spent lazing on the beach, exploring the promenade's immaculate gardens, or participating in various leisure activities such as golf, bowls, water sports, and fishing.
The Ansteys Lea Guest House is a family-run establishment, offering guests a warm and comfortable environment to unwind during their stay in Torquay. The guest house is a charming former Victorian Gentlemen's Residence, set in its own grounds of nearly one acre, just 1,500 metres from the harbour in the upscale part of Torquay. The English Riviera, with its mild climate and famous Torbay palm trees, is one of Britain's most popular holiday destinations, and Torquay is the perfect base from which to explore the beauty spots of Devon.
All our pleasant and comfortable bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and are centrally heated, with colour televisions and tea and coffee making facilities. Our Self Catering Ansteys Lea holiday apartments are exceptional apartments in Wellswood, one of Torquay's most prestigious residential areas. Nearby Wellswood offers a 'village' atmosphere with its specialist shops, including a supermarket, chemist, florist, post office, pub and fashionable restaurants. The prehistoric caves attraction of Kents Cavern is a 5-minute walk from Sea Spray, and a 15-minute walk will take you to Torquay's main waterfront with its harbour, marina, shops, cafes and restaurants. Babbacombe Model Village is 1 mile away.
Services Offered
At Ansteys Lea Guest House, we pride ourselves on offering a range of services to ensure our guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Our services include:
- En-suite facilities in all bedrooms
- Centrally heated rooms
- Colour televisions in all rooms
- Tea and coffee making facilities in all rooms
- Self-catering apartments with fully equipped kitchens
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Hairdryers
- Off-street parking
- Luggage storage
- Tourist information and bookings
Leisure Facilities and Attractions
Torquay offers a wide variety of leisure facilities and attractions for visitors. These include:
- Golf courses
- Bowls
- Water sports
- Fishing
- Numerous attractions such as Babbacombe Model Village, Kent's Cavern, and Paignton Zoo
- A wide choice of leisure cruises
- Excellent shopping facilities
- Local theatres
- Cinema
- Nightclubs
- A wide range of public houses offering a variety of entertainment
Tariff & Prices
Our tariff & prices are as follows:
- Spring Prices 2018 - Double/Twin rooms:
+ 3 nights Room Only - 2 nights - 60.00
+ 2 nights - 50.00
+ Easter Weekend - 70.00
- Summer Prices 2018 - Double/Twin rooms:
+ 3 nights Room Only - 2 nights - 70.00
+ 2 nights - 60.00
+ 13 July to 16 Sept - 60.00
+ 17 Sept to 31 Dec - 60.00
- Apartment 6 is a family room for two adults plus one child - add 5 per night per child
- Stay for 7 nights but only pay for 6 nights (7th night free)
Hotel Quality and Service
The hotel has received mixed reviews from guests. While some have praised the friendly owners, cleanliness, and good value for the room, others have complained about the dirtiness of the room, lack of hot water, and poor noise insulation.
Location and Parking
The hotel is situated in a convenient location, close to the beach, marina, and city center, but guests have noted that the walk back to the hotel is uphill and can be tiring. Parking is available, which has been a plus for some guests.
Room Quality
Guests have reported varying experiences with the room quality. Some have praised the comfort, cleanliness, and spaciousness of the rooms, while others have complained about the dirtiness, lack of hot water, and noise from other rooms.
Management
Some guests have mentioned that the owner, Roy, is friendly and helpful, while others have reported that he doesn't care about his guests' complaints and is unwilling to offer refunds or make amends.
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