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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 355 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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Torquay, ENG
  • Meadfoot Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Babbacombe Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Princess Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

St Matthias Lodge - Delightful 2 bed cottage

St Matthias Lodge is a unique cottage style property in the heart of Wellswood village.
The property has off road parking and consists of a master bedroom with kingsize bed, wardrobe, drawer storage and wash basin. The second bedroom is ideal for a child or granny and has a single bed, small chest of drawers and clothes hanging space. There is a kitchen/lounge area with breakfast bar, oven, hob, microwave, fridge, coffee machine and dishwasher. The lounge is tastefully decorated and has a wood burner for our guests use. A selection of books, dvds and board games are provided, Sky TV is available alongside Free WiFi for our guests.
The luxury bathroom has a toilet, basin with shaver point, walk-in rainfall shower and full size bath. The property is fitted with carbon monoxide alarm and smoke detection. There is gas central heating throughout. We are able to provide a high chair and travel cot.
All bed linen, tea towels and bath towels are provided (please do not take our bath towels to the beach).We have decorated and furnished this property to a high standard and hope that you like it.

We love our new cottage to share with you. In recent years it has had a new driveway and a decking area with a motorised sun protection awning;

Please take care when driving in or out of the property - we recommend that you reverse into the driveway
The property is no smoking throughout and we do not accept dogs of any type (sorry but it was a hard decision we had to make)
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a fireplace and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves and Torquay Museum
St Matthias Lodge - Delightful 2 bed cottage offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Torquay cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Claire Funnell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 592 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

We have a lovely single room which sleeps one - a travel cot can also be set up in the master bedroom to accommodate a baby.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Please note we do not accept dogs or other an

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Cot and high chair available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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St Matthias Lodge - Delightful 2 bed cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay at St Mathias Lodge in Torquay. We chose this location as our son lives nearby & it was perfect for visiting him. It’s about a 15-20 min walk down to Torquay harbour & is uphill on way back. The cottage has everything you need. A fully equipped kitchen, which we didn’t use as we are out everyday, but it’s perfectly good for cooking, it even has a dishwasher. Everything is spotless and the rooms are good sizes. It has a lovely lounge with a big TV and Sky and WiFi. The bathroom is lovely and modern, my only complaint about the bathroom is that the shower screen is only half size due to space limitations and you need to be really careful which way you point the shower head or the bathroom gets completely flooded! Also a mirror in the single bedroom would be a good addition as our daughter had to keep coming into our bedroom to look in the full length mirror. One could be screwed to the wall in the single room. The host, Claire is really friendly and helpful and answers messages very quickly, usually within the hour or sooner. We forgot some food and left it in the kitchen cupboard and she kindly got it from the next guests and arranged to meet my son to pass it over! She left us some treats in the way of scones and jam and chocolate and a lovely welcome note. The only thing you need to bring is beach towels if you want to visit the beach. Overall, we had a lovely stay and would stay again if our son is still living in the area. Thanks Claire for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property which is bigger than you may think. Great location with easy access to Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. All communication with Claire was helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Holiday Cottage

We had a wonderful stay in Torquay. Cottage was comfy, spotless and had had everything we needed in it. Welcome pack was much appreciated! Pub nearby did great food and there's shops and amenities very close by.Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect 1st holiday with granddaughter

Our stay at St Matthias Lodge was the first time we have taken our youngest granddaughter Daisy on holiday and it turned out to be a perfect 3 day break.Many thanks to hosts Claire & Tim who went out of their way to make it special for Daisy, there were child themed quilt covers, teddies beside the bed and toys for Daisy to play with. The lodge was clean, fully equipped with everything the 3 of us needed, clean towels, fresh bedding and the beds were comfortable. Fresh milk in the fridge, coffee etc and washing up products inc dishwasher tablets, tea towels and a welcome basket of scones & jam, and x2 chocolate for Daisy.The location was perfect for us, off street parking, easy walking distance to local pub as well other eateries, bakery/deli and a Co-Op store.Whilst we could hear people in the outdoor area of the pub when we had the windows open, it didn't cause us any grief or disturb our sleep. The lodge is a short car drive from Babbacombe model Village and a little further the Paignton steam railway & Torquay.If I had to be really picky, the only two things that I missed were a bath mat - for when you get out of the bath/shower( we used one of the hand towels for Daisy to stand on when getting her out of the bath and somewhere to hang the wet towels (if there was an airer I didn't find it) as we didn't want to hang them on the nice internal doors.All in all I wouldn't hesitate to come back again, Daisy is already asking when we can go back to our holiday home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cheeky getaway

Nice,clean property, everything we needed for a pleasant stay.Good communication with host. Enjoyable walks in to torquay and babbacombe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVE M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely owner.Great cottage fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to explore the area from

Lovely house in a great location. Really well equipped and perfectly clean. Excellent check in process and great communication all the way through our visit. Even had some welcome items and some kids toys which were very well received.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness

St Matthias Lodge

As a disabled person accommadation very easy to access.Good kitchen with all necessary equipement, easy access bathroom with shower, comfortable bed and plenty of storage. Off road parking.A home from home.Good communication and information.Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alina P., London, United Kingdon

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cute cottage

We overall enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It is comfortable and very clean and it was so pleasant to get a welcoming snacks and tea/coffee/milk upon arrival. Claire's communication was very responsive.However, I can't not mention the location next to the pub. The pub was literally next door, and Friday night was fine with some music and chatter happening which was not too much at all. On Saturday though, the pub turned on very loud music which kind of ruined our stay. The music stayed on until after 11PM. I came to Devon for relaxation and honestly it was not as relaxing as I was hoping for. Overall, if the music does not bother you, or you are planning to be out for a lot of time during the day, I can wholeheartedly recommend this place. But I would prefer to find a quieter location for my next trip to the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely small home. Well located

Excellent place, beautifully converted high quality. Everything you could need. Pub 30 seconds away, Italian 2 minutes. Easy Walking to Kent's cavern, and Ansteys beach . Buses to town or 25 min walk. And they put up a tree for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property

This is our second stay in this excellent, comfortable property. The owners have gone to a lot of trouble furnishing the cottage to the highest of standards.... every comfort has been thought of and levels of cleanliness are high. It doesn't matter what type of weather is going on outside, the cottage is still lovely and warm. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Lincoln,California

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

The property was as described and my family will be recommending to other family for visits
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very pleased

Very convenient location. Everything we needed was there. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall stay

Great location nice walk into torkuay great base for getting around flat was nice and clean just right for the 3 of us would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy

Cosy and comfortable close to everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Great location. Shops and bar very close. Short drive to beach and attractions. Everything you could need in cottage and more. Wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julia N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Away

Great for bus stop to Torquay or Dawlish, shops round the corner. Feels like home, lots of stuff in the house, books, maps & plenty of kitchen items. Only negative was the light coming into the main bedroom at night...but then thats me!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our trip to South Devon

Property was great. Clean, cozy and comfortable. Perfectly located.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana N., London

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage in a very good location

We had a great stay in this cottage. Very well equipped, convenient location. Walking distance to harbour but also close to a bus stop. Small selection of amenities within few minutes walk on a local high street. Parking space definitely a bonus. Would stay in the cottage again if coming to the area in future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary break

This cottage is one of the best equipped holiday homes we have stayed in. It was a comfortable home from home. The cottage is close to local shops and restaurants, as well the bus stop for the short ride to the harbour and shopping area. We would highly recommend this cottage for anyone visiting the Torquay area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place

St Mathias Lodge is just perfect - cosy, so well equipped and in a great location to explore the Devon Riviera. There is so much to see and do within easy reach. Bus services are excellent. There’s a good selection of local shops just around the corner.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Astonishing

Absolutely redo it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage in fabulous location

Lovely cottage with a spacious main bedroom and modern bathroom. Great location too in what seems to be quite an quiet and upmarket neighbourhood with its own mini high street and great places to eat, especially Mr and Mrs Jones deli!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness

St Mathias Lodge

We found the lodge to be everything we had hoped for. Clean, high quality beds, bedding & towels and well equipped for all we needed. Plenty of eating places within a short easy walk. Perfect location for walks to nearby coves and beaches along lovely country lanes. We would highly recommend a stay at the lodge.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness

lovely inside and outside

Very well refurbished old property in good location conveniently placed to bus-stops ( we don't drive).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023