A small 12-room hotel near Torquay for couples wanting a quiet, food-focused break with sea views and gardens rather than a full-scale resort.
What's nearby
- Rock House next door
- Cliff Lodge 200m away
- Shackley Bench 550m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
About Orestone Manor
Orestone Manor suits travellers after a slower pace: a couple marking an anniversary, guests booking a wedding, or anyone who'd rather spend an afternoon over tea and cake than ticking off attractions. With just 12 rooms on Rock House Lane above Torquay, it has the feel of a house rather than a hotel, and the sea views and gardens give it a settled, peaceful air.
Rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, and family and accessible options are available, along with drinks in room and room service for anyone who'd rather not leave. The restaurant and bar are the heart of the place, with meals including afternoon tea and Sunday roasts regularly singled out for their quality, and staff noted for being attentive and friendly. A spa and sauna, garden with outdoor seating, and a bridal suite round out the facilities, making it as suited to a wedding party as to a couple's weekend away.
Outside the grounds, the area offers golf, fishing, watersports and walking or cycling routes nearby, plus pubs and restaurants within reach, with Babbacombe Model Village close by for a change of pace. Free on-site parking makes arriving by car straightforward, and the setting itself is one of the main draws, quiet enough that many guests come simply to sit in the garden and look at the sea.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
Went for afternoon cream tea on the terrace. Beautiful day and the terrace was lovely! Service was friendly, prompt and attentive. G&T first rate, cream tea superb and coffee smooth and tasty! The scone was delicate and delicious, the clotted cream morish and the excellent strawberry jam made all the better by the fresh quartered strawberry toppers included - a wonderful touch! Best cream tea ever! Will most certainly be back to try more.
a month ago · via Google
An elegant and tastefully furnished and decorated hotel in a peaceful setting with beautiful views. We loved our room (6) and the twin basins, freestanding bath and bidet in the beautifully decorated bathroom were particularly impressive. Food was sublime. Menu had excellent choice of meal options at superb value for the quality. We loved dining here. Staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. A lovely 3 night stay. Thank you!
a month ago · via Google
A small privately owned hotel, with very high quality food. Rooms are slightly old fashioned but housekeeping is immaculate. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff. Access is via a standard narrow Devon road which causes problems if another car wished to pass you. We will be back again and recommending this hotel to friends .
a month ago · via Google
We had a recent two night stay at this fabulous hotel along with our cockerpoo, Benji. We were greeted by the extremely amiable Kirsty with a very warm welcome and she looked after us so well through the check in process and then showing us to our accommodation and explaining everything to us. We had booked room 14 which was a luxury duplex suite with our own secluded private hot tub which was absolutely amazing. So much space and with it being an "upside down" house had amazing sea views over the bay. Kirsty shared her knowledge of the area with recommendations for lovely walks with our dog. Such invaluable information. We had the pleasure of having dinner at the hotel on the first evening and it was incredible food with matching service. We were greeted in the lounge by a lovely member of staff whose name I did not quite catch. She was so hospitable and welcoming. We were greeted at our table by Craig, a member of the hotel owning family. His knowledge regarding the menu was exemplary and, having followed his recommendations we both had a truly delightful meal. Full compliments to the wonderful chef patron, Neil. Chapeau! Craig's knowledge of the history of the Orestone Manor was fascinating and highly detailed. Craig was an absolute credit to this hotel. All the staff are incredible and so warm and welcoming and nothing is ever too much for them and they are so eager to please. We highly recommend this hotel. You will have an experience you will remember forever. Enjoy
5 months ago · via Google
Guests mention this hotel offers excellent food, including delicious afternoon tea and Sunday roasts, with many highlighting the quality and variety of meal options. They also appreciate the friendly, attentive staff and the hotel's cozy, clean atmosphere. Visitors frequently praise the beautiful sea views and well-maintained gardens, noting the peaceful setting.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Rock House Lane, Maidencombe, Torquay, TQ1 4SX Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Rock House Lane, Torquay
- Good for children
- No
- Destination
- Torquay