Just 330 yards from the seafront and sandy beach, Elmdene offers spacious rooms with parkland views. With a Silver Award from Visit Britain, the hotel serves fresh cooked breakfasts. All rooms are elegantly decorated, and some feature sloping ceilings and wonderful scenic views. The rooms have modern private bathrooms, a flat-screen TV and radio, and some have comfortable seating areas. Some rooms also offer bathrobes or leather sofas or chairs. The family-run Elmdene Guest House serves a full English breakfast in the traditional dining room, which overlooks the parkland of Torre Abbey. There is also a licensed bar, which offers light snacks and a selection of beverages. The Elmdene has a cozy guest lounge with ample seating, and there is also private grounds with benches and sun umbrellas. Free on-site parking is available, and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the hotel. Just 440 yards from Torquay Train Station, Elmdene Hotel is a 10 minute walk from the popular harbor side. Babbacombe Model Village is 1.5 miles away, and Living Coasts coastal zoo is just a 20 minute walk away.