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Reviewed 30 June 2022

Enjoyed a 5 night break at the Somerville recently. This was our second visit and hopefully not the last. What can be said that hasn’t been already, such a relaxing break with excellent food and well looked after by all the staff. Many thanks to Peter for his collection and delivery service to the railway station, to Paul “two spoons” at breakfast, to Helen for the food and excellent cakes each day and Sam for keeping our room spotless. Also a really special mention for Coco. Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Room tip: Room 7 offers good view over Torwood.
Date of stay: June 2022
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Pete Bland, Owner at The Somerville, responded to this reviewResponded 18 July 2022

It was lovely to see you back at The Somerville and delighted to pick you up from the station , as for your comments about our lovely staff we are grateful we have such loyal employees , see you next time Peter & Helen

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Reviewed 30 June 2022 via mobile

As soon as we pulled into the car park you were welcomed to The Somerville with its idyllic entrance of well presented gardens. Peter met us and welcomed us to his property. The rooms are airy and spacious with everything you need including fluffy dressing gowns. Breakfast was delighting a wonderful array of tempting treats to get you started for the day...waffles were amazing. Peter is informative on the area and gave us some helpful tips for our walk to Babbacombe. Was a real treat to stay at The Somerville and will be looking forward to return

Date of stay: May 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Pete Bland, Owner at The Somerville, responded to this reviewResponded 18 July 2022

Thank-you for your review and delighted you noted our lovely gardens which we tend to ourselves , it was a pleasure to serve you Helens special waffles !!! Regards Peter & Helen

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Reviewed 29 June 2022 via mobile

Hi all stayed at the Somerville on the 12th and 13th of June. What a lovely stay we had ,we stayed in the large garden suite the French doors opened stright out on to the fantastic patio and garden.The suite had a lounge with a big tv and tea and coffee and kettle also lovely cookies.The bathroom had roll top bath with a waterproof tv at the end of it and a large shower.Bedroom was big with a massive bed and a tv on the wall. Peter and Helen were fantastic nothing was too much trouble.Breakfast was so good and very tasty. Helens homemade cakes are fantastic thankyou for a lovely stay we will be back.

Date of stay: June 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Pete Bland, Owner at The Somerville, responded to this reviewResponded 18 July 2022

Thanks for your review Michael & delighted you loved the Garden Suite which is sooooo popular during the height of the season , Best Regards Peter & Helen

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Reviewed 28 June 2022

From the minute we arrived to the moment we left we felt at home at The Somerville. Helen and Peter are great hosts and it is easy to see why this is the top ranked guesthouse in Torquay.

Our room was fantastic, with great decor and a very comfortable big bed. The Somerville has lots of wonderful little touches that you just wouldn't find elsewhere, from the fantastic home baked complimentary cake to the jar of sweeties and small bottle of sun screen in the room. These things, in addition to the great service and wonderful breakfasts, make this a special place and having stayed at the Somerville we can't imagine staying anywhere else in Torquay.

We only stayed 2 nights on this trip, but next time will be longer and we look forward to returning!

Date of stay: June 2022
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Pete Bland, Owner at The Somerville, responded to this reviewResponded 18 July 2022

Thank-you guys for your womderful review and we like to think "its a special place too" so delighted you enjoyed your stay , Regards Peter & Helen

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Reviewed 28 June 2022 via mobile

A very friendly atmosphere with the hosts Peter and Helen going out of their way to offer help and information.
The room was beautiful and clean, it was also cleaned daily and the bed remade.
Breakfasts - there was a great choice and the fried breakfast tasted great! Again nothing was too much trouble if you wanted to add extras to your choice. Peter made sure he spoke to everyone at breakfast time which encouraged the guests to start up conversations together too.
All the staff were happy and made you feel very welcome.
Every afternoon there was a fresh cake made by Helen which was gorgeous (especially the fruit cake!)
All in all a fantastic weekend away , would we return?? Absolutely!!

Room tip: Make sure you ask Peter where’s the best places to eat and drink!
Date of stay: June 2022
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Vanessa B
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Pete Bland, Owner at The Somerville, responded to this reviewResponded 8 July 2022

Thank-you Vanessa for your review , there is nothing worse than a silent breakfast room with the sound of knives & forks so sharing advice etc from other guests and myself adds to a fab break , would we have you back ....absolutely

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