Travel Blog
Dartmouth Steam Railway in Torquay
Travel back in time on the Dartmouth steam railway outing, with river cruise options We enjoyed our first steam train trip on the Dartmouth Steam Train from Paignton to Kingswear, which is just across the River Dart from Dartmouth. It was a lovely experience and is a must-do for all our visitors. Start your journey […]
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Different Entertainment Events to Attend in Torquay
Whether you enjoy music, comedy, food or drinks, there’s a festival, event or show for you to attend in Torquay! Let’s have a look at an example of a entertainment event in each of these categories. Music Show- Walk Right Back – The Everly Brothers’ Story This phenomenal sell-out, music tour tells the story of […]
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Top 10 Restaurants in Torquay
1. Small World Tapas Small World Tapas is the top family restaurant in Torquay. Small World serves a Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine and the atmosphere is relaxing. This restaurant is known for sharing as “sharing is loving and we love food” This restaurant is vegetarian and vegan friendly as well as gluten-free friendly and can […]
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Experiencing Nature in Torquay
Torquay has some of the most beautiful nature reserves in the UK. Every tourist that has the chance, needs to visit at least one of these mesmerizing nature attractions. WeFerry/Fun Fish Trips If you enjoy relaxing boat trips, fishing trips, ferries, round robins and sunset cruises then this is the place for you! WeFerry offers […]
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Melba House B&B Torquay wins Bookings.com Traveller Review Awards 2022
This award is given out by Bookings.com in honour of their achievements over the past year to various accommodations including B&Bs as measured by their overall guest review score. What this award means to us Over the past two years, the travel industry has faced many unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. The Bookings.com Traveller Review […]
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Top 10 things to do in Torquay
Torquay, pronounced tor·kee is a seaside village in Devon, England. It is has a rich history and there are many interesting things to do, that will give you a proper English seaside experience. We have compiled a list of 10 things you absolutely have to do when you come to visit our village. 1) Torquay […]
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The beautiful and abandoned Singer family home – Oldway Mansion
Today we visited the Singer family home, Oldway Mansion, on Torquay Road in Paignton, just a short trip down the road from Melba House. Isaac Singer is the Victorian inventor of the Singer sewing machines. The Singer name is dotted all over the Torbay area, where he left a big legacy. Singer came to the […]
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5 Things to Consider When Choosing Accommodation
Accommodation and lodging can vary quite dramatically from place to place. The amenities and services can range from basic to luxurious. The best way to plan your stay would be to take a good look at what accommodation is on offer and way your preferences. Here are some suggestions for consideration when choosing your next […]
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5 Top Tips to a great Bed and Breakfast
Will you be sipping chilled champagne on the banks of Saint Tropez? Will you be smelling freshly brewed Earl Grey tea whilst looking out onto our very own English Riviera seafront in Torquay? Waking up in a Bed and Breakfast is the easy part, but not all overnight lodging establishments are created equal, making your […]
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Our first summer season
We’ve just finished our first summer of being open and what a ride! We decided to open slowly to ensure we were able to dedicate ourselves to the needs of each one of our new guests. I have to admit it was nerve-wracking in the beginning, knowing that our guests were coming to us to […]
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