Merlewood House is less than half a mile from Torquay harbour and three quarters of a mile from Meadfoot Beach. There is access to the South West Coastal Footpath from Meadfoot Beach giving spectacular views across the bay.
With over 25 different restaurants to choose from within walking distance, there is no excuse to go hungry. Ranging from four of the best restaurants in the area – The Elephant (1 Michelin star and 3 AA Rosettes), The Orange Tree (Les Routiers listed), Orestone Manor (1 Michelin Star), The Orchid (3 AA Rosettes) - to fish and chips and all sorts in between. International cuisine from The Spice Club for great Indian food, Al Bebs for Turkish, Hooks for steaks, Jingles for Tex Mex and Biancos for Italian.
With an abundance of pubs, bars and night clubs in close proximity, getting home won’t be a problem either.
What’s coming up this summer?
April 2nd to 5th Team Fantastique Continental Market
April 2nd - 18th Anderton and Rowland Fair Paignton Green
April 21st - 24th English Riviera Festival of Crime and Thriller Writing
April 24th - 25th Heritage Festival
April 30th - 2nd May BMAD Bike Festival
April 30th - 3rd May Brixham Pirate and Shanty Festival
May 28th - 30th ORDA Powerboat racing
31st May - 6th June English Riviera Geopark Festival
June 10th - 13th Pride Torbay
July 18th Pedal Car Grand Prix - Torre Abbey meadows
July 25th - 1st Aug Torbay Carnival
Aug 4th Cockington Fayre
Aug 6th - 8th Torbay Steam Fayre
Aug 20th - 25th Torbay Regatta Week Fireworks 23rd
Aug 25th Red Arrows
Aug 25th - 27th Classic Revival 2010 Powerboat Race
Local Attractions
We supply local leaflets for information on attractions locally and further afield but locally why not try the following:
• Kents Cavern
• Cockington Village
For those who don’t mind a drive consider: Dartmouth, Dartmoor, Brixham, Totnes, The South Hams including Slapton Sands, Blackpool beach and a host of National Trust properties. The most recent of which is Agatha Christies house ‘Greenway’. Completely refurbished house and gardens are spectacular and of particular interest to Christie fans, be warned though, there is limited access to the property and you will need to book in advance.
I will be happy to discuss your particular interests with you to recommend and help you find the best places to visit.
The local area
The stunning natural heritage of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham has taken a starring role in a short film about the English Riviera Geopark which you can see below.