The Shirley
Location Great location — 6 attractions within walking distance
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About
The Shirley is a bed & breakfast in Torquay. The bed & breakfast is close to Torquay Museum and Dinosaur World, about 1.8 km from Torquay. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.8/5 across 80 guest reviews. The most comfortable time to visit Torquay is generally July to September.
Amenities
Best for
family rooms or facilities listed · beach within 2 km (straight-line)
Location
What's nearby
- Torquay Museum0.1 km
- Dinosaur World0.5 km
- Haddon Galleries0.5 km
- Atrizan Collective Gallery0.5 km
- Beacon Cove0.8 km
- Land's End0.9 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Halwell — 17.3 km
- Nearest station
- Torquay — 1.8 km
- Nearest beach
- Beacon Cove — 0.8 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 18.2 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- GBP
- Power
- Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to The Shirley?
From The Shirley, the nearest station, Torquay, is about 1.8 km away; Halwell is around 17.3 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is The Shirley from the beach?
The nearest beach, Beacon Cove, is about 0.8 km from The Shirley in a straight line.
Does The Shirley have parking?
Yes — The Shirley offers bar, breakfast, family friendly, parking.
How is The Shirley rated?
The Shirley scores 4.8 out of 5 across 80 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.
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