Business Details
Family-Run Hotel in Torquay with Coach Holidays & Garden Access
Established in 1860, Howden Court Hotel is a family-run Grade II listed property that combines historical charm with modern hospitality. Our 30-bedroom hotel offers accessible wet room facilities, superior rooms with premium amenities, and a 3/4 acre south-facing garden providing direct access to Torquay's seafront. As a business rooted in tradition yet focused on continuous improvement, we've maintained TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence for seven consecutive years and earned a place in their Hall of Fame. Our unique value proposition includes inclusive coach holiday packages with luxury transport from multiple UK locations, specifically catering to groups, bowls teams, and independent travelers.With ground-floor accessibility throughout and a passenger lift serving all levels, we ensure comfort for guests of all mobility needs while maintaining rigorous food hygiene standards rated at 5 stars. Our family legacy in hospitality is reflected in personalized service that sees many visitors return multiple times annually.
Services
Hotel accommodation
Coach holidays
Group bookings
Accessible rooms
Superior rooms
Garden access
Evening meals
WiFi access
Parking facilities
Bowls group catering
Highlights and features
- Family-run heritage business with decades of hospitality experience
- TripAdvisor Hall of Fame inductee with 7 consecutive excellence awards
- Dedicated coach holiday packages with luxury transport from 10+ UK locations
- Fully accessible property including 4 ground-floor bedrooms and lift access
- 5-star rated food hygiene with chef-prepared speciality desserts
What people say
Excellent service
Clean rooms
Delicious food
Great location
Friendly staff
Services
Hotel accommodation
Our 30 en-suite bedrooms include standard, accessible wet rooms and superior options with added comfort features. Ground-floor accessibility throughout ensures ease of movement, with family rooms and single occupancy available. Each room features tea/coffee facilities, colour TV and hairdryer.
Coach holidays
Luxury coach transport from 10+ UK locations combined with accommodation in our 49-seater Bova Magiq coaches. Ideal for groups and solo travelers with included return transfers and flexible booking options directly through our hotel.
Group bookings
Specialist packages for bowls teams, tour groups and associations with transport and accommodation coordination. Our property accommodates both large groups and smaller parties with dedicated event management support available.
Accessible rooms
Four ground-floor bedrooms with wheelchair access and 10 wet room facilities across the property ensure comfortable stays for guests with mobility needs. Passenger lift connects all accommodation levels with easy access to amenities.
Superior rooms
Enhanced accommodation options include Admiral's Room with sea views and Garden Room with private outdoor access. These premium rooms offer upgraded amenities and exclusive features for special occasions or luxury breaks.
Questions
Can I book coach holidays through third-party websites?
No, we handle all coach holiday bookings directly via phone to ensure personalized service coordination.
What accessibility features do you provide?
Four ground-floor accessible rooms, 10 wetrooms, passenger lift, and single-level public areas ensure full accessibility.
Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
Yes, our kitchen team can accommodate specific dietary needs with advance notice at breakfast.
How far are you from Torquay's attractions?
Direct garden access to Croft Meadow Walk connects to the seafront within 100m of the main beach.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept both debit and credit card payments for all bookings and on-site services.
Are there flexible cancellation options?
Deposits are non-refundable, but we recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen cancellations.
Reviews (7)
Dean Attenborough
Jan 08, 2022
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Turkey and Tinsel amazing decorations. wonderful food. Peter and Staff fun helpful and kind. food excellent.entertainment great.Coach service trips comfortable /enjoyable.can't wait to come back (July)
Una Plant
Oct 24, 2021
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Just returned from a great Turkey & Tinsel holiday. The decorations were fabulous. We had great fun with the hosts. I had a lovely room looking out on to the lovely garden. The food was excellent with a good choice & the weather wasn't too bad.
Karl Radunovic
Oct 21, 2021
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What a brilliant hotel, more really for the staff. So friendly and welcoming also so hard working they could not do enough for us. The rooms are brilliant beds comfy. Everything is very clean and tidy. Will definitely be back. Thank you very much Howden Court Hotel Torquay
Josephine Ives
Sep 27, 2021
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Lovely staff, comfortable room, exceptional service with excellent quality of food. Couldn't wish for more. Evening entertainment every night was first class. Thank you Peter and family and a special mention to Colin. Will see you again.
Laurie Jerrison
Sep 22, 2021
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Staff are wonderful, the rooms are lovely and comfortable ... the garden in out of this world, especially at night food is outstanding. Highly Recommended Couldn't ask for a better hotel!!
Thankyou Howden Court! X
Thankyou Howden Court! X
Anna Marie
Sep 18, 2021
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Just come back after a week at the hotel with my elderly dad who would go every year with my mum before she died. we had the most beautiful suite the admiral with great views🌊 The hotel is run by Peter and Gail who are lovely in every way and very accommodating. the food is all home cooked and plenty of it, the puddings are amazing especially the hot puddings 😋 Colin a staff member is so funny and a really nice chap who works extremely hard. the hotel has regular customersof a certain age, but that made no difference, most of them liked a laugh and a giggle and were very friendly
Sylvia Fox
Aug 14, 2021
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28.08.2021.My partner and myself have just arrived back from a weeks stay at this hotel. Brilliant hotel. Loved the room. Loved the meals. Peter and colleagues were excellent, nothing was too much trouble, great sense of humour, had a good laugh all week thanks to Peter and colleagues. Coach driver and Hayley the representative were excellent, very efficient. We would definitely stay at the Howden Court again. Thank you to Peter, Colleagues, Coach Driver and Hayley for making our holiday most
enjoyable. From S Fox and A Higgins. Room 4
enjoyable. From S Fox and A Higgins. Room 4
