All the other reviews apart from the one poor review(which should be deleted) sum up this beautiful house.Kept in character with interesting features.Our hosts were most helpful as we had to prepare for an interview and they were very accommodating.They were also friendly and efficient. The bed was very comfortable in a room overlooking the garden.I would have loved to... more

This hotel is lovely. The hosts were very attentive and the food, cleanliness and service were exemplary. Our room was small, so be prepared, but still excellent value for money. The hotel itself is a beautiful 19th century building in the village of Cockington. Cockington is very picturesque, but please don't go expecting to find anything to do! The 4... more

We found this hotel really lovely. The owners were really friendly and helpful especially with our young children. The hotel was very tastefully decorated and very clean. The family room in which we stayed was spacious and had everything we needed for our stay. Tea and coffee and biscuits and TV which was handy for the kids in the morning!... more

On arrival we were warmly welcomed by the owner and shown to our spacious family bedroom, extremely well presented with an en suite and tea/coffee making facilities. The room was very clean and comfortable with ample wardrobe space. The rest of the hotel is also impressive. A large sweeping staircase, relaxing lounge, attractive decor and a 'honesty' bar. Tourist information... more

We arrived at Lanscombe house to a warmish greeting and shown our rooms, both of which were lovely. Breakfast also very good. However on the negative side our host when asked about the pros and cons of living in such a beautiful part of the country, only said negative comments. He finds tourists awful ( even though tourism is his... more

Lovely rooms, friendly & knowledgeable owner, great breakfast, good location more

I took my Mum to Lanscombe House for her Birthday. Her birthday is 21st May and we stayed 22nd - 26th May. It was a surprise & i told her on her Birthday that we were going the next day! We got the train there which was really easy as Torquay station is 5 mins from Lanscombe House. We got... more

We have had returned from an excellent stay at Lanscombe House. This is not your average B & B. The hotel is located in the beautiful village of Cockington just outside Torquay. Leon & his family were excellent hosts and made a big effort to ensure we enjoyed our stay . The house is an early Victorian grand house with... more

This is a charming hotel set in the beautiful village of Cockington which is in Torquay it is only a mile from the beach yet set in a country park and only 2-3 miles from the harbour and town. It is full of old world charm and Leon and his wife do everything in there power to make you fill... more