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    The Lawnswood Guest House

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    #69 of 149 B&Bs / Inns in Torquay
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    6 Scarborough Road, Torquay TQ2 5UJ, England
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    4.5
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    6 Scarborough Road, Torquay TQ2 5UJ, England See on map
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    All reviewsraf clubb bwould stay againroom was cleanquiet streeta lovely staysea fronttown centrefeel very welcomeexcellent breakfastfull english breakfastexcellent value for moneythe ground floorthree night stayenjoyed our staystayed for nightsmin walk
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    Reviewed 20 August 2017 via mobile
    Absolutely fantastic definitely recommend!!

    We stayed here Friday night and got the train up from Cornwall! It was a fantastic stay nothing to fault! The room was so homely and clean and fresh. Me and my partner hate really hot rooms and this was so cool and even had...More

    Thank 504heidiw
    Response from Karen H, Owner at The Lawnswood Guest HouseResponded 21 August 2017

    Thank you for your lovely comments, it was a pleasure having you here at the lawnswood guest house. Hope to see you again in the future. Many thanks karen

    Reviewed 15 August 2017
    Clean, nice breakfast, but....

    The Lawnswood was very clean and the breakfast was good, but the bathroom was tiny - if I'd been any bigger, I'd have struggled! I agree with other reviewers on here - the personal life of the owner does have an impact on guests, although...More

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    Response from Karen H, Owner at The Lawnswood Guest HouseResponded 16 August 2017

    Excuse me! The Guest house is cleaned everyday there has never been a day when it hasn't since iv been here. As for parking it's free parking out the front parking round the back and also a car park a minutes walk away that charges...More

    Reviewed 24 July 2017
    A wonderful weeks holiday

    Excellent guest house spotlessly clean and well decorated throughout, comfortable bed and great breakfasts, nothing was too much trouble for the hosts and I was made to feel very welcome. Thank you for a wonderful stay Karen I Will be back Lyn from brum x

    Thank lynettesharpe1962
    Response from Karen H, Owner at The Lawnswood Guest HouseResponded 25 July 2017

    Thank you Lynn for your lovely comments. Really enjoyed you being here you was a pleasure and looking forward to you coming to stay again. Many thanks karen

    Reviewed 16 July 2017 via mobile
    One beer too many

    We arrived at the B&B at approximately 2pm and was greeted by a friendly woman who took us to our room! The room we stayed in was situated at the front of the building and was well presented. After returning from a meal at 7:30,...More

    Thank Kate T
    Response from Karen H, Owner at The Lawnswood Guest HouseResponded 18 July 2017

    Very sorry you didn't enjoy your stay. The argument you are referring to was not between myself and the staff it was between guest's. This was addressed and the guest's where asked to leave.

    Reviewed 10 July 2017 via mobile
    Weekend break

    Nice and clean very comfy beds nice and friendly hosts would recommend if u fancy a quiet drink there is a rafa club next door for 1 pound u can use this club also the breakfast is very good we stayed in room at front...More

    Thank patsTaunton
    Response from Karen H, Owner at The Lawnswood Guest HouseResponded 12 July 2017

    Thank you for your lovely comments, glad you enjoyed your stay here at the lawnswood hope to see you again.

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    7 February 2018|
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    Response from lal21 | Reviewed this property |
    There is a small car park at the back of the hotel. Also street parking available.
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    5 August 2016|
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    Response from Colin L | Reviewed this property |
    Hi there. I beleive they only have 1 room on the first floor. Room number 1. Hope this helps Regards Colin.
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    "Great location"
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    "We had a front room which was lovely and bright."
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    "couldnt hear any noise"
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    "We stayed in a small double (room 1) which is at the rear and it was very quiet."
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