Welcome to Ansteys Lea Guest House and Self Catering Apartments
The Ansteys Lea Guest House is a gracious Victorian building, built in 1870, and deriving its name from the enchanting Ansteys Cove, once a smuggler's haven, now a local beauty spot, just a short wooded walk away from the hotel.

The Guest House is situated between Torquay's Town Centre and Marina, and Babbacombe Downs with it's magnificent sea views. the nearby village type shops, banks and Post Office are just a level walk away.

The Ansteys Lea Self Catering Apartments are situated in a gracious Victorian building, built in 1870, and deriving its name from the enchanting Ansteys Cove, once a smuggler's haven, now a local beauty spot, just a short wooded walk away from the hotel.

The Apartments are situated between Torquay's Town Centre and Marina, and Babbacombe Downs with it's magnificent sea views. the nearby village type shops, banks and Post Office are just a level walk away.

The Guest House

Ansteys Lea is a most friendly and comfortable hotel for guests to come to relax during their visit to Torquay.

The Ansteys Lea Guest House is one of the friendliest, family run bed and breakfast in Torquay, Devon. This charming, former Victorian Gentlemen's Residence is set in its own grounds of nearly one acre, just 1,500 metres from the harbour in the select part of Torquay.

Equally suited to the discerning traveller who requires a short-break or for those who wish to stay longer. The English Riviera, with its warm climate and famous Torbay palm trees, is one of Britain's most popular holiday destinations and Torquay is the perfect base from which to explore the beauty spots of Devon.

Ideal for that relaxing break...

All our pleasant and comfortable bedrooms have en-suite facilities. All rooms are centrally heated and have colour televisions, along with tea and coffee making facilities.

Many rooms have a superb view across the leafy Ilsham Valley to the sea.

The Ansteys Lea Self Catering Apartments are situated in a gracious Victorian building, built in 1870, and deriving its name from the enchanting Ansteys Cove, once a smuggler's haven, now a local beauty spot, just a short wooded walk away from the hotel.

The Apartments are situated between Torquay's Town Centre and Marina, and Babbacombe Downs with it's magnificent sea views. the nearby village type shops, banks and Post Office are just a level walk away.

As part of the English Riviera...

... Torquay enjoys a very mild climate all year round. Days may be spent relaxing on the beach or around the pool, or strolling along the promenade with their immaculate gardens.

Leisure facilities include golf, bowls, water sports and fishing. There are numerous attractions to visit and a wide choice of leisure cruises. Torquay can boast excellent shopping facilities, including the stylish Fleet Walk and the elegant Edwardian Pavillion.

The Apartments

There are two x 1 bed room apartments; one 2 bed, 5 person apartment and one 2 bed 4 person apartment. Each apartment has ensuite facilities for every bed room, kitchenette with grill, cooker, fridge, freezer compartment, cooking utensils and crockery. Each apartment has a large flat screen television with freeview as standard. There is free WiFi in every room, along with free offstreet parking outside the apartments.

The Ansteys Lea Self Catering Holiday Apartments are located in the quiet residential part of Torquay, Devon. Situated just one mile away from the harbour, between Torquay and Babbacombe and within a short walk of a wide selection of cafes, restaurants, public houses and shops in the village of Wellswood.