Access and environmental information
Headland view is part of a charming Victorian terrace over looking the sea, reputedly built in the 1850’s by Isaac Singer (Singer sewing Machines) Whilst this means we have inherited some fabulous architectural details, it also means that the building presents some physical barriers to accessibility.

If you have any special requirements please contact us before making a reservation to ensure we meet your needs as best we can.

The public transport system in and around Torbay offers excellent service to most of our local towns’ villages and visitor attractions, and we are approximately a 200m level walk away from a bus stop on a main and frequent route into the centre of Torquay. The train station is about 3 miles away or 5 to 10 minutes by car. For non-drivers the most convenient way to get here is by taxi and a range of conventional and specialist vehicles are available within the Torbay area. We would be happy to arrange this at the time of booking.

Arrival and Car Parking
Headland view’s private level forecourt parking area and entrance fronts onto Babbacombe Downs road, we have six bedrooms and four car-parking spaces. Car parking is allocated during the booking process on a first come first serve basis. Guest are asked to leave their car keys if going out without their cars so they can be moved (with owners permission) if they are blocking other guest in. There is usually plenty of free on street parking available in the surrounding area, and there is a pay and display car park directly behind the guesthouse accessed via Princess Street, which has several blue badge parking spaces. There is adequate room to drop of luggage even when our parking area is full, we are always happy to assist guest’s with their luggage to and from there rooms. Headland view accepts no responsibility for vehicles parked on our forecourt or surrounding area.

Accommodation
Our main entrance and doorway are level but unfortunately are not wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs. The front door is always locked and is clearly signed and well lit at night, there is a bell button at normal height. Check in is carried out in our guest lounge and seating is available. A magnifying glass is available to assist guests with checking in forms if required. Guests are provided with a key for there room and a front door key all locks are at normal height.

The dinning room and guest lounge are all located on the ground floor and are on one level, there are two steps leading into the guest sun lounge. There is a 180-degree staircase leading to the first floor with seventeen steps, there is a solid wooden handrail, there is the same again to reach the second floor, we do not have any form of lift. The dinning room, lounge and bedroom doors all have self- closures in order to adhere to fire regulations. There is an audible fire alarm system installed together with emergency lights. All public areas and bedrooms are fitted with smoke detectors and alarm sounders. Smoking is not permitted in the building including the balconies and forecourt.

Breakfast is served in our ground floor dinning room. There is no guest toilet on the ground floor. The dinning room furniture is free standing and can be adapted to your requirements on request. Guests can help themselves to cereals, fruit and juices from the buffet bar. Cooked breakfast, tea, coffee and toasts are served to your table, assistance with the buffet is always available. Most diets can be catered for with prior arrangement.

Laundry
A Laundry service can be arranged via an outside supplier, there will be at least a 24-hour turn around time. Wet clothes can be tumbled dried if requested.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Our bedrooms are arranged over two floors, all bedrooms have remote control LCD-TVs with freeview, TeleTEXT and subtitles are available. Rooms with balconies have steps to or from balcony.

All bedrooms have tea and coffee making facilities with cordless kettles

All of our rooms have en-suite showers and toilets or there own private facilities, with mirror, shaver socket and light. These facilities have not been adapted nor do they provide grab rails. All showers have a small step up to the shower cubicle, all showers are fitted with thermostatic controls and the shower head height is adjustable. Rooms with private facilities have bathrooms located directly across the landing, these bathrooms are for your use only, and dressing gowns are provided for your convenience.

We are a small intimate guest house and we try to cater for your every need, please call for further details or to discus your particular requirements, and we will endeavour to help where possible. 
 

Environmental Statement
At Headland View we endeavour to ensure, as far as possible, that our activities have minimal impact upon the environment. We encourage our guests to be environmentally aware through initiatives such as recycling, energy efficiency, and the purchase of environmentally friendly products. We support, use and promote local produce, and where possible try to use fair trade products.