Reviews of The Briarfields 5 stars
Avenue Road, Torquay, TQ2 5LF, United Kingdom
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything about this establishment oozes 'First Class' - it's probably why they have so many awards!!
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Why thank you very much! We really appreciate such positive feedback and are delighted that you had a great experience staying at The Briarfields. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was very good with many choices and well prepared
Thank you for the great review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you enjoyed your hiking round the area. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charlie.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFriendly owners. Very clean . A great choice for breakfast. Plus extra homemade pastries and shortbread . Great comfortable sleep
Thank you very much for this wonderful feedback and for taking the time to post it to Booking.com. We are so happy you had a great stay at The Briarfields and hope to see you again. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Thank you very much for this wonderful feedback and for taking the time to post it to Booking.com. We are so happy you had a great stay at The Briarfields and hope to see you again. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charl… Show more
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was amazing great value, room was very spacious,clean . Charlie & Julie-Ann were great hosts. Would definitely recommend & stay again.
There was nothing to complain about, just abit far away from the front for me as have bad knee. Other than that nothing.
Thank you so much for this lovely review and for taking the time to post it to Booking.com We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at The Briarfields, and it was a pleasure to be able to host you. We do hope to see you again. Take care and wishing you all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Thank you so much for this lovely review and for taking the time to post it to Booking.com We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at The Briarfields, and it was a pleasure to be able to host you. We do hope to see you again. Take ca… Show more
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe came with friends for my husband birthday... We had a Really warm welcoming from the start.... couple who owned the B & B was really lovley and polite... had an upgraded room as a present for my husbands 50th birthday from them that was really lovely of them to do that for us....the room was big and lovley everthing we required was in there the bed was really comfortable. food well that was fantastic 😋... I'm vegetarian and the food is catered to your needs on a menu anything else you can speak to them directly definitely be returning in the future ... thank you for having us in your home X
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Thank you very much for this wonderful feedback and for taking the time to post it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your celebratory weekend and it was our pleasure to host you all. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Briarfields if and when you return to Torquay. Wishing you all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Thank you very much for this wonderful feedback and for taking the time to post it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your celebratory weekend and it was our pleasure to host you all. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Briarfiel… Show more
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewCouple was very friendly and helpful Room was outstanding and clean all the way through Definitely will return soon and recommend 👌
Thank you for the lovely review Claire, and for taking the time to post it to Booking.com. We are so pleased that your enjoyed your stay with us at The Briarfields and hope to see you again. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Thank you for the lovely review Claire, and for taking the time to post it to Booking.com. We are so pleased that your enjoyed your stay with us at The Briarfields and hope to see you again. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne &a… Show more
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable bed. Room was very clean and had everything we needed and was topped up each day. Given fresh milk for hot drinks. Breakfast was amazing!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for taking the time to give your feedback. We are so happy your enjoyed your stay at The Briarfields and loved the breakfasts. Take care and all the very best to you both. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for taking the time to give your feedback. We are so happy your enjoyed your stay at The Briarfields and loved the breakfasts. Take care and all the very best to you both. Julie-Anne & C… Show more
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast was possibly the best we have ever experienced. The guest house provided so many extra including fresh milk, bottled water, biscuits. A fridge. Robes. Everything.
There was nothing we disliked.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We could not be happier that you had the perfect stay at The Briarfields. We really appreciate the feedback. Hope to see you both again if you are ever back in Torquay. With our very best wishes. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We could not be happier that you had the perfect stay at The Briarfields. We really appreciate the feedback. Hope to see you both again if you are ever back in Torquay. With our very best wis… Show more
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe rooms are very comfortable and the breakfast is absolutely exceptional (5 star hotel level). Our experience was very positively enhanced by the hosts, who are phenomenal and will ensure you that you feel right at home from the moment you set foot on the property. PS: the rooms have air conditioning, which is a must for a hot summer day.
Wow thank you for this lovely review and for being so nice about Charlie and I (and the breakfasts)! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at The Briarfields, it makes our day to get such wonderful feedback. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Wow thank you for this lovely review and for being so nice about Charlie and I (and the breakfasts)! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at The Briarfields, it makes our day to get such wonderful feedback. Take care and all the very bes… Show more
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent hosts. Lovely spotless accommodation. Impeccable breakfast. Honestly can't say enough good about the hosts and accommodation.
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Wow thank you for this outstanding review and for taking the time to post it to Booking.com. We are so happy that you enjoyed your B&B stay at The Briarfields. It was our pleasure to host you both. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Wow thank you for this outstanding review and for taking the time to post it to Booking.com. We are so happy that you enjoyed your B&B stay at The Briarfields. It was our pleasure to host you both. Take care and all the very best. J… Show more
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely welcoming hosts went out of their way to make sure any dietary requirements were met. Fantastic breakfast. It is a lovely clean and spacious room.. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend it!
Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and for taking the time to add you comments to Booking.com. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at The Briarfields and we do hope to see you again if you are ever back in Torquay. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and for taking the time to add you comments to Booking.com. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at The Briarfields and we do hope to see you again if you are ever back in Torquay. Tak… Show more
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything! A very warm welcome, parking, beautiful large room, amazing breakfast and fabulous hosts
That it was over all too soon
Thank you so much for adding your review to Booking.com, we really appreciate the lovely feedback. We could not be happier that you enjoyed your holiday and your stay at The Briarfields. We do hope to see you both again if you are back in the South West. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Thank you so much for adding your review to Booking.com, we really appreciate the lovely feedback. We could not be happier that you enjoyed your holiday and your stay at The Briarfields. We do hope to see you both again if you are back in… Show more
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe had a lovely stay. The owners were helpful and friendly, breakfast was really good with plenty of healthy options. Would recommend to friends.
Thank you for taking the time to add your review to Booking.com. Charlie and I are so pleased you had a lovely weekend stay at The Briarfields. With very best wishes. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWas very clean and spacious. Good location! The air con was perfect after being in the sun all day. Julie-Ann & Charlie are lovely and we couldn’t ask for better hosts, they are friendly and very helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was lovely, I had the buttermilk pancakes with syrup & fresh fruit and my partner had the full English breakfast and absolutely loved it. We were then given a sweet treat - raspberry & white chocolate muffins - lovely sweet treat - thank you! We Would definitely stay again as we had to cut our trip slightly short due to having an event we needed to attend. Thank you so much Julie-Ann and Charlie!
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Thank you so much for this lovely review and for taking the time to post it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your short break and hope you got back in good time for your event. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Thank you so much for this lovely review and for taking the time to post it. We are delighted that you enjoyed your short break and hope you got back in good time for your event. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charli… Show more
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, good sized room with air conditioning. Hosts were very welcoming and the breakfast was above and beyond anything I have experienced from a B&B before! Room was very clean and any needs large or small were attended to without a fuss.
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Thank you so much for this really fantastic feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and Charlie will be particularly happy that you enjoyed his breakfasts. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery fresh , modern and well equipped room , with everything one could possibly need for a comfortable stay. Lovely bathroom with good shower, all spotlessly clean. Breakfast was delicious , many options, both continental and cooked to order.........even had a bonus of freshly baked pastries from Charlie .... excellent ! Would recommend.
We were ok , but could imagine if property was at capacity that parking may be a problem ??
Thank you so much for taking the time to add this great review on Booking.com. We really appreciate your feedback and are delighted you had a lovely stay. We hope to see you again one day. Take care and all the very best.. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Thank you so much for taking the time to add this great review on Booking.com. We really appreciate your feedback and are delighted you had a lovely stay. We hope to see you again one day. Take care and all the very best.. Julie-Anne &… Show more
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely b&b welcoming host very clean and nice breakfast
Found the pre order form confusing as didn't know if we were ordering for 2 people maybe a pre order form for each person would be better
Thank you so much for the lovely review, and for taking the time to give your feedback to Booking.com. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again if you are back in Torquay. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Thank you so much for the lovely review, and for taking the time to give your feedback to Booking.com. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again if you are back in Torquay. Take care and all the very bes… Show more
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewbreakfast and choices was perfect,a/c in room was a godsend!!,very social hosts
no complaints whatsoever,highly recommended
Thank you very much for taking the time to add this lovely review to Booking.com. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at The Briarfields and would highly recommend us to others. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. With very best wishes. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Thank you very much for taking the time to add this lovely review to Booking.com. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at The Briarfields and would highly recommend us to others. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. With very b… Show more
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast one of the best, freshly cooked by a professional chef. Good location Exceptionally clean through out, reliable.
Room was rather small, I don't know why we weren't offer a better room when there was alot of avaiablity.
Thank you for the lovely review, we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and were particularly impressed with Charlie's breakfast. To address offering a better room, you actually stayed in the specific room you chose online. The rooms we have are individually designed and, if available, are listed on the Booking.com website with pictures, amenities and dimensions. The prices vary depending on the categories ie Standard Double, Superior King (as per your booking) and Suites. In this instance, the only rooms which remained available over the duration of your stay were both Suites. Take care and all the very best. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Thank you for the lovely review, we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and were particularly impressed with Charlie's breakfast. To address offering a better room, you actually stayed in the specific room you chose online. The … Show more
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely room and the best breakfast ever. Short stroll to town centre. Fabulous hosts.
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Thank you very much for this fabulous review and for taking the time to post it. Charlie and I are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and particularly the breakfast.. We hope to see you again if you are ever back in Torquay. Take care and all the very best to you both. Julie-Anne & Charlie
Thank you very much for this fabulous review and for taking the time to post it. Charlie and I are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and particularly the breakfast.. We hope to see you again if you are ever back in Torquay. Take care… Show more