Welcome to Vane Lookout

Take a breath when you first experience the sweeping sea views from this gorgeous penthouse apartment. Inspired by the the views that stretch for miles, from Brixham's Berry Head to the rolling hills of Dartmoor. Every window is like a picture postcard, taking in the yachts and fishing boats in that glittering bay below.

This stunning penthouse is perched above Torquay harbourside in a grand Italianate villa, perfect for a luxury coastal getaway. When you step inside, you will feel instantly at home with the large windows making it difficult to tear yourself away from that view. A winding staircase leads up to the top of the tower, where the sumptuous master bedroom provides panoramic views out of its surrounding windows. Sip your morning tea like you are king of the castle and plan your adventures ahead. Friends or family have a beautiful guest bedroom with a separate shower room for privacy.

After a day exploring you can prepare supper in your private kitchen sampling all the local seafood on offer in the harbour town below. Watch the setting sun and the glistening lights along the pretty harbour before watching a movie together snuggled on that gorgeous Roche-Bobois sofa. The interiors have been curated by the owner who is an international interior designer.

There are so many things to see and do in and around Torquay, and the bustling harbourside is only a short walk from your apartment. From sandy beaches, bustling restaurants and waterside cafes for lingering coffees not forgetting the meandering South West Coast Path that explores this stunning coastline, or explore the pretty market towns nearby looking for antiques and local artwork, there is so much to fill your escape from normal everyday life.

Steeped in history The Tower was built for the first American Ambassador to England and incorporates Italian architectural ideas. During World War II The Home Guard used the tower as a lookout post for enemy aircraft. The Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw visited the Tower. He was the only person to have been awarded both a Nobel Prize for Literature (1925) and an Oscar (1938) for ‘Pygmalion’. The 1897 play ‘You Never Can Tell’ was set in Torquay.

Need to knows:

Parking: There is street parking adjacent to the property

One well behaved dog welcome

A babe-in-arms is most welcome at Vane Lookout. A travel cot can be provided on request (just ping us an email once you've made your booking). Please note, you will need to bring your own mattress and cot bedding. Not suitable for toddlers as steep stairs inside property

Wifi: Vane Lookout has WiFi so if you need to stay in touch with the outside world, you can!

Please note there are 47 steps from the entrance to the living space upstairs

Please note there is no outside space for Vane Lookout and the hot tub on site is not for Vane Lookout guests. If you would like this, please take a look at the listing for Vane Hall here or Vane Tower here