The Rooftop Lounge is a luxury holiday apartment offering views out towards Shaldon, across the Teign estuary and out to sea from its private balcony. This beautiful apartment provides the perfect base to explore the popular resort of Teignmouth and the surrounding areas of Shaldon, Torquay, Paignton, Dartmouth, Exeter and Totnes. Located in the penthouse, this luxury 1-bedroom apartment has a spacious, open plan living room and kitchen as well as a balcony to enjoy the views.
There are a range of excellent beaches within a short walk. The popular 'Back Beach' is less than a 5-minute walk away, and with bustling bars, restaurant, cafes, shops and pubs, it's the ideal place to relax and enjoy the Devon weather. There are many coastal and countryside walks nearby, and the picturesque Dartmoor is a 30 minute drive.
Teignmouth and nearby Shaldon, offer a range of local amenities including pubs, restaurants, shops and supermarkets. The larger towns of Torquay & Newton Abbot are approximately 9 miles away or a 15 minute drive. The main railway line in Teignmouth is just a 10 minute walk from Grand Banks and the M5 to Exeter is also within 15 minutes reach.
With all this on your doorstep, the opportunities for a luxurious, relaxed, outdoor lifestyle are limitless.
Grand Banks is located next to a west coast railway line so there is some noise from the trains during the day but the trains don’t run overnight. For stream train enthusiasts this is a great location for watching the Devon’s steam trains that regularly pass through Teignmouth during the spring and summer seasons.
Room details at The Rooftop Lounge, 16 Grand Banks as follows:
Living Room
- Corner sofa
- Dining table
- Lamp table and lamp
- TV cabinet with Sky glass TV (Sky entertainment & Netflix)
- Floor lamp
Kitchen
- AEG tall fridge/freezer
- AEG electric oven and hob
- Washing machine
- Wine fridge (AEG)
- Microwave (Kenwood)
- Kettle and toaster
- Nespresso coffee maker and milk warmer
Bedroom
- King size bed
- Bedside tables
- Wardrobe
- Full length mirror
Bathroom
- Shower
- Hand basin
- WC
- Mirror
Balcony
- Table and chairs for 2
- Outside lights
Communal Exercise Area
- Located on the ground floor
- Weights and cross trainer provided
Communal Clothes Drying Area
- For residents and guests to use (Please note this area is open to the elements)
Notes:
- £100 REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT will be requested at the time of booking
- Check in: 3pm Check out: 10am
- No changeover days Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
- Electronic guest/property guide will be sent once the 'Online Check In' form is complete
- Infants welcome - however you are required to bring your own cot and highchair as these are not provided
- No smoking or vaping permitted inside the property
- Pets are not permitted
- Parties are not permitted
- BBQs are not permitted on the balcony
- Grand Banks is located next to a West coast railway line so there is some noise from the trains during the day. However, the trains are not timetabled to run overnight. For steam train enthusiasts this is a fantastic location for watching Devon's steam trains that regularly pass through Teignmouth during the Spring and Summer months.
- This property includes a small welcome/starter pack to help you on your first day of arrival. This consists of 2 toilet rolls, washing up liquid, 2 dishwasher tablets (if applicable), a washing up cloth, sponge & tea towel and tea, coffee & milk sachets. Cupboard staples and any other extras are not as standard therefore we recommend ensuring you have your own supplies of anything else required.
Neighbourhood Description
Teignmouth is a stunning coastal town with historic Georgian buildings, long sandy beaches, and fresh local food. The town sits on the edge of the mouth of River Teign and the South Devon coast and is surrounded by lush Devon countryside, so you won’t find a more beautiful setting for a holiday.
Located on the main South West train line, Teignmouth is an easy journey from London, along the most spectacular coastal train route in the country. Dartmoor National Park, Exeter and Torquay are just a few miles from Teignmouth, making it an ideal central location to explore the rest of South Devon.
Teignmouth is the ideal family holiday destination with a Victorian Pier, lido, play park, crazy golf and skate park all within easy reach of the beaches and town centre to keep the kids entertained.
Teignmouth beaches are great for family days out, Teignmouth Town beach is a long expanse of sand with the pier, arcades and promenade. Local watersports are also on offer if you want to try kayaking, coasteering or paddle boarding. Teignmouth River Beach is full of beautiful fishing boats and has a wonderful quaint village feel, perfect for coastal walks with the dog.
The town itself has beautiful Georgian buildings and a lovely high street for a bit of retail therapy. On the promenade, Teignmouth Pavilions hosts a regular cinema and child friendly events all year round. Teignmouth Arts Quarter is full of galleries, TAAG, Voyage Art, Reuben Lenkiewicz Art Gallery which sells and displays Robert Lenkiewicz‘a work. There are also the cafes, back beach and other stylish individual businesses.
Across the river is the quaint village of Shaldon which has beautiful views across to Teignmouth, and is home to the Ness and a smugglers tunnel cut through the South Devon cliffs.
Ideal for walking, Teignmouth is on the South West Coast Path, as well as at the end of the Templer Way, an 18 mile walking trail which traces the historic line of granite being taken from the quarries at Haytor on Dartmoor, to the docks at Teignmouth. The walk follows the Stover Canal, and is one of many scenic footpaths covering South Devon.