Livermead House Hotel

We have been going to this hotel for a long time usually a party. Mostly elderly guests, and I have to say always been delighted. It takes a lot of patience to deal with us elderly ( I wasn’t elderly when I first visited) the staff at the Livermead House certainly have the patience and kindness with us. Tim , Elliot. , Jess at reception, ( def need patience which they have ). The staff in Restaurant are really amazing nothing and I mean is too much trouble for them. So yes we love the Livermead. House Hotel. And will certainly look forward to go again. When I first found this gem, I was a lot younger and my husband and me fell in love with the hotel , Sylvia was our lovely host then, ( with. Tim, and John who started. Marine Travel, so I have been going for a very long time. I have tried other hotels, but to be fair, nothing compared to the Livermead. House,

We came for Sunday lunch, so I can't say anything about the bedrooms. But from our impressions of Reception, the bar and the restaurant: This place is old-fashioned... In a very good way. Firstly, it's made by the staff, who are smart (not sure I've ever come across a restaurant Maitre d' in tails - at lunchtime..), polite, friendly and efficient. They give a very good impression of enjoying their jobs, which carries over into the whole feel of the place. Despite the formality of the staff's appearance, the decor and the table layouts, the atmosphere in the bar and restaurant was relaxed. The pianist had an idiosyncratic approach to his arrangements, which made playing "Spot the Tune" a fun game. Everything seemed clean and it was useful to have a area to hang bulky winter coats. I've docked a star because, in the end, the food was no more than average and did feel a bit conveyor-belty. We forgave this because their set-price menu, at this time of year at least, is good value. Additionally, the bar area was really cold, with a potentially cosy laid fire sitting there, sadly unlit and no radiators on. We'd have spent longer - and more money - had we been able to lose the goosepimples. I'm sure a lot of people would moan that this hotel - which was once the home of Charles Kingsley, of "Water Babies" fame - is "dated". I suppose it is. But it's unapologetic about not being all stainless steel and fake marble. If that's your bag, you've plenty of choice. I hope Livermead House stays as it is. We'll be back to enjoy its lovely "time-capsuley" feel.

Went here recently for the wake following my Dad’s funeral. I requested gluten free food on the buffet. I was given 4 very small slices of pizza along with sandwiches. However I was not impressed - the pizza was ok but with the sandwiches the bread was dry. I did not have many sandwiches because of the bread and the egg one I had there was less than a teaspoon of filling so not very enjoyable. Disappointed as it was not cheap.

It is sad when an establishment in such a prime location lets standards slip to extremely low levels. Poor service, food handling, and cleanliness. Draught lager not maintained....served cloudy, and flat.....15 minutes stood at the bar waiting for them to sort, with zero communication......after them trying to say it was fine.....until another member of staff tried it and agreed it was off. Waiters thumb on butter as he served, Food and gravy "thrown" on plates without checking if you wanted it all, chairs wobbly / broken, what looked like cigarette burns on some, and to top it all....the toilets were dirty amd some "out of order". This is not all that Torquay has to offer......please look at the many other amazing establishments

My Mum and her mate stayed here for four nights. No hot water throughout the entire stay and beds hard as rock. When mum complained manager gave sob story that hotel was loosing money! Conning OAP's with a sob story is not good enough. The only thing that was good was the food. Don't stay here. Manager more than welcome to contact me as gave my poor old mum excuses!!!! Sad, tired hotel and poor excuse of a manager!

We only stayed the one night and had a fabulous experience. Very welcoming,friendly staff , who couldn't do enough for us. Room was very clean and tidy, had all the amenities that we would need. We were lucky to pick the night they had entertainment, which was great too, the lady singer was very good indeed and catered for all ages. We would have stayed another night, but due to the change in weather we didn't this time. However we would definitely book again in the future. So a big thumbs up from us and we would like to say a big thank you to all the staff for making it all so lovely too