When we bought Torrington House in November 2002 it was derelict and our horrified kids accused us of living in a squat. Although it has taken plenty of 'blood, sweat and tears', we have now been able to restore Torrington House to its former glory. By next year the wilderness at the rear will be transformed into a peaceful oasis where you may dine al fresco or relax with a book or maybe glass of wine at 'happy hour'.

Your house is lovely and if it was possible I would have stolen your shower… Nell and Alan

The best place we’ve seen in England... Mario & Pedro, Madrid

Torrington House was first registered in 1890 to the local Freemasons - hence all the beautiful stained glass windows which create beautiful prisms and change colour from first light to nightfall. Hopefully in due course we will be able produce a good historical record of the house.

The historic market town of Kingsbridge is in the centre of the South Hams area of Devon at the head of a Salcombe tidal estuary. Within a few miles of Kingsbridge you can be deep in the countryside or on a sandy beach. The rugged beauty of Dartmoor and the South West Coastal Path are both a short drive away waiting to be explored and enjoyed by you.