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Agatha Christie and Torquay //

Torquay - home town of Queen of Crime Agatha Christie

Torquay is where the World's Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie was born and grew up. Her books are full of places inspired by Torquay and other parts of Devon and for her fans it is possible to follow in her footsteps on a short break in the South Devon seaside resort.

Agatha Christie - born in Torquay - Queen of crime.

 

The Agatha Christie Literary Mile

A literary trail shows where she spent time in her early years and where she worked as a pharmacist in World War 1. This work gave her a great knowledge of the effects of poisons and the long hours she worked gave her plenty of time to plot out her very first novel - The Mysterious Affair at Styles.

A picture of Joan Hickson and David Suchet as Agatha Christie's  Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot at Torquay station

 

Greenway House

Although the home of her birth is long gone, the holiday home she bought on the banks of The River Dart after she had become an established writer - Greenway - is open to the public and is now owned by The National Trust.

Greenway House, holiday home of Agatha Christie overlooking the River Dart

 

Torquay Museum

In addition, Torquay Museum has a gallery dedicated to Agatha Christie and it is the only one in the Country. This is just a seven or eight minute walk away from our Lisburne Place Town House and our Sovereign House Apartment.

Torquay Museum - Home to Agatha Christie gallery - short breaks Torquay

 

The Agatha Christie Festival

The annual  International Agatha Christie Festival that takes place in mid September  to coincide with the anniversary of her birth. Many different aspects of her work are explored and new works that draw inspiration form her works are showcased.

Agatha Christie Festival - Short breaks in Torquay

 

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Choose from our self catering accommodation for an Agatha Christie Break in Torquay

Please click on the panels on this page for more on individual properties or the button below for details of our self catering holiday accommodation in Torquay and to check rates, availability and to book.

 

 

Torquay Holiday Lettings


Torquay Holiday Lettings

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Visit our Agatha Christie Website


Visit our Agatha Christie Website

Explore our website dedicated to all things Agatha Christie and Torquay.

Sea View Apartment, 7 Ellington Court


Sea View Apartment, 7 Ellington Court

A first floor, two bedroom apartment with a stunning sea view from its spacious open plan living area. The apartment has allocated parking and is within a gated complex.

The Muntham Apartments


The Muntham Apartments

The Muntham Apartments are located in the leafy Wellswood area of Torquay and are ideally placed to access all that Torquay and The English Riviera has to offer.

With accommodation ranging from the spacious luxury three bedroom town house with its own private hot tub, to wonderful one bedroom accommodation and studios the Muntham Apartments have something for everyone.

Telephone:  01803 292958
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Website:    www.muntham.co.uk

Sovereign House Apartment


Sovereign House Apartment

A two bedroom duplex apartment with an incredible central location just seconds from Torquay harbour. Has allocated parking and courtyard outside space.

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Last Minute Breaks in Torquay

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