Bentley Lodge Silver Award - This well located, Silver Award accommodation is a short level walk from the sea front, the English Riviera Centre, the theatre and shops, bars and restaurants. A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at Bentley Lodge, where excellent quality and service is assured. You can relax in comfortable surroundings and enjoy the beautiful garden on warmer days. Five delightful en suite bedrooms (one on the ground floor) are all of superior standard, and offer a host of facilities including a DVD player and wireless internet access. A bright and sunny room with a large bay window overlooks the garden, and here you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast served at individual tables from 08:15 to 09:00.

Hotel Iona - This family-run hotel is run by a team who are dedicated to making your stay an enjoyable one; offering a professional service in a comfortable and friendly environment. Hotel Iona is a spacious, detached Victorian building, situated in a quiet, exclusive, conservation area close to Torquay seafront and town centre. The hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the English Riviera, an area of unparalleled natural beauty and spectacular coastal scenery. The hotel's convenient location means that you are within easy reach of sandy beaches and secluded coves, rolling countryside and wild, unspoilt moors. The hotel offers a selection of quality, clean, comfortable and well-equipped rooms for you to rest, relax and sleep. The hotel operates a policy of professional hospitality and service in a relaxed and informal environment to ensure your stay with them is as satisfactory and comfortable as possible.

Carlton Court - This luxury, detached Victorian villa with beautiful private gardens, is set in a peaceful part of Torquay, a short walk from Torquay's conference centre and Abbey Sands beach, the harbour and town centre. Carlton Court has undergone a substantial transformation over the past 6 months which gave them a prestigious '5-star Guest Accommodation' award from Visit Britain - one of the very few to be awarded 5 stars in Torquay. The award reflects exceptional standards of quality in the accommodation, hospitality, facilities and service. Nearby are the Torquay Riviera Conference Centre, the sports centre with indoor swimming pools, and Torre Abbey with its beautiful gardens, including pitch and putt, tennis and bowls. The beautiful thatched village of Cockington is only a mile from the hotel, with its attractive lakes and gardens Please note that The Carlton Court is entirely non-smoking, does not cater for children or pets.

Sea Point Hotel - Just 10 minutes' walk from the harbour, this beautifully preserved Victorian building offers charming rooms, freshly cooked breakfasts and a fully licensed bar. The Sea Point Hotel is a historic, Grade II listed building, originally commissioned by the Admiralty in 1860 to house sea captains and their families. Today, the house still retains many period features, including a grand, sweeping staircase and original fireplaces in most rooms. All rooms have TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. The cosy residents' bar has a CD jukebox, fruit and quiz machines, a TV and even a karaoke system. A full traditional cooked English breakfast is included in the price and is freshly cooked to order in the traditional Aga oven. Lighter options are also available. The Sea Point Hotel is family run and your hosts, Dave and Kim, pride themselves on offering a warm welcome and friendly, attentive service.

Cranmore - Close to all that Torquay has to offer, the Cranmore offers charming family-run guest accommodation with all the benefits of a small hotel, including free Wi-Fi and free parking. Just metres from Torre railway station and within easy reach of all of Torquay's amenities and attractions, this non-smoking guest house has been awarded a 4-star rating by VisitBritain. The Cranmore is just a short, level walk from the seafront and Torre Abbey Gardens. The Riviera International Conference Centre, and all of its leisure facilities, is just a short distance away and local bus services run frequently to the town centre and the harbour. Free on-site parking is available. All of the charming en suite rooms are light and attractively decorated. Each room has tea/coffee making facilities, towels, toiletries and hairdryers. For that special occasion, there is a lovely 4-poster double room. Free Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout. There is a comfortable lounge with a TV and DVD player, where you can relax with the newspapers. A generous full English breakfast is included in the price. The Cranmore is fully licensed throughout and also offers traditional, fresh home-cooked meals.

Kingsholm - Located in a beautiful conservation area only 350 metres from Torquay's harbour, shops and restaurants, this fine Edwardian house overlooks the ornamental trees of Torwood Gardens. Debbie and Alison focus on providing clean rooms, friendly service and home-cooked food. Kingsholm has an AA Dinner Award. The Kingsholm is graded by the AA as 4-star guest accommodation, and features 10 en suite rooms. The bedrooms have been individually decorated to provide the comfort and warmth you would expect of your hosts' home. This autumn enjoy a stay at the Kingsholm with one of the special 3 nights for the price of 2 packages.

Kelvin House - In a quiet area, 5 minutes' walk from Torquay Railway Station and close to the beach and the town centre, Kelvin House offers 4-star guest accommodation and free private parking. Built in the 1880s, the Kelvin House is an elegant and attractive Victorian-style house, situated on a lovely tree-lined road, within easy walking distance of the seafront, the Riviera centre and the main town centre. Fully licensed, the Kelvin House has 7 tastefully decorated en suite rooms, all with hairdryers, clock radios, tea/coffee making facilities and TVs with Freeview digital channels. A freshly cooked full English breakfast or a lighter continental breakfast is included in the price. The attractive dining room overlooks a lovely patio, where you can enjoy breakfast in sunny weather. The Kelvin House is family run and your hosts, Carl and Sharon, take great pride in offering a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome.

Southbourne Villa and Guest Accommodation - This charming, detached, award-winning Victorian Villa offers elegant 4-star guest accommodation in a peaceful, relaxing setting with a free car park for guests. The Villa has a great location, in a quiet, leafy conservation area away from the busy main roads and close to Torre Abbey and the Riviera International Conference and Leisure Centre. You can be assured of excellent hospitality and service. On a warm day or evening, you can relax on the south-facing sun terrace, accessed via the newly refurbished lounge. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the villa.

Clifton Grove - Between Torquay Harbour and Babbacombe Downs, home of the cliff-top railway, this well-preserved, 19th-century building offers charming accommodation and some limited free parking. The Clifton Grove is a Grade II listed building, originally built by the Royal Navy to accommodate the families of their captains. The harbour, the seafront and the town's many other attractions are a 10-minute stroll away. All rooms have washbasins, ironing facilities, hairdryers, tea/coffee and LCD flat-screen TVs with Freeview. Some rooms have en suite bathrooms and rooms with shared bathroom facilities are also available. The property has a small residents' bar offering a large choice of drinks at reasonable prices. The lounge has a 42-inch TV and free access to a DVD library. The Clifton Grove is family run and your hosts, Jason and Teresa, pride themselves on offering a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

The Somerville- Five Gold Award - The Somerville has undergone a massive programme of refurbishment over the last few years, resulting in guest accommodation with a real boutique-hotel feel. Centrally located, the Somerville is close to the harbour, town centre, beaches and places of entertainment. All guests are offered free parking in the hotel's own car park. The Somerville is ideal for couples wanting a relaxing break and for business people who seek to avoid bland corporate accommodation. Antiques sit alongside modern amenities in the hotel's light, bright, fresh decor.

Grosvenor House - This hotel is situated in a quiet yet central location, within easy walking distance of the beach, town and Riviera Conference Centre. The hotel is run by a Christian family, Nigel and Angela Pearce, with their 2 children William and Linda. We are one of the few small hotels to still provide our guests with the opportunity to book evening meals. We offer superior accommodation at reasonable rates. We are here to ensure your stay in Torquay is an enjoyable one.

The Belmont - This exceptionally clean, family-run guest accommodation has a variety of room types and is centrally located 5 minutes from the town centre and sea front. All rooms are tastefully decorated, and feature Freeview digital TV, as well as beverage-making facilities. There are family rooms available. The Belmont is a short stroll away from the crazy golf and pitch and putt down on Torre Abbey Park. Your enjoyment is always a top priority.

The Mount Edgcombe - With a Silver Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme, this quality, refurbished accommodation offers freshly cooked breakfasts, evening meals, free car parking and a convenient location. The Mount Edgcombe is a small, privately run establishment that prides itself on service and attention. There is a fully licensed bar, a comfortable guest lounge and an excellent choice of optional evening meals. Mount Edgcombe is located on a level, tree-lined avenue. The train station and the English Riviera Centre are just a few minutes' walk away, and a 15-minute walk will take you to Castle Circus - the heart of Torquay's shopping area. The nearby promenade provides a lovely stroll along the water's edge towards the harbour. Please note that Mount Edgcombe is entirely non-smoking and does not accept group bookings.

The Shirley - In a tranquil location, The Shirley is a 4-star family-run hotel, retaining many original Victorian period features, only 5 minutes' walk from the marina. All rooms are en suite, with a Freeview flat-screen TV, DVD player and free Wi-Fi internet access. The Shirley boasts an outdoor swimming pool that is heated during the summer months and a beautiful sun terrace. Guests can enjoy meals in the opulent dining room and there is also a spacious lounge and bar. The many shops, restaurants and bars in the surrounding area are a short walk away and the Riviera International Conference Centre is also close by.

Tusker Lodge Hotel - Tusker Lodge is a small, friendly, family-run hotel, with a pretty sun terrace overlooking Torwood Gardens. The hotel is 400 metres from the harbour, strand, shops and theatre. Tusker Lodge Hotel is in a superb position, close to Torquay's beach and seafront. Within walking distance is the coastal path to Beacon Cove, Meadfoot, Hope Cove, Ansteys Cove, Babbacombe Beach and Oddicombe Beach. The Natural History Museum is almost next to the hotel and Torbay's Model Village is at the other end of Babbacombe Road, a short bus ride away. Tusker Lodge offers free parking and wireless internet access.

Melba House Hotel - BandB - One of the best-located bed and breakfast hotels in Torquay, Melba House is just a short stroll away from the seafront and only 200 metres from the conference centre. This traditional English bed and breakfast hotel has a quintessentially English location, overlooking the surrounding tranquil parkland and the nearby cricket pitch. Fully refurbished in the last 12 months, all of the charming en suite accommodation is well appointed and comfortable and all of the rooms have a flat-screen LCD TV. Melba House has a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, and is the ideal place to relax and unwind, whether you are enjoying a seaside holiday in Torquay or visiting the area on business. The town centre, train station, seafront and conference centre are just a short, level walk away. The residence boasts its own private car park and free secure Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout the building.

Babbacombe Guest House - This small and friendly guest house offers quality accommodation, central heating and off-road parking, with the aim to ensure that your stay is as enjoyable as it possibly can be. Babbacombe Guest House enjoys an enviable position in the heart of Babbacombe, a picturesque district of Torquay. This 4-star accredited guest house is just a short walk away from the seafront and The Downs, ideally placed between Oddicombe and Babbacombe beaches. The guest house is also within walking distance of many local attractions including Bygones Museum, the famous Model village, Babbacombe Cliff Railway and Babbacombe Theatre. The guest house offers well decorated and elegantly furnished rooms, each with its own bathroom (5 rooms are en suite) and TV with Freeview channels.

Abbeyfield Hotel - In a quiet location, just a short walk from the main seafront and the popular harbour-side area, this small family-run hotel offers comfortable en suite accommodation at a reasonable price. With just 7 rooms, the Abbeyfield offers friendly, personal service. Every well-appointed room is en suite with full central heating. Each room has tea/coffee making facilities and TVs with Freeview digital channels. 2 or the rooms are on the ground floor. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. The licensed dining room and comfortable lounge are also both situated on the ground floor. There is a well-stocked bar and the Abbeyfield also has its own south-facing garden, where you can relax on warm summer afternoons or evenings. A generous full English breakfast is included in the price. Evening meals are available by prior arrangement. The Abbeyfield is just 5 minutes from the train station and the Riviera centre. The town centre and the theatre are just a short,10-20-minute walk away. Free parking is available for guests. The Abbeyfield is family run. Your hosts, Sandra and Jeff Clark, pride themselves on offering a friendly, informal atmosphere and a high standard of good quality, reasonably priced accommodation.

The Montana - This family-run guest house is close to the Riviera Centre and Torquay's seafront, and just a short stroll to the harbourside with its great selection of bars, restaurants and shops. All rooms are en suite and have complimentary tea, coffee and toiletries. There is a small licensed bar available for a quiet drink after a day exploring Torbay. Home-cooked evening meals can be made available by prior arrangement. All rooms are totally non-smoking. For the comfort of all guests, The Montana cannot accept single-sex bookings of more than 3 people. No stag/hen parties please.

Meadfoot Bay - Welcome to this charming Victorian residence located 200 metres from the beach and 10 minutes' walk from the harbour. The award-winning, non-smoking guest house offers you a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where service is attentive but never intrusive. Run and managed by resident owners Chris, Caroline and Gary Waters, Meadfoot Bay offers a truly home-from-home atmosphere, where a warm smile and friendly service are very much in evidence, and part of the Meadfoot Bay way. The guest house is situated just 200 metres from Meadfoot Bay, a delightful, unspoilt beach which holds the coveted EC Blue Flag for cleanliness, and where you can relax and watch the tide roll in and out. The guest house offers free car parking, free Wi-Fi, and operates a full non-smoking policy throughout the building.

Hotel Barton - In the centre of Torquay, just 300 yards from the harbour, this charming, family-run hotel offers bright, airy accommodation, decorated in neutral colours with a fresh, modern style. With just 9 rooms, your hosts, Andrew and Helen, offer a friendly, personal service and great attention to detail. All of the rooms have en suite shower rooms, hospitality trays and TVs with Freeview digital channels. This small hotel is located on a road leading from the harbour, just 300 metres from the town centre and Torquay's beaches. The town has many bars, cafes and clubs to suit all tastes, as well as a wide variety of shops. A short walk away, you will find the South West Coast Path and several beautiful beaches. The theatre is also within easy walking distance. Many local attractions are only a few minutes away, including Torquay Museum, Living Coasts and Babbacombe Model Village.

Colindale Guest House - In a quiet road overlooking parkland and trees, a 3-minute walk from Torquay's seafront, The Colindale is a Victorian guest house with 4-star status from the AA. The Colindale is a very welcoming place to stay in Torquay. Each of the individually decorated bedrooms is en suite, with access to free Wi-Fi internet. The comfortable guest lounge has a TV and is a good place in which to relax quietly with a glass of wine. There is a selection of books and videos that you can borrow during your stay. 200 yards (180 metres) from Torquay Rail Station, The Colindale is half a mile (800 metres) from the English Riviera Centre and Princess Theatre, and three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km) from the harbour.

The Sandpiper Guest House - A modern detached, family run Guest Accommodation, close to Abbey Gardens,beach, Riviera Centre and entertainment. Relax in a friendly atmosphere where good food and cleanliness are our priority. Our hotel has 10 beautiful bedrooms most of which are fully en-suite, including 6 double rooms, 1 single room, 1 family suite and 2 family rooms. They all have remote control colour tv, Alarm Clock radio, shaver point, hair dryer and generous courtesy tray with tea and coffee making facilities. The Sandpiper is centrally heated making us the ideal venue for out of season breaks. We are licensed and have a cellar bar (away from all bedrooms).

Glendower Hotel - BandB - Situated in a peaceful tree-lined road, this recently refurbished B&B, upgraded to 4-diamonds, boasts a privileged position in the heart of Torquay, only a 5 minute walk away from the seafront. The Glendower's central position provides easy access to the area's main attractions, including the Riviera Conference Centre (300 metres), the town centre, which is filled with caf?s, pubs, restaurants and shops, the palm-lined promenade and the new Helium Balloon. The train station is also found nearby, enabling you to explore the beautiful Devon region. Standing within its own ground, the hotel comprises of 3 floors, including comfortable bedrooms, a dining room, bar, guest lounge, kitchen and patio.

Capri Guest House - The Capri Guest Accommodation is walking distance from the beach, marina, Torre Abbey Gardens, the town centre and the Riviera International Conference Centre. The Capri offers home cooking, 9 en suite rooms and a lounge area. Optional 3-course meals are served in the dining room, and snacks and drinks are available until 23:00. Torbay's main attractions are close by, and the Capri is on a main bus route to Paignton, Brixham and Babbacombe. Paignton and Torquay are within walking distance. The family-run guest house offers a warm and friendly stay, and can provide local information. Activities such as cycling, golf, fishing, tours and diving can be arranged. The Capri offers a permanent 10% discount off the final bill for all senior citizens (proof of age maybe required.

Robin Hill International - Described in the deeds as a 'Colonial-style gentleman's residence' this charming 19th- century residence is set within its own terraced grounds, with views over Torwood Gardens. Boasting a peaceful yet strategic location, the Robin Hill benefits from easy access to the town centre, marina, beaches and entertainment opportunities, all of which are just a gentle stroll away. Furthermore, the nearby train and bus stations allow you to easily explore the surrounding area. Ample private parking is available in the grounds, and a very warm welcome is guaranteed to all guests.

The Parks ( Guest Accommodation ) - This small, family-run guest house is 500 metres from the seafront and a 300-metre level walk from Torquay train station and the English Riviera Conference Centre. The non-smoking, licensed guest house is situated next to parkland in the heart of the English Riviera. It is a 2-minute walk from Torre Abbey and Gardens, and a 10-minute scenic walk from the marina and town centre. There is ample parking, an outdoor heated swimming pool and a bar. The Parks is pet-friendly and has disabled access. Each room has an en suite bathroom and many rooms are family-size.

Arden Court - Set within a fine Victorian town house, which boasts many original features, this charming period property is ideally set less than 5 minutes away from the harbour, town centre and beaches. Providing a warm, friendly and relaxing stay, Arden Court boasts 10 comfortable bedrooms and a licensed bar and lounge with beautiful views over Torwood Gardens and one of Torquay's finest Victorian churches with an incredible steeple. During your stay you can easily visit the main local attractions, including Torquay Marina, Abbey Sands, Town centre and Fleet Walk Shopping Precinct. Water-sports and coastal walks are also available nearby. Please note: this guest house is not ideal for disabled people due to the steps you have to go up to the main front door.

The Trouville - We are a small, family-run hotel in the favoured Belgravia area of Torquay, ideally located for the shops, beach, theatre, International Riviera Centre, tennis club and bowling greens. Whether you are looking for a mini break or family holiday, our accommodation is the ideal place to relax and plan how to spend your days away. We are ideally placed for exploring all of Torquay, Torbay and the surrounding areas of Cockington, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham. Torbay itself is perfectly placed to visit the historic cities of Plymouth and Exeter, the stunning Dartmoor National Park and the beautiful South Devon coastline.

Hotel Peppers - Peppers is just 200 metres from the water's edge. From the harbour, it is the first hotel in Babbacombe Road. Enjoy comfort, care, and an excellent full English breakfast. Peppers is well-located for restaurants and shops, and is walking distance from the town and its attractions such as harbour cruises and Babbacombe Model Village The hotel was built at the turn of the century and has many period features. A fax, and free Wi-Fi internet are available. Peppers does not accept any group bookings.