Exton House - In a quiet tree-lined road, just a short walk from the town centre, the seafront and the Riviera Centre, Exton House has been awarded a 4-star guest accommodation rating. Your hosts, John and Julie, pride themselves on their high standards of cleanliness, attention to detail and hospitality. This small, friendly, family-run guest house is located in a quieter area of Torquay, just a few minutes' walk from the beach and all that the town has to offer. There are 5 stylish and well-equipped double and family en-suite rooms, all of which are tastefully decorated and furnished. Each room has a TV with Freeview digital channels and tea/coffee making facilities. Free high-speed Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout and there is a public computer for guests' use. Free parking is available on site and Exton House offers a courtesy pick-up service for those travelling by public transport.

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.

Walnut Lodge Silver Award Winner 2008 and 2009 - Within a charming Victorian townhouse, Walnut Lodge has a peaceful position on a quiet tree-lined avenue in central Torquay, close to the English Riviera Conference Centre. A short walk from Torquay's town centre and seafront, Walnut Lodge is also close to the popular Torre Abbey gardens. Strolling along the palm-lined promenades you will find beautiful gardens, unique shops and many caf?s, pubs and restaurants, leading to the lively harbour and marina. With only 6 comfortable en suite bedrooms, the lodge's owners, Neil and Lynda Gilbert, aim to provide a personal service within a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Walnut Lodge has been awarded a 4-Star Silver Award for Quality in Tourism 2008 and a 4-Star Silver Award 2009 from Visit Britain.

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.

The Bickford Arms - In the heart of Ruby Devon, and within easy access of the coast at North Devon, North Cornwall and The Moors. The Bickford Arms has stood at Brandis Corner near Holsworthy since the 17th Century, first as a coaching inn and now as a completely rebuilt traditional pub and restaurant, offering bed and breakfast. Reduced to a shell by a disastrous fire in 2003, The Bickford Arms has been lovingly restored by its present owners, Nigel and Rowena, into a stunning mix of period features and modern-day comfort. Set in the heart of Devon's magnificent Ruby Country, The Bickford Arms is only a short drive from Dartmoor and the fabulous beaches of North Devon and North Cornwall. It is both a well-respected community pub and a superb venue for private functions and weddings. If you want to stop over for a short break, you will find the accommodation first class. The pub is rated AA four stars, so you can be sure that your stay will be comfortable and your welcome will be warm. There are five spacious letting bedrooms, all centrally heated, with bath and shower en-suite, and beautifully furnished with modern character furniture in traditional style. Every room has a TV and a tea and coffee maker. Each room is named after a principal family on the Bickford family tree, which dates back to the 1300s. Warm, comfortable and relaxing, our rooms are ideal for an overnight stay or a longer weekend break.

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.

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.

Crescent House Bed and Breakfast - Within walking distance of the city centre and Exeter Central railway station, Crescent House has en suite rooms and rooms with shared bathroom facilities, all available at very competitive rates. Crescent House offers a range of accommodation to suit the needs and budget of any traveller. There are 6 en suite rooms and 8 rooms with showers only, as well as rooms with shared bathroom facilities. All of the rooms have TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Single, double and family rooms are available. Free Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout. With a convenient location and competitive rates, Crescent House is a good-value base whatever your reason for visiting Exeter.

The Downs, Babbacombe - Boasting spectacular views over Babbacombe Downs and Lyme Bay, all the way to Portland Bill, this family-run residence is set in Babbacombe, a small village within the town of Torquay. Awarded 4 stars by Visit Britain, The Downs Babbacombe features 12 en suite rooms, 8 of which enjoy a balcony with fantastic views over the surroundings. It also provides a fully licensed lounge-bar and a restaurant with a comfortable snug area. Welcoming families, couples and singles of all ages, The Downs at Babbacombe offers a friendly atmosphere in which you can relax and enjoy a peaceful night's sleep to ready you for the next day.

Abingdon House - A short, level walk from Torquay's seafront and the shops, bars and restaurants, this charming bed and breakfast offers a warm welcome, tasty English breakfasts and free parking and internet. Quiet, relaxing and friendly, Abingdon House is family run and your hosts, Robert and Betty, pride themselves on their high standards of hospitality and value for money. Guests are greeted with a pot of tea, served in the large, comfortable sitting room and a full English breakfast is available every day. All of the rooms are centrally heated and have tea/coffee and TV. Free, wired internet access is available in all rooms. There is a large room on the ground floor that is suitable for those with mobility problems. The Riviera Centre and theatres are just a short walk away and Torquay's seafront can be reached via a short, pleasant walk through Torre Abbey's beautiful gardens. There is free car parking for up to 6 cars.