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.

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.

The Mulberry - We are a village inn situated between Exeter and Okehampton, approximately 15 miles from Exeter Airport and Exeter St Davids train station. We offer luxury accommodation in our 6 en suite rooms, 2 of which can be turned into a family room on a bed and breakfast basis. We have a public bar area and a restaurant, and all food served is fresh and locally sourced; the delicious desserts are made on site. We are ideally situated for shopping in Exeter or exploring Dartmoor. We are 10 miles east of Exeter and 10 miles west of Okehampton. There are numerous country walks and places of interest to visit, and the main A30 is easily accessible.

Boringdon Arms - Renowned for our real ales and homemade food, we are located in a quaint village on the south-west coastal path overlooking Plymouth and the Plym Estuary. We are a village pub offering bed and breakfast facilities with well-appointed rooms, and shared toilets and shower rooms. Most rooms have sea views. We are winners of the 'Plymouth Camra Pub of the Year 2006' award. We are 10 minutes' walk from Mount Batten Diving and Water Sports Centre, and within 2 miles of Staddon Heights golf course. Various beaches can be found within 20 miles.

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.

Brambles Bed and Breakfast - Originally dating back to the mid-1600s, this Grade II listed cottage offers comfortable accommodation with modern facilities in hidden and unspoilt Whitnage, a quiet rural hamlet near Tiverton. Whitnage offers panoramic views of the Culm Valley and the picturesque Blackdown Hills. Brambles is therefore ideal for a short break or holiday amid charming surroundings, or perhaps as a relaxed base for a work or social trip. Enjoy a full English or a freshly cooked continental breakfast every morning of your stay.

Trelawney Hotel - Guest House - Just 500 metres from Torquay's seafront and non-smoking throughout, this hotel is only 300 metres from the Riviera Conference Centre. There is a welcoming, warm atmosphere to greet you as you enter Trelawney, and proprietors Rosie and Jim will make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible. The hotel has regular English Tourist Council inspections, resulting in a high guest accommodation rating.

Cary Court - Guest House - This "Plantation-style" house was built over a century ago on part of the Cary Estate in the leafy Warberries, a quiet conservation area off the Babbacombe Road. Cary Court is a few minutes' walk from the harbour, theatre and shopping areas. A wide choice of pubs, clubs, restaurants and bars are close by .There is a heated outdoor swimming pool (seasonal) surrounded by south-facing sub-tropical gardens and sun decks. In the lounge, there are large ceiling fans to cool you in summer and cosy log fires to warm you in winter. A full English breakfast is served in elegant surroundings with views over the garden. Special diets can be catered for by prior arrangement. Tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished bedrooms feature a mixture of antique and period pieces, some with king-size beds, some with four-poster beds, all en suite. Minimum bookings for weekends are 2 nights, and 3 nights on public holidays.

The Marstan - In the heart of Torquay in Devon, this boutique detached Victorian villa is one of only 3 Torquay establishments to have received a 5-star guest accommodation rating from the AA. Situated in the beautiful, quiet conservation area of Torquay, the Marstan is only a few minutes' walk from the Blue Flag Meadfoot beach and its wonderful coastal walks. Torquay's bustling harbour and vibrant town centre are only a 10-minute stroll away. The Marstan provides comfortable and luxurious surroundings and a sense of occasion with a welcoming and unpretentious atmosphere. Strong emphasis is placed on personal, and yet unobtrusive, customer service. The rooms are appointed to a high standard, with virtually all of them fully refurbished in 2006 with brand new luxury en suites. In summer, guests enjoy the heated swimming pool and a piping hot open-air spa. In the winter, you may choose to relax in the cosy bar.

The Harbour Lights - This guest house and restaurant offers affordable accommodation very close to the small sandy beach in the heart of Ilfracombe's Heritage Harbour, on the South West Coast Path. The Harbour Lights dates from 1895 and was purpose built as a small hotel at the height of Ilfracombe's Victorian heyday. Many of the original features remain, such as the central staircase with its antique mahogany banister and the sash windows. The guest house has a 60-seater, licensed restaurant on the ground floor. It specialises in Appledore fish and seafood, Exmoor lamb and beef and Ilfracombe lobster.