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.

Nethway Hotel - Standing within its own immaculately kept grounds and with wonderful views across the bay, this charming family-run hotel offers a relaxed, homely atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Your hosts, Dave, Jo and family, offer a warm welcome and a pleasant friendly atmosphere. The comfortable en suite rooms are attractive and well decorated and each room has central heating and a colour television. Some of the rooms have sea views and balconies. A generous full English breakfast is included in the price and there is a well-stocked bar for your enjoyment. The tranquil, peaceful gardens are the ideal place to relax and there is an outdoor swimming pool and a patio, where you can enjoy a glass of wine and the superb views. Ideally located in the heart of the English Riviera, the hotel is a short distance from the beach, seafront, town centre, marina and conference centre.

St Marguerite - Friendly and family-run, St Marguerite is a newly refurbished Victorian house, offering charming en suite rooms, only 5 minutes' walk from Paignton seafront and the town centre. St Marguerite is also 5 minutes walk from Goodrington Sands and Torbay Leisure Centre, with its indoor pool. The Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway is just a short walk away, and Paigntons bus and railway stations are within easy reach. Free transport to and from these can be arranged. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. St Marguerite is family run and your hosts, Jill and Richard, take great pride in offering a warm welcome, a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and hearty home-cooked breakfasts. Free parking is available for guests and there is a lovely garden in which you can relax.

Epchris House - In a beautiful, peaceful location, nestled at the foot of the Torrs in the Wilder Valley, this beautifully restored house has a heated outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace and free on-site parking. Set in 1.5 acres of gardens, Epchris House offers the best of both worlds, a tranquil location in one of Ilfracombe's most beautiful spots, yet close to the town centre and the seafront. The Epchris is the oldest building in the Torrs and dates back to 1831. Carefully restored and sensitively renovated, the house is tastefully appointed, with modern comforts and facilities alongside many beautiful original features. You can enjoy your breakfast outside on the sun terrace or take in the breathtaking scenery of the Wilder valley with a refreshing drink. All of the en suite rooms have flat-screen TVs, DVD players, hairdryers, alarm clock radios and tea/coffee making facilities. Most room have stunning views over Ilfracombe and the valley.

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.

White Horse Guesthouse - This highly recommended, family-run guest house is set in its own grounds and is ideal for touring the area and enjoying the coastal walks that take in some of Devon's best scenery. The White Horse was built in the mid 19th century by Lord Churston. Subsequent owners appear to have been offering accommodation to paying guests for over 100 years. Each room is en suite and beautifully decorated with crisp linen, fluffy towels, tea and coffee making facilities, a TV and a DVD player. The hotel has a lounge bar which serves food, a dining area, a large garden, and ample forecourt parking with space for trailers.

The Commodore - On Paignton's seafront and with wonderful views over Paignton Green and the sea, this family-run guest house offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and comfortable, attractive en suite rooms. Just across the road from Paignton's sandy beach, the Commodore is just a few minutes' walk from the town's shops and the bus and railway stations. There is a well-stocked bar and sea-view guest lounge with spectacular views across Paignton Green over Torbay to Torquay, Brixham and the bay. Many of the rooms also have sea views and all of the rooms are tastefully furnished, with LCD flat-screen digital TVs, hairdryers and tea/coffee. A full English breakfast is available every day and breakfasts are freshly cooked to order. The Commodore is family run and your hosts, Sue, Stuart and Katrina, pride themselves on offering a warm, friendly welcome, tasty breakfasts and clean, comfortable accommodation.

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.

Benbows Guest House - Benbows Guest House is just off of the Devon Coastal Path, only a short walk from Paignton Harbour, the town centre, the bus and rail stations, Paignton and Goodrington Sands. The guest house offers home-cooked meals, an attractive lounge, a garden and a bar. Some bedrooms have an en suite bathroom and others share a bathroom. There is a large car park, and a bus service outside the hotel. Staff also speak French!

The Mildmay Retreat - Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, in the centre of the village of Holbeton, this new barn conversion, set on the old brewery site, is ideally situated for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities. Separate from the Mildmay Colours, a 200-year-old oak-beamed traditional country inn, where breakfast is served, the retreat is just a 4-minute drive from Mothecombe Beach on South Devon's spectacular coastline, and near the Dartmoor National Park. The Retreat comprises of 6 en suite rooms, including family accommodation which is on 3 levels and sleeps 5-6 people. All rooms have been refurbished and all have independent ground floor access.