Dunster House - This friendly, family-run guest house with free Wi-Fi overlooks Torre Abbey and is one of the closest guest houses to Torquay Railway Station and beaches. Dunster House is a Torquay B&B with a quality touch, and is walking distance from Torquay's main attractions. All rooms are en suite. Its services, high level of cleanliness and comfort will enable you to enjoy Torquay in comfort. Off-road parking is available.

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).

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.

Avenue Park Guest House - With free Wi-Fi and car parking, Avenue Park is 5 minutes' walk from the seafront, beach, train station and park; 3 minutes' walk from the Riviera Centre (with its gym, sauna and wave pool). Avenue Park offers quality bed and breakfast accommodation with refurbished, clean, comfortable and stylish en suite rooms. Enjoy a warm welcome, delicious food, friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere. With a garden and sunny dining room, Avenue Park is located over parkland. It is a 10-minute walk from the Princes Theatre, from where you can walk to Torquay's harbour and town centre. There are excellent breakfasts and, on selected days, evening meals. Special diets and occasions can be catered for (e.g. flowers, chocolates, balloons, and theatre tickets - with advance notice and at an additional cost).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Riviera Lodge Hotel - On a quiet tree-lined road, overlooking its own secluded gardens and swimming pool, the hotel offers a range of facilities and services for a pleasant and relaxing stay. Enjoy a drink in the spacious colonial-style bar; soak up the Riviera sunshine in the sun lounge; or catch a glimpse of the bay from the terrace. A full restaurant service is available for both lunch and dinner and an exceptional full breakfast is included in all room rates. The Riviera Lodge has 4 stars from the AA in the Guest Accommodation category. American Express and Diners Club cards are not accepted at this hotel as a method of payment.

The Cleveland 4 Star Silver Award 2009 - On a quiet tree-lined road, in a peaceful conservation area in the heart of the English Riviera, this beautifully refurbished Victorian villa is now a family-run, 4-star, licensed guest house. Having undergone an extensive refurbishment in 2008 and 2009, the Cleveland is an elegant, detached Victorian villa, which today offers 4-star guest accommodation. All of the rooms have been tastefully decorated and offer quality bedding, hairdryers, tea/coffee making facilities, luxury toiletries and flat-screen TVs with digital Freeview channels. The Cleveland is close to all that the area has to offer, including the beach, harbour, the town centre, Torre Abbey and the Riviera International Conference Centre. Free on-site car parking is available. There is a south-facing sun terrace and garden in which you can enjoy a drink or just relax on a sun lounger. There is also a beautiful lounge with a well-stocked bar for. The Cleveland is family-run and offers guests a friendly service and a warm welcome all year round.

Bahamas Hotel - Situated in the heart of Torquay in Devon, this family-run guest house offers a friendly, relaxed and informal atmosphere for couples, families and the business traveller. The Bahamas Hotel offers high-quality guest accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis, with ample free parking for all hotel guests. The guest house has a great location, just a short, level walk from Torquay's main beach and promenade. A further 10-minute walk along the promenade will bring you to the marina and the main shopping area. Closer still are the recently restored Torre Abbey and the English Riviera Centre, with its conference, sporting and leisure pool facilities. In response to guest comments, the Bahamas Hotel has recently upgraded its water system, in order to ensure adequate water pressure in all rooms. The patio area has also recently been refurbished and now provides a spacious and clean area in which guests can relax.

Villa Marina - This beautiful Victorian villa stands out from the crowd. In a secluded garden, it is within easy walking distance of the Seafront, Princess Theatre, Torre Abbey, Riviera Conference Centre, shops and restaurants. Built in 1864, Villa Marina offers high-quality surroundings in a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. Visit Britain has awarded Villa Marina with both a 4-star rating and its Silver Award. The Silver Award is for the highest standards of quality, service and hospitality. Very few Torquay accommodation providers have this award. Villa Marina also has a Silver Award from the Green Tourism Scheme for commitment to the environment. Each bedroom is stylishly decorated in soft neutral shades and furnished with beautiful natural wood furniture. All offer the facilities expected, including LCD TV (with Freeview) and free Wi-Fi. In addition to the free private car park, there is easy access to the excellent public transport system. Villa Marina welcomes children over 12 years of age.

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.

Acorn Lodge - With free Wi-Fi internet and free on-site parking, this small and friendly family-run guest house sits on a tree-lined road, close to Torquay's seafront and town centre. Acorn Lodge is a friendly guest house that is convenient for disabled guests, as it has a ramp from the street and ground-floor rooms. The guest house is ideally located just a short distance from Torquay's seafront, town centre and the railway station and just 5 minutes walk from the English Riviera Conference Centre. An ideal base for touring the English Riviera. Families are especially welcome and Acorn Lodge has a selection of family rooms. Each morning you can enjoy a continental buffet or traditional full English breakfast, which is included in the room rate and is locally sourced wherever possible.

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.

Lindum Lodge - The Lindum is a family-run hotel providing a high standard of comfort and service in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. A reputation for good food, and service to match, is assured by the personal supervision of the resident proprietors, Chris and Colleen Owen. The hotel enjoys a superb position central to Torquay's tourist attractions and, with its ample and secure off-road car park, provides an ideal base from which to tour the surrounding countryside.

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.

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 Baytree (Silver Award Oct 2008) - The Baytree is a well-maintained Victorian property located in a quiet, tree-lined road only 5 minutes' walk from the seafront, shops, restaurants and English Riviera Conference Centre. The Baytree is 'Highly Commended' in the English Riviera Quality Awards for Best Bed & Breakfast. It was recently awarded a Silver Accolade by the VisitBritain Quality Assessment Scheme. The family-run Baytree has refurbished rooms with new furniture, carpets, beds, decoration and en suite bathrooms. If you are arriving in Torquay by train or coach, The Baytree offers a free pick-up and drop-off service (Torquay train and coach stations only).

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.

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.

Crimdon Dene - Situated in a tree-lined road in a peaceful area of Torquay, this 4-star hotel is ideally located within easy reach of the Riviera Conference and Leisure Centre, the beach and the harbour. Conveniently situated to discover everything that the English Riviera has to offer, during your stay you can visit Torre Abbey and Gardens, the marina and the shopping centre. Torquay Railway Station is also just a stroll away, enabling you to easily explore the beautiful surroundings. Crimdon Dene boasts a Gold National Clean Air Award for their non-smoking policy.

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.

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.

Brooklands - This attractive Victorian house offers comfortable en suite accommodation at great-value rates in a quiet conservation area within easy reach of Torquay's seafront, the town centre and the Riviera Centre. Brooklands has been assessed by the AA and holds a 4-Star AA Quality Grading. Open all year round, this charming guest house has a lovely peaceful location within easy walking distance of all that Torquay has to offer. The beach, the Princess Theatre and the Pavilion shopping centre are just a short stroll away and the town's leisure facilities are also nearby. All the rooms are en suite and are located on the first floor. Each room is cosy and charmingly decorated, with central heating and double-glazed windows for warmth and peace and quiet. Every room offers complimentary beverages, a fridge, a TV with Freeview digital channels and a host of other thoughtful extras, including a selection of toiletries. Free Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout. A generous full English breakfast or a continental breakfast is in included in the price and those with special dietary needs can also be accommodated. Guests have their own lounge, as well as use of the front garden/patio.

Crowndale Hotel - Resting on a quiet tree-lined road, this small and friendly B&B is conveniently located within walking distance of all the sights of Torquay, but far enough for you to feel relaxed. Just a short stroll away from the seafront, with its safe, sandy beach and harbour, the Crowndale presents itself as the ideal base from which to explore Torquay and its surroundings. It is just minutes away from the Riviera Leisure and Conference Centre, Torre Abbey and Gardens, the theatre, shops and sports facilities. In the evenings you can relax in the comfortable guest lounge, where you can watch TV or a video, do a jigsaw, play cards or board games, or just curl up with a good book. Alternatively, you can soak up the last of the day's sun on the terrace.

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.

Kingston House- 5 Star Silver Award. - This charming privately run house is just a short, level walk, via Torre Abbey and its beautiful gardens, from Torquay's seafront, the Riviera Leisure Centre, the theatre, harbour and town. Jo and Will assure you of a warm West Country welcome at Kingston House in Torquay. Priding themselves on their high standards of comfort, hospitality and value for money, they offer clean, comfortable accommodation in 5 tastefully decorated en suite bedrooms. Each attractive room is well equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, a colour TV, a radio alarm, a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Breakfast is included in the price and Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout. Kingston House offers a taste of Victorian elegance with all modern comforts and facilities. This beautifully maintained hotel is great for a relaxing break in the heart of the English Riviera.

The Wilsbrook Guest House - This attractive Victorian guest house has a convenient location, close to both Torre and Torquay railway stations and less than 10 minutes' walk from the seafront and the town centre. The guest house is close to all that Torquay has to offer, including the family-friendly beach, the Riviera Centre and Torquay's varied selection of restaurants, bars and nightclubs. This well-established and newly decorated guest house offers comfortable, well-appointed en suite accommodation in a charming Victorian building. All of the rooms have a TV and tea/coffee making facilities, and a choice of generous and tasty breakfasts is included in all room rates. There is an en suite family room and 2 en suite double rooms, with a twin and a single room which share a bathroom between them. There is a resident's lounge with TV and DVD player and private off-street parking is available for guests' use, free of charge.