The Beverley Hotel - This friendly hotel offers excellent service in a central location. The Beverley is about 5 minutes from the town and Princess Theatre, and a 3-minute walk from the beach. The Beverley is one of the closest hotels to the English Riviera Centre, a leisure and conference centre. Both Torre and Torquay train stations are less than 10 minutes' walk away. Many rooms contain period Victorian features such as ornate coving or fireplaces, and all rooms have an en suite bathroom. Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel (for an extra charge).

Fairway Lodge - Set in 8 acres of peaceful, tranquil grounds in the heart of Devon, with superb views over Dartmoor, this rural guest house has 9 comfortable, tastefully decorated, en suite rooms. In Thorndon Cross, only 3 miles from the historic town of Okehampton, Fairway Lodge is a great base from which to explore Dartmoor National Park and the nearby North Devon coast and countryside. Ashbury Golf Club is within easy reach and the lodge can help arrange discounted mid-week green fees. Many of the rooms have large 6-foot king-size beds and all of the stylish en suite rooms are serviced daily. With just 9 rooms, all guests receive personalised, attentive, individual service. A full traditional Devonshire breakfast, featuring high-quality, locally sourced produce from nearby farms, is available daily and is included in the price. With a quiet, relaxing atmosphere and an attractive, peaceful rural setting, the lodge is great for a restful, restorative break.

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.

The Collingdale - This award-winning Victorian guest house offers stunning sea and harbour views, just a few minutes walk to beach and town centre. The Collingdale is tastefully furnished to a high specification and the comfortable guest lounge provides a pleasant relaxed atmosphere to sit and read, watch TV or enjoy the splendid scenery. The gallery dining room, displaying original paintings by local artists, serves freshly prepared and carefully presented home cooked cuisine using locally farmed produce as available. The dining room leads to the sun terrace overlooking the harbour, where you can relax with your morning coffee or an aperitif in the evening. Relax in the cosy bar where a good selection of beers, wines and spirits including malt whiskeys and fine brandies are available for you to enjoy. Winners of 'Ilfracombe in Bloom' for several years running.

The Charterhouse - This charming, family-run Edwardian residence has an idyllic location just 100 metres away from the seafront, the sandy Livermead beach and the quiet, tree-lined meadows of Cockington Valley Country Park. The Charterhouse is in mature gardens with a patio, large lawn and a small outdoor heated swimming pool. The centre of Torquay is within walking distance. The delightful Edwardian building contains light, airy rooms and offers charming, comfortable bed-and-breakfast accommodation. A delicious English cooked breakfast is included. Families are welcome. Pets can also stay, providing you are booking either of the 2 'pet friendly' garden rooms. There is a large, free private car park and free Wi-Fi internet access is available.

Linden House - Surrounded by delightful, immaculately kept private gardens, this AA-award-winning Victorian villa offers elegant boutique accommodation in the heart of Torquay. Linden House has been decorated in soft neutral colours and has a timeless classic style. The lovely garden is the ideal spot in which to relax and unwind, and there is off-road parking available for guests. The newly furbished en suite bedrooms feature modern comforts and facilities. All of the bright, airy, attractive rooms feature 100% cotton bedding, digital flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels, hairdryers and luxury toiletries and quality refreshments. The 4-course breakfast includes locally sourced and organic produce. Gluten-free alternatives are available, from cereals to homemade cakes prepared by the owner (who is also on a gluten-free diet!)

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.

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 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.

Pound Court Riverside Bed and Breakfast - Set right beside the Harbourne River, this B&B is located amid the hills of the beautiful South Hams and is close to the coast and wonderful beaches. The river runs down the side of the building, so you can fish for trout from Pound Court's private deck. The building is over 200 years old and retains many of its original features. The historic town of Totnes is 3 miles away (4.8 km) and the B&B is about 10 miles (16 km) from Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Dartmoor and Torbay.