The Montana - This family-run guest house is close to the Riviera Centre and Torquay's seafront, and just a short stroll to the harbourside with its great selection of bars, restaurants and shops. All rooms are en suite and have complimentary tea, coffee and toiletries. There is a small licensed bar available for a quiet drink after a day exploring Torbay. Home-cooked evening meals can be made available by prior arrangement. All rooms are totally non-smoking. For the comfort of all guests, The Montana cannot accept single-sex bookings of more than 3 people. No stag/hen parties please.

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.

The Baildon Royd - The Baildon Royd is about 250 metres from Preston Sands Beach and Paignton Beach, and rests on a quiet road about 10 minutes from the main shopping area. The accommodation is comfy, cosy and complete with off-road parking for guests. Paignton Train Station is within walking distance. Each tasteful bedroom has free Wi-Fi internet and you can enjoy a home-cooked breakfast and a warm welcome from Cliff, Debbie and Tiger the cat.

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.

The Cherra - Close to Paignton's seafront, the esplanade and the beach, this family-run guest house offers free parking, relaxing and comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation and a warm welcome. The Cherra has a quiet, peaceful location within easy reach of all that this lovely seaside town has to offer. The Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway is just 0.5 miles (0.8 km) away. The Cherra has a 3-star guest-accommodation rating and boasts extensive facilities. It is fully licensed, with a well-stocked in-house bar, a TV lounge and a small putting green for the kids. All bedrooms are tastefully appointed and a romantic four-poster bedroom is available, alongside comfortable family rooms. The Cherra is family-run and your hosts, Martin and Geraldine Kirkland, pride themselves on offering a warm welcome to all. The guest house is pet friendly and dogs stay for free by prior arrangement.

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.

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 Graystoke - Close to Ilfracombe's town centre, the harbour and the seafront, this attractive Victorian building is a 4-star guest house with free Wi-Fi, free parking and a lounge bar. On the picturesque North Devon coast, the Graystoke is within walking distance of Ilfracombe's pretty harbour, Blue Flag Tunnels Beaches, shops and restaurants. Fully double glazed and centrally heated, it combines traditional charm with modern comforts and facilities. Built in 1885, the house has a wide staircase with a beautiful leaded, stained-glass picture window. There are 7 spacious, comfortable and bright en suite rooms, all with toiletries, individually controlled heating, TVs, tea/coffee, radio/alarm clocks and hairdryers. A full English breakfast is freshly cooked to order and served in the sunny and spacious dining room.

Poachers Inn - The Poachers Inn is a delightful public house on the outskirts of Exeter, just 2 minutes from the M5. Traditional and individual, Poachers Inn take pride in being extremely friendly, providing guests with comfortable surroundings. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, while the food is popular.

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).