The Shirley - In a tranquil location, The Shirley is a 4-star family-run hotel, retaining many original Victorian period features, only 5 minutes' walk from the marina. All rooms are en suite, with a Freeview flat-screen TV, DVD player and free Wi-Fi internet access. The Shirley boasts an outdoor swimming pool that is heated during the summer months and a beautiful sun terrace. Guests can enjoy meals in the opulent dining room and there is also a spacious lounge and bar. The many shops, restaurants and bars in the surrounding area are a short walk away and the Riviera International Conference Centre is also close by.

Abingdon House - A short, level walk from Torquay's seafront and the shops, bars and restaurants, this charming bed and breakfast offers a warm welcome, tasty English breakfasts and free parking and internet. Quiet, relaxing and friendly, Abingdon House is family run and your hosts, Robert and Betty, pride themselves on their high standards of hospitality and value for money. Guests are greeted with a pot of tea, served in the large, comfortable sitting room and a full English breakfast is available every day. All of the rooms are centrally heated and have tea/coffee and TV. Free, wired internet access is available in all rooms. There is a large room on the ground floor that is suitable for those with mobility problems. The Riviera Centre and theatres are just a short walk away and Torquay's seafront can be reached via a short, pleasant walk through Torre Abbey's beautiful gardens. There is free car parking for up to 6 cars.

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.

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.

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.

The Parks ( Guest Accommodation ) - This small, family-run guest house is 500 metres from the seafront and a 300-metre level walk from Torquay train station and the English Riviera Conference Centre. The non-smoking, licensed guest house is situated next to parkland in the heart of the English Riviera. It is a 2-minute walk from Torre Abbey and Gardens, and a 10-minute scenic walk from the marina and town centre. There is ample parking, an outdoor heated swimming pool and a bar. The Parks is pet-friendly and has disabled access. Each room has an en suite bathroom and many rooms are family-size.

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.

Carlton Court - This luxury, detached Victorian villa with beautiful private gardens, is set in a peaceful part of Torquay, a short walk from Torquay's conference centre and Abbey Sands beach, the harbour and town centre. Carlton Court has undergone a substantial transformation over the past 6 months which gave them a prestigious '5-star Guest Accommodation' award from Visit Britain - one of the very few to be awarded 5 stars in Torquay. The award reflects exceptional standards of quality in the accommodation, hospitality, facilities and service. Nearby are the Torquay Riviera Conference Centre, the sports centre with indoor swimming pools, and Torre Abbey with its beautiful gardens, including pitch and putt, tennis and bowls. The beautiful thatched village of Cockington is only a mile from the hotel, with its attractive lakes and gardens Please note that The Carlton Court is entirely non-smoking, does not cater for children or pets.

Torwood Gardens Hotel - Overlooking the picturesque Torwood Gardens, this hotel is conveniently only a brief walk from Torquay Harbour and the marina. Town centre amenities nearby include a cinema, pubs, restaurants and shops. Torwood Gardens Hotel offer rooms that are comfortably furnished, with en suite facilities and a TV. An excellent breakfast is available in the dining room, with an extensive choice of items. Free parking and free Wi-Fi internet access are available at the hotel. Local attractions include Torquay Museum, Babbacombe Model Village, Compton Castle and Paignton Zoo.

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.

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.

The Ravenswood Hotel - The Ravenswood Hotel offers simple, clean, good value, non-smoking accommodation, close to Torquay Museum and on the Agatha Christie Mile. Free wireless internet is available throughout the whole hotel. A short walk of 400 metres takes you to the harbour, with its boats, restaurants, shops and Pavilion, or to the central shopping area in Fleet Street and Torquay's nightlife and theatres. Also within a 400 metre radius are over 30 pubs, cafes and restaurants. Torquay's blue flag award beaches are a short walk away, and the south west coast path is a great place to walk and take in the scenery. The excellent breakfast is served in the dining room, with views over Torwood Gardens.

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.

Fairways (Silver Award 2007, 2008, July 2009) - Double Silver Award Winner, Fairways is less than 800 metres from the seafront. We provide free car parking for our guests and are close to all the amenities in Torquay. Fairways really allows you to explore the whole of Torbay to the full. We have recently been awarded our 3rd consecutive '4 Star Silver Award' by the Quality in Tourism Council. This is in recognition of the facilities we offer as well as the care and attention to detail that we extend to our guests. We are ideally situated on the main route to the seafront and within easy access of all facilities, such as the Princess Theatre, Torre Abbey, Torquay's Shopping Centre and the picturesque thatched village of Cockington.

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.

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.

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.

Harmony Hotel - Harmony is a lovely, bright and fresh hotel with music and memorabilia from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. You'll always be greeted with a warm smile and a kind word. Harmony Hotel offers the best of both worlds. Small and quiet, there's also free top-class entertainment at the larger hotel next door, where there is also an indoor swimming pool (at an additional cost). Harmony is a flat 10-minute walk from the seafront, Riviera Leisure / Conference Centre, Princess Theatre, Torre Abbey and the town centre. Choosing to stay at Harmony also makes a fantastic base for exploring the rest of Devon and Cornwall.

The Mount Edgcombe - With a Silver Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme, this quality, refurbished accommodation offers freshly cooked breakfasts, evening meals, free car parking and a convenient location. The Mount Edgcombe is a small, privately run establishment that prides itself on service and attention. There is a fully licensed bar, a comfortable guest lounge and an excellent choice of optional evening meals. Mount Edgcombe is located on a level, tree-lined avenue. The train station and the English Riviera Centre are just a few minutes' walk away, and a 15-minute walk will take you to Castle Circus - the heart of Torquay's shopping area. The nearby promenade provides a lovely stroll along the water's edge towards the harbour. Please note that Mount Edgcombe is entirely non-smoking and does not accept group bookings.

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.

The Daylesford Silver Award 2006, 2007,2008 and 2009 - High quality, award-winning guest house providing an excellent standard of comfort and hospitality. Seafront 300 metres. The Daylesford is ideally located in a tree-lined avenue overlooking a park, and around the corner from the Riviera International Conference Centre. The seafront, town and marina are within easy walking distance. The elegant surroundings include a quiet lounge with books and magazines. All rooms are en suite and have bathrobes, flat-screen TVs, high-quality bed linen/towels and a well-stocked courtesy tray. Free Wi-Fi. The superior English or Continental breakfast is freshly prepared to order. The Daylesford - delightfully different.

Walnut Lodge Silver Award Winner 2008 and 2009 - Within a charming Victorian townhouse, Walnut Lodge has a peaceful position on a quiet tree-lined avenue in central Torquay, close to the English Riviera Conference Centre. A short walk from Torquay's town centre and seafront, Walnut Lodge is also close to the popular Torre Abbey gardens. Strolling along the palm-lined promenades you will find beautiful gardens, unique shops and many caf?s, pubs and restaurants, leading to the lively harbour and marina. With only 6 comfortable en suite bedrooms, the lodge's owners, Neil and Lynda Gilbert, aim to provide a personal service within a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Walnut Lodge has been awarded a 4-Star Silver Award for Quality in Tourism 2008 and a 4-Star Silver Award 2009 from Visit Britain.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Crown Lodge - Crown Lodge provides highly recommended B&B accommodation less than 1 mile from Torquay's centre and harbour area, where there are cafes, restaurants and bars. The well-presented property has recently been refurbished. Crown Lodge is of a 4-star standard, verified by awards given by Visit Britain and the AA. New beds, quality soft furnishings and flat screen DVD/TVs are just some of the comforts provided to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. Crown Lodge is wheelchair accessible and 2 of the rooms are suitable for disabled guests (see the Hotel Information section for more details).

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.

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.

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.