Bentley Lodge Silver Award - This well located, Silver Award accommodation is a short level walk from the sea front, the English Riviera Centre, the theatre and shops, bars and restaurants. A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at Bentley Lodge, where excellent quality and service is assured. You can relax in comfortable surroundings and enjoy the beautiful garden on warmer days. Five delightful en suite bedrooms (one on the ground floor) are all of superior standard, and offer a host of facilities including a DVD player and wireless internet access. A bright and sunny room with a large bay window overlooks the garden, and here you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast served at individual tables from 08:15 to 09:00.

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.

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.

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.

Kelvin House - In a quiet area, 5 minutes' walk from Torquay Railway Station and close to the beach and the town centre, Kelvin House offers 4-star guest accommodation and free private parking. Built in the 1880s, the Kelvin House is an elegant and attractive Victorian-style house, situated on a lovely tree-lined road, within easy walking distance of the seafront, the Riviera centre and the main town centre. Fully licensed, the Kelvin House has 7 tastefully decorated en suite rooms, all with hairdryers, clock radios, tea/coffee making facilities and TVs with Freeview digital channels. A freshly cooked full English breakfast or a lighter continental breakfast is included in the price. The attractive dining room overlooks a lovely patio, where you can enjoy breakfast in sunny weather. The Kelvin House is family run and your hosts, Carl and Sharon, take great pride in offering a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome.

Kingsholm - Located in a beautiful conservation area only 350 metres from Torquay's harbour, shops and restaurants, this fine Edwardian house overlooks the ornamental trees of Torwood Gardens. Debbie and Alison focus on providing clean rooms, friendly service and home-cooked food. Kingsholm has an AA Dinner Award. The Kingsholm is graded by the AA as 4-star guest accommodation, and features 10 en suite rooms. The bedrooms have been individually decorated to provide the comfort and warmth you would expect of your hosts' home. This autumn enjoy a stay at the Kingsholm with one of the special 3 nights for the price of 2 packages.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Belmont - This exceptionally clean, family-run guest accommodation has a variety of room types and is centrally located 5 minutes from the town centre and sea front. All rooms are tastefully decorated, and feature Freeview digital TV, as well as beverage-making facilities. There are family rooms available. The Belmont is a short stroll away from the crazy golf and pitch and putt down on Torre Abbey Park. Your enjoyment is always a top priority.