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.

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.

Ashurst Lodge - Ashurst Lodge offers clean and comfortable rooms 500 m away from the Riviera International Conference Centre, 700 m from the beach and very close to the town centre. The guest house has its own car park and is centrally located in a quiet street. Rooms are clean and comfortable and a tasty, generous breakfast is included in the price. A complimentary transfer from/ to Torquay coach or railway station is available by prior arrangement. Ashurst Lodge was originally a private Victorian residence but now serves as a comfortable B&B that welcomes tourists and business travellers.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Capri Guest House - The Capri Guest Accommodation is walking distance from the beach, marina, Torre Abbey Gardens, the town centre and the Riviera International Conference Centre. The Capri offers home cooking, 9 en suite rooms and a lounge area. Optional 3-course meals are served in the dining room, and snacks and drinks are available until 23:00. Torbay's main attractions are close by, and the Capri is on a main bus route to Paignton, Brixham and Babbacombe. Paignton and Torquay are within walking distance. The family-run guest house offers a warm and friendly stay, and can provide local information. Activities such as cycling, golf, fishing, tours and diving can be arranged. The Capri offers a permanent 10% discount off the final bill for all senior citizens (proof of age maybe required.

Haytor Hotel - Superbly located in a quiet conservation area, the Haytor Hotel is only 300 metres from Torquay harbour and just a few minutes' walk from Meadfoot Beach. Extensively refurbished in 2008, the Haytor Hotel is an elegant Victorian hotel set in its own beautifully maintained gardens. You can leave your car in the large, level car park and explore Torquay at your leisure. The hotel aims to provide clean, stylish and comfortable accommodation together with 21st century facilities, such as a multi-channel digital TV in all rooms and free broadband internet access. An ample full English breakfast or a continental option is included in the price. Please note that the normal check-in time is between 14:00 and 23:00. Please indicate when booking if you require a later check-in.

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.