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.

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.

Bath House Hotel - The Bath House Hotel is ideally situated opposite the Tunnels Beaches, harbour, promenade and High Street. The Bath House Hotel offers golf courses and some of the best clay shooting grounds in Devon. This lovely, friendly hotel in Ilfracombe, North Devon has 22 bedrooms, which are all en-suite, colour tv, tea and coffee making facilities, telephones, and hairdryers. Deluxe rooms also have four poster beds, Jacuzzi bath and balcony. Included in the room rate is a delicious full English or continental breakfast served in the restaurant. One of a few hotels in Ilfracombe that has such excellent facilities, so if you feel like a work out, or simply want to sweat it out in the sauna, the fully fitted gymnasium, solarium, steam and power showers are all available free of charge when staying at the hotel. The Bath House Hotel has a fully licensed bar, serving drinks at pub prices. The Bath House Hotel is part of what used to be known as the Runnacleave Hotel. The Runnacleave Hotel had over 150 bedrooms and was very popular with the Victorians, not least because of the Tunnels Beaches opposite. During the Second World War, the Runnacleave Hotel was the Regimental HQ of the 3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters).

Colindale Guest House - In a quiet road overlooking parkland and trees, a 3-minute walk from Torquay's seafront, The Colindale is a Victorian guest house with 4-star status from the AA. The Colindale is a very welcoming place to stay in Torquay. Each of the individually decorated bedrooms is en suite, with access to free Wi-Fi internet. The comfortable guest lounge has a TV and is a good place in which to relax quietly with a glass of wine. There is a selection of books and videos that you can borrow during your stay. 200 yards (180 metres) from Torquay Rail Station, The Colindale is half a mile (800 metres) from the English Riviera Centre and Princess Theatre, and three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km) from the harbour.

Blue Waters Lodge - This friendly, family-run guest house has a peaceful and relaxing location in a quiet area of Paignton, within easy strolling distance of the seafront and the town's shops and entertainments. Blue Waters Lodge guesthouse offers a warm friendly welcome and comfortable accommodation in a variety of clean, light, comfortably furnished rooms. All of the rooms are en suite with hospitality trays, hairdryers and TVs with Freeview digital channels. A full home-cooked English breakfast is included in the price and you can also choose from a selection of juices, cereals and fruit from the breakfast bar. Whatever you have planned, the generous and tasty full cooked English breakfast is a great way to start your day. After a long day on the beach, you can enjoy a refreshing drink in the well-stocked bar or out on the 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.

Babbacombe Guest House - This small and friendly guest house offers quality accommodation, central heating and off-road parking, with the aim to ensure that your stay is as enjoyable as it possibly can be. Babbacombe Guest House enjoys an enviable position in the heart of Babbacombe, a picturesque district of Torquay. This 4-star accredited guest house is just a short walk away from the seafront and The Downs, ideally placed between Oddicombe and Babbacombe beaches. The guest house is also within walking distance of many local attractions including Bygones Museum, the famous Model village, Babbacombe Cliff Railway and Babbacombe Theatre. The guest house offers well decorated and elegantly furnished rooms, each with its own bathroom (5 rooms are en suite) and TV with Freeview channels.

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.

Fleurie House - Beautifully set in a tree lined avenue in the cosmopolitan resort of Torquay, 'The English Riviera', this elegant Victorian villa is ideally located just a short stroll away from the sea front. Within easy reach of a range of local attractions, during your stay you can easily visit Torre Abbey and garden, the Riviera Centre and Theatre. The harbour and many shops and restaurants are also within easy walking distances. In the evenings, why not relax with a drink on Fleurie's picturesque sun terrace. Although the house is not licensed, you are welcome to bring your own alcoholic drinks to relax with after a long day.

The Minadab Cottage - With spectacular views over Labrador Bay, this exclusive thatched cottage dates back to the 1820s and has 3 stylish, individually decorated rooms. Minadab Cottage in Teignmouth is a tranquil retreat and has been a coastal landmark for the past 200 years. The cottage is 9 miles (14.5 km) from Exeter, 6 miles (9.7 km) from Dartmoor and 5 miles (8 km) from Torquay and Newton Abbott. The original cottage was supposedly built in the shape of a boat, with rooms 'fore and aft' and a rope ladder joining the ground floor to the upper deck - now replaced with modern stairs! Today it has been transformed into a delightful B&B by its owners. Unfortunately, due to the rooms, Minadab Cottage is unable to accommodate very young children.