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Award Winning Places to Stay

Across the English Riviera you will be spoilt for choice in regard to having the opportunity to stay in some very special places. Many have won Traveller’s Choice Awards, many Regional and National Tourism Excellence Awards and many both!!

Travellers’ Choice and Regional and National Tourism awards take into account the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and opinions specific to each award category; with the hallmarks of winners: remarkable service and quality.

In Torquay, voted by Trip Advisor as the Number 1 UK Staycation in 2021 we have the multi award winning: 25 Boutique B&B, The Torcroft, Cary Arms & Spa, The Meadfoot Bay Lincombe Hall Hotel & Spa and Headland hotel & Spa.

The Best in Devon hospitality

The English Riviera boasts an array of top quality Devon hotels, B&Bs and self-catering offering five-star luxury - many have their own spas, swimming pools and gardens. Choose from a wide range of award-winning holiday accommodation that delivers the very best in décor, services and food.

South Devon and Devon Tourism Awards

All of Devon’s accommodation providers are eligible to enter the annual South Devon & Devon Tourism awards, which ranks English Riviera hotels, bed and breakfasts, self-catering holiday apartments, holiday parks and holiday cottages with gold, silver, and bronze awards for excellence. Each category of accommodation is mystery shopped and you can be sure that the winners represent the very best in Devon hospitality.

Top Quality Devon Accommodation

Offering outstanding facilities and service, there are award-winning hotels, self-catering accommodation, camping & caravanning plus B&Bs located across Torquay, Brixham, Paignton, Cockington and Babbacombe - all bursting with character.

Providing first class hospitality and serving sumptuous local food, you can enjoy a relaxed and comfortable home-from-home, and experience the true charm of the English Riviera, Devon’s Beautiful Bay.

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Fair Winds Brixham

Address

166 New Road, BRIXHAM, Devon, TQ5 8DA

Telephone
01803 857537

fairwindsguesthouse@gmail.com

BRIXHAM

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Comfortable, welcoming and competitively priced bed and breakfast accommodation in the pretty fishing town of Brixham in South Devon. Fair Winds guest house is just a ten-minute walk from Brixham's bustling centre, with its delightful independent…

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The Torcroft, Torquay

Address

28-30 Croft Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5UE

Telephone
01803 298292

info@torcrofthotel.co.uk

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Price £95.00 to £145.00 Per room (breakfast included)

Torquay

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This tastefully modern Victorian villa is ideally situated in a quiet, tree-lined street a short walk from seafront, theatre, and town centre. The Torcroft has 11 en-suite rooms. Extensive breakfast menu; special diets catered for.

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7 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Cimon

Address

82 Abbey Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ2 5NP

Telephone
01803 294454

enquiries@thecimon.co.uk

TORQUAY

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7 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Cimon offers a relaxed, contemporary stay in a beautifully restored Victorian villa just minutes from Torquay’s beach, Marina and the English Riviera’s top attractions. Perfect for adults and families, guests enjoy a heated outdoor pool…

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1 Feb 2026to8 Dec 2026

The 25 Boutique B&B

Address

25 Avenue Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ2 5LB

Telephone
+44 01803 297517

stay@the25.uk

Price
Price £145.00 to £259.00 Per room (breakfast included)

TORQUAY

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1 Feb 2026to8 Dec 2026

Listed in the top 25 B&Bs in the UK - 8 years in a row! Come and see why.
(TripAdvisor annual "Best of the Best" Awards)
Visit England's "B&B of the Year" 2 years running.
If you think of Fawlty Towers when you think of Torquay then think…

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Price £145.00 to £259.00 Per room (breakfast included)

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Haytor Hotel

Address

Meadfoot Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JP

Telephone
01803 294708

enquiries@haytorhotel.com

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Price £79.00 to £150.00 Per room (breakfast included)

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Haytor Hotel Torquay is an elegant detached Victorian Villa built in the 1830's and set in beautiful gardens, the Haytor Hotel offers an excellent bed & breakfast in Torquay.
The Haytor Hotel has consistently received a range of awards the most…

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Blue Waters Lodge Paignton

Address

4 Leighon Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ3 2BQ

Telephone
+44 01803 557749

info@bluewaterslodge.co.uk

PAIGNTON

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Julia and Iain await you with a warm and friendly welcome at Blue Waters Lodge. The bed and breakfast is licensed and has a vist England Red rose award and a Four Star Silver award. It is situated within easy strolling distance of the seafront,…

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Lincombe Hall Hotel & Spa

Address

Meadfoot Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2JX

Telephone
+44 01803 213361

stay@lincombehallhotel.co.uk

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Lincombe Hall Hotel and Spa, which is exclusively for adults, offers an award-winning luxury Spa, tastefully decorated bedrooms, some with sea views, a beautiful heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi, open April through to September, large patio area,…

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The Headland Hotel & Spa Torquay

Address

Daddyhole Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 2EF

Telephone
+44 01803 295666

info@headlandtorquay.com

TORQUAY

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

This elegant 3 Star, AA rated hotel is located in one of the most scenic areas of Torbay retaining many original period features. The Headland Hotel & Spa sits majestically on the headland in two acres of magnificent grounds with breathtakingly…

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Beverley Bay Paignton

Address

Goodrington Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 7HX

Telephone
01803 843887

info@beverley-holidays.co.uk

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Price £203.00 to £895.00 Per unit per week

PAIGNTON

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The ideal choice for those seeking a slightly quieter base in sunny South Devon, Beverley Bay boasts a lovely relaxed setting with stunning sea glimpses.
Home to an endless choice of holiday caravans, including a dog-friendly caravan range and hot…

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Price £203.00 to £895.00 Per unit per week

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