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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

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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Whitehill Country Park

Address

Stoke Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 7PF

Telephone
01803 782338

info@whitehill-park.co.uk

Price
Price £16.50 per pitch (2 people) to £699.00 Per unit per week

PAIGNTON

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In a beautiful countryside location, Whitehill Country Park is a family friendly holiday park boasting a great range of accommodation including Camping, Touring and Glamping Pods, plus Boutique Holiday Caravans and Luxury Lodges. Enjoy the wealth of…

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Camping & Caravan Site

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Price £16.50 per pitch (2 people) to £699.00 Per unit per week

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Somerville Torquay

Address

515 Babbacombe Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 1HJ

Telephone
+44 01803 294755

info@somervilletorquay.co.uk

Price
Price £90.00 to £150.00 Per room (breakfast included)

TORQUAY

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

With its central Torquay location, the award winning Somerville offers boutique hotel style accommodation and is ideal for guests wanting a quiet relaxing break or for business travellers wanting to escape bland chain hotels.

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Price £90.00 to £150.00 Per room (breakfast included)

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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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Driftwood Boutique B&B Brixham

Address

Driftwood, 11 Prospect Road, BRIXHAM, Devon, TQ5 8HS

Telephone
01803 858915

driftwoodbandb@btinternet.com

Price
Price £163.00 to £183.00 Per room (breakfast included)

BRIXHAM

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Welcome to our Award Winning, 5*, Adults Only, Boutique B&B in the Heart of Brixham, Devon
Keith & Zoe
Unfortunately, you are unable to see our availability or book a stay with us via this website ..........
So, for best prices and availability,…

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Price £163.00 to £183.00 Per room (breakfast included)

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Court Prior Boutique B&B and Apartment

Address

St Lukes Road South, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ2 5NZ

Telephone
+44 01803 292766

stay@courtprior.co.uk

Price
Price £85.00 to £145.00 Per room (breakfast included)

TORQUAY

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

A luxury Boutique B&B and Apartment ideally situated in a central, yet very quiet residential/Conservation Area of Torquay and within 7 minutes walking distance of cafés, restaurants and amenities.This beautiful Victorian villa, built in 1860,…

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Price £85.00 to £145.00 Per room (breakfast included)

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Stover Lodge

Address

29 Newton Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ2 5DB

Telephone
+44 01803 297287

enquiries@stoverlodge.co.uk

TORQUAY

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Detached family hotel, 5 minutes from town and sea. Ample parking in hotel grounds. Good menu. Pleasant atmosphere.

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Sampford House

Address

57-59 King Street, BRIXHAM, Devon, TQ5 9TH

Telephone
+44 01803 857761

sampfordhouse@yahoo.co.uk

BRIXHAM

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Sampford Guest House is a charming, award-winning 18th century listed fisherman's house offering bed and breakfast accommodation with stunning views overlooking the tranquil inner harbour of Brixham, a place of great character and charm which…

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Tyndale Boutique B&B Torquay

Address

68 Avenue Rd, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5LF

Telephone
01803 380888

relax@tyndaletorquay.com

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Price £98.00 to £115.00 Per room (breakfast included)

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Discover the perfect blend of luxury, comfort and genuine hospitality at Tyndale Boutique B&B, one of Torquay’s highest-rated adults-only boutique guest houses.
Proudly holding an AA 5* Silver Award, 5* on Google, 10 on booking.com and an…

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Price £98.00 to £115.00 Per room (breakfast included)

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