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, a relaxing atmosphere and good breakfasts.
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.
Hotel informationThe guest house does not have a lift; please see the notes on access in Important Information.
On the ground floor, you can enjoy the lounge, bar and dining room. The large lounge has an impressive bay window which makes the room light and airy, ideal for relaxing with a book or newspaper. The original Edwardian fire surround now houses a cosy gas fire.
Food & beverage
Breakfast is included in the room price and is served between 08:30 and 09:00. Early breakfasts are available by prior arrangement.
Travel information
By Car
From Exeter (M5):
- Take the A380 and follow signs for Torquay.
- On entering Torquay, follow signs for the harbour.
- At the seafront, turn left, and drive past the Princess Theatre, turning left again at the small roundabout.
- When you reach the clock tower roundabout, turn left into Torwood Street (which becomes Babbacombe Road).
- The guest house is about 400 yards ahead on the left, just after the bowling alley but before the museum.
On Foot
From Torquay Station:
Walk onto the seafront and turn left (sea on your right). Follow the seafront past the Princess Theatre, and then turn left around the harbour to the clock tower roundabout. Then follow as above.
Important information
Access to Kingsholm is by several sets of steps. All bedrooms can only be accessed by stairs.
Cancellation Policy
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
In case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy
Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.
Maximum capacity of total guests in a room is 2.
Deposit Policy
No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes
17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet
Wi-fi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Meal Plan
Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Other
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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