The Gainsboro Guest House in Torquay. A friendly and comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation.

Welcome

Bed and Breakfast accomodation in Torquay. We are situated near Torre Abbey in a lovely, quiet and green location yet close to the beach and all facilities on the English Riviera. You will be made welcome by Sue & Stuart, resident proprietors, at the Gainsboro Guest House!

Our traditional Victorian home offers relaxed and friendly B&B with hearty, and healthy, breakfasts.

We understand how precious time away on holiday or a short break is, so we do our best to make to your stay with us as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.

We have three Double, one Twin and one Family room available, at the Gainsboro we welcome families with children over 5 years of age. There is a lounge and pretty garden at the front of the house with patio table and chairs which you are welcome to use during your stay.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the house.

If you are travelling by car there is free parking available for guests or the railway station is only a 5 minute walk away if you are using the train.

Location

- Quiet road in a peaceful location
- Overlooking park & Torre Abbey
- 250 yards to Torquay Railway Station
- 250 yards to the Beach
- 300 yards to the Grand Hotel
- 600 yards to Riviera International Centre
- The Princess Theatre, Harbour and Town centre are around a 20 min level walk along the seafront or through Torre Abbey Gardens

The Gainsboro, situated on the English Riviera, is an ideal base for exploring the Torbay towns of Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham.

For more information about South Devon's Beautiful Bay as a destination for your visit or holiday click here to WATCH A 2 MINUTE VIDEO showing highlights of the Torbay area.

Torquay is also ideally situated for day trips to Dartmouth, Totnes, Plymouth and Exeter, or to explore the wilderness of Dartmoor.

For more ideas of things to do during your stay visit our Local Info page.

Customer Comments

The following comments are taken from our Guest Book please click the TripAdvisor logo below to see more guest reviews:

''Once again a very nice stay''
April 2013 - Paul & Betty - Kettering

''Thank you for the lovely stay!''
April 2013 - Perlick Family - Germany

''Thanks for another lovely stay and for making our anniversary special, looking forward to come back next June!''
September 2012 - Pauline & Huw - Swindon

''Very nice stay, very friendly people can't do enough for your comfort, will recommend to others.''
September 2012 - Sylvia - Buckinghamshire

''Lovely hosts, lovely breakfast, lovely B&B.''
August 2012 - Sue & David - Stockport

''We enjoyed our stay. Thank you very much for the good breakfast and the good informations about things to do.''
August 2012 - Family Loffler - Germany

''Thank you for another fantastic few days, pity we couldn't stay longer. This was our second visit and already plan to stay again. Well worth it!''
July 2012 - Phil & Julie - London

''The usual enjoyable stay!!''
July 2012 - Peter - British Columbia, Canada

''Thank you for a very pleasant and enjoyable stay. Breakfast was great and your tips for different things to do very useful!''
June 2012 - Family Jeschke - Germany

''Sue & Stuart have provided a very comfortable home for our stay here. Breakfasts were superb. The proximity to rail and bus services enabled us to explore from Plymouth to Exeter. We have really enjoyed our stay.''
May 2012 - Angela & Bob - Chichester

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Special Offers

CELEBRATION - FREE GIFT

Having a short break to celebrate a Birthday, Anniversary or other occasion? Receive a Free Gift by simply phoning us to book and to let us know what you are celebrating!

Offer applies for stays of 3 nights or more and your Celebration falls on a day you are here.

Contact Details

Sue and Stuart

Gainsboro
22 Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NY

Tel : 01803 292 032
Fax: 01803 500 663
Mobile: 07736 948 203

Email:enquiries@guesthouseintorquay.co.uk

What's on

May

Every Tues & Wed Spellbound - Babbacombe Theatre

3 to 5 BMAD Motorbike & Music Festival - Paignton

4 to 5 Pirate Festival - Brixham

4 to 5 Food & Arts Festival - Torquay

4 to 6 Asymmetric Dinghy Event - Torquay

4 to 11 Head to Head - Little Theatre Torquay

9 Horse Racing - Newton Abbot

10 to 11 Ceramics Festival - Cockington

10 to 12 Spring Regatta - Paignton

15 to 19 Sleeping Beauty on Ice - Princess Theatre

20 Horse Racing - Newton Abbot

24 to 25 Sailing Regatta - Brixham

24 to 26 ORDA Powerboat Championships - Torquay

25 to 27 Brixfest - Brixham

25 to 2 June Geopark Festival

28 Horse Racing - Newton Abbot

28 Cycle Tour Series - Torquay

30 Pirate Day - Brixham

31 Mascot Tea Party - Living Coasts