Welcome

Bed and Breakfast accomodation in Torquay 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!

Gainsboro has been inspected by Quality in Tourism and is 'English Riviera Approved' for your peace of mind.

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 Double, Twin, Family and Single rooms available and there is a pretty garden at the front of the house with patio table and chairs which you are welcome to use during your stay.

We have free Wi-Fi available for guest use.

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.

2012 brings over 200 events and festivals to Torbay, many of them free to attend, so make it your year to visit!

 

 


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:

"Very enjoyable stay, pleasant surroundings and places to go. Lovely atmosphere. Splendid friendly hosts and very helpful. Relaxing! This was our third visit."
May 2012 - Bill & Denise, Weston-super-Mare

''We really enjoyed our stay - especially those fabulous Breakfasts. What a great find!"
April 2012 - Mike & Elaine, Stafford

''Lovely stay, wonderful breakfast and a good nights sleep. We will be back!"
April 2012 - Jean & Ron, Nailsea 

"Brilliant weekend! Accomodation and breakfast was lovely. Would definitely recommend and re-visit."
March 2012 - Tom & Margaret, Windsor

"Had a lovely time, nice flat walk into town. Breakfast was fabulous! We will be back."
March 2012 - Kevin & Kim, Plymouth

"Luckily I booked the best B&B in Torquay! Sue & Stuart are perfect hosts always looking after you very well. Breakfasts were gorgeous and everything was tidy and nicely decorated. Thank you for a lovely stay, I'd really love to come back. (Alles gute fur die zukunft und vielen dank!)"
August 2011 - Barbara, Austria.

"Fantastic week's stay at the Gainsboro - lovely rooms, beautiful house, extremely clean & tidy. Absolutely superb breakfast and first class hospitality from Sue & Stuart. We will definitely recommend to friends & family. Many Thanks and hope to see you again soon."
August 2011 - Paula, Steve, Katie & Ryan, Coventry

 

 



 

Follow us on Facebook

 

Special Offers

Do your bit for the Environment! 

Travel to us on Public Transport & get a 5% discount on your Booking!  To qualify Book direct with us by Phone mentioning this offer.

Contact Details

Sue Pisarewicz & Stuart Wain
22 Rathmore Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 6NY

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

Email: Enquiries@
guesthouseintorquay.co.uk

What's on

May

 

Every Tues & Weds – Stardust Variety Show Babbacombe Theatre 


19th Garfunkal & Simon - Babbacombe Theatre


19th The Everly Brothers & Friends Tribute Show - Palace Theatre Paignton


19th to 26th The Haunting of Hill House - The Little Theatre Torquay

 

20th 2012 Olympic Torch Relay – Torquay/Paignton


21st to 23rd Food Fayre – Dartmouth Steam Railway


24th 31st Twilight Tours - Greenway NT


25th to 26th English Youth Ballet's Giselle - Princess Theatre


25th Battle of the Giants – The Rock’n’Pop Years - Palace Theatre Paignton

25th Charity Black Tie Jubilee Ball - Riviera Centre

 

27th Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club


27th Fairy Day – Greenway NT


27th Kids & Toys Table Top Sale - Riviera Centre


29th Brit Floyd: Pink Floyd Tribute Show - Princess Theatre


31st Fashion Show – Cockington Court 

 

June 

Every Tues & Weds – Stardust Variety Show Babbacombe Theatre

 

1st The Bee Gees Story - Princess Theatre

 

1st to 5th Torquay Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

 

1st to 8th English Riviera Dance Festival - Torquay

 

1st & 2nd Brixham Regatta & Classic Boat Race

 

2nd Brixfest Birdman Competition - Brixham

 

2nd ELO Experience - Princess Theatre

 

2nd to 10th Geopark Festival 

 

3rd & 4th Music Festival 2012 -Goodrington Park

 

5th Diamond Jubilee Variety Spectacular - Palace Theatre Paignton

 

6th Essence of Ireland - Princess Theatre

 

6th to 8th Fawlty Towers - Brixham Theatre

 

7th Mussels by Moonlight - Brixham

 

7th Re-Take That The Live Concert - Palace Theatre Paignton

 

8th Dawlish Air Show

 

10th Torquay Busking Festival

 

12th LadyBoys of Bangkok, Carnival Queens - Princess Theatre

 

15th to 24th Babbacombe Festival

 

15th to 16th Beer Festival – Occombe Farm