Guest House In Torquay

Links to other businesses

The Gainsboro Bed & Breakfast is situated in the Chelston region of Torquay. This thriving community offers a wide variety of shops and services including a newsagent, post office, hairdressers, barbershop and local spar/co-op.

We have provided links to some businesses in Chelston just a 5 minute walk from the Guest House that you might like to visit during your stay!

Chelston

Blue Walnut Café, Bistro & Cinema
The Blue Walnut is a licensed Café that hosts Live Music and Performance Poetry events. Within the Café is a unique 23 seating Cinema showing films from the early 1900s to the present day.

Willow Well Being
Willow well-being centre offers beauty treatments, pamper packages, life coaching and holistic treatments - great if you want to indulge yourself or get ready for a night out!

Cockington Galleries
You can browse through a collection of artwork and gifts from local artists and craftsmen in this friendly gallery.

The Runners Guide
Torbays only specialised running store great for practical advice on running or a place to purchase some running gear.

Food & Drink

There are many places to eat and drink in Torquay and the surrounding area. Here are a few - not too far away from us - that you might like to try.

Ocean Drive
Only a 5 minute walk away, you can enjoy a drink or meal in the unique diner atmosphere.

The Drum Inn
In the quaint village of Cockington the Drum is a traditional country pub with an open fire.

The Steps Bistro
‘Steps’ offers charming surroundings and a quality dining experience with set price menus.

Marina Restaurant
The varied menus and stunning views over the harbour and sea beyond make this a great choice.

No.7 Fish Bistro
A family run bistro style restaurant serving fresh fish and shellfish overlooking the harbour.

Other

Some other websites that might be interesting!

The English Riviera Tourism Company
For all the information you need about the area and its attractions.

Riviera International Conference Centre
A great leisure complex with waves pool and dining, also hosts conferences and events.

Princess Theatre Torquay
The Theatre is a lovely 20 minute stroll from the Gainsboro along the seafront, it hosts a variety of performances including West End Shows.

Canoe Adventures
Paddle the superb River Dart in South Devon aboard guided 12-seat Voyager canoes. Book by the seat or by the Boat.

One of a Kind
Alison Amos, our good friend, makes quality individual jewellery, check it out here!

Gavin Jones Photography
We have some of Gavin's work on display in our dining room but you can also purchase his work online. Gavin is based in Tiverton and can also be hired for Weddings and Portraiture.