About this property

Prime City Centre Location: Kingsholm Guest House in Torquay offers a convenient location with Beacon Cove Beach less than 1 km away and Riviera International Centre 2 km nearby. Exeter International Airport is 42 km from the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, walk-in showers, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include garden views, refrigerators, and work desks. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, and lounge. The property offers free on-site parking, housekeeping service, and mini golf. Breakfast options include continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Asian. Nearby Attractions: Explore attractions such as Newton Abbot Racecourse (13 km), Brixham Harbour (14 km), and Berry Head (16 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Torquay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Asian

  • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My stay was an absolute delight. Teija and Chris are extremely attentive and hospitable, clearly by nature and not for marketing reasons. The room was immaculate, spotlessly clean, and equipped with everything a guest could need. An experience I...
  • Julia
    United States United States
    I am a mature single lady traveller, instantly I felt really comfortable and safe here.. The owners were really helpful prior to me arriving, good communication and let me know of local activities, transport etc., just really friendly and really...
  • Diana
    Estonia Estonia
    I stayed at Kingsholm Guest House as a solo traveller and had a truly wonderful experience. Everything was spotlessly clean, and the bathroom facilities were excellent. The location is perfect – close to the seafront and the town centre, making it...
  • Vieve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A choice of breakfasts: £10 extra for the full English, £5 extra for 'continental'. Fridge in the room. Water and cans and free real milk in fridge downstairs, also free cake and biscuits. Host and service excellent.
  • Clive
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I had a lovely stay at this place.It was a perfect location to explore the area.
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Proper traditional guesthouse, very friendly & helpful owners who aim to please ,lovely breakfast which wasn't greasy!Very close to town although it's up hill to walk back. Nice free home made cake & honesty drinks fridge. Comfortable room.Fridge...
  • Lyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved everything .. very clean very comfortable very quiet
  • Frank
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    On the negative side there was a lot of steps 's on the positive side the room was nice the preparator was nice and his wife
  • Ursula
    Germany Germany
    Comfortable bed, calm surroundings, very clean, great breakfast!
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfy bed nice and peaceful good location and secure parking

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 201 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Welcome to The Kingsholm a 4-star AA graded guest accommodation only 350 Metres from Torquay's bustling Harbour. The Kingsholm is a fine Edwardian house offering excellent bed & breakfast accommodation in beautiful surroundings. It is situated in a conservation area, with many rooms overlooking the ornamental trees of Torwood Gardens. The Kingsholm is located over 3 floors and has 9 En-Suite bedrooms all decorated and furnished to a high standard. All bedrooms have freeview TV's, free Wi-Fi, USB Charging points, fans, hairdryers and hospitality trays. There is also an elegant guest lounge and a spacious dining room which has a separate table for each room. The owners, Teija and Chris offer a friendly home from home welcome. The Kingsholm is in the heart of the English Riviera and the world class Geopark. It is conveniently located, only 5 minutes walk from Torquay's bustling harbour and Torquay town centre with its many restaurants, cafes and bars. Torquay Museum, Kent’s Cavern, and the Torquay Riviera Centre are all within easy walking distance. The holiday resort of Paignton and the quaint fishing village of Brixham are both a short drive away. Our aim is to make you...

Neighbourhood information

The Kingsholm offers 4-star AA graded guest accommodation only 350 metres from Torquay's bustling Harbour with its many restaurants, cafes and bars. It is a fine Edwardian house situated in a conservation area, with many rooms overlooking the ornamental trees of Torwood Gardens.

Languages spoken

English,Swedish

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:30 to 19:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.