Kingsholm Guest House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Property highlights

About this property

Prime City Center Location: Kingsholm Guest House in Torquay offers a convenient location with Beacon Cove Beach less than 0.6 mi away and Riviera International Center 1.2 mi nearby. Exeter International Airport is 26 mi 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 (8.1 mi), Brixham Harbor (8.7 mi), and Berry Head (9.9 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Located 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
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1 king bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

David
United States United States
“The perfect hosts, kind and professional, going above and beyond to ensure comfort and satisfaction. The location is wonderful, close to everything but also in a quiet location in this city, which can be noisy in spots. The cookies and milk at a...”
Thomas
United States United States
“The Kingsholm Guest House is located conveniently to the main harbor area of Torquay, near shops and restaurants. The room was quite comfortable, and the breakfast, which was extra, was delicious.”
Karla
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly helpful staff, cake and biscuits nice touch. Was upgraded to a very nice room with beautiful view and large bay windows. Plenty of toiletries. Nice to have a fan and mini fridge in the room.”
David
United States United States
“The location was perfect for my needs. The bed and pillows were very comfortable and the room was very clean. The bathroom was very clean and the shower had great water pressure. I was greeted by Chris and he was very polite and friendly. They had...”
Jenny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The friendliness of the hosts, they made us feel very welcome and the cleanliness was A ****** this is the quietest place I have ever stayed at. It was amazing thank you and we will definitely return again.”
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.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 203 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

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...

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.