Located in a beautiful conservation area only 350 metres from Torquay’s harbour, shops and restaurants, this fine Edwardian house overlooks the ornamental trees of Torwood Gardens.
Debbie and Alison focus on providing clean rooms, friendly service, a relaxing atmosphere and good breakfasts.
The Kingsholm is graded by the AA as 4-star guest accommodation, and features 10 en suite rooms. The bedrooms have been individually decorated to provide the comfort and warmth you would expect of your hosts' home.Hotel information The guest house does not have a lift; please see the notes on access in Important Information.
On the ground floor, you can enjoy the lounge, bar and dining room. The large lounge has an impressive bay window which makes the room light and airy, ideal for relaxing with a book or newspaper. The original Edwardian fire surround now houses a cosy gas fire.
Food & beverage Breakfast is included in the room price and is served between 08:30 and 09:00. Early breakfasts are available by prior arrangement.Important information Access to Kingsholm is by several sets of steps. All bedrooms can only be accessed by stairs.Hotel FacilitiesGeneral: Parking, Pets Allowed, Bar, Newspapers, Garden, Non-Smoking Rooms, Free Parking, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly Services: Internet Services, Packed Lunches, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included More information of the hotelTravel information By Car
From Exeter (M5):
- Take the A380 and follow signs for Torquay.
- On entering Torquay, follow signs for the harbour.
- At the seafront, turn left, and drive past the Princess Theatre, turning left again at the small roundabout.
- When you reach the clock tower roundabout, turn left into Torwood Street (which becomes Babbacombe Road).
- The guest house is about 400 yards ahead on the left, just after the bowling alley but before the museum.
On Foot
From Torquay Station:
Walk onto the seafront and turn left (sea on your right). Follow the seafront past the Princess Theatre, and then turn left around the harbour to the clock tower roundabout. Then follow as above. |