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 and home-cooked food. Kingsholm has an AA Dinner Award.
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.
Evening meals, including 3 courses plus coffee, are available at an additional cost and should be booked in advance. Alternatively, evening meals are included in the price of the rooms designated as including bed, breakfast and evening meals. Evening meals are served at 18:00.
Travel 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.
Important information
Payment Information:
Please note that there is a GBP 2 charge for card payments.
Unfortunately, the terraced nature of the site and historic character of the building means that the guest house has so far been unable to provide ramped access, and does not have a lift. Guests should be aware that all bedrooms are accessed via the staircases. The path from the front gate includes several sets of steps, and there is a flight of steps from the car park.
Please note that the Kingsholm has no special facilities for children and does not offer a reduced tariff.
Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
In case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.
Maximum capacity of total guests in a room is 2.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet: No internet access available.
Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets: Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
The Kingsholm reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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