English Riviera Travel Guide

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English Riviera

Where to stay in English Riviera

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Torquay City Centre

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Torquay City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for its great bars, beautiful seaside views and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Princess Theatre or Inner Harbour while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Torquay City Centre
Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens featuring a park

Babbacombe

4/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Babbacombe include the seaside views and restaurants. Make a stop by Torquay United FC or Babbacombe Cliff Railway while you're exploring the area.

Babbacombe
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Roundham

If you're spending some time in Roundham, Paignton Beach and Fairy Cove are top sights worth seeing.

Roundham
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St. Michaels

While there might not be top attractions in St. Michaels, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Paignton Zoo and Dartmouth Steam Railway.

St. Michaels
The Imperial Torquay
The Imperial Torquay
4 out of 5
Park Hill Road, Torquay, England
The price is NZ$167 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$167
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very enjoyable"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

The Imperial Torquay
The Grand Hotel
The Grand Hotel
4 out of 5
Seafront, Torquay, England
The price is NZ$202 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$202
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Swimming pool excellent. Roast beef poor."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

The Grand Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Torquay
Hampton by Hilton Torquay
3.5 out of 5
The Terrace Torquay Devon, Torquay, England
The price is NZ$185 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$185
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Torquay. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (524 reviews)
"I was a great hotel!"

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Hampton by Hilton Torquay
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Astor House
Astor House
4 out of 5
Warren Road, Torquay, England
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Princess Theatre and Inner Harbour ...
9/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)
"Amazing property and very clean. The only suggestion I would make is for the property management to email the access key information rather than text it to guests with international numbers. I never received the information so I had to call and that resulted in a delay in check-in. Other than that ..."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Astor House
The Osborne Apartments
The Osborne Apartments
3.5 out of 5
5 Hesketh Crescent, Torquay, England
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Torquay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Meadfoot Beach and Torquay Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
"Lovely beach and beach cafe and heated open air pool all within 100yards."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

The Osborne Apartments
Chelston Dene Holiday Apartments
Chelston Dene Holiday Apartments
3 out of 5
Chelston Road, Torquay, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Torquay. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Torre Abbey Sands and Livermead Beach are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
Chelston Dene - would highly recommend
"Excellent hosts. Property is in perfect location to the seafront. Apartment very comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2024

Chelston Dene Holiday Apartments
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Popular places to visit

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Burgh Island

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Burgh Island, a lovely green space in Bigbury-on-Sea. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Burgh Island
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Blackpool Sands

4/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Blackpool Sands might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Dartmouth. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its bars.

Blackpool Sands
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Princess Theatre

See a stand-up show, musical or other live production at this much-loved coastal theater, located close to many of Torquay’s most popular attractions.

Princess Theatre
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Exeter Cathedral

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Visit this ancient and beautiful cathedral to attend a service or just admire the wonderful architecture.

Exeter Cathedral
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Powderham Castle

4/5(2 reviews)

Explore nature trails, watch the birds of prey displays and go on a deer safari at this manor house that combines a medieval military exterior with opulent Victorian furnishings.

Powderham Castle
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Babbacombe Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

This unspoiled cove was once the home of fishermen and smugglers. Now it’s a popular beach on the English Riviera coastline.

Babbacombe Beach

Cities near English Riviera

Exeter Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Exeter

Kingsbridge

Kingsbridge

Paignton

Paignton

Torquay showing a marina, night scenes and boating

Torquay