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Gainsboro Guest House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, steps from Torre Abbey

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Garden
Standard Single Room, Ensuite
Point of interest
Beach nearby
Point of interest

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
22 Rathmore Road, Torquay, England, TQ2 6NY
  • Torre Abbey
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Riviera International Conference Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Torre Abbey Sands
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Torquay

Gainsboro Guest House places you steps from Torre Abbey and within a 10-minute stroll of Riviera International Conference Centre. Highlights at this B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Torquay City Centre B&B include Cockington Country Park and Princess Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • Torre Abbey - 4 min walk
  • Riviera International Conference Centre - 5 min walk
  • Cockington Country Park - 10 min walk
  • Princess Theatre - 17 min walk
  • Babbacombe Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Torquay Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torquay Railway Station - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Loungers Visto Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bull & Bush - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot Pierre - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪DT's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Gainsboro Guest House

Bed & breakfast with free parking, steps from Torre Abbey
Gainsboro Guest House offers its guests a terrace and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Torquay bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Gainsboro Guest House offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Torquay bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gainsboro Guest House?

Gainsboro Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gainsboro Guest House?

Yep, Gainsboro Guest House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Gainsboro Guest House?

Yep, Gainsboro Guest House is a short 7-minute walk from Torre Abbey Sands.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gainsboro Guest House?

No, Gainsboro Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gainsboro Guest House?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gainsboro Guest House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Gainsboro Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location. near trains and buses. attentive staff. fresh breakfast. plenty of storage space. relaxing. very pleasant. will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very warm welcome awaited us at the Gainsboro. The hosts Gaynor and Richard were attentive and considerate
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gainsboro Guest House. Excellent
An excellent guest house. The hosts, Gaynor and Richard, were superb. They were friendly, welcoming and professional. The facilities were excellent. Really good breakfasts too. The Gainsboro would be our first choice if we return to Torquay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean well kept property throughout friendly hosts, good service, nice breakfast a short walk to main town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very warm welcome from Gaynor and her husband. It's a lovely place to stay and they really looked after us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Seema

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
English Riviera
Brilliant all round. Fab breakfast, fab owners, beautiful gardens Convenient location To beach harbour and restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family room was great because it had separate bedrooms. The room was very clean and the hosts where great people. Plus it was pet free so that was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Break
We found Gaynor and Richard who own and run the B&B very Welcoming, Nothing was too much trouble for them. It was really comfortable and very clean, The B&B was positioned close to the train station, and quite close to the town centre. I would highly recommend a stay in Torquay at this hotel We would go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy room,peaceful close to town and train station,good breakfast,very welcoming hosts always on call 24 hrs if needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful hosts. Good location. Comfortable bed lovely breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cath, Cardiff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed a couple of nights at the Gainsboro but we had a lovely time. Richard and Gaynor are extremely friendly, the room was lovely and extremely clean. It was very close to the town centre. We would definitely go back there and would not hesitate to recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

MAX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome, lovely clean rooms, lovely breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bronia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, Reading

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, well run B&B
We had a superb stay at the Gainsboro Guest House, close enough to the town and beach but far enough out and well situated to not be disturbed by revellers. A great welcome and very accommodating, lovely tidy, clean rooms etc etc. Lovely breakfast, can't ask for more at the price! Very happy with our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break in Torquay
A warm welcome on arrival.Good breakfast comfortable room.Property close to railway station

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming, given the map of Torquay upon arrival. We arrived much later than expected due to M5 accident which shut all of the lanes but it is not a problem. We stayed in room No1 which is at the ground floor, good sized room with ensuite and got everything we needed for the weekend! Great breakfast and good selection too. Location is great, just about 5 minutes of walk to the sea front passing the train station and about 20 minutes to Cockington Village. Will come back again.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Camberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gainsboro B & B Torquay
Were welcomed with tea & cakes which were most welcome.The hosts Sue & Stuart could not do enough & were informative about the area.The rooms were clean & comfortable.Breakfast was magnificent,freshly cooked with excellent ingredients. Highly recommend

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Festivaalimatka
GuestHouse oli juuri sellainen kuin olimme lukeneetkin. Halusimme edullista kotoisaa rauhallista perusmajoitusta läheltä TorreAbbeytä ja kohtuuläheltä Torquayn keskustaa ja rantaa. Huone oli ahdas mutta pärjäsimme. Sängyt olivat hyviä nukkua,eikä melua ollut mistään. Aamiaiselle olisimme kaivanneet juustoja,tuoreita kasviksia yms.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Danmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hyggeligt og hjemligt
Venlig betjening og lækkert morgenmåltid

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
B&B
The hosts were very friendly !