Terrace/patio

Reviews of The Torcroft

4 out of 5
The Torcroft
28-30 Croft Road, Torquay, England

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxed and hospitable. Beautiful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Gazza on 1 Apr 2024
Hey Matt - thanks for the top score - hope you both enjoyed a fabulous Easter weekend and enjoyed the down time - warm wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Gary on 15 Feb 2024
Wow - thanks so much for perfect scores and delighted you had such a good stay

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcoming hosts. The Torcroft is a very charming character property. Our rooms were not big, however they were tastefully decorated and had everything you need. Excellent breakfast. I would stay again if we were again in Torbay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Gary on 31 Oct 2023
Hey Sandra - many thanks for your fab feedback and top scores - yes the Compact Rooms are on the smaller side but they are the same standard as our suites and very popular, so glad you enjoyed your stay - pleased you enjoyed breakfast and hope to welcome you back if you return to The Bay, warm wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, great breakfast, lovely spacious room, and friendly helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Gary B on 15 Oct 2023
Hey Bruce - thanks so much for the lovely comments and great score. Hope you and April enjoy the Cornwall and the rest of your UK adventure - thanks for choosing us, warm wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Gazza on 5 Oct 2023
HI Natalie - thanks for the top scores, delighted you had a good stay with us, hope to see you again, best wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful property and the hosts were really friendly and accommodating. The bar area is lovely, a delightful place to spend a quiet evening. The breakfast is excellent. The property is in really good condition and is spotlessly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Gazza on 3 Oct 2023
Hi Dean - thanks so much for the great feedback and top scores - glad you and Sue enjoyed your weekend with us and hope to welcome you back again, best wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect one night stay
Everything was perfect. The Torcroft was a great place to stay, the room was very nice with a lovely balcony. The people running it were super helpful and friendly. Can't fault it in anyway. Will book again when staying in Torquay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Gazza on 25 Sept 2023
Hey Nigel - wow - thanks so much for the perfect 10 and great feedback- so pleased you both had such a good stay with us, look forward to your return in the future - warm wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish all B&Bs were like this. Excellent everything and such great hosts. Would recommend this to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Gazza on 23 Sept 2023
Wow what a fab comment! Thanks so much for the great feedback Mike, delighted you both had such a good last minute stay with us - thanks for the recommendation, hope to see you both again, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First visit to Torquay
Excellent choice of Breakfast. Friendly helpful hosts. Good location for seafront and centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Gazza on 23 Sept 2023
Thanks so much for the top scores and lovely feedback - great you had such a good stay with us, warm wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couple overnight stay
We stayed the night before a family holiday in Brixham. The staff, Phil and Gary, were brilliant - great advice on local attractions. Service was spot on and we have no reservations about recommending. Food was excellent. Planning to return. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Gazza on 19 Sept 2023
Hey Andy - wow thanks so much for the top scores and wonderful feedback - hope to welcome you both back in the future, warm wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Gazza on 12 Sept 2023
Hey Ray - thanks so much for the 5 out of 5 - delighted you had such a good stay with us - all the best, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Gazza on 12 Aug 2023
Hey Sarah - thanks so much for leaving a review and giving us 10 out of 10 it always means so much! Enjoy the rest of the summer, warm wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stopover
From being greeted at the front door to the end of our stay, everything was faultless. The room was fantastic, spacious and equipped with everything you'd need. A lovely bathroom, with both bath and shower. Very comfortable, we only wish we had longer to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Gazza on 28 Jul 2023
Hey Mark - thanks so much for taking the time to leave a top review and such lovely comments - pleased you enjoyed the stay so much and hope you can come foreigner next time! Warm wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Gazza on 28 Jul 2023
Hey Stephen - thanks so much for leaving us 10 out of 10, we always appreciate it! Best wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Bedford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Gazza on 25 Jul 2023
Hi Anthony - thanks so much for leaving us top marks and lovey feedback - delighted you had such a good stay with us, hope to welcome you back in the future - warm wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Stay
Excellent location close to the beach, short walk to the harbour and staff very friendly and full of local knowledge. I would recommend staying here. Breakfast is excellent too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Gazza on 17 Jul 2023
Hey Dan - thanks for the lovely comments and 10 out of 10 - delighted you had such a good stay with us and enjoyed your weekend despite the odd drop of rain - hope to welcome you back in the future, all the very best, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The nicest place and the loveliest people who could not have done a single thing more to make things better. The most amazing decor and obviously a lot of care has been taken (and money spent) to make this property delightful. Cracking breakfast. Thanks x
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Gazza on 16 Jul 2023
Hey Helen - such genuine thanks for your lovely comments and score - we are always delighted when guests love the house and enjoy all the refurbishment which is now throughout - and breakfast is so important! Hope to welcome you both back in the future, warm wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem of a hotel...
What a wonderful find. Superb boutique hotel with fabulous hosts, wonderful breakfast, great little bar and a super terrace. No hesitation in recommending and 100% use again. Just a few minutes walk to the sea and harbour and free parking. Happy days.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Gary on 26 Jun 2023
Hey Robert - wow! Thanks so much for the top marks and wonderful comments - so pleased you enjoyed your night with us so much and the house - hope to welcome you both back in the future - enjoy the summer! Warm wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Gary on 23 Jun 2023
Hey Joan - so pleased you and Bob enjoyed celebrating Bob's birthday and enjoyed the show. Hope to welcome you back when you next have a theatre night - best wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Gary on 23 Jun 2023
Hey Stephen - thanks so much for the top marks so pleased you had such a good stay with us. Enjoy summer and hope to see you both return, warm wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem
What a gem of a place to stay in Torquay, great location plenty of parking 5-10 minutes walk to beach and eating places. Gary and Philip were extremely friendly and helpful especially as we had neve been to the area before. The room was very spacious, clean and comfortable with the bonus of a balcony with lovely seating to enjoy the view. Breakfast was lovely with lots of choices and all fresh and delicious ingredients. We will definitely be using again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Gary on 13 Jun 2023
Thanks so much for such a wonderful review - it always means so much that guests take the time to share the love! Pleased you found our local knowledge useful and enjoyed the room and house - hope you return in the future, best wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Accommodation close to the Quay
Lovely Accommodation. So beautifully decorated throughout and Gary could not have been more accommodating. Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The free parking was definitely a plus and the location is just a short walk from the quays. Breakfast was delicious and the service was exceptional. Staff were very friendly and attentive. I would 110% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Gary on 12 Jun 2023
Wow! Thanks so much for such a terrific review, thrilled you had such a good stay with us and enjoyed yourselves - and will pass back your feedback to the team, who all do a brilliant job - all the best, warm wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay
From the friendly greeting from Gary on arrival to the tasty cooked breakfast prior to departure, everything was excellent about the Torcroft. Room was spacious and clean, bed very comfortable and the bathroom was spotless. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Gary on 7 Jun 2023
Hey Alan - wow! Thanks so much for top marks we are delighted you had such a good stay and were such great fun. Pleased you found out standards so high, and look forward to welcoming you both back in the future - enjoy the sunshine, warm wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Gary on 5 Apr 2023
Hey Philippa - many thanks for the top 10 score! So happy you had a good stay, thanks for choosing us!

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay
Lovely home with very a welcoming team who couldn't have done more to make our stay a pleasant one.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Gary on 5 Apr 2023
Hey Aaron - thanks for leaving a review with top scores and lovely comments - all the best and thanks for choosing us

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Gary on 17 Mar 2023
Hey Scott - many thanks for taking the time to leave such great scores, 10 out of 10 is always wonderful to receive! Thanks for choosing us

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Gary on 26 Sept 2022
Hey Daryl - thanks so much for the top scores, delighted you had such a good stay with us and thanks for leaving a review - hope to welcome you back in the future, best wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hosts. Very clean throughout. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Gary on 20 Sept 2022
Hey Amanda - thanks so much for the perfect scores and lovely comments. We so enjoyed having you stay and certainly hope to welcome you back in the future - best wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay.
Stayed at the beautiful Torcroft hotel for 4 nights. The room was very clean and just perfect Breakfast was amazing, everything so fresh and cooked to perfection, great poached eggs Gary!! Philip and Gary were so tentative to our every needs and took time to give us on information where to go while our stay. Just fabulous hosts. Don’t hesitate to book the Torcroft we will definitely be returning. Steve and Debs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Gary on 12 Sept 2022
Hi Steve and Debs - wow thanks so much for the fabulous score and wonderful comments. So pleased you had such a good stay with us, we really enjoyed meeting you both - and so pleased the poached eggs were perfect, they can be tricky! Look forward to meeting you both again in the future, best wishes, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Gary on 26 Aug 2022
Hey Debra - thanks so much for the top score, pleased you both enjoyed your stay with us - all the best, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Torcroft first timers.
Excellent stay only a 5 minute walk to the beach. Great locally sourced breakfast cooked to perfection. Spacious room with balcony. Excellent hosts. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Gary on 10 Aug 2022
Hey Steve - wow, thanks so much for the top scores and lovely comments. So pleased you had such a good stay and enjoyed breakfast so much. We love the location too, being minutes from the beach certainly is a delight! Very much look forward to your return, enjoy summer and best wishes to you both, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and in excellent condition. The owners were great, and all the staff were great at their jobs. Very comfortable bed and a great selection of teas etc in the room. We would definitely stay again, and recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Gary on 1 Aug 2022
Hey Julie - wow! Thanks so much for the top marks, they always are a joy to read! Pleased you found the standards so high and the staff team were impressive, we do work hard! Thanks so much for the recommendation - hope to see you again, best wishes Gary

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay
Very friendly welcome and interaction with the hosts. We paid for a suite , large spacious room with an excellent shower. Only points that would make us return to this suite again , paying extra would be a iron & board , blinds on the window as extra blackout and better quality pillows. Very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Gary on 14 Jun 2022
Hi - thanks very much for taking the time to leave a review, and very much appreciate your feedback. Pleased you enjoyed the suite and as you say they are very spacious. Regarding your points we have 3 ironing boards and irons for the house which has always worked very well. Regarding pillows every room has 4 Slumberdown Hotel Quality pillows and 4 cushions and alll curtains and blinds in every room have blackout lining - appreciate the friendly and attentive comments, it always means a lot to the team - thanks for staying, all the best for summer - Gary

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Gary on 13 Jun 2022
Hey Andrew - thanks so much for the top score - enjoy summer and hope you return - all the best, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Gary on 24 May 2022
Hey Emma - many thanks for the top score, 10 out of 10 is always so wonderful to receive! Glad you both had such a fab stay and hope you return, enjoy summer Gary

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Miss
Perfect stay, great location. Friendly hosts. Super clean. Good parking. Scrumptious food. Mega comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Gary on 13 Jun 2022
Hey Sharon - oh wow, perfect score thanks so much - thrilled you enjoyed your stay so much and kind of you to leave a review - hope you pop back sometime, enjoy summer - Gary

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Gary on 23 May 2022
Hi Viv - wow thanks so much for the 10 out of 10, we really appreciate it! So pleased you had such an enjoyable stay, we enjoyed meeting you both. Look after yourself and all the best, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay, the hosts were vey accommodating and extremely nice people
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Gary on 26 Apr 2022
Hey Tracy - thanks so much for the perfect score and lovely comments, it always means so much to us. Pleased you had such a good stay and enjoyed the atmosphere, we always want people to feel relaxed and at home - hope you return, all the best Gary

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay at The Torcroft
We had an excellent stay!! Gary and Phillip were very courteous and friendly. The room we stayed in was very clean and the bed comfy. The breakfast was delicious! Could not fault The Torcroft and would highly recommend, if we went back to Torquay would stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Gary on 25 Apr 2022
Hi Stephen - thanks so much for leaving us such a lovely review and 10 out of 10! Pleased you found the house so clean and comfortable and enjoyed the breakfast - feedback is so important and always means a lot, so hope to see you back in the future - all the best, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, individual property, brilliantly placed to explore the surrounding area. An excellent, friendly and informative service from Gary, Philip and their staff. We will certainly be returning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Gary on 15 Apr 2022
Hey Jill - thanks so much or leaving us a 5 star review, and such lovely comments. It was great to meet the 4 of you, and we look forward to your return - enjoy the Easter weekend and some chocolate! All the best, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night only!
King sized bed in suite with bath & large modern rainforest shower - room surpassed expectations. Really had a wow factor! The owners were very friendly & chatty. Very clean. The dining room & lounge (with bar) were beautiful. Breakfast good quality ingredients & cooked to order. Car park free but a bit tight- best to reverse in!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Gary on 8 Apr 2022
Hey Rachel - thanks so much for 10 out of 10, it really does mean a lot! Always pleased when the reality exceeds expectations, lovely to read! Pleased you enjoyed breakfast, we do source local ingredients as much as we can - and thanks so much for the Wow factor comment, only hope you return, and for longer! All the very best, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with friendly staff and a great breakfast. Beautiful decor!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Gary on 8 Apr 2022
Hey Lucy - thanks so much for giving us 5 stars, we always really appreciate it! Thrilled you enjoyed your stay so much, and always good when guests enjoy breakfast and the interior of the house - we always want it to be fabulous! Hope to see you again, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Naeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly highly recommend!
From start to finish everything was PERFECT! Gary and Phil are incredible hosts and the house/hotel is so beautiful I arrived with a migraine and Gary was so caring and made up my room for early check in, nothing was a problem and the care I received will never be forgotten. When I perked up my partner and I enjoyed relaxing in the warm beautifully decorated welcoming lounge and had a wonderful relaxing evening. Gary and Phil are one of a kind when it comes to hosting. Never have we received such wonderful hospitality. And the breakfast is unbelievable and again never have we had such a tasty (locally produced ingredients) breakfast. The care in the detail leads to obvious perfection! Literally from welcome to incredible bedsheets, cleanliness, comfortable bed, generosity, warmth a beautiful dod called Minka, and breakfast! Thank you Gary and Phil we will be back without a doubt!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Gary on 14 Jun 2022
Hey Naeem - wow thanks so much for the top scores and wonderful comments in so much detail! It always means so much to us and the team when guests have a fabulous time - so hope you return! All the best, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Khurram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely time staying at this hotel. The town centre is about 5 minutes walk from the hotel and the 2 gentleman who run the hotel (Gary and Philip) were great hosts. I enjoyed the breakfasts too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Gary on 8 Nov 2021
Hey Khurram - it was so lovely having you stay with us, we both really enjoyed getting to know you and were thrilled you saw much of South Devon during your stay. Hope you return! All the very best, Gary & Philip

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The plan was to park the car on arrival and not use it until we left. I didn't realise Torquay had so many hills, but hey, it's good for you, right? There's a bit of a climb to walk from the seafront up to The Torcroft, but it is SO worth it, because the B&B is amazing. It's more like a boutique hotel to look at, but you get the total warmth and care of being in someone's home, because it is Gary & Philip's home (well, it's Minka the dog's home, but the guys take care of everything). There's a breakfast room that makes you think you're in a Jane Austen novel (or Bridgerton for you young 'uns) and a beautiful lounge/bar for lazy afternoons and evenings after you've walked all over Torbay. You'll have plenty of energy to explore because the breakfasts don't skimp on anything (I'm torn between the scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and the blueberry pancakes). Our room (5) was - surprise - amazing and it was a real struggle to get out of the giant bed and actually go sightseeing. Also - and this is key - they don't leave little sachets of nasty uht "milk" on the tea/coffee tray - there's a fridge downstairs with little thermos' of real milk so you can have your morning cuppa whilst you read Agatha Christie novels in bed (or is that just me?)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Gary on 3 Oct 2021
Dear Paul - WOW! Thanks for leaving such a wonderful and detailed review, we really appreciate it. Yes Torquay does have a few hills but I guess that is what makes up part of our wonderful environment, particularly along the coastline - so happy you felt at home and we will gladly take the Jane Austen novel comparison - thanks! We've always loved all the original features in the house, it really provokes a sense of old style glamour so pleased you enjoyed this too! Pleased you enjoyed the Suite Room 5, guests always love the room particularly the Super King bed! And pleased you enjoyed our breakfasts, so important for everyone - hope you return, lovely to meet you both and hang out in the bar - all the best, Gary

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Gary on 17 Sept 2021
Thanks very much for taking the time to leave a review, whoever you are! All the best, Gary

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property - Gary and Philip are the most friendly and helpful hosts of a hotel I have ever met so many thanks. Breakfast was also very delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Gary on 10 Sept 2021
Hey Edward - thanks so much for the perfect score and lovely comments, they really mean a lot and make what we do so worthwhile. Pleased you had such a good stay, and best of luck with the baby when they arrive - look after yourselves, best wishes Gary