TOP Historic Hotels in English Riviera for 2026

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1. Upper Cottage Brixham, Close to Harbour and Shops,wi fi and free parking space

Brixham

John W.

£216

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A two-story house with a driveway, a parked car, and a tree decorated with lights.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a sink, and a clock on the wall.

A white building with a garden in front.

A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, a television, a dresser, and a mirror.

2. First Floor Studio Apartment in charming historic building overlooking gardens.

Torquay

Rebecca S.

£143

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and buildings in the background.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.

A white building with multiple windows and doors, a balcony with a railing, and flower baskets.

A coastal area with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a boat on the water.

3. 30 Trinity Mews - coaching mews just a few steps from harbour and town centre in quiet cul de sac -

Torquay City Centre

"Arrived at the Mews and had difficulty finding keys as instructions were not very clear. I had paid extra for a parking permit and no permit was provided in the unit, had to pay again to park car on street as we were warned that they monitor these streets day and night. We booked this unit as we needed to do some laundry, it lists a washer and dryer in the amenities to find out we only had a washing machine and no dryer. Tried calling the housekeeping number and did not get an answer till 9am...

Terry H.

£164

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A traditional white building with a central staircase, multiple windows, and flower boxes.

4. Spacious 2 bed in charming coaching mews in perfect location

Torquay City Centre

Karen K.

£220

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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Torquay City Centre

£208

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A balcony with a wooden table and two glasses, overlooking a calm sea and greenery.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies and a stone facade.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a window, and a door.

6. 14 Astor House - stunning sea views from large balcony with stylish two bed premier apartment close

Torquay City Centre

Mark E.

£289

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A coastal beach with clear waters, rocky shore, and grassy hills in the background.

A modern living room with a dark wood wardrobe, a grey sofa with cushions, a small white side table, and a large window with a view of a stone wall.

A large, clear blue swimming pool with a central fountain, surrounded by a deck with seating and a view of the sea.

A large, historic building with multiple stories, ornate architectural details, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees.

7. RoomApart studio sleeps 2-4 on the ground floor

Barbican

SHAKEEL S.

£180

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A view through a window with a grid pattern, featuring a tall building with a spherical structure on top, surrounded by other buildings with classical architecture.

A marina with multiple sailboats docked, surrounded by modern buildings with glass facades.

8. RoomApart 1a stylish and modern studio apartment

Barbican

Gwen D.

£186

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Top English Riviera Hotel Reviews

The Imperial Torquay

8/10 Good

"We had booked a double room with a sea-view. On arrival we were disappointed with the room as the bed was only a standard double size, which few hotels have these days and which was not clear to us when booking (though perhaps we assumed wrongly). This room was also a bit small for our taste and expectations, and it wasn't even the smallest size we could have booked (which would have been the "cozy double") so I can't image how "cozy" that would be. Annaya on reception was very patient with us and helpful in upgrading us to a larger room (at a price). And once we had upgraded we were very happy with the room and the view. The hotel has an aura of internal grandeur consistent with some of its celebrated past guests but is perhaps showing its age in terms of its exterior decor. It is only a short walk from the buzz of Torquay harbour. The breakfast buffet provided a good choice, with some nice touches (e.g. overnight oats with banana) but we found that from 9am it was quite busy and as a result they were unable to handle food requests such as poached eggs or eggs benedict. We enjoyed our visit and a special mention should go to Annaya and Callum on reception who were both polite, helpful and professional in all our interactions and issues. We would consider coming again. A tip: We were definitely happy we had paid for a sea-view room as the rooms at the back of the hotel have a limited inland view. Also note you have to pay £10 per night parking, which is annoying."

The Grand Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Grand hotel is lovely. Its in a great location, close to the train station, beach and town centre. The outside pool was great, lovely and warm. Our family room was great, it was very spacious and the seaview was stunning. The restaurant staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was really high standard. The bar staff were also lovely. My only negative comment would be about a couple of the reception/front of house staff. There was a young girl who was on duty when we checked in and her attitude was just a bit abrupt and blunt. She didn't give a welcoming feeling at all on arrival and when we had a question for her she gave the impression it was too much hassle for her to help. Check out was smooth but when we went to collect our luggage from the luggage room the mail member of staff who got our bags, threw one bag down on the floor in front of us and then had a bit of an attitude when we informed him we were still waiting for 3 more bags. I think the reception staff could maybe do with a customer service refresher course."

Abbey Sands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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Our top choices for English Riviera historic hotels

1. Upper Cottage Brixham, Close to Harbour and Shops,wi fi and free parking space

2. First Floor Studio Apartment in charming historic building overlooking gardens.

3. 30 Trinity Mews - coaching mews just a few steps from harbour and town centre in quiet cul de sac -

4. Spacious 2 bed in charming coaching mews in perfect location

5. Location, Location, Location...When choosing the perfect holiday apartments, location is the key fac

6. 14 Astor House - stunning sea views from large balcony with stylish two bed premier apartment close

7. RoomApart studio sleeps 2-4 on the ground floor

8. RoomApart 1a stylish and modern studio apartment

9. No 4 1 Elliot Terrace Luxury large designer apartment with stunning sea views over Hoe and Plymouth

10. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Apartment (No 6) 1, Elliot Terrace - stunning sea views over Hoe and Plymouth

Top English Riviera Hotel Reviews

The Imperial Torquay

The Grand Hotel

Abbey Sands Hotel

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Our top choices for English Riviera historic hotels

1. Upper Cottage Brixham, Close to Harbour and Shops,wi fi and free parking space

2. First Floor Studio Apartment in charming historic building overlooking gardens.

3. 30 Trinity Mews - coaching mews just a few steps from harbour and town centre in quiet cul de sac -

4. Spacious 2 bed in charming coaching mews in perfect location

5. Location, Location, Location...When choosing the perfect holiday apartments, location is the key fac

6. 14 Astor House - stunning sea views from large balcony with stylish two bed premier apartment close

7. RoomApart studio sleeps 2-4 on the ground floor

8. RoomApart 1a stylish and modern studio apartment

9. No 4 1 Elliot Terrace Luxury large designer apartment with stunning sea views over Hoe and Plymouth

10. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Apartment (No 6) 1, Elliot Terrace - stunning sea views over Hoe and Plymouth

Top English Riviera Hotel Reviews

The Imperial Torquay

The Grand Hotel

Abbey Sands Hotel

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