The Osborne Hotel

The Osborne Hotel occupies the centre of an elegant Regency crescent at Hesketh Crescent in Meadfoot, a short walk from Torquay's harbour. Six acres of landscaped gardens run from the hotel down to Meadfoot Beach, one of the quieter beaches on the English Riviera.

Guests have both an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, plus a gym at the Hesketh Health Club and an outdoor tennis court. The Crescent restaurant serves dinner with views over the gardens, and the hotel holds a VisitEngland four-star rating and a food hygiene rating of five.

Torquay forms part of the English Riviera alongside Paignton and Brixham, and its town centre and harbour are a short drive or a longer walk from Meadfoot. The rest of Torbay's beaches and attractions are within easy reach by car, though the gardens themselves are enough to fill an afternoon without leaving the grounds.

**Best for:** Guests who want pool and garden facilities on site plus direct garden access down to a quiet beach.

**Less good for:** Anyone wanting to be right in central Torquay on foot - Meadfoot is a drive from the main harbourfront.