Torquay's origins as a holiday resort date back to Victorian times when it was a fashionable destination for the English aristocracy. Today the legacy remains with clean white villas, beautiful gardens and elegant buildings.

Torquay's waterfront is the focus of life in the town, which is graced by the palm-lined promenade and seafront gardens. A lively harbour with many pavement cafés allows the visitor to watch the boats come and go while enjoying a tea, coffee or perhaps a glass of wine. There is an abundance of restaurants catering for every taste, yet within minutes of the town centre there are beautiful beaches easily accessible by foot, road or water.

At the heart of the English-Riviera, Torquay is known for its mild weather, allowing for breaks throughout the year, and especially when it is delightfully quiet before and after the main summer season. The bay crescent faces South East, providing calm sailing conditions and protecting it from the more severe weather, whilst Dartmoor is a barrier to the prevailing winds. Indeed, the Torquay climate supports many sub-tropical plants, in particular the famous Torbay Palms.

Torquay is perfect as a base, encompassing the coastline and wonderful Devon couuntryside, charming villages, thatched cottages and welcoming pubs. Regular boat trips offering excursions to Brixham or Dartmouth make a fine day out. Totnes has been included as one of the world's top ten 'funky' towns, along with Daylesford in Australia. With its eclectic mix of shops, soulful atmosphere, laid-back lifestyle and charming, Elizabethan architecture, this South Hams gem is a must. Market day is Friday.

The location of The Daylesford Hotel makes town, coast and countryside equally accessible. A car is not required as the town is within walking distance. Key routes are easily accessible from the Hotel.

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