Casual Victorian guest house near Torquay seafront with outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, parking, and breakfast. Close to Kents Cavern and Paignton Zoo.
Guests appreciate the warm hospitality, clean and comfortable rooms, and the relaxed atmosphere of this Victorian guest house, making it a popular choice for those exploring Torquay’s attractions.
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The Cimon is a casual guest house housed within a Victorian building located near Torquay seafront. This relaxed property offers an outdoor heated pool, a bar, and a restaurant, with free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking available to guests. It operates as a guest house and bed & breakfast in addition to its hotel services, catering to family visitors with kid-friendly amenities in a smoke-free environment.
Set just a short walk away from Torquay town centre and the Riviera International Centre, it provides a convenient base for exploring the area. Nearby attractions include Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, and Babbacombe Model Village & Gardens, all popular with families and suitable for day outings. Exeter Airport is also accessible within approximately 37 minutes by car.
Guest feedback highlights the welcoming atmosphere created by the hosts and the comfortable, clean rooms. Many reviewers appreciate the attentive service, comfortable beds, and the lovely breakfast offerings, with some noting thoughtful accommodations for dietary needs. The outdoor pool and lounge areas receive positive mentions as well, although there is no air-conditioning or airport shuttle on site.
Ideal for visitors seeking a peaceful and friendly stay close to the coast, the property suits families and leisure travelers alike. While it lacks some business-oriented facilities and is not pet-friendly or accessible for guests with mobility challenges, the site provides a practical and pleasant option for those looking to enjoy Torquay’s seaside attractions and local hospitality.
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We had a wonderful stay and the service was outstanding. Excellent cleanliness and friendly personnel, the beds were wonderfully comfortable. So close to the beach. We’ll definitely go back again for holidays.
We enjoyed a lovely two night stay at this beautiful family run hotel at the end of November. Jamie & Julia both went out of there way to make us feel welcome. Jamie also provided lots of useful information about the area - places to visit and places to eat etc. The room was clean, comfortable and stylish and the bed was super comfortable. Breakfast was lovely and Julia even prepared some individual items for us (without us asking) due to my allergies. Downstairs there is a beautiful bar and snug that Jamie proudly keeps stocked with local beers and spirits - the Devon spiced rum is highly recommended. We will return at a warmer time to enjoy the heated outdoor pool also on offer. Thank you for a lovely stay :)
What a fantastic place, daughter and I loved every minute. We wanted a peaceful place to relax and could not ask for a better place. Julia and Jamie could not do enough for us. Rooms were lovely, breakfast was fantastic and pool was a added extra. Well relaxed.
Fantastic describes this guest house , arrived back home today and gutted to leave it behind. We had a week here and we were looked after from the minute we arrived until we left . Julie and Jamie are such warm people and made us feel welcome and right at home our whole stay . The room was spacious and cleaned every day and everything smelt so fresh with so much attention to detail . A nice variety of food at breakfast which again was spot on and was served in a very nice space overlooking the pool . The pool was heated and was decorated really nice , very clean and had palm trees and flowers surrounding it . A real sun trap most of the day especially mid afternoon to evening with bar serving various drinks snacks . Cannot recommend this enough its a real gem and will definitely go back . Thank you so much for making a big part of our holiday so special. Ady & Lisa
We had a wonderful stay at The Cimon. The rooms were beautiful and comfortable, we loved the lounge area and the pool was glorious fun. It's in a brilliant spot for adventuring in Torquay. I highly recommend it. And Julia and Jamie are just the perfect hosts - it was a joy chatting to them and they were so friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful time.
What a wonderful place to stay.Julia and Jamie were fantastic hosts and gave a warm welcome with such sinceri,both genuine friendly warm people with a great sense of humour.Our room was spotless and had everything you needed.Breakfast was so delicious and a great choice of continental and cooked. Swimming pool was a bonus and so picturesque with the evening sun.Great location lovely bar and such a delight to stay. Fantastic break away.
Lovely place to stay, well located. Good old fashioned hospitality, made my 7 year old daughter feel very welcome. Definitely recommend.
Back from the best family holiday staying in this lovely hotel. Was made to feel so welcome here. The rooms are amazing. Spotless and the beds are so comfortable. Couldn't fault this place at all, would highly recommend. Breakfast was lovely too! And the pool and outdoor patio area was so clean and lovely to sit at during the day and the evenings. We will definitely be returning here in the future.
Set in a Victorian house, this relaxed hotel near the seafront is a 10-minute walk from Torquay town centre and Riviera International Centre.
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