T H E G RO S V E N O R H OT E LTorquay’s Perfect Location

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The Grosvenor Hotel was brought into the RichardsonGroup in the Autumn of 2012, taking the total numberof hotels in the Group to five.

Situated in a prime position, just a short, leisurely walkfrom Torre Abbey Gardens and Torquay’s main seafrontand marina, The Grosvenor Hotel is ideally located forgetting around the Torbay area, the nearby historicfishing port of Brixham, delightful Dartmouth andneighbouring Paignton. If you would rather leave thecar behind, all areas are accessible – on foot, by bus, bytrain or, a great way to travel in the south west, by boat.

Having started life as two Victorian Villas, The Glefinnanand The Roslin Hall, they began trading as hotels around110 years ago and were then joined together to createThe Grosvenor some years later. The building has strikingVictorian architecture and many of the bedrooms stillretain their elegant Victorian proportions and features asdoes the ground floor hallway.

This spacious 47 bedroom hotel wasrecently awarded Child Friendly Mattersas part of a much needed makeover,making The Grosvenor Hotel an idealchoice for families and those wishing toexplore Torbay, the delights of a sandy beach and the many local attractions.

The Grosvenor is a 3 Star hotel.

The Grosvenor HotelHow it all began…

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So many places to see…Set in a wonderful location, surrounded by beautiful gardens and just a stone’s throw from theTorquay seafront, The Grosvenor is an ideal base for anyone wanting to explore the 22 miles ofbeaches, hidden coves and stunning coastline that make up The English Riviera.

The hotel is within easy driving distance of the historic cities of Exeter and Plymouth, where you canshop ‘till you drop. Closer still, you can enjoy the traditional seaside town centre of Torquay, itsharbour and picturesque views across the bay.

Neighbouring Paignton and Brixham also offer great days out, as does Dartmouth which you can reachby water from Torquay harbour.

Torquay was the home of the writer Agatha Christie who was born in the town and lived there duringher early years. The town contains an “Agatha Christie Mile”, a tour with plaques dedicated to her lifeand work. Her home at Greenway is just a short journey and open to visitors throughout the season.

There are numerous English Heritage sites close by to discover, including the romantic ruin of BerryPomeroy Castle, the Norman motte and bailey castle at Totnes, Dartmouth Castle on the edge of the riverand there’s the opportunity of a guided tour around Britain’s most important Stone Age heritage site,Kents Cavern. For steam and/or railway enthusiasts, we’ve the Paignton and Dartmouth steam railway.

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With 47 comfortably furnished en-suite bedrooms, you can choose from doubles, twins orlarge family rooms, some with sea views, others with garden views, and some extra specialrooms with private balconies or terraces.

All the rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, toiletries and TV as standard.

With a focus on family and having received the Child Friendly Matters award, we do our bestto anticipate parent’s needs and wants. As such we have a number of facilities and servicesready, such as extra nappies, children’s toothbrushes and toothpaste, baby wipes, milk andfood warming facilities, sterilisers, potties and training seats and children’s cutlery.

The Grosvenor has designated rooms for the less able bodied which have walk-in showers and can be accessed via stair lifts.

We are also a dog friendly hotel and welcome well behaved pets.

Spacious rooms with you in mind…

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We want you to enjoy the best possible food whilst you are staying with us and so we have a choice ofdining options, whether you prefer the more conventional atmosphere of a brasserie, or just want torelax with a glass of wine or a pint with a lighter meal in our bar. Whatever you choose, you’ll enjoydelicious home-style cooked food, featuring local produce and the freshest seasonal ingredients.

The brasserie has a regularly changing table d’hôte menu, with a range of delicious choices for eachcourse and our bar offers everything from soups, sandwiches and salads to more substantial fare.

You can also choose to dine alfresco on the terrace or opt for the 1950’s retro-styled, Keith’s Diner,located within the grounds of the hotel serving American favourites from hot dogs to ribs, pizzas tomilk shakes.

Not to be missed… the traditional Devon cream tea and the Sunday carvery, both equally popular. The hotel also prides itself on providing its guests with a wonderful start to the day by means of an authentic Westcountry breakfast.

Again, we cater for little appetites with smaller portions and children’s cutlery as well as high chairsand relevant seating making dining a happy family occasion for all to enjoy.

A taste of things to come

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Here at The Grosvenor we offer excellent leisure facilities including an outdoor pool (seasonal opening)with a bar where food and drink can be ordered throughout the day, an indoor pool, sauna, hot tuband gym. Both pools have changing facilities.

A dedicated children’s room with a wooden hand crafted boat with blackboard sales and a treasurechest awaits creative imaginations and soft, curved seating offers the perfect place to enjoy children’stv. For the older children, there’s individual seating ideal for the gamers in the family.

Outdoors, the young ones also have the run of the gardens with a climbing frame, slide, swings andgiant games such as Connect 4, Jenga and dominoes to enjoy.

Within 150 metres of the hotel there are tennis courts, bowls and pitch and putt. There are also nine golfcourses in the area, opportunities for riding, sea and course fishing, kayaking, crabbing and much more.

Relax and enjoy

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There’s plenty for all the family to enjoy in the local area such asPaignton Zoo, Living Coasts, Dartmoor, Torre Abbey (with bowls,pitch and putt and tennis courts), SplashdownWaterpark@Quaywest, Babbacombe Model Village, BabbacombeCliff Railway and Dartmouth Steam Railway all offer great fundays out.

Woodlands, the largest outdoor theme park in the south west,local sandy beaches from Torquay to Paignton to Brixham whichhas St Mary’s Bay and Shoalstone, an open-air, sea water pool,also offer great days out for all.

For the rainy day there is Kent's Cavern, Bygones and much more.

Nearby Cockington has great walks for the four legged memberof the family.

It’s All About Family

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Whether you’re celebrating a life worthliving, a life worth sharing or any othersignificant occasion, our dedicated EventsTeam will work with you to ensure everyaspect is covered and catered for.

We can discuss a variety of room optionsand layouts, making sure your party orevent is everything you want.

For weddings, we hold a full licence forCivil Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships,indoors and out, or we can offer a greatparty venue for your wedding reception.With our setting, the gardens offer awonderful backdrop for photographs. Talk to us about our various weddingpackages including our All InclusiveWedding Package from just £2250.00(terms and conditions apply).

The Grosvenor is also able to offerconference facilities with full cateringsupport. Again, our experienced team willhandle all bookings with completeprofessionalism ensuring your day goeswithout a hitch.

Events, parties, special occasions and conferences

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The Grosvenor Hotel is one of five wonderfulVictorian hotels owned by The Richardson HotelGroup. The other four, all based in the south west,include its flagship and other Torquay based hotel,The Grand.

Located on the seafront, the 132 individually andcomfortably furnished en-suite bedrooms, manywith sea views, offer a wide choice from suites tosingles, executives to standards and all have Wi-Fi,tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, TV andtoiletries as standard.

The Grand Hotel offers a number of dining choices,from fine dining to relaxed Afternoon and CreamTeas, light lunches and cocktails in the wonderfulCompass Lounge and terrace. We also serverefreshments and light bites on the terrace oraround the outdoor pool. The emphasis is on home-made where possible and locally grown orsourced ingredients to ensure seasonality, freshness and authenticity.

As well as the outdoor pool, The Grand also boastsan indoor pool, gym, hot tub and spa.

The location of the hotel ensures guests enjoymagnificent views across Torbay and are ideallysituated for exploring the surrounding area andnearby towns such as Paignton, Brixham andDartmouth.

The Richardson Hotel Group

The 4★ Grand Hotel

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The first of the Cornwall hotels and anothertruly family friendly hotel is The Falmouth..the Grand Dame, having opened in 1865with the arrival of the railway to the town.

A striking Victorian chateau-style hotel set in5 acres of landscaped gardens, the hotelenjoys fantastic views across the Bay andoffers immediate access to Castle Beachopposite.

Just a short stroll from the town, the 71spacious, en-suite bedroomed hotel alsoboasts an indoor pool, hot tub, gym and spa.

There’s a number of dining options available,from the AA Rosette Castle BeachRestaurant, to the lounge bar or gardens.Mouth-watering Westcountry breakfasts todelicious afternoon teas, light lunches tothree course dinners, The Falmouth Hotel isrenowned for its excellent food.

If your preference is for self-catering, we also offer 1, 2 and 3 bed cottages or 1 and 2bedroomed apartments adjacent to thehotel. All have the benefit of being able touse all of the hotel facilities, including theample parking, leisure facilities, restaurantsand bars while enjoying the freedom of self catering.

The Richardson Hotel Group

The 3★ Falmouth Hotel

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Situated on the south coast of Cornwall, the stylishboutique, 37 en-suite bedroomed Fowey Hoteloffers stunning, uninterrupted views of the RiverFowey. This elegant Victorian hotel is located just ashort stroll from the picturesque town of Foweywith its cobbled streets and independent shops andgalleries which are well worth a look. Catch a ferryfrom the quayside to nearby Mevagissy or Polruanopposite, or it’s just a short walk to the nearestbeach, Readymoney Cove, and the south westcoastal path.

The hotel was founded in 1882 with the expansionof the railways into Cornwall. Since that time it haswelcomed many notable guests including writersfrom the past, including Daphne du Maurier andWind In The Willows author, Kenneth Graham, tomodern day author and actress, Dawn French.

With its AA Rosette Restaurant, Spinnakers, and oneof the few Master Chefs of Great Britain, dining atThe Fowey Hotel is always an enjoyable experiencewith the focus on quality local ingredients simply,yet beautifully, prepared and presented. For morecasual dining, there’s the Outlook Bar, terrace andgardens giving diners and visitors every choice.Cream and Afternoon teas are a real treat.

All rooms are spacious and comfortable and an idealhaven for a little rest and relaxation. This a truehome from home.

The Richardson Hotel Group

The 4★ Fowey Hotel

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Situated overlooking the picturesque harbour townof Padstow and offering panoramic views of theCamel Estuary, The Metropole Hotel occupies aglorious positon and one which guests and dinerscan take full advantage of.

This wonderful Victorian 58 en-suite bedroomedhotel, is comfortable and relaxing. The AA RosetteHarbour Restaurant not only delivers mouth-watering food, most of which is locally landed,grown or sourced, but offers stunning views acrossthe Estuary. For more casual dining there’s theoption of the lounge bar, terrace, gardens orpoolside.

The River Spa, housed in the hotel, offers gueststhe opportunity to indulge in a little pampering.

Locally there’s plenty to explore including theCamel Valley trail, either on foot or you can hire abicycle; heritage sites including Tintagel, the birthplace of the legend of King Arthur; and worldrenowned gardens such as Lanhydrock. NearbyBodmin offers rail and steam enthusiasts a greatday out, and in exploring the delights of Padstow,it’s harbour and stunning beaches, don’t miss theopportunity to call in next door, to the NationalLobster Hatchery.

Finally, there is ample parking at the hotel forguests and diners.

The Richardson Hotel Group

The 4★ Metropole Hotel

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T H E G RO S V E N O R H OT E L

Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HG

General Enquiries: 01803 206008

Reservations: 0800 005 2244

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Pride of PadstowCornwall’s Hidden TreasureMaritime DiscoveryTorquay’s Perfect LocationHeart of the English RivieraTHE GROSVENOR HOTEL

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