Mine and my partner's first weekend in Torquay as a couple, booked up to stay at the Cranborne on the basis of its glowing reviews. We were not disappointed. Dean and Richard are the most wonderful hosts, from first stepping through their front door to checking out they catered for our every need. We stayed in a 'standard' double room, but 'standard' does not do it justice. Beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and complete with superb extras such as an iPod dock and silent fridge. Breakfast each morning was superb, cooked breakfast was delicious, but I would highly recommend Dean's poached eggs!! The communal areas such as the guest lounge and bar really helped to give this B and B a very homely feel. A defining feature would have to be the superb cocktail menu that is on offer, a really classy touch. Rarely have we stayed in any accomodation where the owners are so sociable, we spent much of our time chatting with Dean and Richard in the bar, they are such great company. Absolutely nothing we could possibly fault with regard to this hotel. Only down side was that we could not stay longer! Already booked my parents up to stay as a birthday present, i'm sure they will love it as much as we did. Sad to leave but already looking forward to going back, gone are the days of searching for a hotel in Torquay now we have discovered the Cranborne.

I have been using the Cranborne for the last 6 months once a week for business and Richard and Dean's kindness and consideration of myself as a guest has been outstanding. If I needed anything from a hair dryer to an early breakfast, a take away to an umbrella they have provided it. Evening meals are available in the winter on request which is also a great bonus. The rooms are always spotlessly clean and smell fresh. The beds are very comfortable and well light , with the bonus of a radio with an iPod/ iPhone dock. The free wi- fi is also consistently available which is great for both work and leisure access to the Internet.

This was my first time in Torquay and I was traveling alone. Richard and Dean couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Large guest lounge and the bonus of a snug little bar on site. Light and airy breakfast room and great breakfast. My room was a bit small, but serviceable and it and the bathroom were very clean.

From the welcome upon arrival to the farewell on departure we can quite honestly say that this was a 100% enjoyable experience.
Dean and Richard were both on hand on arrival to welcome us with fresh tea and biscuits in the lounge and gave a genuine interest in our stay. When we mentioned eating out they set about telephoning to establish opening and availability. Their own recommendations proved excellent and our conversations with them fun and entertaining. Our room, a double with en-suite shower and W.C. was spotlessly clean and had more than ample tea, coffee and hot chocolate and very tasty biscuits. The decor was pleasing and comfortable, as it was throughout. We have stayed in lots of hotels and B&Bs and this stood head and shoulders above them. O.K. it is not a 5* hotel but, it is clean, tidy, comfortable and welcoming and, what is extraordinary, very well priced. In fact it should be said, great value. And, having sampled just a couple, we can say that the cocktails are very, very good! Breakfast was on a par with everything else. Wide selection of cereals, good juice and very good tea and coffee. The cooked breakfast was freshly cooked and flexible in choice. Good toast and, a nice touch, a decent selection of jams and marmalades. The dining room, like the rest of the hotel, was spotlessly clean with freshly laundered table cloths.
All the reviews seem to echo each other but, it really is that way at the Cranborne. Richard and Dean have not been in the trade long but, they have enough experience to know what we, the public, want and they seem determined to provide a memorable experience.
Long may they continue to do so!