Its award-winning beaches, harbour and marina, elegant shopping arcades, street cafes and, of course, it's exotic plants and palm trees, endow the resort with an irresistible combination of continental style and English tradition. Above all Torquay is a place where you are always spoiled for choice. Relax or go active; dine in or dine out; walk, shop, or sit and stare at the views other resorts would die for; take in the many attractions or explore the stunning parks and gardens.

Deciding what to do while you are in Torquay is a pleasure in itself and deciding to stay in the relaxing atmosphere of the Maycliffe, right at the centre of it all, will get your visit off to just the right start.

Unusually mild winters, springs that come early and summers that stay late attracted people to this stunning Bay and started a holiday tradition that has never wavered.

Today the three towns of the English Riviera - Torquay, Paignton and Brixham - offer quite the most outstanding combination of leisure facilities, holiday attractions, coastal walks, night and dining, water activities, historic buildings and locations to be found anywhere in such close proximity - not forgetting a choice of 18 outstanding beaches!

The English Riviera simply has it all - and all of it is the Maycliffe Hotel's playground.