Gainsboro

Bed & Breakfast

Location Great location — 5 attractions within walking distance · near a station

About

Gainsboro is a bed & breakfast in Cockington. It sits close to Torre Abbey and Corbyn Beach, about 0.3 km from Torquay, about 0.5 km from Corbyn Beach. The area has 10 places to eat, 1 supermarket and 1 public-transport stop within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit Cockington is generally July to September.

Location

What's nearby

Torre Abbey0.2 km
Corbyn Beach0.5 km
Torre Abbey Sands0.6 km
Torquay Wishing Well0.8 km
Livermead Beach0.8 km
Institute Beach1.1 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 10 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 4 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Halwell — 15.9 km
Nearest station: Torquay — 0.3 km
Nearest beach: Corbyn Beach — 0.5 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 18.2 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: GBP
Power: Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink