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Headland View

Type:Guest House

37 Babbacombe Downs Road, Babbacombe, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 3LN
4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars 4 AA Stars Guest House

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Headland View is an intimate Bed and Breakfast set within a Victorian townhouse, dating back to the 1870s.  Babbacombe Downs is made up of a number of small hotels and Bed and Breakfasts.  Headland View is one of only three bed and breakfast offering panoramic, unobstructed sea views looking over the spectacular world heritage coast of Lyme Bay.

Positioned directly on Babbacombe Downs, Headland View has six individual bedrooms. Four having French doors opening onto beautiful balconies, ideal to sit and relax while taking in the magnificent sea views and observe the many activities the Downs has to offer. Alternatively choose one of our delightful rear view rooms, top floor room offers a standard double or first floor room offers either super-king or twin beds.

On arrival you will be welcomed into our sun lounge to enjoy a choice of teas and coffee, along with a slice of home made cake.  Take time to relax and unwind, whilst enjoying the beautiful view. When you’re ready, we will show you to your room where you’ll find soothing décor, comfortable beds, fresh linen and fluffy towels.

Please be aware that we do not accept infants or children.  The maximum occupancy for any of our rooms is two people.  Unfortunately, we are unable to accept dogs.

Our passion is to ensure every guest receives the best experience possible and has a rejuvenating stay with us.

Headland View has retained many of it's original Victorian features and architecture, with a sun lounge and pretty dinning room adjacent both to the front overlooking the sea, for you to enjoy your traditional freshly cooked breakfast or chose one of the daily specials pancakes with maple syrup, omelette, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon on English toasted muffin, french toast accompanied with fresh fruit . All accompanied by cereals, fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, fruit yogurts and toast with conserves and marmalade, with choice of teas or fresh coffee.

David and David will ensure a relaxing and memorable stay. A great place to stay for visiting the surrounding area of Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Dartmouth, Dartmoor and the southwest coastal path. Ideally located for lovely blue flag beaches with a great choice of traditional English pubs and a large variety of restaurants nearby. Headland View, more than just the view.

Parking can be in high demand, particularly during the summer period.  We have on-site complimentary parking, parking is now based upon a first come first parked basis, please request parking at time of booking, and subject to availability. two night stays, in peak months only available closer to arrival.

Headland View, Babbacombe is located on Babbacombe Downs, approximately two and half miles from Torquay.  Walking into Torquay will take around 45 minutes, with most of the walk being down hill.  We recommend using public transport (Stagecoach) when coming from Torquay to Headland View, due to the steep hills.  Buses leave from outside Debenhams department store across from Torquay Harbour, the route is serviced by the number 22 or the number 122 through the season.

There are lots of attractions around Babbacombe, why not visit the Babbacombe Model Village, Bygones Museum, The Babbacombe Cliff Railway or The Babbacombe Theatre.  Kent's Cavern is also close by.

We look forward to welcoming you to Headland View on the English Riviera.

Gradings

  • 4 AA Stars Guest House
4 AA Stars Guest House

Awards

  • Visit EnglandGold Gold 2019
  • AA AwardsAA Breakfast Award AA Breakfast Award 2018
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

5 of 5 stars
    • Service
      5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      5 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      252
    • Very Good
      18
    • Average
      2
    • Poor
      0
    • Terrible
      1

    Recent Reviews:

    • Adventure29339804553
      Terrible!
      1 of 5 stars
      30/08/2023
      Terrible 4 night stay here. We found human/pet hairs in our room , food and cutlery on a daily basis! The advertised double bed is actually a small double so not much room for a couple. The en-suite... Read full review
    • AA1463
      Guildford, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      A gem not to be missed
      5 of 5 stars
      04/09/2023
      Just stayed here for 3 nights……outstanding. So good to have such a professional host with exacting attention to every detail Breakfast superb and on the last morning he cooked me fantastic poached... Read full review
    • richbnria
      Warrington
      Great room, view, host and breakfast
      5 of 5 stars
      15/09/2023
      We stayed for two nights B&B, can't fault the accommodation, the host or the breakfast. We had a very pleasant stay at the Headland view. We would definitely consider staying again should we want a... Read full review

    Facilities

    Other

    • Free Wi-Fi available

    Room / Unit Features

    • Free Wi-Fi - up to 10Mb is rooms and 50Mb in public areas.

    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Sea Views - 4 sea view rooms with balconies

    Facilities

    Other

    • Free Wi-Fi available

    Catering

    • Cater for vegetarians
    • Serve breakfast - Full English, continental and alternative menus.

    Children & Infants

    • Adult Only
    • Unsuitable for Children

    Establishment Features

    • Beach within 2km
    • Broadband Internet Access
    • Central heating throughout
    • Exclusive Use
    • Garden/patio for guests' use - Rooms with Balconies
    • Ironing facilities
    • Near coastal path
    • Sea Views - 4 sea view rooms with balconies
    • Separate guests' lounge
    • Wireless Broadband Internet Access

    Key Features

    • Non smoking establishment
    • Seafront

    Languages spoken

    • German spoken
    • Swedish spoken

    Leisure Facilities

    • Access to golf course - nearby, 1 mile.

    Parking & Transport

    • Parking Off Site - Free on street parking as well as pay and display car parks close by.

    Room / Unit Features

    • Central Heating
    • Colour television in all bedrooms
    • Colour Television in all units
    • Free View TV
    • Free Wi-Fi - up to 10Mb is rooms and 50Mb in public areas.
    • Fridge - Available to guests on ground floor
    • Hairdryer in all bedrooms
    • Non smoking rooms available
    • Non smoking rooms available - All rooms non smoking
    • Radio in all bedrooms - within TV channel selection
    • Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
    • TV in all bedrooms
    • WiFi

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    • Wi-fi available - free

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    Opening Dates and Times

    Open Christmas
    Open New Year
    Openings 2025 (18 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025)

    * Extended season plus the festive period

    Headland View

    Map & Directions

    Road Directions

    From M5 to A38 to A380. Follow A379 coast road through Teignmouth and Shaldon to Babbacombe and turn left onto seafront.

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    3. East of Torquay lies Babbacombe Beach. A beautiful arc of shingle beach, this unspoilt…

      0.16 miles away
    4. Beautiful Babbacombe Downs has the highest cliff top promenade in England, and on a clear…

      0.18 miles away
    5. Built in 1926, the Babbacombe Cliff Railway has shuttled hundreds of thousands of holiday…

      0.21 miles away
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