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The Downs Babbacombe
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About
The Downs is on the seafront bordering the Babbacombe Downs. Situated on the clifftop we have 12 en-suite rooms, 8 with balconies enjoying fabulous unobstructed sea views along the coastline to Teignmouth, round to Lyme Bay and all the way to Portland Bill. We have 3 family rooms (reduced rates for children under 12). All rooms have hospitality trays including ground coffee and hot chocolate, TV's, hairdryers and free WiFi access. Hair straighteners are available upon request. We are fully licensed, our Lounge Bar and spacious restaurant with snug provides additional space for our guests to enjoy. We are also dog friendly with a number of allocated rooms for pets. During the summer months the forecourt café provides an excellent area to relax and enjoy the view with an icecream, a traditional cream tea or a refreshing beer.
Parking is available in a Pay & Display car park at the rear of the property or there is free on street parking nearby. We are only 1.5 miles from Torquay harbour, with great bus links or 20 minutes walking.
Fancy taking in a show? We are able to get you discounted rates for the mid-week varierty show Starlight at Babbacombe Theatre. We can also obtain priority seating at other shows, subject to availability.
Gold Award winners of the 2018 Herald Express South Devon Tourism & Hospitality Awards in the category of Small Boutique Hotel or Guest Accommodation. Gold Award winners of the 2013 English Riviera, South Devon Tourism & Hospitality Awards for Best Bed and Breakfast, Guest House of the year.
Awards
- AA Awards
AA Breakfast Award 2022 - TripAdvisor Awards
TripAdvisor - Certificate of Excellence - 2019 2019
TripAdvisor
- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent446
- Very Good59
- Average14
- Poor8
- Terrible3
Recent Reviews:
- Kim GA must visit
19/03/2024Lovely comfortable room with all amenities needed.. Stunning view from the balcony. Breakfast was excellent and Ed was an excellent host nothing to much trouble. Good value for money. We will... Read full review - OriginalBowsaUnited KingdomTrip Type:CouplesWonderful hotel and staff, helping us enjoy a much needed break!29/05/2024Fantastic! Such a warm welcome to begin with Ed, Kath and the team got us sorted and into our room hassle free. The room was great! Everything you want or need from a hotel, with an absolutely... Read full review
- Karen AA fantastic time14/08/2024Thank you for a amazing time at your hotel,we had the best time,and look forward to returning in the near future,which will be September,as we enjoy our time so much.👍 Your food was amazing,bedroom... Read full review
Facilities
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age) - Under 2's go free
- Accept children all ages
- Cot
- Facilities for children - We have board games to suit all ages in our Lounge Bar. These can be taken to play in bedrooms as required.
- Highchair
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted - Additional charge per dog per night
- Pets accepted
- Pets accepted by arrangement
- Pets accepted by arrangement
Facilities
Catering
- Serve evening meal - Mealtimes are normally served from 18:30 until 19:15 however these can be varied to suit.
Facilities
Other
- Free Wi-Fi available
Room / Unit Features
- Free Wi-Fi
Facilities
Catering
Establishment Features
- Licenced for alcohol
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Sea Views
Facilities
Other
- Free Wi-Fi available
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
Catering
- Additional meal details - Cater for most special diets with prior notice.
- Cater for vegetarians - Also cater vegans and coeliacs. Please advise at the time of booking.
- Half board supplement (£) - £25.95
- Local Produce English Breakfast
- Room service - Not available 24 hours.
- Serve breakfast
- Serve evening meal - Mealtimes are normally served from 18:30 until 19:15 however these can be varied to suit.
- Serves Local Food
- Special dietary requirements catered for
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age) - Under 2's go free
- Accept children all ages
- Cot
- Facilities for children - We have board games to suit all ages in our Lounge Bar. These can be taken to play in bedrooms as required.
- Food/bottle warming available
- Highchair
- Special meal times for children - We offer a Childrens Menu and mealtimes can be varied to suit parents. Just discuss your requirements with Kate upon arrival or at the time of booking.
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions
- Beach within 2km
- Dogs Accepted - Additional charge per dog per night
- Event venue
- Family Friendly
- Garden/patio for guests' use
- Ironing facilities
- Licenced for alcohol
- Minimum Group size
- Near coastal path
- Open All Year
- Pets accepted
- Pets accepted by arrangement
- Pets accepted by arrangement
- Sea Views
- Separate guests' lounge
- Wireless Broadband Internet Access
Key Features
- Non smoking establishment
- Seafront
Parking & Transport
- Parking Off Site - At rear of hotel, council car park. Free on-road car parking within 200 yards.
Payment Methods
- All major credit cards accepted
- American Express accepted
- Apple pay accepted
- Cash accepted
- Contactless payment accepted
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Visa accepted
Room / Unit Features
- Colour television in all bedrooms
- Electric shaver point
- En-suite
- Free View TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hairdryer in all bedrooms
- Non smoking rooms available - All rooms are no smoking
- Non smoking rooms available
- Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
- Telephone in all bedrooms
- TV in all bedrooms
Specialist Features
- Christmas/New Year Programme
- Honeymoon Breaks
- Pets (Proprietors) on premises
Sustainability
- Refillable Toilettries
- Towel Re-Use Policy
Travel & Trade
- Wi-fi available
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Opening Dates and Times
| Open Christmas |
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| Open New Year |
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| 2024 -Opening (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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The Downs Babbacombe
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From M5 head for Torquay A380. Continue on the A380 South Devon Highway. At the end of A380 dual carriageway turn left onto the A3022 (signposted Torquay). Continue forward onto Riviera Way - A3022. Entering Torquay Lowes Bridge, at traffic signals turn left onto the B3199 (signposted Teignmouth). At Hele Cross roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Hele Road - B3199 (signposted Teignmouth). At mini-roundabout turn left then immediately at next mini-roundabout turn right onto Westhill Road (signposted Plainmoor). At traffic signals turn left onto Manor Road (signposted St Marychurch, Babbacombe A379). At traffic signals turn right onto Babbacombe Road - A379. Turn left onto Princes Street. Turn left onto Babbacombe Downs Road, the hotel is 20m on the left.
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What's Nearby
In 2007 the English Riviera was designated a Global Geopark and is one of just 7 sites in…
0.02 miles away
An asset to the English Riviera for over eighty years Babbacombe Theatre is renowned for…
0.1 miles awayThe Award Winning Spa Room at the Cary Arms in Devon offers guests the chance for total…
0.14 miles awayEast of Torquay lies Babbacombe Beach. A beautiful arc of shingle beach, this unspoilt…
0.15 miles awayBeautiful Babbacombe Downs has the highest cliff top promenade in England, and on a clear…
0.19 miles awayBuilt in 1926, the Babbacombe Cliff Railway has shuttled hundreds of thousands of holiday…
0.21 miles awayBabbacombe is everything that a great British seaside resort should be – with fabulous…
0.29 miles awayHidden away between Babbacombe and St. Marychurch, Tessier Gardens is a small and…
0.31 miles awayBABBACOMBE MODEL VILLAGE
Step into a world of miniature marvels!
Bring back those…
0.38 miles awayWander back in time, starting towards the end of Queen Victoria’s reign. Visit our…
0.38 miles awayThis is a great beach for all ages! paddling for the young and a variety of watersports…
0.38 miles awayTorquay United have represented the local community for over 120 years. Formed in 1899 by…
0.47 miles awayBetween Torquay and Babbacombe sits Anstey’s Cove. Quiet, peaceful and incredibly…
0.86 miles awayExplore underground at Europe’s top Stone Age cave, with an extensive labyrinth of…
0.92 miles awayMerlin Cinemas have relocated to Union Street from Abbey Road
Merlin Cinemas recently…1.1 miles awayUnleashed @ The Royal Lyceum
In late 2021 Unleashed were presented with the exciting…1.17 miles away
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