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Quick description
Boasting spectacular views over Babbacombe Downs and Lyme Bay, all the way to Portland Bill, this family-run residence is set in Babbacombe, a small village within the town of Torquay.
Awarded 4 stars by Visit Britain, The Downs Babbacombe features 12 en suite rooms, 8 of which enjoy a balcony with fantastic views over the surroundings. It also provides a fully licensed lounge-bar and a restaurant with a comfortable snug area.
Welcoming families, couples and singles of all ages, The Downs at Babbacombe offers a friendly atmosphere in which you can relax and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep to ready you for the next day.
Please note there is no lift and all rooms are on the first and second floor.
Hotel information
The Downs Babbacombe was originally built around 1850 by Isaac Singer (of Singer sewing machines). Today it offers comprehensive facilities for those wanting to stay in the Torquay area. It is biker friendly and provides a secure drying/storage area for all helmets and bike equipment. More storage areas are provided for guests with other equipment, such as golf clubs, hiking boots and fishing rods (keys available on request).
Shoe polish and ironing facilities are available on request.
- General :
Parking, Restaurant, Pets allowed, Bar, Terrace, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Gay friendly, Non-smoking throughout
- Activities :
Library
- Services :
Room service, Breakfast in the room, Internet services, Packed lunches, WiFi, Free WiFi
Room information
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En Suite Family Room (Triple) - Room Price from 100 |
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This second-floor room features an en suite bathroom and a flat-screen TV with Freeview and a built in DVD player.
The price quoted is for 2 adults and 1 child (A child is classed as 2-16 years) Any other combination will incur additional costs.
Room facilities include
TV,
Shower,
Telephone,
Bath,
Toilet,
Radio,
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En Suite Family Room (Quad) - Room Price from 120 |
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Family room located on the first or second floor with a TV and an en suite bathroom.
The first-floor room can accommodate an additional single bed or travel cot.
The price quoted is for 2 adults and 2 children (A child is classed as 2-16 years) Any other combination will incur additional costs.
Room facilities include
Hairdryer,
Bath or Shower,
TV,
Free toiletries,
Telephone,
Radio,
Electric Kettle,
Toilet,
Alarm Clock,
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En Suite Double Room - Room Price from 80 |
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Rear-facing smaller double room with en suite bath with shower over.
This compact room is located on the 1st floor. Due to the size restriction this room is not suitable for use with a travel cot, and it is suitable for guests with a small sized dog only.
Room facilities include
Bath,
Free toiletries,
TV,
Shower,
Telephone,
Ironing Facilities,
Heating,
Radio,
Electric Kettle,
Alarm Clock,
Hairdryer,
Toilet,
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En Suite Twin/Double Room With Sea View & Balcony - Room Price from 80 |
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These rooms are located on the first or second floor and feature a private balcony with seating area overlooking the coast, as well as an en suite bathroom.
Please specify upon booking if you would like double or twin beds, subject to availability.
Room facilities include
Balcony,
Sea View,
Toilet,
TV,
Radio,
Shower,
Telephone,
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Area information
Babbacombe is famous for its cliff -op promenade which enjoys stunning views across Lyme Bay.
Babbacombe Downs is a long stretch of common land with the highest promenade in the country and sweeping wooded cliffs to the beaches of Oddicombe and Babbacombe below.
Local attractions include:
- Bygones
- Babbacombe Theatre
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Kents Cavern
- St Marychurch: mentioned in the Doomsday book, the town centre is boasts a fine selection of shops and cafés.
- Torquay town centre: 1 1/2 miles away along the Babbacombe Road, passing through Wellswood, a popular street lined with shops, cafès and restaurants. Excellent bus links run regularly for those not wishing to walk.
Travel information
By Car:
From M5:
- Head for Torquay A380.
- At the end of A380 dual carriageway, on arrival at Newton Abbot - Penn Inn roundabout, take the second exit onto Torquay Road - A380 (signposted Torquay).
- Continue forward onto Torquay Road - A380, entering Kingskerswell.
- At Kerswell Gardens Roundabout, take the first exit onto Riviera Way - A3022 (signposted Torquay).
- Continue forward onto Riviera Way - A3022.
- Entering Torquay, you pass Lowes Bridge and, at traffic lights, turn left onto the B3199 (signposted Teignmouth).
- At Hele Cross roundabout, take the second exit onto Hele Road - B3199 (signposted Teignmouth).
- At the mini-roundabout, turn left.
- At next mini-roundabout, turn right onto Westhill Road (signposted Plainmoor).
- At the traffic lights, turn left onto Manor Road (signposted St Marychurch, Babbacombe A379).
- At traffic lights, turn right onto Babbacombe Road - A379.
- Turn left onto Princes Street.
- Turn left onto Babbacombe Downs Road, the hotel is 20 metres further along on the left-hand side.
During the winter months the forecourt is used as free parking for guests (on a first come first served basis). Alternative parking is found in the public pay & display car park immediately behind, or there is free unrestricted parking on the roadside within 150 metres.
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