The Downs, Babbacombe

Seafront, 41-43 Babbacombe Downs Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Torquay, United Kingdom (2.1 km from centre)

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2.1 km from centre

Perched atop Babbacombe Downs, this family-run haven offers breathtaking views of Lyme Bay and Portland Bill. Situated in the quaint village of Babbacombe within Torquay, this charming residence boasts 12 en-suite rooms, eight of which feature balconies with panoramic views. The property also features a fully licensed lounge-bar, restaurant, and cozy snug area. With free parking nearby or at the rear, guests can unwind in comfort. This welcoming haven caters to families, couples, and solo travelers alike, providing a peaceful atmosphere for a restful night's sleep. Oddicombe and Babbacombe are within walking distance, making it easy to explore. The property is dog-friendly, but please note that some rooms may not be suitable for larger dogs. Contact the property directly with any queries.

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Room description Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View Room info This is a room only booking. Breakfast rates available. These rooms are located on the first and second floor and are accessed via stairs as there is no elevator at the property. The rooms feature a private balcony with seating area overlooking the coast, as well as an private bathroom. Please specify upon booking if you would like double or twin beds, subject to availability. Some rooms are dog friendly, additional fees apply which are payable on arrival. Please inform the property if you wish to bring a dog. Facilities Tea/Coffee Maker Shower TV Hairdryer Balcony Free toiletries Toilet Private bathroom Heating Bath or Shower Carpeted Flat-screen TV View Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Sea view Towels Linen Outdoor furniture Upper floors accessible by stairs only Toilet paper Board games/puzzles Walk in shower Chocolate or cookies Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Smoke alarm Key access	Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View	Show prices
Room description Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 1st Floor Room info This is a room only booking. Breakfast rates available. These rooms are located on the first floor and are accessed via stairs, as there is no elevator at the property. You will have a private balcony with seating area overlooking the coast. These rooms have en-suite split facilities with the shower cubicle being in the room. Some rooms are dog friendly, additional fees apply which are payable on arrival. Please inform the property if you wish to bring a dog. Facilities Tea/Coffee Maker Shower TV Hairdryer Balcony Free toiletries Toilet Private bathroom Heating Bath or Shower Carpeted Flat-screen TV View Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Sea view Towels Linen Outdoor furniture Upper floors accessible by stairs only Toilet paper Board games/puzzles Walk in shower Chocolate or cookies Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Smoke alarm Key access	Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 1st Floor	Show prices
Room description Double Room with Rear View 2nd Floor Room info This is a room only booking. Breakfast rates available. The rear-facing double room has an private bathroom with a bath with overhead shower. This room is located on the second floor and is accessed via stairs as there is no elevator. Some rooms are dog friendly, additional fees apply which are payable on arrival. Please inform the property if you wish to bring a dog. Facilities Tea/Coffee Maker Shower TV Hairdryer Free toiletries Toilet Private bathroom Heating Bath or Shower Carpeted Flat-screen TV Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Towels Linen Upper floors accessible by stairs only Toilet paper Board games/puzzles Chocolate or cookies Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Quiet street view Smoke alarm Key access	Double Room with Rear View 2nd Floor	Show prices
Room description Standard Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View Room info This is a room only booking. Breakfast rates available. These rooms are located on the first and second floor and are accessed via stairs, as there is no elevator at the property. The rooms feature a private balcony with seating area overlooking the coast, as well as an private bathroom. Please specify upon booking if you would like double or twin beds, subject to availability. Some rooms are dog friendly, additional fees apply which are payable on arrival. Please inform the property if you wish to bring a dog. Facilities Tea/Coffee Maker Shower TV Hairdryer Balcony Free toiletries Toilet Private bathroom Heating Bath or Shower Carpeted Flat-screen TV View Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Sea view Towels Linen Outdoor furniture Upper floors accessible by stairs only Toilet paper Board games/puzzles Walk in shower Chocolate or cookies Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Smoke alarm Key access	Standard Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View	Show prices
Room description Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 2nd Floor Room info This is a room only booking. Breakfast rates available. These rooms are located on the second floor and are accessed via stairs, as there is no elevator at the property. You will have a private balcony with seating area overlooking the coast, as well as an private bathroom. Some rooms are dog friendly, additional fees apply which are payable on arrival. Please inform the property if you wish to bring a dog. Facilities Tea/Coffee Maker Shower TV Hairdryer Balcony Free toiletries Toilet Private bathroom Heating Bath or Shower Carpeted Flat-screen TV View Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Sea view Towels Linen Outdoor furniture Upper floors accessible by stairs only Toilet paper Board games/puzzles Walk in shower Chocolate or cookies Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Smoke alarm Key access	Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 2nd Floor	Show prices
Room description Double Room with Rear View 1st Floor Room info This is a room only booking. Breakfast rates available. This room is located on the first floor and is accessed via stairs, as there is no elevator at the property. The rear facing double or twin room (looking out onto a flat roof but with frosted windows) has an private bathroom with a bath with overhead shower. Some rooms are dog friendly, additional fees apply which are payable on arrival. Please inform the property if you wish to bring a dog. This room can also be a twin room or accommodate a family but this must be discussed with us directly. Facilities Tea/Coffee Maker Shower TV Hairdryer Free toiletries Toilet Private bathroom Heating Bath or Shower Carpeted Flat-screen TV Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Towels Linen Upper floors accessible by stairs only Toilet paper Board games/puzzles Chocolate or cookies Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Quiet street view Smoke alarm Key access	Double Room with Rear View 1st Floor	Show prices
Room description Double Room with Rear View 2nd Floor Room info This is a room only booking. Breakfast rates available. This room is located on the second floor and is accessed via stairs, as there is no elevator at the property. The rear facing double or twin room has an en-suite shower room. Some rooms are dog friendly, additional fees apply, which are payable on arrival. Please inform the property if you wish to bring a dog. This room can also be a twin room or accommodate a family, but this must be discussed with us directly. Facilities Tea/Coffee Maker Shower TV Hairdryer Free toiletries Toilet Private bathroom Heating Bath or Shower Carpeted Flat-screen TV Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Towels Linen Upper floors accessible by stairs only Toilet paper Board games/puzzles Walk in shower Chocolate or cookies Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Quiet street view Smoke alarm Key access	Double Room with Rear View 2nd Floor	Show prices
Room description Small Double Room Room info This double room has a balcony, electric kettle and tea/coffee maker. The room is located on the 2nd floor. Facilities Tea/Coffee Maker Shower TV Hairdryer Balcony Free toiletries Toilet Private bathroom Heating Bath or Shower Carpeted Flat-screen TV View Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Sea view Towels Linen Outdoor furniture Upper floors accessible by stairs only Toilet paper Board games/puzzles Walk in shower Chocolate or cookies Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Smoke alarm Key access	Small Double Room	Show prices
Room description Small Double Room Room info This double room features a balcony, tea/coffee maker and electric kettle. The room is located on the 1st floor. Facilities Tea/Coffee Maker Shower TV Hairdryer Balcony Free toiletries Toilet Private bathroom Heating Bath or Shower Carpeted Flat-screen TV View Electric kettle Wardrobe or closet Sea view Towels Linen Outdoor furniture Upper floors accessible by stairs only Toilet paper Board games/puzzles Walk in shower Chocolate or cookies Trash cans Shampoo Body soap Smoke alarm Key access	Small Double Room	Show prices

Area Info - The Downs, Babbacombe

Closest airports

Exeter International Airport 40 km
Plymouth City Airport 54 km

What's nearby

Paignton Geoplay Park 7 km
Paignton Green 6 km
Goodrington Park 8 km
Clennon Valley 8 km
Torre Abbey 3.3 km
Barton Downs 2.2 km
Windmill Hill Recreation Ground 2.6 km
UK Piers 6 km
Outdoor Play Uk - Playground Manufacturers & Installers 11 km
Decoy Country Park 9 km
Teignmouth Play Park 9 km
Model Village 600 m

Top attractions

Totnes Castle 17 km

Ski lifts

Exeter & District Ski Club 1 38 km

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Torre Abbey Sands Beach 3.1 km
Watcombe Beach 2.7 km
Oddicombe Beach 900 m
Anstey's Cove 1.1 km
Whitesands Beach 3.4 km

Public transport

Torquay 4 km
Torre 3.3 km

Restaurants & cafes

The George Inn 150 m
Abigail's Cafe & Deli 200 m
Molloy's 750 m
Mirch Masala 150 m
Hanbury's Fish Restaurant 100 m
Drakes Fish & Chip Shop 150 m

Facilities - The Downs, Babbacombe

General	Parking, WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed
Activities	Water park, Snorkelling, Diving, Bowling, Hiking, Canoeing, Fishing, Golf course (within 3 km), Tennis court, Beach
Services	Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Food & Drink	Restaurant, Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Room service, Bar, Packed lunches, Breakfast in the room
Pool and wellness	Beachfront
Transport	Accessible parking
Reception services	Luggage storage, Concierge service
Common areas	Outdoor furniture, Shared lounge/TV area, Terrace
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping
Business facilities	Fax/photocopying
Miscellaneous	Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Key access, CCTV outside property, Pet bowls, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking throughout, Heating

House Rules - The Downs, Babbacombe

Check-in	15:30
Check-out	10:00
Internet	WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking	Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 10 per day.
Pets	Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Children and extra bed policy	Children are not allowed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.
Cards accepted at this property

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^*The Fine Print

Please note there is no elevator and all rooms are on the first and second floor. Unfortunately, due to size restrictions, standard accommodations is unsuitable for infants. Please note that there is no parking available on the property but free parking is available nearby. The Downs is in no way responsible for parking fines issued by wardens. Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hotel or on the balconies. Failure to adhere to this will result in guests being asked to leave immediately. The full charge of any accommodations booked will still be applicable plus a GBP 50 cleaning fee. Well behaved dogs are allowed for a small charge by prior agreement (when booking), but are only allowed in the bedroom and the lounge-bar (guests should bring their own doggy bedding for total comfort). Guide dogs will not be charged for and are allowed in the public areas.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.