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The Downs Babbacombe

4.0 star property
Beach bed & breakfast near Babbacombe Beach

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Terrace/patio
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double, 1st Floor)
Street view
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Seafront, 41 - 43 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 3LN
  • Babbacombe Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Princess Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Rear View, 2nd floor)

Standard Double Room (Rear View, 2nd floor)

Standard Double Room (Rear View, 2nd floor)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double Room, 2nd Floor)

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double Room, 2nd Floor)

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double Room, 2nd Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Rear View, 1st floor)

Standard Double Room (Rear View, 1st floor)

Standard Double Room (Rear View, 1st floor)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double, 1st Floor)

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double, 1st Floor)

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double, 1st Floor)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double Room, 2nd Floor)

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double Room, 2nd Floor)

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double Room, 2nd Floor)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room (Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View)

Twin Room (Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View)

Twin Room (Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double, 1st Floor)

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double, 1st Floor)

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View (Compact Double, 1st Floor)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Rear View, 2nd floor)

Standard Double Room (Rear View, 2nd floor)

Standard Double Room (Rear View, 2nd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony

Standard Double Room, Balcony

Standard Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Torquay

At The Downs Babbacombe you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Babbacombe Beach and Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens. Highlights at this beach B&B include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the bed & breakfast's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Babbacombe B&B include Bygones Victorian Museum and Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves is within 30 minutes.
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What's nearby

  • Babbacombe Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Princess Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Meadfoot Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 10 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Kents - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Portofino - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mr and Mrs Jones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cary Arms - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Downs Babbacombe

Beach bed & breakfast near Babbacombe Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at The Downs Babbacombe. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Torquay bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Downs Babbacombe offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. This Torquay bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 150.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Downs Babbacombe B&B
Downs Babbacombe
The Downs Babbacombe Torquay
The Downs Babbacombe Bed & breakfast
The Downs Babbacombe Bed & breakfast Torquay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Downs Babbacombe?

Yep, The Downs Babbacombe has a self car park for GBP 10 per day.

Are there any beaches close to The Downs Babbacombe?

Yep, The Downs Babbacombe is a short 6-minute walk from Babbacombe Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and fishing.

What makes The Downs Babbacombe a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Downs Babbacombe.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Downs Babbacombe?

No, The Downs Babbacombe does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Downs Babbacombe?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Downs Babbacombe?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Downs Babbacombe?

Furry friends are welcome at The Downs Babbacombe, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at The Downs Babbacombe?

There isn't one on site, but Torquay Golf Club is a short 13-minute walk away.