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The Downs Babbacombe

4.0 star property
Beach bed & breakfast near Babbacombe Beach

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 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 or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Babbacombe, a neighborhood in Torquay, is home to The Downs Babbacombe. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Babbacombe Beach and Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, while Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens and Paignton Zoo are popular area attractions. Bygones Victorian Museum and Princess Theatre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkeling and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Seafront, 41 - 43 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 3LN

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
  • ‪Crown & Sceptre - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Babbacombe Theatre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Babbacombe Cliff Railway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Babbacombe Beach - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Downs Babbacombe

Upscale bed & breakfast near Babbacombe Beach
Located close to Bygones Victorian Museum and Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens, The Downs Babbacombe provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at The Downs Babbacombe feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Shared bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Self 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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 150.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are NOT available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 The Downs Babbacombe pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Downs Babbacombe?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Downs Babbacombe?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Downs Babbacombe?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Downs Babbacombe located?

Located in Babbacombe, this beach bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Babbacombe Beach, Babbacombe Model Village and Gardens, and Bygones Victorian Museum. Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves and Princess Theatre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Downs Babbacombe Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fantastic breakfast!

Lovely position with great views over the bay, room was small but had everything we needed, breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Downs babbacombe

The hotel is good with a queen size bed and overlooks the seafront. However it is a lot more exxpensive than the hotel next door. We didnt have a breakfast as they only serve until 9.15am
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect place to stay.

Perfect place to stay in our first visit to Babbacome. It’s a friendly lovely place we can’t recommend it enough. Friendly helpful staff and owners. Breakfast fabulous. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great small hotel with outstanding views.

From the moment I arrived I was made to feel very welcome, my room had superb views of the bay. Breakfast and evening meals were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel review

Great location near to the beach, shops bars and restaurants. Regular buses into local areas. Extremely helpful staff who were happy to help with anything. We didn’t eat at the hotel but breakfast and evening meals were available with a well stocked bar. The steps to the room were steep but we were informed about them before we arrived and were happy with our choice. Room dated and very small but had a beautiful view and all the usual commodities. Clean and tidy. Unfortunately, the mattress was uncomfortable which meant we didn’t sleep well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

EILEEN

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackalyn

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

R

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome, super breakfast, comfy bed and beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only here for one night but everything was perfect, stunning views of the English Riviera
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I think the word is consistency. Somethings are really good others not so good. If they were to spend money on the not so good the Downs would be Excellent. It was very cluttered. My husband is blind and for a person with no sight it was an assault cause. Stair lift on the stairs. Running machine in the back entrance tables and chairs in every corridor. The bed was 2 3ft beds pushed together which isn’t exactly what was promised we were told a large bed. The sink in our bathroom wasn’t fit for purpose. Too small to wash in more water on the floor than the sink. My husband really enjoyed his Omelette he had for breakfast, but the bacon was smoked and my boiled egg was watery and undercooked. Neither to my taste the bread used for toast was thin tasteless and clearly cheap bread. Personally it needs to be de cluttered, the bacon should be unsmoked as used in every single other hotel I have ever stayed in and offer a good selection of toast for breakfast white bloomer, seeded, granary. All of which aren’t expensive and would leave a much better customer experience in my opinion.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Old Harlow Essex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with balcony overlooking Babbacombe Bay. Breakfast to die for and varied selection and very friendly staff. Very dog friendly and amenable. Ed the owner (also) Chef very pleasant. We will have a return visit. Paul & Pat Bidgood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Very Clean and friendly. Lovely views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Gordon

Disliked: Room comfort

Guest house very tired really needs updating

Good points, view, comfortable bed, berries at breakfast, refurbished bathroom with nice toiletry products, easy free parking in local roads. The bad, was told it was a 6' bed it was 5', the room described as compact (we had a phone call before to tell us) it was tiny and no where to sit inside. Breakfast served only between 8.30 and 9.15, we got down at about 8.40 first day and got served at about 9, the second day we were down at 8.35 and got served at 9.10, the lady serving was run off her feet and did apologise for the wait due to a full house. We could hear every sound from adjoining room, which meant they could probably also hear us.The place is very tired, our room (11) really does need a good decoration and was overpriced for what we paid. We were disappointed with the general condition of the hotel I know the hotel has numerous accolades but the above views are honestly held.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy

Nice little place. Good breakfast comfy bed and great views
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Torunn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend break. Excellent position on the sea front. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Made our dog very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

Really homely feel to the place and extremely welcoming. The shower didn’t have much power but that would just need a new head or setting change. Overall it was a very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019