The Downs, Babbacombe | Torquay ★ Seaside Luxury & Beachfront Bliss

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Seafront, 41-43 Babbacombe Downs Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ1 3LN

The Downs, Babbacombe - A 4-star seafront guest accommodation with panoramic sea views and award-winning dining

The Downs, Babbacombe is a 4-star guest accommodation located on Babbacombe Downs Road, offering panoramic sea views across Lyme Bay. The property features 12 en-suite rooms, eight of which have private balconies, and includes single, twin, double, and family rooms, as well as Junior and Master Suites. Rooms are equipped with flat-screen Freeview TVs, Egyptian cotton linen, complimentary Temple Spa toiletries, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast at The Downs includes a buffet with fresh fruit, pastries, cereals, and a hot menu featuring locally sourced ingredients like award-winning Regency sausages. The on-site restaurant serves a fixed-price two-course dinner (£25.95) with dishes highlighting Brixham seafood and River Teign mussels. Babbacombe Theatre and the cliff railway to Oddicombe Beach are within 500m, while Torquay Harbour is 3 km away.

Pros

Eight rooms feature private balconies with panoramic sea views.

Award-winning breakfast and dinner service with locally sourced ingredients.

Family-friendly with options for interconnected rooms and child amenities.

Pet-friendly policy, including dog-sitting services and nearby dog-friendly beaches.

Concierge service assists with local bookings and excursions.

Cons

No lift; upper-floor rooms require navigating stairs.

Limited on-site parking, with reliance on nearby free street parking.

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Small Double Room

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2 persons

80 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

Sea view

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Double Room Rear View 2nd Floor

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2 persons

140 sq. feet

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Compact Double Room Balcony Sea View 2nd Floor

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80 sq. feet

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City Centre

Torquay 1.3 mi

Airports

Exeter International (EXT) 26.2 mi

Bus

Bus stop 1.1 mi

Facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included

Superb Evening Meals

“During my stay, I had the pleasure of dining at The Downs, and I can honestly say the two-course dinner was really good. I highly recommend the local mussels and the chicken breast stuffed with Camembert, wrapped in bacon with a white wine cream sauce—truly delicious!” view full review

Fantastic Sea View Room

“I stayed in a twin bedded room on the first floor that boasted a beautiful balcony with a fine sea view. It was incredibly relaxing to sit there and enjoy the scenery, making my stay even more enjoyable.” view full review

Games and Puzzles Available

“I loved the thoughtful touch of having board games and puzzles available at The Downs. It provided a wonderful opportunity for some light entertainment during my downtime, which I really appreciated.” view full review

Comfortable and Spacious Room

“The queen-size bed in my room was fitted with excellent quality cotton bedding, and I found it very comfortable. The room was spacious enough for my dog crate, making it an ideal choice for travelers with pets.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Concierge desk
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Diving
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Hiking
Tennis court
Bowling
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's buffet
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Aqua park
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Seafront, 41-43 Babbacombe Downs Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ1 3LN

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Seafront, 41-43 Babbacombe Downs Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ1 3LN

City landmarks

Fore Street St Marychurch

Bygones

2200 ft

Monument

Kents Cavern

1.1 mi

Stadium

Torquay United FC

3800 ft

Beach

Oddicombe Beach

2900 ft

Beach

Babbacombe Beach

2100 ft

Garden

Tessier Gardens

2400 ft

Chestnut Avenue

Riviera International Centre

1.5 mi

Beach

Anstey's Cove

3600 ft

Church

Riviera Life Church

1.2 mi

Museum

Torquay's Dinosaur World

1.3 mi

Zoo

Living Coasts

1.6 mi

Museum

Torquay Musuem

1.5 mi

Torquay TQ1 3TA

Long Quarry Point

3700 ft

Gallery

Artizan Gallery

1.3 mi

Park

Torre Abbey Museum and Gardens

1.6 mi

TorquayEngland

Inner Harbour

1.3 mi

6/7 Victoria Parade

Haddon Galleries

1.4 mi

23 Victoria Parade

The Real Crime Museum

1.4 mi

Beach

Meadfoot Beach

1.5 mi

161 Union Street

Play Cafe

1.5 mi

Beach

Watcombe Beach

1.7 mi

Harbourside

Pavilion

1.5 mi

Rock Walk

The Royal Terrace Gardens

1.4 mi

Garden

Cary Gardens

1.4 mi

Amusement Park

Rainbow Funhouse

1.6 mi

Bridge

South West Coast Path Walk- Meadfoot & London Bridge

1.4 mi

Nearby

Hampton Avenue Babbacombe

Babbacombe Model Village

1900 ft

TorquayEngland

Babbacombe

900 ft

Walls Hill Road Babbacombe

Babbacombe & Oddicombe

1300 ft

Train Station

Babbacombe Cliff Railway

1100 ft

Restaurants

Angels Tea Rooms

200 ft

49 Babbacombe Downs Road

The Buccaneer Inn

100 ft

43 Babbacombe Downs Road Babbacombe

The Babbacombe Bay Cafe

200 ft

33-35 Babbacombe Downs Road Babbacombe Bay Hotel

Royal Carvery

200 ft

31 Babbacombe Downs Road

Drakes Fish & Chip Shop

700 ft

64 Babbacombe Road

Hamiltons Club

500 ft

63 Babbacombe Downs Road

Margo's Cafe & Lounge

700 ft

147 Reddenhill Road

Himalaya Restaurant

1000 ft

133 Reddenhill Road Babbacombe

Conservatory Cafe Bar

700 ft

33-35 Babbacombe Downs Road

Labrows Bistro Bar

900 ft

131 Reddenhill Road Babbacombe

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The Downs, Babbacombe, Torquay

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The Downs, Babbacombe - A 4-star seafront guest accommodation with panoramic sea views and award-winning dining

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