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  • The Downs offers 4* accommodation with delightful views and a licensed bar lounge and restaurant.The Downs offers 4* accommodation with delightful views and a licensed bar lounge and restaurant.
  • 12 en-suite quality furnished bedrooms, with hospitality tray, Freeview LCD TV and free Wifi access12 en-suite quality furnished bedrooms, with hospitality tray, Freeview LCD TV and free Wifi access
  • Fantastic 180 degree panoramic sea views across Lyme Bay from our 8 delightful balcony rooms.Fantastic 180 degree panoramic sea views across Lyme Bay from our 8 delightful balcony rooms.
  • All summer enjoy a light lunch, cream tea or refreshing beer at the forecourt licensed cafe.All summer enjoy a light lunch, cream tea or refreshing beer at the forecourt licensed cafe.

The Downs Hotel - Babbacombe Seafront

Family run 4* guest accommodation on seafront with 12 en-suite rooms, 8 with private balconies enjoying fabulous sea views. Licenced, offering evening meals.

The Downs is a family run 4* Visit Britain Guest Accommodation located right on the seafront bordering the Babbacombe Downs. Situated on a clifftop we have 12 en-suite rooms, 8 with balconies enjoying fabulous unobstructed sea views along the coastline to Teignmouth and over Lyme Bay all the way to Portland Bill. We have flexible rooms (sleeping up to 5) with reduced rates for children under 12. We also have our newly created family suite for those who want a bit more privacy. All rooms are en-suite and have hospitality tray, Flatscreen 19" Freeview TV's, hairdryers and free WiFi access. We are fully licensed and our Lounge Bar and spacious Restaurant with Snug provides additional space for our guest to enjoy. We are also dog friendly with a number of allocated rooms for pets. During the summer months the forecourt café provides an excellent area to relax, enjoy the view and enjoy a light lunch, traditional cream tea or refreshing beer.

The Downs enjoys an enviable position in the resort of Babbcombe. Babbacombe is a small village within the town of Torquay, often referred to as 'the Jewel in Torquay's crown' it is famous for its cliff top promenade and its stunning views across Lyme Bay. These views can be enjoyed from 8 of our 12 en-suite bedrooms as well as the bar and restaurant. The South West Coastal Path passes our front door, with a numbe of Torquay's premier attractions within walking distance; Bygones, Babbcombe Model Village & Babbacombe Cliff Railway. Torquay's harbour is some 1.5 miles passing Wellswood, a popular street lined with shops, cafes and restaurants. There are excellent bus links for those who choose not to walk. We offer flexible accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis with optional evening meal which can be booked on a daily basis. Early or late breakfasts can be accommodated as well as breakfast in your room or balconies. Dogs are welcomed and breakfast can be enjoyed in our bar area should you wish your dog to eat with you. In short, our aim it to make your stay with us as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Rooms Description

The Downs has 12 en-suite bedrooms including 8 balcony rooms offering splendid unobstructed panoramic views. We have 4 family rooms and several pet friendly rooms. All rooms feature 19" Flatscreen Feeview TV's, hospitality tray and Wifi access in all areas. During the summer the forecourt cafe provides an excellent area to enjoy a light lunch, cream tea or refreshing beer, with many home-made specials. You will also find a well stocked licensed bar and lounge area in which to relax and enjoy a drink. We have an excellent reputation for quality breakfasts and delicious home cooked three course evening meals. Special dietry requirements can be catered to with prior notice.

Specialities

We are biker friendly and offer off street parking including CCTV coverage. For those of you looking to explore the South West give us a call for full details. For those of you who want to spend the day exploring, or on the beach, packed lunches are available to suit your requirements. Our short Table d'hôte Menu changes daily and is served in the restaurant or lounge bar if preferred. We try to use only the freshest ingredients using, where practicable, local suppliers. With a choice of either 2 course or 3 course plus coffee we endeavour to appeal to all tastes and appetites. Fresh fish can be ordered daily and the finest steaks can be supplied at a small surcharge. Vegetarian and Coeliac options available upon request.

Booking info

Standard Price:

from:£31
to:£38

Per adult per night B&B based on 2 sharing

Availability

Please contact us for latest availability.

At times minimum stays may apply. One night stays can be accommodated for at no additional charge. Call us to discuss your requirements.

No additional charges for bank holidays.

Discounts & Deals

When sharing with 2 adults, children under 12 years old will be charged at 50% of the adult tariff, infants (under 2's) are free.

Travel Cots & High Chairs available FOC but must be booked in advance.

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multiple rooms, parking, bike storage, pets, Wifi, views.

The Downs Hotel - Babbacombe Seafront

41-43 Babbacombe Downs Road
Babbacombe Seafront
Torquay
Devon
England
TQ1 3LN

0844 372 9095 or
+44 1803 328543
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Directions

From M5 head for Torquay A380 At the end of A380 dual carriageway on arrival at Newton Abbot - Penn Inn roundabout - take the 2nd exit onto Torquay Road - A380 (signposted Torquay) Continue forward onto Torquay Road - A380. Entering Kingskerswell At Kerswell Gardens Roundabout take the 1st exit onto Riviera Way - A3022 (signposted Torquay) Continue forward onto Riviera Way - A3022. Entering Torquay Lowes Bridge, at (hospital) traffic signals turn left onto the B3199 (signposted Teignmouth) At Hele Cross roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Hele Road - B3199 (signposted Teignmouth) At mini-roundabout turn left then immediately At next mini-roundabout turn right onto Westhill Road (signposted Plainmoor) At traffic signals turn left onto Manor Road (signposted St Marychurch, Babbacombe A379) At traffic signals turn right onto Babbacombe Road - A379 Turn left onto Princes Street Turn left onto Babbacombe Downs Road, the hotel is 20m on the left.