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The Downs Babbacombe

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#11 of 130 hotels in Torquay
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Situated directly above Babbacombe & Oddicombe beaches, we are a fully licensed family run establishment with 12 en-suite guest rooms, 8 have private... Situated directly above Babbacombe & Oddicombe beaches, we are a fully licensed family run establishment with 12 en-suite guest rooms, 8 have private balconies which enjoy fabulous unobstructed views across Babbacombe Downs and out over Lyme Bay. We welcome families, young and old, couples and singles alike. All rooms have TVs, direct dial telephones, hospitality trays and free Wi-Fi access. Our spacious restaurant and lounge bar ensures you have plenty of room. more » « less
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    41 - 43 Babbacombe Downs Rd
    Torquay TQ1 3LN
    England
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 15 traveller reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 12 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 12 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 10 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 12 reviews Cleanliness
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 15 reviews Older Travellers
    • 50% based on 15 reviews Families with Small Children
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Reviews of The Downs Babbacombe

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4 of 5 stars
lancashire
1 Jul 2008

A lovely hotel with excellent proprietors. My wife and I stayed for a week with my wife's mother and greatly enjoyed the stay. The owners Kate and Ed are naturals to this industry. Nothing is too much trouble and they make you feel very much at home. The breakfast is very good, served in a large bright and airey dining... more

22 Jun 2008

Great hotel friendly and welcoming, food good, nothing too much trouble. Would recommended to anyone and will go back. Views from rooms great to wake up to. more

22 Jun 2008

Did not like the room. Very un-superior in our view. Our booking said 1st floor, we were on the 2nd. en-suite bathroom and sep. shower cubicle, we just had a shower room, No opening window. Large door to balcony with stunning view of the sea. But could not leave it open at night as no way to fasten it. So... more

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k8wud, Owner

We are very disappointed to receive a review such as this, especially since the reviewer had indicated that everything was totally satisfactory when shown the room. Had concerns been voiced at the start of the break we could have moved the guest to an alternative room as we did have other rooms available at that time. We were told 'that...

12 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Unfortunately only stayed for 1 evening due to being on a business trip, however hoping to return with family. The welcome i intially received was fantastic, the family who run this hotel welcome you into their hotel as a new family member. I believe they have only taken over the hotel in the past 12 months and in the process... more

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5 of 5 stars
Somerset
5 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I Recently spent a hen weekend at The Downs Hotel with 19 ladies and had a brilliant time. The hotel was VERY clean, the food was DELICIOUS but the best bit was the hospitality we recieved from the owners, Kate and Ed. They really went out of their way to ensure we had a great time and a great time... more

4 Jun 2008

We stayed at The Downs Hotel for two nights and really enjoyed our stay. The owners, Ed and Kate were very friendly and helpful. We booked a superior room with a balcony. The room was clean and nicely decorated and had a large comfy bed. The hospitality tray in the room was generously stocked with tea and coffee The view... more

29 Apr 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed one night at the Downs. The room was small but adequate. Had a balcony and the sea view was fantastic.(try and book a room on the front). There is a pub adjoined next door, can be a little noisy, but keeping windows closed muffles the noise. Owners are very sociable and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Breakfast cooked... more

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5 of 5 stars
gloucestshire
19 Apr 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Booked this hotel for 2 nights away with my mother and daughter, having read the reviews I thought that it sounded good. I must say that this hotel exceeded my expectations. It is a small hotel run by owners Ed and Kate who are very nice and made us feel very welcome. Our rooms were nicely furnished, smallish though adequate... more

25 Mar 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We were met by a very friendly member of staff who showed us to our room and explained the facilities. The view from our bedroom was absolutely brilliant ranging from Babbacombe itself all round the bay to Portland Bill and the scenery seemed to change on a daily basis dependent on the weather conditions. Kate and Ed were friendly and... more

24 Feb 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel is in a great location it is kept very clean,breakfasts were good and the owners were very friendly and helpful. Overall it is a good place to stay would recommend. more

Reviews of The Downs Babbacombe

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41 - 43 Babbacombe Downs Rd, Torquay TQ1 3LN, England