The Downs, Babbacombe Bed & Breakfast Torquay
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The Downs, Babbacombe Bed & Breakfast Review
Located 5 minutes' walk from Babbacombe & Oddicombe, the 4-star The Downs, Babbacombe Bed & Breakfast Torquay provides guests with a restaurant and a storage for belongings. Situated a short distance from the outdoor miniature Babbacombe Model Village, this smoke-free hotel features an à la carte restaurant serving British cuisine.
A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant at the Downs, Babbacombe Bed & Breakfast Torquay. You may walk 5 minutes to Hanbury's Licensed Fish Restaurant or eat by Cary Park Cafe, located around 300 metres away.
The centre of Torquay can be reached within a 25-minute walk, and natural attractions like Oddicombe Shingle Beach are 900 metres away. From the family-run Downs, Babbacombe Bed & Breakfast it will take 14 minutes to walk to Torquay United FC Stadium.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Petit Tor Beach, which is approximately a 20-minute stroll away. Entertainment options in the area feature the grand old Victorian Paignton Pier 15 minutes by car from The Downs, Babbacombe Bed & Breakfast.
There is Sefton Hotel bus stop a short walk from the property.
The accommodation has 11 rooms, some of them comprise a balcony and a seating area, and have self-catering options such as a coffee maker. Guests can use a shower, along with a hairdryer and guest toiletries. A separate toilet and a shower are available in en-suite bathrooms. Enjoy views of the sea, while staying at this Torquay hotel.
The property also offers an aqua park and a golf course for extra charge. If you like an active lifestyle, snorkelling, diving, and canoeing are available on site.
Key Features
- parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- restaurant
- beachfront
- non-smoking rooms
- room service
- bar
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Impressions
Pros
- Small hotel in a magnificent and stunning setting.
- Located directly in the Babbacombe district and so close to Parish Church Of All Saints.
- Lots of nicely furnished and great-sized rooms available with a big balcony, a bath and an ensuite shower.
- Hot beverages are included in some rates.
- Exemplary service provided.
- Rates are great.
Cons
- A few guests were dissatisfied with too hard beds.
- Some will find the area not very welcoming.
Facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
- Electric kettle
Rooms
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Flat-screen TV
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Beach access
- Aqua park
- Leisure/ TV room
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Tennis court
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Kid-Friendly activities
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Rooms
Standard Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 1st Floor
Double Room with Rear View 2nd Floor
Standard Twin Room with Balcony and Sea View
Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 2nd Floor
Double Room with Rear View 1st Floor
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Oddicombe Beach 860 m (2822 ft)
- Babbacombe Cliff Railway 340 m (1115 ft)
- Living Coasts 2.52 km (1.57 mi.)
- Torquay's Dinosaur World 2.18 km (1.35 mi.)
- Torquay United FC 1.01 km (3314 ft)
- Riviera Life Church 1.89 km (1.17 mi.)
- Riviera International Centre 2.43 km (1.51 mi.)
- Torquay Musuem 2.48 km (1.54 mi.)
- Tessier Gardens 730 m (2395 ft)
Restaurants nearby
- Drakes Fish & Chip Shop 190 m (623 ft)
- Himalaya Restaurant 280 m (919 ft)
- The Babbacombe Bay Cafe 40 m (131 ft)
- Margo's Cafe & Lounge 200 m (656 ft)
- Hamiltons Club 160 m (525 ft)
- Labrows Bistro Bar 250 m (820 ft)
- Angels Tea Rooms 40 m (131 ft)
- Royal Carvery 50 m (164 ft)
- Route 16 260 m (853 ft)
- The Buccaneer Inn 20 m (66 ft)
Transportation
- Sefton Hotel 90 m (295 ft)
- Babbacombe Garage 200 m (656 ft)
- The Old Coach House 250 m (820 ft)
- Babbacombe Shops 260 m (853 ft)
- Babbacombe Cliff Railway 510 m (1673 ft)
- Torquay Coach 2.17 km (1.35 mi.)