Babbacombe Bay Hotel

Located in the north of Torquay, the boutique-style Babbacombe Bay Hotel overlooks the sea, with views towards Lyme Regis, Portland Bill and the Dorset coast, providing a convenient hub for exploring the local area, complete with beaches, coastal paths to see local wildlife and the Babbacombe Cliff Railway.

Each room and suite is individually styled, inviting guests in airy interiors imbued with marine motifs and ornate Rococo touches. They feature en suite facilities and balcony, some offering sea views.

The menu at the on-site cafe is replete with European cuisine, making room for traditional English fare too, all treats being dished up from fresh locally sourced produce and ingredients.

Continental and English breakfasts are also served at the cafe. Guests can further unwind on the rooftop terrace with seating and views stretching from the bay out towards Dorset.

Groupon’s Guide To Torquay

Occupying a convenient location on the coast, Torquay allures travellers with its bustling harbour, famous palms and yellow sands of the English Riviera. 

Visitors are invited to take a walk through the local beaches and coves, or make their way down to Torquay harbour front to gaze at the passing boats with some traditional fish and chips. Amateur sleuths may like to investigate the biography of crime writer and Torquay native Agatha Christie, details of whose life and works may be followed across the “Agatha Christie Mile” tour of informative plaques. Daily boating trips to the seaside towns of Paignton and Brixham or steam rail journeys to Dartmouth will also make for a delightful excursion.