515 Babbacombe Rd, Torquay, TQ1 1HJ, United Kingdom
#16 of 103 B&Bs and Inns in Torquay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 170 B&B reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.8
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2025
Spackerfish
United KingdomNothing comes to mind.
Peter and Helen were extremely friendly and accommodating. Room was excellent in size, comfort and cleanliness. Couldn't really fault the room at all. Location is excellent with a short walk to superb eateries, bars and the harbour. Breakfast was excellent with a huge selection of pastries, fruits, cereals, yogurts, fresh honey and more along with an excellent cooked breakfast. Peter, Helen and staff were amazing hosts in the morning and nothing was too much trouble. All in all, if I was to visit Torquay again I would definitely check here first for availability especially as a couple.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Nichols
United KingdomNothing to dislike !
This place is exceptional, above & beyond our expectations. Peter & Helen were the most delightful hosts . Breakfast was the best we’ve ever had & nothing to much trouble. Always there for local knowledge & best places to go . We have been to Torquay several times& when we go back we will be booking at this great find .
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Zoe
United KingdomDaily home made cakes Really good breakfast Honesty Bar Easy Parking Personable hosts
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Susan
United KingdomThere was nothing to dislike
The property was clean with attention to detail. Nice decor and well presented.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Laurie
United KingdomAbsolutely loved staying here even if it was for only 1 night. Peter was an exceptional host,nothing to much bother,very helpful,great conversationalist,all round legend. Thank you for making our stay welcoming. Great B & B ,very clean,good room,great comfy bed and a fantastic breakfast. Would definitely be going back.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Ian
United KingdomNothing
Lovely big room very comfortable , very clean , great location superb breakfast , great hosts
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Lynne
United KingdomNothing.
Plenty of parking spaces. Friendly welcoming staff. Excellent breakfast with quality ingredients used. Home baked cakes a different one every day.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Simeon
United KingdomIn all honesty there wasn’t anything we didn’t like about the property.
We booked based on the reviews and were not disappointed. Room was excellent, comfortable bed and seating area to relax. En-suite was spotless and well equipped with modern facilities. Location of the property was perfect just a stroll from the harbour and all the local restaurants. Private secure parking. Excellent breakfast, a great choice of continental with fruit pastries etc. with cooked options to order made to perfection. In addition, the dining room was spacious and with lovely views of the bay. Great hosting from Peter with plenty of great advice and recommendations on things to do and see during our stay. A bonus was the home made cakes baked daily by Helen which were delicious.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Johnny
United KingdomNothing
This is a five star property breakfast is amazing healthy I will be back thank you very much for a beautiful stay
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
James
United KingdomNothing.
Breakfast very good indeed , a very good selection of food for all tastes. Helen and Peter are a charming couple who make sure you’re stay will be very enjoyable.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Malcolm
United KingdomSeating in the room was a little largw for the room
Excellent breakfast !0/10
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 July 2025
Rae
United KingdomWell thought out beautifully decorated
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Spencer
United KingdomEvery was perfect. 1 1
The Hosts Peter & Helen, they were fantastic through out the stay, Location,The room, Breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 18 July 2025
Gemma
SwedenPeter and Helen are such lovely hosts. This was a very last minute booking, as they had a cancellation so we got lucky. We read about the breakfast and it really was fabulous. Location to town was great too. The room was beautiful. couldn't fault the place.would highly recommend .
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Sue
United KingdomLocation, cleanliness, comfort, friendliness of Peter & Helen - nothing was too much trouble for them. Breakfast was so lovely, everything fresh and lots of homemade items which were excellent, including Helen’s delicious cakes which we enjoyed in the lovely garden. Peter & Helen are excellent hosts and we wouldn’t hesitate to return. We would highly recommend a visit to The Somerville.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Marta
United KingdomWe liked everything. The room was great, really big and comfortable. All was very clean. Great location and safe car park. Breakfast was excellent and great variety. Great quality ingredients. We stayed 2 nights, and we would love to repeat this break again.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 28 June 2025
Elaine
United KingdomIt was all good.
Proximity to the centre of the town. Attractive building and gardens. Comfortable rooms. Excellent breakfast and wonderful hosts.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Lucy
United KingdomThe location was convenient for town centre and near bus stop. There was free parking. The decor was homely and inviting and there was a lovely, well tended garden. Very attentive host who knew everything about the local area and a fabulous breakfast spread with exceptional choice and great quality.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Janet
United KingdomNothing
The property was in a good location a short walk to shops and the harbour. It was very well maintained with beautiful gardens and a car park.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 21 June 2025
Miles
United KingdomNothing
Clean, tidy and “different”. Excellent hosts. First class breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
Peter and Helen were the perfect hosts and nothing was too much trouble. It was one of the best breakfasts.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 13 June 2025
Antonino
AustraliaVery comfortable beds. Wonderful breakfast and very helpful and friendly hosts.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 6 June 2025
Shaun
United KingdomClean and lots of facilities
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 10 May 2025
Dan
BarbadosThe small step between bathroom and bedroom
Stayed in May 2025
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