Babbacombe Hotels

In the heart of the English Riviera, Babbacombe is adjacent to Torquay on its north-eastern fringe, but is a popular tourist destination in its own right. Some people refer to Torquay as the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of the English Riviera, whilst others reserve this lofty title for Babbacombe, owing to its unparalled views and lush green cliffs.

Babbacombe has two beaches - Oddicombe beach and Babbacombe Beach. Both lie beneath the impressive red sandstone cliffs of the resort. The beaches can be reached via a steep path or by the Babbacombe Cliff Railway, which is one of few active funicular railways in the UK. Oddicombe has its own café and offers both motor boat and kayak hire, while the waters off Babbacombe beach are popular with novice scuba divers due to their trouble-free dive conditions and relative warmth.

Another popular family attraction in Babbacombe is its model village, which features hundreds of model buildings populated by over 10,000 miniature people. All of the miniatures have an astonishing level of detail, and a model railway winds its way through the village.

Hotels in Babbacombe

Babbacombe is a very popular place to stay in the English Riviera, due to its attractive beachside location and close proximity to the attractions and nightlife of Torquay. Fortunately there are many hotels catering for the area, with a variety of price ranges.

Hotels in Babbacombe range from luxury boutique hotels to friendly and affordable family run establishments. In the former category, the Cary Arms Boutique hotel offers rooms with sea-facing balconies, and appeared in The Times’ Top 10 list of beach hotels in 2010.

Morningside hotel meanwhile offers affordable en-suite comfort with a licensed bar and secluded tea garden.

If you’re looking to enjoy the attractions of Torquay and the rest of the English Riviera, whilst returning to a peaceful area where life moves at a slower pace, then staying at a hotel in Babbacombe comes highly recommended.

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