Cary Arms & Spa

About Us

With the personality and values of a traditional English inn and the luxurious style and facilities of a boutique hotel, the Cary Arms & Spa offers you a relaxed and modern getaway making the most of its sensational coastal location and breath-taking views. Set in a remarkable position overlooking Babbacombe Bay and miles of seascape along the Jurassic Coast, the inn and surrounding grounds have been sympathetically restored and remodelled to offer stylish and spacious accommodation designed to rival the best hotels in the country – the English Riviera reborn. The eight “New England” style guest rooms in the inn are chic and restful in muted coastal shades and feature stunning sea views, contemporary en-suite bathrooms and private sea-facing terraces. Adjoining the inn are two spacious suites with their own sunbathing terraces and fire-pits. A further eight new Beach Huts and Suites, which opened Summer 2016, bring a fresh sophistication to the South Devon coast. The clean, elegant lines of the six duplex Beach Huts are partnered with bold-print fabrics and contemporary furnishings, reflecting the fluid lines and colours of the coast. Top international designs and art-work have been hand-picked from Italy and France. Set only feet from the sea, each Beach Hut comes with a wide sun-bathing terrace, a luxurious sofa in front of a romantic fire and a huge mezzanine level bed with outstanding views out to sea. The two impressive Beach Suites suspended over the sea combine further exceptional facilities with privacy for the ultimate in romantic retreats. Three secluded Cottages ranging from three to five bedrooms provide a wonderful seaside getaway for families and friends travelling together. A short walk from the inn, each has secluded gardens and terraces with fire pits and are dog friendly. Dining at the inn is relaxed and friendly. Daily changing menus from the talented local Chef Ben Kingdon reflect his love of the area and the coast and country in equal measure. Provenance is key and local suppliers provide an abundance of excellent fresh ingredients. Expect superb Devon beef, Lyme Bay lobster and line caught seafood sitting along side delicious traditional English heritage dishes. Private groups are also welcomed to enjoy any of the superb dining locations – from the convivial atmosphere of the inn, to the beautiful conservatory, or from the al fresco Captain’s Table overlooking the bay to the romantic glass sphere “Pod”. The sublime Cary Spa sits above the inn, and boasts uninterrupted vistas of the unspoilt Jurassic coastline from a beautiful sun deck and a dramatic glass fronted hydrotherapy pool and relaxation room. Three treatment rooms, including a couple’s massage room, offer a range of treatments from leading marine-themed French beauty and skincare brand Thalgo. An innovative mood-enhancing aromatherapy light shower, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and a gymnasium are also available for rest and relaxation. Cary Spa not only offers guests tranquillity but an exclusive viewing of admired American Art illustrations, from Peter de Savary’s private collection.

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Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units: 8

Room / Unit Type	Room / Unit Tariff*
Family Suite	£395.00 per room (breakfast included)
Kingsize Double	£245.00 per room (breakfast included)
Seaviews and Balcony	£295.00 per room (breakfast included)

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Awards

AA Awards AA - 1 Rosette 2018
TripAdvisor Awards TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
Visit England Visit England Gold Award 2018
Taste of the West Awards Taste of the West - Gold 2017
Regional and Miscellaneous Conde Nast Johansens Best Waterside Hotel 2017 2017
Regional and Miscellaneous South Devon and English Riviera Tourism & Hospitality Awards - Gold 2018
Visit England VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2018 Bronze - Boutique Guest Accommodation of the Year 2018

Gradings

5 AA Stars Inn
5 Visit England Stars Inn

Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

Opening (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019)

From £245.00

TripAdvisor

987 reviews

Certificate of Excellence 2018

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

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Excellent
757
Very Good
156
Average
43
Poor
20
Terrible
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Recent Reviews:

suep845
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
The Cary Arms has it so, so right! The best start to 2019!
4th Jan 2019
The Cary Arms has it so, so right! The best to 2019! This undoubtedly has to be one of the best places to stay in Devon, or indeed the UK actually! Ok, so the steep hill down to the inn is a bit... Read full review
MandyDevon5
Dawlish, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Fab views and food
5th Jan 2019
A great new find - a lovely restaurant, friendly staff and great food. Really good value for money. Will definitely be making a return visit with friends. You can go for walk afterwards too along the... Read full review
Jennay M
Trip Type:
Couples
The best ever!
6th Jan 2019
Our stay at the Carey arms was incredible from the minute we arrived, to the minute we left. Everything was perfect, from the staff to the food to the accommodation. The beautiful contemporary beach... Read full review

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Special Offers

Doggy Getaway
Dogs are always welcome at The Cary Arms - we want our guests to experience the very best during their stay - including your four legged friends.
Situated on the South West Coastal Path and dog friendly Babbacombe Beach, The Cary Arms is the perfect location for a doggy getaway. We have created our very own walk book, so you can explore the stunning coastal scenery and inland country paths. Dogs can even enjoy a swim on the beach all year round. From the moment you and your trusted friend arrive, we will ensure you have a stay to remember.
2 night stay for 2 persons in a luxury double sea facing room
A 'Doggy Heaven' welcome pack, with dog bed and bowls, treats and suggested local walks book
Chef's delicious 3 course supper one evening of your stay
Your dog receives a dogs dinner one night of your stay
Full English breakfast
A Cream Tea to Share
£315 per person from 26th March 2018 - 30th September 2018.

£225 per person incl VAT
from 1st October 2018 - 31st March 2019
Up-grade to a Beach Hut or our Shell Suite for an entra £50 per night
Subject to availability excluding Festive Breaks, Easter and bank holiday weekends and any other special breaks.
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Festive Twilight Spa Sleepover Our Festive Twilight Spa Sleepover includes: One night stay in a Seaview Luxury Room (up-grade to Beach Hut available at an extra £50) Use of the Spa facilities Christmas Cocktail and Mince Pie Three Course Festive Dinner £235.00 per couple incl VAT Subject to availability from 1st December 2018 - 6th January 2019 (excluding Festive Breaks) MUST be booked 7 days prior to arrival day
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Sunday SleepoverSundays at the Cary Arms are made for relaxing. Extend your weekend with a luxuriously lazy Sunday Sleepover.Luxury sea facing room for 1 night (up grade to Beach Hut for an extra £50)Full English breakfast3 course gastro supperUse of the SpaMidday late checkout £325 per double room from April until end of September 2018 £245.00 per double room from October until end of March 2019 Subject to availabilityExcludes Easter weekend, school holidays, bank holidays and Festive breaks.
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Mini-Moon
Our Romantic Hideaway Experience includes: 2 nights in a luxury sea facing double room with private balcony Full English breakfast each morning Chef's favourite seaside 3 course candlelit dinner one evening of your choice A Continental Champagne Breakfast in Bed A 50 min Thalgo Spa Treatment per Person £375 per person from 23rd March-30th September 2018 £295 per person from 1st October-31st March 2019 Up-grade to a Beach Hut for an extra £50 per night Subject to availability (exclude bank holidays/ special festive breaks/Valentines weekend/s) To make an enquiry please call 01803 327110 or e-mail enquiries@caryarms.co.uk
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2018/2019 Cottages Offers
Nestled in the dramatic South Devon coast our three charmingly restored fisherman’s cottages sit close to our Five Gold Star Inn. Perfect retreats for family holidays, celebrations, hen parties or even corporate off-site meetings or team building events.
Each one exudes personality and coastal charm. All include private gardens, sun terraces with barbecues and huge vistas, fully equipped kitchens, large dining-rooms and sitting areas, New England style bedrooms and family bathrooms.
Having three to four bedrooms, dogs are welcome too.
Book 3 nights and pay for 2 (January-March only excluding Easter weeekend)
Book any 4 nights and pay for 3 (excluding July and August)
Book 7 nights and pay for 5 (excluding July and August)
Choose from our 4 bedroom Rose Cottage, 3 bedroom Smugglers Cottage or Cove Cottage or 2 bedroom Bay Cottage

Subject to availability excluding our Festive Breaks, Easter holiday, bank holidays and any other Special Breaks.
Offers available on full rates only.
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Gastro Getaway
Our Gastro Getaway includes:
2 nights luxury sea view accommodation for two with private balcony
Full English breakfast
A three course supper at the Cary Arms
A three course dinner at The Elephant Brasserie
Return taxi to the restaurant

£255 per person
(Monday-Thursday)
£275 per person
(Friday and Saturday)
Up-grade to a beach Hut for an extra £50 per night
Note: The Elephant Restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday
Subject to availability between 1st October 2018-31st March 2019 (excludes 20th-26th November & 24th December 2018-15th January 2019 & Valentine's weekend 15th and 16th February 2019)
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Directions

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Road Directions

From the M5 at Exeter, follow sign for the A380 to Torquay. At Ashcombe Cross, branch left then take second exit B3192 signposted to Teignmouth. On entering Teignmouth, at bottom of hill by traffic lights, turn right signposted Torquay A379. Cross the River Teign and continue following signs to Torquay. At mini roundabout continue forward on the A379 signposted Babbacombe, Sea Front. Proceed pass Babbacombe Model Village and Bygones, straight on after traffic lights. Turn left onto Babbacombe Downs Road, continue along the Downs with the sea on your left finally turn right onto Beach Road.