About

Situated in one of the most idyllic waterfront locations on the English Riviera, Smugglers Cottage is a quaint thatched-roof self-catering cottage tucked away in an enviable, secluded spot overlooking Babbacombe Bay, Torquay. 

Idyllic Devon coastal location

With some of the English Riviera’s most breath-taking scenery to wake up to, Smugglers Cottage is the perfect coastal getaway for a romantic mini-break or a family holiday. Take in the South Devon local hospitality and finest produce, stunning landscape and Mediterranean-style climate.

This charming fully furnished holiday cottage sleeps up to 9 people and has 3 King Double guest rooms, 1 twin and a child’s single room.

Sitting above the Cary Arms & Spa, there are spectacular views from this newly restored historic Cottage with 3 ensuite bedrooms

Smugglers holiday cottage has a spacious, comfortable sitting room with a working fireplace and fully-equipped kitchen. Facilities include a flat screen TV with Netflix, books and board games. The cottage is prepared with fluffy towels and fine linen for your use. The cottage is only available on a room only basis but you are more than welcome to book in for an award winning hotel breakfast in our restaurant. The cottage is prepared for arrival by our housekeeping team together with a welcome hamper of bread, butter, milk, snacks, tea and pods for your Nespresso machine. For those on a weekly rental, there is a mid-week housekeeping service. 

Shops are a 5-minute drive from your cottage and several of the larger supermarkets also offer an online delivery service. You can also order a breakfast box from Chef, prepared with everything you need to cook up a full English for your group, without the hassle of peeling and chopping! Several pre-prepared, pop in the oven evening menu items are also available from the Inn, allowing you to have home cooked meals without the hard work!

Smuggers Cottage guests have the double luxury of peace and privacy combined with all the facilities the hotel has to offer. Enjoy the bar, restaurant and private areas of the Cary Arms. Including the saloon, garden, private dining terrace, dining pod and spa. Use of the spa facilities is included in the price of a treatment or is £25 per person per day.

Smugglers Cottage

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

Sleeps 4 adults and 2 children

3 king size double rooms

1 shower room

2 bathrooms with shower over the bath

Lounge with log fire place, stunning sea views

Dining area and kitchen

Sun terrace with panoramic sea views

Children’s den

Sofa bed also available

Private Garden and car park. Only a five minutes walk to the Inn via South West Coastal path