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Reviews of The Downs, Babbacombe 4 stars

Seafront, 41-43 Babbacombe Downs Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Torquay, TQ1 3LN, United Kingdom

#107 of 109 B&Bs and Inns in Torquay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 36 B&B reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    9.0
    Very helpful & welcoming. Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Rear View 1st Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Upper floors are accessed by stairs so be prepared for that.

    The breakfast was wonderful. Great berries, yoghurt & cereal choices and the smoked salmon & scrambled eggs were amazing. There is no parking but we were able to pull up to load/unload, easier because it was out of season I imagine. Room 12 on 2nd floor has a Superking bed, very comfortable. Excellent walk-in shower in that room too. The sea view is to die for of course!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    2 day break in a welcoming warm and lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cost per night is high but hotels are also paying higher costs due to cost of living therefore this impacts on the price per night But not a criticism

    Excellent breakfast choices. Good local produce and credit to the chef for his perfect poached eggs Excellent location and fantastic sea views from the bedroom Staff extremely friendly pre booking and during stay I stayed in the Compact 1st floor room which had king size bed and was ideal for my stay warm clean and welcoming

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    8.0
    Great host great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Rear View 2nd Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was all ok

    The view from our room was magnificent

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 2nd Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Excellent view very comfortable - friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 1st Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is a little dated but that's what gives it, it's charm. The rooms and everything were perfect.

    Location was fantastic, and the view was incredible. Had breakfast on our last day and the choices were plentiful and the quality was a really good standard. The staff couldn't do more for us and were so welcoming and helpful. I would certainly go back here!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    8.0
    Lovely stay fab customer service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    With the window open the pub next door was a bit noisy. Window closed it was fine

    Fantastic views,staff very friendly and helpful.position fantastic with plenty of cafes and pubs nearby. Special thanks to nicola for her care and warm welcome.the balcony was a fantastic extra

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved it!

    Stunning views from the balcony. Staff very helpful. The bed was extremely comfortable, and my dog was welcomed. Babbacombe is beautiful , and this is a wonderful place to stay and enjoy it. I really appreciated the pot of fresh coffee on arrival, thank you!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2022

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay. Staff and food could not be bettered
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 1st Floor
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Minor problem with catching shelf in bedroom when passing by. Tap in bathroom tended to splash everywhere.

    All food was excellent. Delicious, hot, nicely presented, attentive staff.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2022

    8.0
    Relaxing and very quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 2nd Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    £5 fee to have breakfast on the balcony we thought was a little strange when you pay for the room and breakfast we feel it should have been part of the service.

    The view from the balcony and how quiet it was

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 1st Floor
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'm a larger person, chairs on the balcony rm12 are very small, yet the chairs on rm5 balcony, which is a smaller room, are lovely, all rooms should have these as I couldn't sit on my balcony due to this Walls are very thin, both myself and my friend in a different room on a different floor didnt sleep Tuesday due to a guests loud snoring (I know this isn't the owners fault, I'm just saying the walls are rather thin) My friend had rm 5 which I believe is a compact double, I had rm 12, a larger room but I feel rm 5 was better, better seating on the balcony and also more privacy either side , if the balcony on rm12 was the same as rm5, it would be perfect

    Fab location, lovely and clean, lovely staff, rm 12 has some beautiful views

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2022

    8.0
    Peaceful hotel with great views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 2nd Floor
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast would have been an extra £10 each on top of what we paid to stay here! So we didn't have it as not only is that expensive I wouldn't have eaten £10's worth. Cheap shower. Shower curtain had seen better days! No parking- had to buy an 8 day permit £45 for car park behind property. No one said thank you for staying & goodbye... Never saw owners

    Seafront view balcony with chairs & table. Clean room. Good bedding & towels. Hairdryer. 'Working staff'- Jazz, Beth & the other lady(sorry can't remember her name) all very friendly & helpful thank you, a credit to your establishment!!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2022

    9.0
    Excellent 3 night break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 2nd Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower in room 11 could do with being replaced if I was honest . Understand not a power shower but was very hard to wash soap.out of hair etc . We did ask about it and did what was asked of us ( pressing button ) but still not great . In saying that it really did not affect our stay . Just took a bit longer for a shower .

    . The view is amazing . Staff lovely especially Beth who is so good , looks after you and nothing is too much trouble for her . Even though short staffed and she did quite a lot by herself. She is jack of all and a little diamond Breakfast was gorgeous, piping hot for the cooked, and also a good choice of cereals, yogurts, fresh fruit etc . We had a lovely evening meal, the fish I had was delicious and my husband devoured the fish pie . Unfortunately we only ate the one night due to staff shortages I believe ,so can't comment on anything else on the menu 😔. We didnt want to go to a busy place and The Downs was just right for us . If you are looking for a relaxing break this is for you .

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2022

    7.0
    Overall a nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 2nd Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very small but to be fair it does state it was a compact double and the water pressure was so bad my wife couldn't wash her hair but there was a sign saying there were issues with the water supplier. Decor was a bit dated but we have had a tough couple of years so I imagine the budget for renovations is a little low

    The location and the staff were fantastic. Really nice breakfast and good value for money overall

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2021

    9.0
    Nothing was too much trouble for the staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 2nd Floor
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If we were located on the first or ground floor due to coping with the stairs.

    Friendly staff.....quick meal service .....nice and peaceful

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    5.0
    Lovely location but disappointed with it was a simple B&B not a hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Rear View 2nd Floor
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dated and rooms were small photos on the site made it look and sound great but was very basic

    Location was great

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was very uncomfortable, very clear it was 2 beds pushed together, we paid extra for an up-grade, we weren't sure what we paid extra for,. Room is in need of up-date.

    Location was amazing, easy access to bus service, and surrounding areas. Owners very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    10
    Clean friendly and very nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 1st Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Didn’t have breakfast location was brilliant

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2022

    10
    Had a very pleasant stay and will book in again soon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 1st Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No complaints at all.

    Breakfast was brilliant and the room very nice. Beautiful view from the balcony. Evening meal very good. The staff were friendly and attentive. Staff booked theater for us with discount- very goof.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2022

    10
    The hotel was comfortable and in a great location. You could get on the bus at the front and it took you to lovely seasi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 1st Floor
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wi-fi wasn’t great. You had to login every time you used it.

    The view was the best I have seen in this country. The room was a bit on the the small side but it was enough for us. The breakfast was great,especially the scrambled eggs on crumpets. The staff was great.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Rear View 2nd Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 2nd Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Room with Balcony and Sea View 1st Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Rear View 2nd Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

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