The Somerville

Bed and breakfast, 5-star515 Babbacombe Rd, Torquay, United KingdomShow on map

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Exceptional

One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.

Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:30 AM.
Exceptional locationGuests rate the location 9.8 out of 10, at 515 Babbacombe Rd.
Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.

Luxurious Accommodation and Modern Amenities

The Somerville offers a blend of antiques and modern amenities in its 5-star boutique B&B in Torquay. Enjoy the comfort of flat-screen TVs, goose feather duvets, and deluxe rooms with king-sized beds and iPod docks.

Award-Winning Breakfast Options

Start your day with an extensive continental buffet and a cooked breakfast menu at this luxury B&B. Indulge in breakfast in bed with a separate continental room service menu, and enjoy extended breakfast times on weekends.

What this place offers

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking

Rooms

9.8

Exceptional

Rated 9.8 out of 10 by 346 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness9.8
Service10.0
Location9.8
Rooms9.8
Amenities9.3
Value9.8
Food & drink10.0

Guests mention

Exceptional hostsDelicious foodBeautiful and clean roomsGreat location

SueUnited Kingdom
September 2026Couple
Excellent and faultless
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and nothing was too much trouble for the team
Nothing
MMUnited Kingdom
September 2026Couple
Peter and Helen are amazing hosts and very knowledgeable with suggestions of places to visit. Their breakfast buffet and hot food are an absolute delight. Helen's cakes are also a wonderful treat.
DavidUnited Kingdom
August 2026Solo traveller
Boutique style furnishings and decor, breakfast was exceptional,with so much choice. Owners and staff were friendly and made you feel very much at home.
Nothing
AlisonUnited Kingdom
August 2026Couple
A luxurious stay with the personal touch from the owners and an exceptional breakfast in a lovely setting.
A wonderful balance of traditional seaside property with a luxury boutique feel. Well apportioned rooms with everything you could possibly need. Quiet at night and close to the town centre.
Nothing.
RussellUnited Kingdom
August 2026Solo traveller
Fantastic
Being greeted on arrival and the fresh cake on offer.
Lovely room and excellent breakfast in the morning.
The location is perfect and is a short walking distance to the marina/harbour.
Nothing. Everything was perfect.
Matthew SiemionUnited States
August 2026Couple
Welcoming and entertaining hosts. Spacious, clean room, and a marvelous breakfast with choices.
The host and hostess were welcoming and entertaining. The breakfast was out of this world. The room was spacious with a porch area outside.
Not a thing.

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.

Where you’ll be

515 Babbacombe Rd, Torquay, United Kingdom

Guests rate the location 9.8 out of 10 — exceptional.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 06:00 PM

Check-out by 10:30 AM

Children welcome

No pets

Free parking on site

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties. The hotel will make additional charges if the nonsmoking policy is broken. The property cannot accept American Express cards.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about The Somerville

What time is check-in and check-out at The Somerville?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:30 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does The Somerville allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at The Somerville?

Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.

Is breakfast included at The Somerville?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does The Somerville have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

How do I book The Somerville?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is The Somerville?

515 Babbacombe Rd, Torquay.

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