The Somerville

515 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, United Kingdom
Superb
317 reviews
9.8

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

With a stay at The Somerville, you'll be centrally located in Torquay, steps from Torquay Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Inner Harbour. This luxury guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Princess Theatre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Little Theatre.

Amenities

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this Victorian guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Torquay Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Torquay Marina - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Torquays Dinosaur World - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Inner Harbour - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Little Theatre - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Beacon Cove - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Princess Theatre - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
South West Coast Path Section 42 Trailhead - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Meadfoot Beach - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Torre Abbey Sands - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Andrew - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Cary Gardens - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Plainmoor Stadium - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Torquay United FC - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi

The preferred airport for The Somerville is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 45 km / 28 mi

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

National Ratings

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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Facilities

Mountain biking nearby
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Fishing nearby
Express check-in
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Windsurfing nearby
Limo or town car service available
Sailing nearby
Free WiFi
Skydiving nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Well-lit path to entrance
Garden
Water skiing nearby
Wheelchair accessible parking
Bicycle rentals nearby
Free newspapers in lobby
Tours/ticket assistance
Boat tours nearby
Free cooked-to-order breakfast
Miniature golf on site
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Luggage storage
Golf lessons available nearby
Express check-out
Free breakfast
Horse riding nearby
Handrails in stairways
Parasailing nearby
Front desk (limited hours)
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Marina nearby
Daily
Golfing nearby
Free bicycles nearby
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snorkeling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Free self parking
Kayaking nearby
Terrace
Bicycle rentals on site

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 2:00 PM
Check-out until: 10:30 AM
Additional check-in information
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Check-in Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Optional Fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know Before You Go
  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Guest rating

9.8
Superb
317 reviews
Value
10.0
Comfort
9.6
Overall
9.8
Service
9.8
Location
9.6
Amenities
10.0
Condition
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Neighborhood
9.4
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