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Cary Arms
  • Cary Arms
  • Deck Chairs
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Bathroom
  • Living area
  • Bedroom
  • Lounge
  • Bedroom with balcony
  • Kitchen
  • Bedroom with sea view
  • Spa room
  • Restaurant
  • Lounge
  • Bedroom
  • Sunbeds
  • Beach huts
  • Pink house
  • Sea view
  • Balcony

Cary Arms & Spa

Gradings

  • 5 AA Stars
  • 5 Visit England Stars
5 AA Stars 5 Visit England Stars

About

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 four bedrooms provide a wonderful seaside getaway for families and friends travelling together. New for 2018 an additional two and three-bedroom cottages exuding plenty of coastal charm with a fusion of Romantic Tudor architectural character and Mediterranean feel.

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 alongside 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.

The Cary Arms & Spa is a place for all seasons and all ages. Young children are welcomed with their very own fishing net, bucket and spade for exploring the rock pools and four-legged friends are greeted with a doggy welcome pack. If arriving by boat, four overnight moorings are available. The South West Coastal Path is on the doorstep and offers access to an area ripe for discovery. The walking is superb, fishing trips, water sports (including some of the best diving in the UK due to the clear waters) and horse-riding can be arranged. Tennis and Teignmouth Golf Club are nearby.  

“It’s a beautiful spot… red cliffs and rocks with wooded hills like Italy and reminding one of a ballet or play where nymphs appear – such rocks and grottoes, with the deepest sea on which there was no ripple.” Queen Victoria, 1846.

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
1325 reviews
  • Travelers Choice 2022
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Excellent
    1017
  • Very Good
    189
  • Average
    72
  • Poor
    28
  • Terrible
    19

Recent Reviews:

  • Passionate-Owners
    Brighton, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Couples
    Excellent Hotel
    5 of 5 stars
    Monday, 16th May 2022
    Forgot to review this fine hotel after our February visit. We loved it, upon entering it’s very casual and in fact a little pub like. The staff are exceptionally warm and welcoming, ourselves and the... Read full review
  • glynm212
    Third visit anniversary stay
    5 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 18th May 2022
    We were at cary arms back in October of last year and when we left I quietly booked a three night stay for our 20 yr anniversary a week ago. We can not fault at all the Cary arms at Babbacombe for... Read full review
  • 708Robin
    West Sussex, United Kingdom
    A hotel with a difference
    4 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 18th May 2022
    Not many hotels have a beach hut to stay in but this one does so it makes it a bit different. The hotel has a great setting and views by the beach and a short walk to the funicular railway into... Read full review
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Facilities

Catering

  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cater for vegetarians
  • Local Produce English Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve evening meal
  • Serve lunch

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age)
  • Cot
  • Highchair

Establishment Features

  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Beach within 100m
  • Dogs Accepted - Yes upon request
  • Electric Car charging point
  • Event venue
  • Exclusive Use
  • Family Friendly
  • Garden/patio for guests' use
  • Gym and Leisure facilities
  • Hot Tub/Spa Bath
  • Ironing Facilities
  • Licenced for alcohol
  • Log Fire
  • Near coastal path
  • Open All Year
  • Restaurant
  • Sea Views
  • Spa and Treatment Room
  • Spa Facilities
  • Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - french
  • Wedding Venue
  • Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

Key Features

  • Family
  • Inn
  • Non smoking establishment
  • Romantic
  • Seafront

Leisure Facilities

  • Fishing
  • Gym
  • Sauna

Parking & Transport

  • Off site parking
  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • All major credit cards accepted
  • American Express accepted
  • Cash & Cheque accepted

Room / Unit Features

  • Central Heating
  • Colour Television in all units
  • DVD Player
  • Free View TV
  • Hairdryer in all bedrooms
  • Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
  • WiFi

Specialist Features

  • Christmas/New Year Programme
  • Honeymoon Breaks
  • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly

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Access Information

PARKING

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by a ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception

RESTAURANT / BREAKFAST / DINING ROOM

Meals for guests with special dietary requirements

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS: GENERAL

Bathroom(s) available with:
Bath with shower
Separate shower unit

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Non-smoking policy throughout establishment
Proprietors / staff available 24-hours

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Babbacombe Beach, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LX

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    Book a 3 night stay*, between 1st February and 31st March 2022 in your preferred luxury seaview room, beach hut, suite or cottage and only pay for 2!

    The accommodation includes breakfast except for our cottages which are on rental basis only. Our normal supplement for dogs applies (£25 per night).

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022)

Gradings

  • 5 AA Stars
  • 5 Visit England Stars
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Awards

  • Devon TourismVisit Devon Awards - Bronze Visit Devon Awards - Bronze 2022
  • Devon TourismVisit Devon Awards - Gold Visit Devon Awards - Gold 2022

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