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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.   

 

** 3 Night New Year House Party** Celebrate in style!
New Year Celebrations are super special at the Cary Arms & Spa! We have all the magical ingredients to make your festive season sparkle! From the extraordinary coastal scenery, the cosy & festive atmosphere, the elegant & spacious accommodation to the delicious seasonal cuisine ...your holiday won’t be anything short of 5 star quality!

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  • Travelers Choice 2020
  • Service
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  • Value
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  • Cleanliness
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  • apclarkw
    Purley, United Kingdom
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    Our stay
    5 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 9th December 2020
    Excellent in every respect Accommodation ,Food , Location & Scenery. One needs to be fit and healthy to manage the external steps to car park though had the access road been fully opened it would not... Read full review
  • Freeman5802
    Worcestershire, United Kingdom
    Lovely Hotel
    4 of 5 stars
    Tuesday, 29th December 2020
    This is the second time we have been here, they have extended a lot since our first visit. Still a dog friendly hotel albeit no grass area to exercise dogs any more and if hotel locked up its a steep... Read full review
  • dawnlangley1
    Midlands
    Our relaxing Christmas break
    5 of 5 stars
    Thursday, 31st December 2020
    We stayed 4 nights over Christmas and thank god we did. We had the most fabulous and well needed Christmas break, we couldn’t fault anything at all. The service, food, room, location was all just... 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
  • 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
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Non-smoking policy throughout establishment
Proprietors / staff available 24-hours

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Babbacombe Beach, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LX

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  • Book Now, Pay Later!

    Book your staycation at the stunning multi-award winning Cary Arms & Spa with no deposit at the time of booking!  A 50% deposit will only be required 4 weeks prior your arrival!

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  • Waiting List is Now Open!
    If you are already getting “cabin fever” and wish to escape the everyday routine as soon as it safe to do so, our “Waiting List” is now open. We will contact you as soon as we have a re-opening date and offer a glass of champagne to every guest who will book within the 2 weeks of the re-opening.

    Please contact us by email at enquiries@caryarms.co.uk to put your name down.

    Offer link: Visit Devon - Hotel Offers

  • Gastro Getaway

    We have teamed up with local Michelin-starred restaurant,The Elephant by Simon Hulstone, to bring you our Gastro Getaway

    A two-day gastro break, allows you the chance to experience a diverse mix of top-class cuisine, from the Cary’s seaside gastro style Inn to the Michelin-starred The Elephant by Simon Hulstone  overlooking Torquay’s harbour.

    You will be assured of delicious wintry comfort cuisine!

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Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021)

Gradings

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

Awards

  • Devon TourismVisit Devon Awards - Bronze Visit Devon Awards - Bronze 2018
  • Devon TourismVisit Devon Awards - Gold Visit Devon Awards - Gold 2019

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