The Somerville

515 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, England United Kingdom

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Amazing, 9.8

Excellent service

Tasty breakfast

Comfortable beds

116 reviewsfrom verified guests

The Somerville sits on the English Riviera in the town of Torquay, home of the famous novelist, Agatha Christie. Guests can reach the town center within minutes by car or spend time exploring on foot. Onsite, guests are provided with morning newspapers, a bar, front and rear gardens, and a beautifully decorated dining room. The Somerville can be reached by train or bus, and for guests with rental cars, a private car park is available.

The deluxe en-suite guestrooms at the Somerville meet the highest standards. Rooms have been refurbished to include super king-size beds, free Wi-Fi Internet, television, crisp lines, and other modern conveniences.

This boutique-style hotel has incredible service with staff paying attention to every detail. The Somerville has a spacious lounge with color television area, as well as quiet areas for reading or relaxing. The property displays a number of antiques, original artwork, and soft, cozy furnishings. The interior is tranquil and the hotel is located near 2,000 acres of parks and gardens, as well as the beach.

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Hotel Features

General

Room Service, Non-Smoking Rooms, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hair Dryer, TV, Bathrobes, Shower, En suite, Private Bathroom, Breakfast in the Room, Bedding/Pillow Choices

Activities

Massage / Beauty Centre, Golf Course, Casino, Garden, Cycling, Water Activities, Fishing, Horse Riding, Hiking, Diving Centre, Massage

Services

Housekeeping, Bicycle Rental, Photocopier, Facsimile, Luggage Storage, Express Check-In/Check-Out

Internet

High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.

Parking

The hotel has free parking.

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From 1:00 PM

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Prior to 10:00 AM

FAQs

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What are your breakfast options?: Both continental and full English breakfast options are available and are always included within the room rate. We have a Visit Britain award for our breakfast which is served from 8:00am to 10:00am.

Evening meals are not provided however a large selection of restaurants, cafes and fast food outlets are only a five minute walk away.
Have you renovated recently?: The Somerville has just completed a full renovation project and all guest bedrooms and public areas have been redesigned and refurbished to a very high spec.
What traveller type is most suited?: Affordable luxury for both business travellers and also couples wanting a romantic break.
What transport is available to get around?: The Somerville is close to the centre of town where guests can easily walk to either get a bus or a train to neighboring towns and cities including Exeter and Plymouth. Bicycle hire is also available a short walk away. Beaches and the towns tourist sites are only a short walk away too.
What can I do nearby?: We are located in the centre of town and as such all our town's attractions are walkable from the local museum, bowling alley, theatre, beaches, restaurants, specialist walks, sailing, boat tours and balloon rides to name a few.
As a family, what are the best things to do?: The beaches are a short walk away, Paignton Zoo is only ten minutes in the car which is fantastic and we have a water park called Quay West which again is only a short drive away.
Do you have internet?: We have free wifi coverage throughout the entire property.
Do you provide parking?: We have our own car park which provides secure off-street parking for all our guests.
What makes your hotel the best?: We have just been awarded B&B, Guest Accommodation and Inn of the Year 2011 for The SouthWest of England by Visit Britain. Our rooms are unique and we provide boutique hotel style accommodation in special surroundings with the best possible service.

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We found 28 reviews that said the staff were helpful and polite
Out of 40 reviews of the hotel's breakfast, 37 said it was delicious
Ten guests mentioned the bed comfort in a review, ten felt the beds were comfortable
Out of 11 reviews about room comfort, 11 said the rooms were comfortable
We found 13 reviews that said the hotel is in a convenient location
Ten mentioned the cost of their booking in a review, nine thought it was a fair price