The Somerville

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The Somerville offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Inner Harbour and Torquay Museum. Guests can keep active with onsite mini golf, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights at this luxurious guest house.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Bar/lounge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Mini golf

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $116
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Why we love this property

Breakfast and bar charm
A guesthouse that treats taste buds right. Mornings start with free cooked-to-order breakfast, and evenings wind down at the bar.
Sleep in luxury
Curated, individual decor enhances these luxury guestrooms. Memory foam mattresses with premium, hypo-allergenic bedding ensure serene slumber.

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Junior Suite (1st Floor)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a round table, and a mirror.

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a dresser, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Suite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Meadfoot Suite

A classic bedroom with a large bed, a vanity with a mirror, a dresser, and a bench.

Meadfoot Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a nightstand, and a mirror.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Garden View

A double bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a nightstand with a lamp. The room has patterned wallpaper and a ceiling light fixture.

Suite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a blue patterned wall, and a view of the outside through a window.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
515 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 1HJ

What's nearby

  • Torquay Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Torquay Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Inner Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Princess Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Meadfoot Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 48 min drive
  • Torre Station - 6 min drive
  • Paignton Station - 13 min drive
  • Torquay Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Ginger (Wetherspoon) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Offshore Bar and Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Banx Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Apple & Parrot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vaughans - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Somerville

  • The Somerville offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Inner Harbour and Torquay Museum. Guests can keep active with onsite mini golf, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights at this luxurious guest house.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Mini golf

What to do

  • Mini golf
  • Beach nearby
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Free bicycles nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1880
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property class

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Somerville offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Somerville does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Somerville?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Somerville?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Somerville?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Somerville and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. The Somerville also has a garden.

What's the area around The Somerville like?

The Somerville is in the heart of Torquay, a short 7-minute walk from Torquay Marina and 9 minutes' walk from Inner Harbour.

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