The Somerville

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast included

Housekeeping

Parking included

Free WiFi

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515 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 1HJ

Torquay Marina
7 min walk
Old Vienna Restaurant
3 min walk
Torquay Station
7 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
41 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Suite

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Meadfoot Suite

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite (1st Floor)

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, Garden View

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

Hill view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

14 Jan - 15 Jan

About this property

Luxury guesthouse with free breakfast and a bar

A bar/lounge, limo/town car service, and express check-in are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance.

The Somerville offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Torquay guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Somerville, you're just a quick walk from Torquay Museum. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.

Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and limo or town car service
Onsite recreation includes mini golf and bike rentals
Steps from Torquay Museum and 9 minutes by foot from Inner Harbour

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Somerville. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Torquay guesthouse is smoke free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Limo/town car service

Food and drink

Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM–9:30 AM
1 bar

Things to do

Bike rentals
Mini golf

Family friendly

Mini golf
Fridge
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Grab bar in shower
Handrails in stairwells
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory-foam mattress
Portable fan
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels

Entertainment

40-inch smart TV
Digital channels
Premium channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Fridge

Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board
Slippers
Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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The Somerville Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

10 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Woww is all i can i say about our stay. We had a fabulous night. Peter was just the best host ever. He has a wonderful caring nature and really delivered a wonderful experience. The hotel is gorgeous and probably the best comfortable room we have ever stayed in. To top it all off the breakfast was astounding with a huge selection of continental fare. My cooked English breakfast was beautiful as was my wife's eggs royale. I am so pleased we have found this gem of a place and plan to visit again and again. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful and memorable .

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional

Peter & Helen were perfect hosts in their beautifully appointed boutique hotel. Quality rooms with a luxury finish. Stunning functional bathroom exceptionally clean and well thought out. Iron & board hairdryer sweets cookies tea & coffee provided. Also there were 2 TV’s & a fan! Perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

19 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Travelled with partner

11 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Peter and Helen are excellent hosts with nothing being to much trouble to enhance your stay. Breakfast is superb great quality food great choice, and a added bonus of the charming Paul there to serve it

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller

3 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay, lovely welcome from the host. Cozy quiet room, with a tasty breakfast to wake up to! Will definitely be staying over again!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

18 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen

Travelled with partner

18 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely stay for a theatre show

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

25 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem of a place!

Stayed for three nights. Peter is a great host, meeting us on arrival to welcome us in. Two beautiful rooms / a bedroom and small lounge, with a recently refurbished and very stylist shower room. Tasteful decor with a large comfortable bed and good quality bed linen. All very clean. Beautifully prepared breakfast, with plenty of fresh fruit, cereals plus a good choice of cooked too. The Somerville is just a 10 minute walk down to the sea front. Torquay museum is a 5 minute walk. An excellent place to visit. The Hole in the Wall is a lovely old pub serving great food and only 7 minute walk down the hill. I can highly recommend a stay at the Somerville!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

7 Aug 2023

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

17 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hotel brilliant, Peter and Helen lovely, breakfast excellent . Lovely room. Had a brilliant week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

greg

25 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location owners very helpful and very obliging

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

2 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcomed on arrival by Peter very nice knowledgeable guy.Rooms spotless and big nothing too much trouble nice breakfast in the morning .Thanks all

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

27 Feb 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

marie

8 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay.

Excellent host.Wonderful breakfast. Brilliant on site parking .Lovely,large room and en suite.Convenient position. Maybe needs abit of extra dusting on ornate furniture in bedroom.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

19 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary/Birthday

A lovely break great host’s with Peter giving us plenty of ideas to visit local attractions and restaurants. Breakfast menu great spoiled for choice. Parking on site very handy town all within walking distance that’s a bonus. Room adequate cleaned every day in all can’t go wrong give it ago.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

27 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent! Would highly recommend!

What a lovely place to stay! We pulled into the parking area at the rear of the property, and we were met by Peter, who welcomed us. We found him to be so knowledgeable and friendly, showing us walking routes, places of interest etc. Peter, Helen and the team really made our stay so comfortable. Little touches like fresh baked cakes which we could help ourselves to. Our room had a fridge where they left complementary bottled water and milk each day. We brought a bottle of champagne with us which had been a present, as we were celebrating our anniversary and on the daily housekeeping where they top up the fridge if anything has been used, we came back from a day out to find that they had left us some champagne flutes, so they must have seen the champagne, so thoughtful! Coffee and tea in your room too along with some home made cookies. We had the deluxe room with king bed. The room itself was beautiful, the bed really comfortable and plenty of storage too. I dont always sleep well away from home, but had no problem here, nice and quiet and comfortable. The breakfasts were amazing, masses of choice, and freshly cooked to order. We would definitely come back and highly recommend, thank you to Peter, Helen and the team, you really made our stay that bit more special in an already beautiful part of the world.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ting

31 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with family

2 Jul 2022

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

This place is just magnificent!! Nothing is too much trouble for Peter snd

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margot

17 Jun 2022

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Michaela

12 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

simon

26 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing boutique B&B in a great location 5 STARS

Spent a great 2-3 days in Torquay whilst visiting a relative. I'm not usually a B&B stayer but the Somerville looked great and was fantastic. Very comfortable room, everything you'd need and lots of extra touches to, lots of thought given. The breakfast choice and food were amazing, owners were super nice and we had a great stay, totally recommend and we'll be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022