5* waterfront Devon spa hotel near Torquay

Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe, Devon, UK

Time-limited

Luxury Beach Hut
Luxury Double room
Luxury Double room
Torquay
Torquay
Luxury Beach Hut
Luxury Double room
Luxury Double room

Property details

A romantic, five-star inn with acclaimed restaurant, relaxing spa, and chic New England-style bedrooms and beach huts with views of the Devonshire coast - includes breakfast, glass of prosecco and spa perks
  • Location, location, location: The five-star Cary Arms & Spa is a special place and Condé Nast Johansens thought as much too, naming them as their 2024 award-winner. As you approach the property, you'll soon get an idea of the romantic hideaway location and the dramatic coastal views to come. Located beneath the cliffs on Babbacombe Beach, this secluded waterfront inn offers a truly unique and luxurious place to stay that epitomises beachside living.

  • Renowned dining: The hotel's restaurant has been recommended in The Good Food Guide, The Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide and The Good Pub Guide and it's not hard to see why. It makes the most of the coastal Devon location and changes its menu daily to reflect the latest catch or best produce of the season available in the area, whether it be bay lobster or Devonshire beef.

  • Soul-soothing spa: The Cary Spa promotes enriching marine-based treatments on its carefully curated menu (fees apply). Plump for a massage, facial, or detox treatment, before chilling out in the state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and experience shower. There's also a gym if you're keen to keep up your workouts.

How to get there

The hotel is accessible from the M5 and lies two and a half miles from Torquay and 20 miles from Exeter. It's a 15-minute train ride from Newton Abbot and transfers to and from the train station can be arranged in advance with the hotel (fees may apply). The nearest airport is Exeter, which is an hour's drive away.

Good to know

Please note, the Cary Arms restaurant serves food daily from 12 - 2.45pm and from 6.30pm - 8.45pm.

Please note, children are not allowed in the spa area. 

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Location, location, location: The five-star Cary Arms & Spa is a special place and Condé Nast Johansens thought as much too, naming them as their 2024 award-winner. As you approach the property, you'll soon get an idea of the romantic hideaway location and the dramatic coastal views to come. Located beneath the cliffs on Babbacombe Beach, this secluded waterfront inn offers a truly unique and luxurious place to stay that epitomises beachside living.

  • Renowned dining: The hotel's restaurant has been recommended in The Good Food Guide, The Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide and The Good Pub Guide and it's not hard to see why. It makes the most of the coastal Devon location and changes its menu daily to reflect the latest catch or best produce of the season available in the area, whether it be bay lobster or Devonshire beef.

  • Soul-soothing spa: The Cary Spa promotes enriching marine-based treatments on its carefully curated menu (fees apply). Plump for a massage, facial, or detox treatment, before chilling out in the state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and experience shower. There's also a gym if you're keen to keep up your workouts.

How to get there

The hotel is accessible from the M5 and lies two and a half miles from Torquay and 20 miles from Exeter. It's a 15-minute train ride from Newton Abbot and transfers to and from the train station can be arranged in advance with the hotel (fees may apply). The nearest airport is Exeter, which is an hour's drive away.

Good to know

Please note, the Cary Arms restaurant serves food daily from 12 - 2.45pm and from 6.30pm - 8.45pm.

Please note, children are not allowed in the spa area. 

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Facilities

  • Parking

  • Spa

  • Wi-Fi

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Reception

  • Pet friendly

  • Terrace

  • Beach

  • Housekeeping

  • Garden

  • Sun loungers

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Some facilities may require reservations and are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.

Please enquire through our contact us page if you have any questions on the accessibility of this property for persons with reduced mobility.

Location and what's nearby

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Oddicombe Beach Hill, Babbacombe, South Devon TQ1 3LX

The hotel is located in Babbacombe, along the 630-mile long South West Coast Path. Here, you'll be perfectly placed to make the most of this beautiful area of England, with spectacular sea-view walking options and plenty of outdoor pursuits, both on land and water. Spend your time here exploring wildlife and sea caves on a boat tour and visiting beautiful beaches, or visit Babbacombe model village, Torquay museum or even the Fawlty Towers filming spot. 
Five-star booking service? You bet.

Need additional help with your booking? Call our Concierge team on + 44 2039 807 013 (Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm).