Cary Arms & Spa - Torquay
50.478859, -3.508822Overview
4-star boutique hotel on Babbacombe Beach with direct sea access from beach huts
Accommodations
Cary Arms & Spa offers beach huts with direct sea access and mezzanine bedrooms overlooking the water. The hotel also has beach suites with private decks and bifold doors opening onto the coast. Guests can book cottages with multi-terraced gardens, hot tubs, and sea views, such as Foxwalk Cottage and Smugglers Cottage.
Dining
The on-site gastro pub serves a menu built around locally sourced ingredients, with a Michelin-starred dining collaboration. Breakfast includes a full English and continental options, with a dog-friendly breakfast menu available for pets. The restaurant offers a reserved area for hotel guests and a separate conservatory for those who prefer a canine-free dining environment.
Spa & Wellness
The spa at Cary Arms has a waterfall hydrotherapy pool, a steam room, and a sauna, all with sea views. Treatments include holistic Gaia therapies, hot stone massages, and pregnancy massages. The spa also has a fitness center with three cardio machines and a spa lounge with relaxation areas.
Pet-Friendly Amenities
The Cary Arms is a dog-friendly hotel that provides pet beds, bowls, treats, and a dedicated dog breakfast menu. Dogs are allowed in the bar, restaurant, and most public areas, with a separate conservatory for guests who prefer a canine-free dining space. The hotel also offers a dog-sitting service and a pet-friendly beach access for walks.
Activities & Location
The hotel sits on Babbacombe Beach, with direct access to the South West Coast Path for coastal walks and hiking. Guests can book bike tours, canoeing, fishing, and water sports on site, or visit nearby attractions like Torre Abbey and Dartmoor National Park. Evening entertainment includes live music, themed dinner nights, and a games room with billiards and table tennis.
- Accommodations: Beach huts with direct sea access and mezzanine bedrooms
- Dining: Gastro pub with Michelin-starred collaboration and dog breakfast menu
- Wellness: Waterfall hydrotherapy pool, steam room, and holistic Gaia treatments
- Pet Policy: Dog beds, bowls, treats, and a dedicated dog breakfast menu
- Activities: Bike tours, canoeing, fishing, and themed dinner nights on site
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:6 persons
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Bed options:2 King Size Beds
Facilities
Main facilities
Baggage storage
Locker room
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Free shuttle service
Fitness center
Indoor swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Pool tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Fishing
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room view
- Sea view
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Cary Arms & Spa
| 💵 Lowest room price | 437 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 1.4 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 26.5 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Exeter International, EXT |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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