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The Somerville

Torquay · United Kingdom

Babbacombe Road, 515View location

9.8/10Excellent350 Reviews
Cleanliness10.0/1010.0
Service10.0/1010.0
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.8/109.8
Location9.6/109.6
Neighborhood9.6/109.6
Value10.0/1010.0
Amenities10.0/1010.0
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About The Somerville

The hotel is located in the centre of Torquay. The town centre has many attractions to offer including the Princess Theatre, Torquay Museum and Torre Abbey. The harbour is reachable within walking distance and Paignton Zoo is just a short car journey away of 7 km away from the hotel.

The boutique hotel offers luxury accommodation. Antiques meet the modern amenities in the hotel's light, bright and fresh décor. Among facilities guests can find Wi-Fi and private parking. Rooms have flat-screen TVs and goose feather duvets. Deluxe rooms and suites have king-sized beds and iPod docks. Follow the M5 Southbound.

From Exeter take the A380 to Torquay. Follow signs for the harbour. At the harbour turn left by the clock tower into Torwood Street. Go straight over the traffic lights onto Babbacombe Road and the Somerville can be found 3 hundred yards on the left hand side.

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With a stay at The Somerville, you'll be centrally located in Torquay, steps from Torquay Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Inner Harbour. This luxury guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Princess Theatre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Little Theatre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the guesthouse prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Italian

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Torquay Museum 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Torquay Marina 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Inner Harbour 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Little Theatre 1 km / 0.6 mi
Princess Theatre 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Meadfoot Beach 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Torre Abbey Sands 1.6 km / 1 mi
Cary Gardens 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Torquay United FC 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Riviera International Conference Centre 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Torre Abbey 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Babbacombe Beach 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Babbacombe Cliff Railway 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Cockington Country Park 2.8 km / 1.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of construction: 1840
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2012
  • Total number of rooms: 9
  • Number of floors (main building): 1
  • Double rooms: 5
  • Junior suites: 2
  • Suites: 2
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  • Bus/Train station
  • Beach
  • Golf course
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Room service
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Cloakroom
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • GardenExtra charge
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Sun terrace
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Library
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Highchairs
  • Sun loungers
  • CasinoExtra charge
  • Massage
  • Spa treatmentsExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast
  • Special dietary options
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • Aqua fitExtra charge
  • Banana boatingExtra charge
  • Jet skiExtra charge
  • Motor board rideExtra charge
  • DivingExtra charge
  • WindsurfingExtra charge
  • SailingExtra charge
  • Catamaran sailingExtra charge
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • SquashExtra charge
  • AerobicsExtra charge
  • FitnessExtra charge
  • ArcheryExtra charge
  • Horse ridingExtra charge
  • Cycling / mountain bikingExtra charge
  • HandballExtra charge
  • BasketballExtra charge
  • VolleyballExtra charge
  • BilliardsExtra charge
  • Bowling alleyExtra charge
  • Mini golfExtra charge
  • GolfExtra charge
  • SurfingExtra charge
  • TennisExtra charge
  • Paddle tennisExtra charge
  • BadmintonExtra charge
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
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  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

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    JUNIOR SUITE STANDARD

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    Room code: JSU.ST

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • JUNIOR SUITE CAPACITY 2JUNIOR SUITE • CAPACITY 2JSU.C2

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    JUNIOR SUITE CAPACITY 2

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    Room code: JSU.C2

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    DELUXE

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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  • SUITE GARDEN VIEWSUITE • GARDEN VIEWSUI.GV

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    SUITE
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    GARDEN VIEW

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    SUITE GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: SUI.GV

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  • SUITE SUPERIOR KING BEDSUITE • SUPERIOR KING BEDSUI.KG-SU

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    SUITE SUPERIOR KING BED

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    SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Room code: SUI.KG-SU

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  • JUNIOR SUITE KING SIZE BEDJUNIOR SUITE • KING SIZE BEDJSU.KG

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    JUNIOR SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: JSU.KG

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  • TWIN DELUXETWIN • DELUXETWN.DX

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    DELUXE

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    TWIN DELUXE

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    Room code: TWN.DX

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  • SUITE DELUXE KING BEDSUITE • DELUXE KING BEDSUI.DX-KG

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    SUITE
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    DELUXE KING BED

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    SUITE DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: SUI.DX-KG

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    SUITE
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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.KG

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  • SUITE GARDEN VIEW KING BEDSUITE • GARDEN VIEW KING BEDSUI.GV-KG

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    GARDEN VIEW KING BED

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    SUITE GARDEN VIEW KING BED

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    GARDEN VIEW KING BED

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    Room code: SUI.GV-KG

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  • SUITE DELUXESUITE • DELUXESUI.DX

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    DELUXE

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    SUITE DELUXE

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    SUITE
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    Room code: SUI.DX

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR KING BED

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG-SU

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Somerville

9.8
Excellent
350 Reviews
Cleanliness
10.0 /10
Service
10.0 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.8 /10
Location
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.6 /10
Value
10.0 /10
Amenities
10.0 /10
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10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
stuart
Guest house is brilliant, lovely clean place, great breakfast, staff and owners friendly. Would recommend this place. 10/10.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Laurie
Everything was perfect for a one night stay and the breakfast was excellent.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2026
Wendy
Spotless, beautifully decorated, comfortable bed, great facilities and good lighting in bedroom and bathroom.
Amazing breakfast with lots of amazing homemade and good quality food.
Also lovely homemade cake available every afternoon. 😀❤️
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Tina
Had a really lovely chilling time. Nothing was to much trouble for Peter and Helen rooms very spacious and beautiful Would highly recommend to go to the Somerville
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Paula
Extremely clean, warm, quiet and comfortable. Very good hosts and staff providing great friendly service. Everything you could need was provided and some lovely touches like cookies and sweets in the room.
We would definitely stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2025
Penelope
It was all lovely, thank you.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2025
Mark

Best long weekend we've had

Had a great stay at the Somerville I can see why it gets such good reviews. Lovely place to stay and just a short walk down to the marina and restaurants. Great hosts really look after you can't give them enough praise. Will definitely be going back for another visit.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Lynn
Property was very comfortable homely,
Owners wer lovely, nothing was to much trouble
Breakfasts wer amazing
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2025
Wendy

Perfection.

Fabulous stay from beginning to end. The best breakfast ever. From homemade granola, to piping hot full breakfast, choice of eggs, quality ingredients. In the room bottled water and tea/ coffee etc replenished every day. Helen's home made cake for you to help yourself to when you came back from a day out. Beautiful gardens, friendly, helpful hosts. Excellent location. I would highly recommend this guest house. We were given a suite with a comfy settee. T V in bedroom and lounge. Perfect.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
Darren
Host was superb, breakfast options brilliant. Fabulous rooms
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
Mike

A perfect place to stay

I genuinely don’t think you could find a better bed and breakfast place to stay. Peter and Helen are such wonderful hosts. Nothing is too much trouble and the breakfast is absolutely fantastic. A real treat and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2025
Michelle
A lovely clean rooms, staff friendly and helpful, food is very good

Will be going back
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
Mark
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 .
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2024
Jayne

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!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2024
PETER
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
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2024
Paul
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!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2024
helen
Lovely stay for a theatre show
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2024
Sandra

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!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2023
Shirley
Hotel brilliant, Peter and Helen lovely, breakfast excellent . Lovely room. Had a brilliant week.
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2023
greg
Great location owners very helpful and very obliging
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2023
Ann
Welcomed on arrival by Peter very nice knowledgeable guy.Rooms spotless and big nothing too much trouble nice breakfast in the morning .Thanks all
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2022
Verified traveler

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2022
Peter

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2022
Amanda

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2022
Joy
This place is just magnificent!!
Nothing is too much trouble for Peter snd
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10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2022
simon

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2022
Richard

Great stay!

You will not regret staying at the Sommerville.

Thanks Peter & Helen.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2022
C

Wonderful weekend

Great place to stay, location is close to harbour, and the many bars and restaurants.
The hosts are excellent, they go the extra mile, nothing was too much trouble.
The room was immaculate, with everything you needed, including a fridge with fresh milk!
Breakfast wow! So much choice hot and cold, all high quality ingredients and cooked perfectly.
I would highly recommend staying here. I cant wait to return, thank you Peter and Helen, and your fab team.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2022
Suzanna

Brilliant weekend away

Hosts were brilliant - so helpful, happy to suggest walks, places to eat, really attentive. Room was really clean - bed soooo comfortable. Loved the attention to detail like free bottled water, bathrobes, fresh milk in the fridge, free homemade cake every day. The breakfast was delicious. Great location - easy to walk everywhere. Everything about this was just great - would definitely go again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2021
Raymond
Great weekend .peter&
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2021
paul
Fabulous hotel, very convenient, rooms great, breakfast great and felt very welcome, would recommend and hopefully will be going back at some time
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Everything about this hotel and the hosts were first class. Will definitely stay here again
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2020
Angela

Great place to stay in Torquay.

Superb place to stay, we were made very welcome, excellent breakfast. I would absolutely recommend it.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2020
Geoff
Every aspect of our stay was excellent, I cannot think of anything negative about the time we spent there.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
The ambiance & position of the property was excellent.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
A lot of character decorated in wonderful taste and superb personal service
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2020
Elisabeth

Wonderful Somerville

Great expérience, délicious breakfast and charming time in wonderful Torquay.
The Somerville is full of great paintings and furniture making you feel in an Agatha Christie movie.
We loved it
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2019
mark

Weekend at The Somerville

Excellent B & B , couldn’t fault it.
Great host’s , very friendly & helpful.
Couldn’t ask for a better choice of breakfast. 😋
Free fresh homemade cake available daily. 😋
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
We loved the attention to details. Like chocolates and lollies in the room. As well as bottles of water in the fridge. The daily cake baked by our hostess, left for us to enjoy anytime of day! Not to mention the breakfast!!! But we didn’t like the very very soft bed! Had trouble sleeping the 3 nights we were there. Overall, very enjoyable stay, well recommended
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2019
Mark

Superb friendly hotel.

Great hotel run by a fantastic couple providing an exceptional friendly welcoming service as always. Will be back !!!
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2019
Lyn

Wonderful

We have stayed in a number on b & b’s over the years and this is by far the very best!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2019
Clarence

A PERFECT Stay!

A PERFECT stay! All the accolades in the reviews are absolutely TRUE. Very friendly service with PETER as the bonus always with a ready smile and great advice. Fabulous breakfast and tea cakes - thanks to HELEN who should appear every morning to take a bow. A WONDERFUL stay!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Room was excellent, every mod con you could possibly want, cleaned everyday everything replenished each day. Did not try the breakfast to lazy to get out of bed in time. Owners very helpful and polite, thanks for a great week.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2019
MARK

Great place

Fantastic place to stay, not too far from the main town, close enough to walk to, very friendly service and a great variety for breakfast. The home made cakes are also a very nice treat!!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2019
roger

A friendly and helpful host

Absolutely nothing to criticise. Very welcoming and good advice on restaurants and what to do.
Excellent breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2019
Hermann

Just perfect.

A perfect place to stay in Torquay. Everything was outstanding from the start. Peter, the owner, was always committed and helpful, had great recommendations where to go and what to do in the area. The house itself was spotless clean, cosy and comfortable. Breakfast was gorgeous, parking easy, safe and free. We loved it there.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2019
Jon

Perfect stay

Very pleasant stay. Clean spacious room. Good service. Great breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
A superb find. Very high quality accommodation and charming hosts.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
A small friendly B&B run to a very high standard. Loved the homemade cake that was put out every day to help yourself to.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2019
Sarah

Wow! Superb find, a must stay!

Beautiful room with blissfully comfortable bed, lots of thoughtful little touches. Breakfast was second to none and Peter and Helen were faultless hosts. We had a wonderful weekend and will most definitely return
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2019
Lee

Great B&B

Stayed for 2 nights, great welcome from the hosts, lovely comfortable room with lots of extra touches. Fridge in the room with fresh milk and homemade cake was very welcome. Great location, short walk downhill to bars/restaurants and the harbour. Would reccomend and stay again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2018
ROBERT

WINTER WEEKEND

Cozy and comfy with delicious breakfast menu. Hosts were welcoming and efficient. On-site parking available. Stayed in Suite 1; very quiet and beautiful decor! Good job, Sommerville! 5 Stars!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2018
d
peter was very friendly and helpful.nothing to much trouble. and he makes you feel really welcome would recommend this hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2018
Joseph R

Lovely stay at Somerville!

Great location, friendly helpful staff. Lovely spacious room with updated bathroom. Breakfast was excellent!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2018
Michael

Way beyond expectations

The hotel is a beautiful and extremely comfortable place to stay. My wife and I were impressed with how well the owners take care of everything. Large rooms. The breakfast was waaay beyond our typical English breakfast fare. The staff is friendly and will take the time to explain local restaurants worth visiting. There is a very small (about 6 tables and hard to get reservations) Austrian restaurant that everybody suggested. Phenomenal. Only a few minutes walk. Wish we had stayed longer.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2018
Peter

Excellent location, short walk to harbour,

Nothing out of place, everything you needed was available.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2018
Ross

Brief visit to Torquay

Excellent
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2018
Donald

A GEM

1 st class boutique B&B in delightful Torquay- England's Riviera. Hosts were welcoming and friendly with suggestions for dining. Excellent amenities and great \"full monty\" English Breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2018
AMANDA

A night of luxury

A last minute booking so I could extend my little bank holiday weekend by an extra night. What a wonderful hotel. Host was in contact the day before to check on arrival times and he was there to welcome us when we arrived. Great view down towards the town from the dining room. Hotel is very well appointed, well decorated and just feels superior and high end.
Our room was the suite and it was stunning! The bed was super comfortable, the room huge, the bathroom gorgeous with a walk in shower.
The breakfast in the morning was delicious and the short walk down the hill to the town centre was easy. The hosts were very informative and helpful and pointed us in the direction of some local restaurants and wine bars which we tried out and really enjoyed.
Thank you for everything - we will be back :-)
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2018
Malcolm

Mary and Malc golden anniversary

It was our golden anniversary and we stayed 2 nights. Right from the start Helen and Peter made us feel very welcome. We had the torwood suite. Which was very plush. And all gold and chandeliers. Very apt. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful and nothing too much bother. Very comfortable. Would definitely come back if in the area. And will recommend to family and friends. Thank you all x Mary and Malc x
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2018
Andrew

class act

fantastic 5 star best I've stayed in for ages hosts were great food was great bedroom great
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2018
Chris

The Somerville

Fantastic hotel. Peter and Helen were very friendly and the service was excellent. Wide choice available for breakfast and all very tasty. Couldn't find fault with anything. We will definitely be going back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2018
Alan

The Somerville

A Great stay at the Somerville Torquay, what a lovely B&B and great Hosts Peter and Anne. Highly recommend.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2018
rosie

Great location and friendly host

We enjoyed our 6 night stay, breakfast was exceptional and Peter, the host, was very obliging. His restaurant recommendations were all top quality.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2018
Nigel

Great hotel

Excellent service staff food and information given on local area.Brilliant stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2018
paul

Great place to stay

Excellent accommodation, great location. Peter was very welcoming and gave us some great tips on places to visit in the area. We will definitely be booking a return visit.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2018
Kerry
Just up Babbacombe Road - Very pretty looking building on approach. Its about a 10 minute walk from the harbour- although if you feeling lazy buses run up regularly just ask for the Museum. Very warm greeting, cake available in the hall and fresh milk (not UHT) in the rooms. Garden Suite - compact but charming, Bed extremely comfy, good sized Bathroom with a (V Large) freestanding Bath and separate shower. Living area which leads to patio (which can be used as your own private entrance), includes comfy Sofa. 3 Televisions in Total - 1 in each room - living room, bedroom, and bathroom (yes Bathroom). Breakfast fantastic (all local - tasty produce) and loose leaf tea. Pastries were really nice, and a really good selection on the buffet over. All sets you up for a day.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2018
Nick

Beautfiul B&B

Fabulous stay. We met Peter on arrival, he was a really nice guy, very welcoming and accommodating. Kindly allowed us early check-in. Beautiful B&B. Places to park and pretty garden. Room was superb and so was breakfast. Thank you very much!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2018
Susan

Lovely boutique Inn - highly recommend

We so enjoyed our stay - outstanding gourmet breakfasts, clean, comfortable room & bed, good location, and incredibly outstanding hosts Peter & Helen whom we thank for making our stay so memorable. Highly recommend. Look no further than the Somerville Inn!
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2018
Verified traveler

Friendly, well located, great breakfast

Friendly owners, very engaging. Good local knowledge. Flexible.
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2018
Stuart

Five Star in every way

Thank you Peter and Helen for providing us with such an excellent base from which we could sample the delights of the English Riviera. Our suite was superb and the bed so comfortable. Your breakfasts were out of this world with such a huge choice. We will return and recommend to others.
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2018
Verified traveler

Perfect short break

Our 2 night stay was a much needed short break. The hotel is fairly close to the harbour and shops - Torquay is looking really good and we would recommend it. The Somerville is excellent and the rooms beautifully furnished. Helen and Peter are superb hosts and could not have made us more welcome. The breakfast, which was in a lovely sunny room with a great view, could not be bettered and with plenty of choices - Helen by the way is a chef and a very good one too! A very comfortable lounge and bar are available and a beautiful garden to the rear next to the private car park. I would recommend it without hesitation.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2018
Verified traveler

Friendly, comfortable and hotel ideally situated.

The Somerville is a quiet hotel ideally situated for everything we needed. We were made to feel extremely welcome by the friendly owners who clearly take great pride in their clean and comfortable private and public rooms. Breakfast was fantastic and enough to see us through the day and it was an enormous benefit to have good, free parking facilities as well as a strong (free) wi-fi signal. We recommend this hotel to anyone wanting good accommodation in a convenient area.
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2018
Geoff

Easy access to town and all its facilities

Excellent breakfast attentive staff,and good car parking.
8/10
Excellent
26 Mar 2018
Verified traveler
Exceptionally nice breakfast owner picked us up from the station which was much appreciated
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2018
Ann

Better than hotel.

Lovely welcoming B&B.great location,excellent breakfast in bright dining area.comfortable warm(cold weather) rooms.would stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2018
Nigel

Torquay's Best?

Had a lovely night here in a very comfortable room with everything you could want in a B&B. Free cakes were a nice touch.
Breakfast was good, but not outstanding although the marmalade was delicious. Good friendly hospitality and would definitely stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2018
Andrew
Lovely break. Could not ask for more from a b&b!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2018
Paul

The place to stay!

A really friendly, excellent place to stay. Room superb and breakfasts are even better!!! The position is spot on for for access to the front and shops too. Couldn’t recommend it more highly.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2018
Chris

Great hotel

Wonderful hotel with the most friendly hosts. Outstanding breakfast with a wide and varied choice ( yummy marmalade). Afternoon cake is a lovely touch.Looking forward to revisiting.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2018
Verified traveler

Took my breath away!!

It was amazing to stay at this place.Staff very warm and welcoming.Everything was Fabulous,views,etc.Staff was ready to help and know their area well.I shall be back a gain and thanks for your hospitality. Mwa!!!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2018
sandeep
At first we were apprehensive about the location and hotel. I went with the reviews written about this hotel and decided to book, very very pleased to have booked it.
When we arrived, the host was absolutely welcoming and very easy to talk to, about the places to eat and times and everything else.
This hotel has a very personal touch which made it better for our stay.
Would definitely book and visit again xx
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2017
sasha

Lovely hotel

A warm welcome as soon as you walk in to the hotel, room was lovely and spacious.
Breakfasts where amazing! So much to choose from on the menu, cake available everyday free to pick up whenever you fancied some.
Would deffos recommend, will be staying here again.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2017
Silvia

great location , best breakfast , staff awesome

we stayed at the Somerville 3 nights in Sept and loved it. Peter is an excellent host and we had lots of laughs, Helen made home baking and fresh bread for breakfast yum. The breakfasts were the best we had on our month away, thanks to the Somerville we are recommending you to friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2017
annette

Breakfast is to die for

Great experience and very homely. Staff efficient and friendly. Great night sleep as beds were good and it was quiet.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2017
Stephen

Superior hotel within walking distance of harbour

My wife and I stayed 3 nights at this excellent and well located small hotel. We left our car in the hotel's car park the whole time as it was not needed. Friendly and informative owners helped us make the most of our stay. Breakfast was a treat, with something for every taste and some interesting and varied alternatives to try if you feel like it. We are already looking to return to the Somerville soon as loads still to see and I think it would be hard to beat this hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2017
Deborah

Beautiful Bed and Breakfast near harbor

Wonderful stay; hosts and staff charming and helpful and breakfast was delicious. Healthy, organic food available, as well as regular English breakfasts. And Helen is a terrific baker! Atmosphere charming and staff very helpful with any request. Wish I was closer so I could come back!
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2017
Debbie

Perfect!

I really can't praise The Somerville enough! Located just a few minutes from the harbour, this is an exceptional place to stay - run by the brilliant team of Peter & Helen. From the moment we were greeted by Helen, we felt so at ease. The rooms are beautifully decorated, with wonderful furniture and furnishings. Nothing is too much trouble for either Peter & Helen or their lovely, friendly staff. They all make the running of The Somerville look effortless, but you can tell by the amount of attention to detail around the place, that this isn't so. The breakfasts are varied and all the food is sourced locally - which tastes amazing. Helen bakes scrumptious cakes which are left out for guests everyday - another nice personal touch! Trust me - if you want a relaxing, slightly indulgent break, you can't find a better place than The Somerville!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2017
JOAN

golden wedding break

Very enjoyable stay with excellent service and delicious breakfast, very comfortable bed and well equipped room. Good location for torquay centre and its varied amenities. Hosts are very friendly and accommodating and staff are very efficient. Recommended*****
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2017
Vincent
Very friendly hosts with lots of knowledge about the area. Food was excellent. (cakes were beautiful) Recommendations for local restaurants were spot on.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2017
janet

Fab hotel short walk to the harbour

Well what we say apart from AMZAING! We had a lovely welcome from Peter the owner, he couldn't do enough for us! We had welcoming drinks on the sun terrace which was so tranquil. Our room was lovely, everything you needed was to hand and the bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was absolutely gorgeous with such a lot of choice which would suit everybody! it was a short walk downhill to the harbour and all restaurants and shops. We would 100% recommend this guest house and if we visit Torquay in the future we would not stay anywhere else.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2017
James
Fantastic weekend at the Somerville, great room, great service, great location and great breakfast! Will definitely recommend to others and we will be back
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2017
Sandra

Lovely hotel in perfect location

Arrived late for check in after nightmare journey, to be greeted by Peter who could not have been a better host, he checked us in and booked us a table at a local restaurant. Nothing was too much trouble the whole stay .
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2017
Rachael

Excellent breakfast and very accommodating

My husband and I stayed here with our 6 month old baby. We were a little apprehensive as it was out first time away with the little one. However the owner of the hotel was extremely accommodating to our needs and was very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas and places suitable for children/pushchair access etc. The breakfast was amazing as was the 'daily cake' left out for guests to take. I would highly recommend this hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2017
A&C

Quiet and Comfortable

Room was very comfortable and quiet despite hotel being on main road only a five minute walk from harbour and town centre. Peter and Helen were perfect hosts with plenty of godd advice on local attractions and eating places. Great value for money. Just wished we could have stayed longer. Helen's cakes each afternoon were gorgeous.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2017
Verified traveler

Lovely B&B close to the marina

This is a really lovely B&B really close to the marina, yet quiet. The rooms were spotless and decorated elegantly. We stayed for one night on our wedding anniversary and it felt warm and cosy. The owners were really nice and the breakfast served in the morning was delicious. Definitely 5 stars!
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2017
Ervinder

One of the best !

Not a bad word to say, excellent premises, locality and service. The owner recommended no 7 for those that love fresh fish which was brilliant.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2017
Alex

True 5 star B & B

My wife and I had the most enjoyable stay and can't wait to return.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2017
Rory

Lovely stay - will be back again!

We had a wonderful stay at Somerville House. From start to finish, Peter and Helen ensured we had a comfortable stay. This included delicious cakes upon arrival and an extensive, tasty breakfast menu.

We had room 1, which was very clean, modern and spacious with a beautiful bathroom. Some nice touches were the pop-up TV in the bed, a snuggle couch with second TV and lovely White Company toiletries.

Overall 10/10 - we will be back again soon!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2017
John

Great B&B close to the town

Short stay to see Torquay, Peter recommended a great seafood restaurant. We visited some local attractions.

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The Somerville
Babbacombe Road, 515, Torquay, United Kingdom

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