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The Somerville

5.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse with free breakfast and a bar

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Suite, Garden View | View from room
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Garden
Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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515 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, England, TQ1 1HJ
  • Place, Inner Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Meadfoot Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite (1st Floor) | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Junior Suite (1st Floor)

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

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Meadfoot Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Meadfoot Suite

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

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, Garden View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Suite, Garden View

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

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Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room

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

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Torquay

The Somerville places you next to Torquay Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Inner Harbour. This 9-room, 5-star guesthouse has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Inner Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Meadfoot Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Torre Abbey Sands - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Babbacombe Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Torquay Station - 8 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Griffin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Apple & Parrot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hole In The Wall - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burridge's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Yates - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Somerville

Victorian guesthouse with free breakfast and a bar
A local mainstay since 1880, The Somerville offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. There's free parking and limo/town car service. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury guesthouse include free newspapers, a terrace, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and memory foam beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and portable fans are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Mini golf
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The guesthouse can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the guesthouse at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

Somerville Hotel Torquay
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The Somerville Torquay, Devon
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Somerville?

The Somerville offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Somerville?

As of Oct 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Somerville on Oct 30, 2025 start from $114.35, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to The Somerville?

Located steps from Torquay Museum, this guesthouse is in Torquay, and within a 10-minute walk of Inner Harbour and Torquay Marina. You'll also find Princess Theatre and Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Somerville?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Somerville include a casino on the premises?

No, The Somerville doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Somerville?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Somerville?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this guesthouse include a memory foam mattress, a smart TV, and bathrobes.

Are there hot tubs at The Somerville?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Somerville have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Somerville offers free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will The Somerville allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Somerville though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Somerville?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Somerville?

The closest major airport to The Somerville is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is 28 mi away (48 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Somerville?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer a furnished patio where guests can enjoy garden or hill views.

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