Located in its own grounds in a quiet residential area, Bay Trecarn hotel is just a short stroll from the Babbacombe Downs and the delightful village of St Marychurch. The ground floor public areas of the hotel were the subject of an extensive refurbishment, which has been very well received by our guests. The hotel now benefits from well-appointed lounge areas, large entertainment suite and bar. The restaurant has been completely re-styled and now offers a spacious and contemporary dining experience. After enjoying the renowned entertainment that the hotel has to offer, you should also sleep better than ever as we have also refurbished 62 of the hotel’s bedrooms! Bay Trecarn Hotel is ideally placed for exploring the surrounding area of Torbay and the delightful South Devon Coast. There is an excellent bus service taking you to town centre and beyond.
Bay Trecarn Hotel Torquay has limited car parking, however, there is unrestricted street parking in the area.
Great for
Walking
Food
History
Bay Trecarn Hotel Standard Room
Our standard rooms are charming and have everything you would expect from a modern hotel - private facilities, a TV, and everything you need to make yourself a hot beverage.
En-suite bath, shower and WC
Telephone
Colour TV
Shaving point
The above image represents a typical Standard room at our hotel
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Hotel Accessibility
Here at Bay Hotels we want you to have the best short break possible. We are happy to provide advice to guests with special needs who wish to take breaks at our Hotels. In order to avoid disappointment and/or misunderstandings, please contact us on 01942 496 507 to discuss any needs that you may have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have single rooms? Yes, in most of our hotels.
Do you take dogs and pets? We do not allow dogs and pets into our hotels, with the exception of guide dogs.
Do you have lifts in all hotels? We have lifts in most of our hotels.
What time is check in time? 3pm in the afternoon.
What time is check out time? 10am in the morning.
Do you have smoking rooms? We do not allow smoking in any parts of our hotels.
Location
Babbacombe is set on wooded cliffs, a couple of miles from the centre of Torquay and offers some spectacular views of the red sandstone cliffs and the coastline below.
From the A380, take the A3022 and follow signs for Torquay. At the junction of Lawes Bridge, take the left hand lane and follow the B3199 through Hele Village. Go straight ahead at the two roundabouts and go up Westhill Road. At the traffic lights, turn left and immediately turn right into Cary Park. Keep left around the park and Palermo Road is a sharp left hand turning at the end of the park. The hotel is situated towards the end of the road.
By Train:
Torquay Train station is situated approximately 2.5 miles from the hotel. (Rail enquiries to 08457 484950).
National Express:
Services are available to Lymington Road Coach Station approximately two miles away from the hotel. (National Express enquiries to 08705 808080).
By Bus:
Stagecoach number 32/33 runs a regular service between Torquay town centre, Babbacombe and St Marychurch.
By Taxi:
Torbay Cabs 01803 213213 or Star Taxis 01803 315000
Bay Trecarn Hotel
Bay Trecarn Hotel
Palermo Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 3NW
Res: 01803 329 292
Tel: 01803 329 292
Local Attractions
The following places, attractions and things to do are easily reached from Torquay:
Paignton
Babbacombe Model Village
Kents Cavern
Paignton Zoo
Living Coast
Brixham
Cockington
Sidmouth
Babbacombe Cliff Railway
Dartmoor National park
Local Insight
Torquay is part of the stunning English Riviera which also includes Paignton & Brixham.
Compton Castle A rare survivor, this medieval fortress with high curtain walls, towers and two portcullis gates, set in a landscape of rolling hills and orchards, is a bewitching mixture of romance and history. Home for nearly 600 years to the Gilbert family, including Sir Humphrey Gilbert, half-brother to Sir Walter Ralegh. Visit their website
Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway Dartmouth Steam Railway is the holiday line, with steam trains running for 7 miles in Great Western tradition from Paignton along the spectacular Torbay coast to Churston and on through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary to Kingswear. The scenery is superb, with seascapes right across Lyme bay to Portland Bill on clear days. Visit their website
Paignton Zoo Cover thousands of miles in just a few hours and on foot, on a worldwide nature trail. Explore habitats from around the world: scorching deserts, frozen poles, African Savannah and the rain forest of South America are all represented. There’s plenty to do throughout the day as well as seeing the hundreds of animals. Listen to the keepers talk about the animals, how they keep them and what they feed them. Or why not visit the Animal Encounters Theatre and watch the feathered Feats bird show. Visit their website
Greenway House and Gardens This is an extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie and her family. The relaxed and atmospheric house is set in the 1950s, and contains many of the family's collections, including archaeology, Tunbridgeware, silver, botanical china and books. Outside you can explore the large and romantic woodland garden, with a restored vinery and peach house, wild edges and rare plantings, which drifts down the hillside towards the sparkling Dart estuary. Visit their website
Greenway Ferry and Pleasure Cruises Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises have been awarded a Quality Visitor Attraction status by Visit England for 2 years in addition to a Silver Green Tourism Award. With every effort by its staff and crew, Greenway Ferry strives hard to ensure your voyages are as memorable as possible in all the best ways. Join us for some fantastic Coastal and River Cruises in the fabulous Bay or along the stunning River Dart.; be them on a ferry trip or one of our exclusive days out, with our assurance that we put every effort into customer care, quality and value. Visit their website
Great for
Walking
Food
History
Entertainment
Entertainment Programme
On Monday Evenings An evening of music, song and comedy with Lee Randall Keyboard/Vocalist
On Tuesday Evenings Guest Artiste Dean Winters Outstanding Comedy Vocalist with host Susie B
On Wednesday Evenings Host Steve Conroy Introduces "David Clifford - Tribute to Cliff Richard" as seen on Granada TVs "Stars in Their Eyes"
On Thursday Evenings Superb Instrumental Vocalist Stevie G Entertains
On Friday Evenings "Tamar" Will entertain presenting music for dancing, quizzes and competitions
On Saturday Evenings Comedy/Vocalist Sean Aldredge
On Sunday Evenings Steve Conroy With "Star Cabaret" The Tribute to Abba Show
The entertainment programme advertised is subject to change for reasons beyond our control without prior notice.
Grace Robson
North East of England
18 January 2011
National Holiday Trip
My friend and I went for a weekend on one of National Holidays trips. We didn’t expect a lot for the price (£99 all inclusive) but it was short of nothing. We were both surprises by the excellent service we received from all the members of staff. The 3 course dinner was wholesome and tasty and there were a choice of breakfasts all served by the very pleasant waitresses. The entertainment was good too. I will go again later in the year.
Mr & Mrs Birdsall
Yorkshire
16 February 2011
National Coach Holiday
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. We had a lovely first floor room and the food excellent, both in choice and presentation. One could see that the staff were well trained, they were all so pleasant, even the ones that were not in your domain. Entertainer, Dean Winters sold a DVD and CD for £5, great value for money! The DJ on the Cheeky Girls night played music ideally suitable for the large crowd at the hotel, it was a swinging evening. What can I say about the bar staff, you were outstanding!
Mr & Mrs Stakes
Morley, Leeds
4 March 2011
The Bay Trecarn Hotel
We both enjoyed our stay at the Bay Trecarn Hotel, the room we had was very clean and had a nice view of the tennis courts. The food was good and there was a varied selection every day, the waitresses were pleasant and quick to serve you.
Alan Bains
Midlands
22 March 2011
Five Star Treatment
Staff at Bay Trecarn Hotel were very helpful and friendly. Nice clean bedroom. Three star prices fiver star treatment.
Mr & Mrs Woodhead
Yorkshire
27 March 2011
National Holiday Break
Can I just say that this has been one of the best value breaks we have ever been on. The Hotel Trecarn is in a good location. The room we had was very clean and the meals were excellent with plenty of choice. All the members of staff (from the chambermaid to the manager) give exceptional service, nothing is too much trouble and all very pleasant. The entertainment was good every night. We will definitely be returning.
Julie Anderson
Poole, Dorset
24 April 2011
Weekend Break
We had a good weekend away. Food was good, staff friendly, Hotel clean but needs decorating in certain areas. Ideal to use for a base, nothing to do in hotel during the day. Ideal if you like walking. Five minute walk from Torquay Football Ground. Entertainment good, good value for money.
Mr & Mrs Bailey
Batley, West Yorks
19 April 2011
Weekend Break
We had a lovely all inclusive weekend at the Bay Trecarn Hotel. The food was excellent but not enough for my liking (breakfast – 1 egg, 1 rasher of bacon, 1 sausage, a spoonful of beans and half a tomato) I am a big man whom likes his breakfast. Evening meals were a nice choice and the service is excellent. The hotel reception, bar and entertainment room were all refurbished to a very good standard. The guest rooms themselves are a bit tired and well worn but not overly bad. I would certainly go back.
Elizabeth MacNab
Teeside
18 May 2011
Holiday
My friend and I went on a holiday to this hotel and we really enjoyed our stay there. The room was very clean and the rooms comfortable. The food was excellent, with a choice of food at the 3 course meals at breakfast and evening meals. The staff are very pleasant and always helpful. Evening entertainment was also very good. I will definitely go back there again next year.
Hobbs
Redcar
19 May 2011
Great holiday with National Holidays
I went on holiday in may. I was a little unsure when I read reviews but my friend and I were delighted with everything. Food great should be graded 4 stars for it staff so helpful couldn’t do enough for you. I requested shower got, refurbished room got, room away from reception area, got. Although other people said they were over that area and no noise at all. They also put on a Saturday trip extra which went 2hrs in Torquay and 2hrs in Paignton which was half the cost of local bus service. Enjoy.
Mr Stanley & Mrs Janet Smith
Lancashire
27 June 2011
National Coach Holiday
This was our first Coach holiday. We had seen mixed reviews about the Bay Trecarn, and were a little concerned. We had no need to be, we had an EXCELLENT HOLIDAY. Staff were incredibly friendly, the service was excellent. The food was FIRST CLASS, there was nothing on the menu we did not like, and everything well cooked. The entertainment was superb, something every evening. We would certainly have no hesitation in booking again, or recommending this hotel to friends and family.
Mr & Mrs Pease
Local Area
8 August 2011
Wedding Function Perfection
It all began with where shall we go for our special day Trecarn Babbacombe was advertising functions so we thought let’s see what they have to offer. we were met by the very friendly and extremely professional management team Steve Jacquie who were very helpful in advising us about the special day operation down to every little detail entertainment room decoration table plans greeting lines etc the function room was amazing and the bar staff extremely polite the food was excellent perfect day
Margaret & Diana
Glasgow
8 September 2011
Caledonia Travel
My friend and I enjoyed our time in Torquay. The hotel reception and ground floor areas were very nice and room was comfortable but could do with redecoration. However meals were fine and staff friendly. Part of the inclusive trip was a free bar at night for 3 hours. Could not spend our time in long line of people for a drink so went elsewhere at night! Must be a better system for the bar!!!
Stuart Davies
Darwen Lancashire
15 September 2011
Trecarn Hotel
Our stay at the hotel enjoyable excellent service food was very good and the entertainment was good the rooms were a bit small but very clean will not hesitate in going back.
Veronica Adams
South Shields
17 January 2012
National Holiday
My husband and I have just returned from 4 day break and we love the hotel our room was very clean and comfortable staff were very helpful and Sam our table waiter was excellent and for bar staff they to were very good. my only complaint would be the time you had to wait in queue for to get a drink all thought the staff worked very hard there just seemed to many people and some could not find seats the staff did manage to get a few but we were packed in but over all very good would go again.