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Bay Trecarn Hotel, Torquay

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the Bay Trecarn Hotel

Customer Rating: (16 Customer Reviews)

At a glance;

  • A short distance from the centre of Torquay and its many attractions
  • Local attractions include Babbacombe Downs, Babbacombe Model Village, Oddicombe Beach and the Babbacombe Cliff Railway
  • Ideal for exploration of the South Devon Coast
  • Other near-by attractions include Torquay Marina, Brixham Harbour, the Atmospheric Railway and more

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Rooms Typical Standard Room at Bay Trecarn Hotel

Hotel information

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

Typical Standard Room at Bay Trecarn Hotel

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.

How to get there


By Car:


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.
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  • 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.
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Great for

  • Walking
  • Food
  • History

Entertainment

Entertainment Programme

On Monday Evenings
An evening of music for dancing, quizzes and competitions with  
Chris Batchelor
 
On Tuesday Evenings
Guest Artiste
Mark-Andrew Smith
Vocalist & All Round Entertainer
 
On Wednesday Evenings
Keyboard Vocalist
Dave Hughes
Enterains
 
On Thursday Evenings
Guest Artiste
Steve Laister
Outstanding Comedy Vocalist
 
On Friday Evenings
Susie B

Will entertain presenting music for dancing, quizzes and competitions
 
On Saturday Evenings
An evening of Entertainment with
Steve Davis
Superb Multi Instrumental/Vocalist

The entertainment programme advertised is subject to change for reasons beyond our control without prior notice.


Lounge Bar of Bay Trecarn Hotel A Booth at the Lounge Bar at Bay Trecarn Hotel Entertainments Room of Bay Trecarn Hotel Side of the Lounge Bar at Bay Trecarn Hotel

Grace Robson

North East of England

rating is 4 stars

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

rating is 5 stars

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

rating is 4 stars

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

rating is 5 stars

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

rating is 5 stars

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

rating is 3 stars

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

rating is 3 stars

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

rating is 5 stars

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

rating is 4 stars

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

rating is 5 stars

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

rating is 5 stars

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

rating is 5 stars

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

rating is 4 stars

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

rating is 4 stars

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.


Adie

North East England

rating is 4 stars

15 April 2012

Holiday

We had a good break, clean bedding, good food, good entertainment, staff very helpful and pleasant, plus a free bar, well worth visiting.


Alan Johnson and Pauline Watts

Hull, East Yorkshire

rating is 4 stars

11 May 2012

National Holiday

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Trecarn Hotel. When we entered our room there were a few things wrong(nothing serious) I reported the problems at reception and was amazed everything was rectified within the hour (that's service for you) As for the food it couldn't be faulted, as couldn't the staff. The evening entertainment was great especially coupled with the four daily free drinks. Keep up the good work Trecarn we will certainly be back.


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