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Babbacombe Bay. Babbacombe, Devon. Summer 2003

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About Babbacombe

Babbacombe is mostly known for it beautiful Model Village set in beautiful landscaped gardens, yet the town has other attractions and indeed, is an attractive pleasant place in its own right. Cast a glance above the shop windows and your eye's will meet with picturesque black and white timber-framing that speaks of the lovely old properties which once stood in place of the modern shop fronts. It is a lively town with a lovely holiday atmosphere and is less noisy than its near neighbour Torquay.

The town enjoys an all year round mild climate making it a perfect destination in any season. Rising above the pretty curving sandy beach there is a beautiful cliff top promenade decorated with colourful flowers and exotic plants. From this lofty vantage point there are stunning seascapes and long vista's over Lyme Bay to Dorset. A cliff railway will take you on the 240 ft journey down to Oddicombe beach. Once on the beach, it is worth looking back to appreciate the contrasting colours of the cliffs which range from rich sandstone to delicate limestone. For visitors who might feel a bit nervous of the trip, it is worth remembering the cliff railway has been in operation since 1926. Another interesting fact is that it lies within the sweep of Torquay which was mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086.

With its lovely Blue Flag beaches, pleasant gardens, pedrestrianised shopping areas, and friendly ambience, Babbacombe makes an enjoyable resort for a family holiday or a base for exploring both coast and countryside of beautiful Tor Bay.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Babbacombe

	Ansteys Lea Barrington Road, Wellswood, Torquay, Devon, England (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) The hotel derives its name from the enchanting Ansteys Cove, Torquay, once a smuggler's haven. Torquay is the heart of the English Riviera with the sunniest weather in England (most of the time). An... More info and book online.. Price from £30.00
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	Bishops Court Resort Bishops Court Hotel, Lower Warberry Road, Torquay, Devon, England (0.8 miles, 1.2 km) The Mansion House & Apartments a beautiful Grade ii listed building in the residential area of the Warberries. In 2003 the hotel was awarded the historical Blue Plaque by the Torbay Civic Society. E... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
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	Cary Court Hotel Hunsdon Road, Torquay, Devon, England (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) Cary Court, a non-smoking hotel, is a 'Plantation Style House', built over a century ago on part of the Cary Estate. The house is situated in the leafy Warberries, a quiet conservation area off of the... More info and book online.. Price from £59.00

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Nearby travel help

Torre Station	(1.3 miles, 2.1 km, direction W)
Torquay Station	(1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction SW)
M5 Junction 31	(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction N)
M5 Junction 30	(16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction N)
Exeter Airport	(18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction N)
Plymouth City Airport	(26.5 miles, 42.6 km, direction W)
Babbacombe to London	(164.2 miles, 264.1 km, direction NE)