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5 out of 5
The Somerville
515 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, England

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 322 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 322 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 322 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 322 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 322 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay for a theatre show
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel brilliant, Peter and Helen lovely, breakfast excellent . Lovely room. Had a brilliant week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Peter on 31 Jul 2023
Thank-you Shirley for your kind words

10/10 Excellent

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location owners very helpful and very obliging
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Peter on 12 Jun 2023
Thanks Greg for your review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcomed on arrival by Peter very nice knowledgeable guy.Rooms spotless and big nothing too much trouble nice breakfast in the morning .Thanks all
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Peter & Helen on 4 May 2023
Thank-you Ann for your kind words

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Peter on 11 Oct 2022
Thank-you for your kind words and apologies about the bedside cabinets , noted

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Peter on 19 Oct 2022
Thank-you for your kind words , Best Regards Peter & Helen

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Peter on 27 Aug 2022
Thank-you soo much for your fabulous review , If I could be soo cheeky and ask you to copy & paste it and put it on Tri advisor we would be ever so grateful , it was lovely to meet you both , Peter Helen & the team

10/10 Excellent

Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Peter on 6 Sept 2022
Thank-you for your fabulous score we are grateful Petere & Helen

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This place is just magnificent!! Nothing is too much trouble for Peter snd
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Peter on 18 Jun 2022
Thank-you for your 10 review Margot it was lovely to meet you both , enjoy the rest of the South west , Peter & Helen

8/10 Good

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Peter on 11 May 2022
Thanks Simon for your kinds words , hope to see you again when visiting family Regards Peter

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
You will not regret staying at the Sommerville. Thanks Peter & Helen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Peter on 11 May 2022
Thanks Richard

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Peter on 8 Feb 2022
What a lovely review , Thank-you soo much and look forward to your next visit to South Devon , Peter & Helen

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Peter on 28 Jan 2022
Thank-you Suzanna for your FAb review , see you next time you are in Torquay

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Great weekend .peter&
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Peter on 28 Sept 2021
thanks Raymond for your review , Regards Peter & Helen

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Peter & Helen on 16 Sept 2021
Thank-you for review

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel, very convenient, rooms great, breakfast great and felt very welcome, would recommend and hopefully will be going back at some time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Peter on 3 Aug 2021
Thank-you Paul , the best recommendation when someone wants to come back , all the best Peter & Helen

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel and the hosts were first class. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Peter on 12 Jul 2021
Thank-you for your kind words , Peter & Helen

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Torquay.
Superb place to stay, we were made very welcome, excellent breakfast. I would absolutely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Peter & Helen on 20 Oct 2020
Thank-you for your kind words Angela

10/10 Excellent

Geoff, Wolverhampton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every aspect of our stay was excellent, I cannot think of anything negative about the time we spent there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Peter on 22 Sept 2020
Hi Geoff , it was lovely to meet you both , hope to see you again in Torbay for another staycation

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Peter on 11 Aug 2020
Thanks Anthony , it was lovely to meet you both Regards Peter & Helen

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ambiance & position of the property was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Peter on 1 Feb 2020
Thank-you for your kind review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of character decorated in wonderful taste and superb personal service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Peter Bland on 15 Jan 2020
Thank-you for your kind words , Peter & Helen

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Peter on 4 Jan 2020
Thank-you for your kind words Elisabeth , if you have a spare moment to review us on Trip Advisor we would be grateful Regards Peter

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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. 😋
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Peter on 7 Nov 2019
What a lovely review , Thanks guys it was nice to meet you both

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Peter on 7 Nov 2019
Thank-you for your kind review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Peter on 28 Oct 2019
Thank-you for your kind words , the soft bed was probably due to the feather toppers we put on top of the mattress which could have been removed , sorry about that but it was a pleasure to meet you both Regards Peter & Helen

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Peter on 16 Oct 2019
Thank-you Gary for your kind review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb friendly hotel.
Great hotel run by a fantastic couple providing an exceptional friendly welcoming service as always. Will be back !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Peter on 21 Sept 2019
Thanks Mark , see you on your next visit

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Peter on 2 Sept 2019
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
We have stayed in a number on b & b’s over the years and this is by far the very best!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Peter on 30 Aug 2019
thank-you for your kind words , if you are in South Devon again please do look us up x

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Peter & Helen on 13 Aug 2019
Thank-you for your kind words Clarence , hope to see you again in South Devon

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Peter on 12 Aug 2019
Glad you had a great week and hopefully you got home in good time after your early start !

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from peter The Somerville on 11 Aug 2019
Thankyou for your review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Peter on 6 Aug 2019
Thank-you Emily , Hope to see you again , Peter & Helen

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Peter on 30 Jul 2019
Thanks Mark it was nice to meet you both Regards Peter & Helen

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A friendly and helpful host
Absolutely nothing to criticise. Very welcoming and good advice on restaurants and what to do. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Peter on 29 Jul 2019
Thank-you for your kind words Roger , Enjoy the rest of your holiday , Peter & Helen

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Peter on 4 Jun 2019
Hi joanne , we are pleased you enjoyed your stay , hope to see you at The Somerville another time

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Peter on 4 Jun 2019
Hi James Thanks for your review Hope to see you another time at The Somerville

10/10 Excellent

Hermann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Peter on 14 May 2019
Hi Hermann Thank-you for your kind words & we hope you enjoyed the rest of your tour in the South West of England Regards Peter & Helen

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
Very pleasant stay. Clean spacious room. Good service. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Peter on 10 May 2019
Thank-you for your kind words , Hope to see you again when you are in south Devon

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Peter & Helen on 17 Apr 2019
Thankyou for your review we greatly appreciate it

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A superb find. Very high quality accommodation and charming hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Peter on 19 Mar 2019
Thank-you for your kind words Regards Peter & Helen

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Peter on 2 Apr 2019
Thank-you for your score we appreciate your feedback

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Peter on 19 Mar 2019
Thanks Mehmet it was nice to meet you hope to see you again Peter