Ninety by the Bay
🏖️ 1.29 miles from Torre Abbey (Excellent water quality)
Torquay, South West England
Sleeps 6
£631 per break
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Torquay, South West England
🚆 Nearest station: · 1.5 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.8 mi (Open Charge Map)
🌊 Babbacombe: Excellent bathing water 0.2 mi · Environment Agency
The Downs is a cosy cottage for two in Torquay, Devon, set near a bus stop with EV charging nearby for easy, low-fuss travel. It's a fitting choice for couples wanting a relaxed seaside stay.
Babbacombe beach is just 0.2 miles away and rated excellent for water quality, with The Buccaneer Inn and The Babbacombe Inn both practically next door for dining. Torquay Museum and Dinosaur World sit around 1.2 miles off for a change of pace, and Shaldon Zoo makes a worthwhile trip at 4 miles. Torre station, 1.5 miles away, is useful if you're travelling without a car.
Babbacombe beach is just 0.2 miles away and rated excellent for water quality, with The Buccaneer Inn and The Babbacombe Inn both practically next door for dining. Torquay Museum and Dinosaur World sit around 1.2 miles off for a change of pace, and Shaldon Zoo makes a worthwhile trip at 4 miles. Torre station, 1.5 miles away, is useful if you're travelling without a car.
Facilities
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
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Events from
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Fri 13 Nov · 19:00
Greenish Day
The Foundry Torquay, Torquay · 1.3 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 19:00
Greenish Day - A Tribute to Green Day - Torquay
The Foundry Torquay, Torquay · 1.3 mi
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Fri 4 Dec · 19:00
Silent Drop Presents Danny Rankin
Arena Torquay, Torquay · 1.3 mi
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Fri 4 Dec · 19:30
This is Floyd
The Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay · 0.1 mi
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The Downs
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Things to do
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.2 mi
Torquay Museum
Torquay Museum tells the story of 400 million years of Torbay's heritage through hands-on, family-fr...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.3 mi
Dinosaur World
Dinosaur World is an indoor exhibition in Torquay harbour where you can walk among life-size dinosau...
🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 4 mi
Shaldon Zoo (Shaldon Wildlife Trust)
💦 Water Parks · 4.3 mi
Splashdown Quaywest
Splashdown Quaywest is the largest outdoor waterpark in the UK. It is located on Goodrington Sands B...
🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 4.7 mi
Paignton Zoo
Paignton Zoo is an 80-acre zoological park in Torbay, Devon, home to more than 1,800 animals includi...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.2 mi
Bishopsteignton Museum
Bishopsteignton Museum, run by Bishopsteignton Heritage, is a small local history resource in Bishop...
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Places to visit
The famous spots within a day trip
Castle & Heritage · 3.8 mi
Compton Castle
National Trust · 5.9 mi
Bradley Manor
Castle & Heritage · 7.2 mi
Castle Duke (historic hill fort)
National Trust · 7.5 mi
Greenway House
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