
Cottage Celebration Getaway
Planning a special celebration? Why not rent one of beautiful cottage on the coast?Our seven cottages sleep from 4 to 9 and have all the amenities and facilities for the perfect family getaway.
The Cary Arms & Spa exudes charm, fun and all the values of a good English inn with the style and comfort of a boutique hotel. Great seaside dining complemented by some luxury seaview rooms/suites, chic beach huts and characterful cottages which also includes some dog-friendly accommodation. Sitting in the sheltered and sunny spot of Babbacombe Bay, the outstanding setting and views are breathtakingly beautiful. Hearty breakfasts, long lunches, lazy suppers; it's about delicious food made with fresh, local ingredients, simply and creatively cooked according to the season. Relax in the waterfall hydrotherapy pool and indulge in one of our Gaia treatments in the new Cary Spa. The “Inn on the Beach” is a must visit place all year round
2017- Winner of the Best Waterside Hotel
2020 & 2022 - Winner of the Readers Award for Excellence
2021 - Winner of the Best for Families
2022 - Readers Award Winner
2023 - Winner of the Best Waterside Hotel
2024 - Readers Award Winner
We have won the Silver Award in the Small Boutique category at the prestigious national Visit England Awards for Excellence Awards 2020!
The England’s tourism awards champion the very best of the country’s tourism industry, celebrating quality, innovation and best practice.
What a great honour to represent our beautiful English Riviera, the stunning county of Devon and the South West region!
We are absolutely over the moon but couldn’t have achieved the most coveted accolade in English tourism without your ongoing support and loyalty, so “Thank You”!
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We are a Trip Advisor 2021 Travellers' Choice Winner
Rent a three, four or five bedroom holiday cottage, each fully restored and located close to the inn. Decorated by Kathleen Fraser, each reflects the coastal style and comfort of the inn but with the added privacy and space of your own holiday home.
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Gastro food cooked simply on the south Devon coast. The watchwords in the kitchen are freshness and seasonality, underpinned by a deep-rooted respect for the surrounding waters and pastures. Our restaurant specials change daily reflecting Devon coast and country in equal measure.
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Planning a special celebration? Why not rent one of beautiful cottage on the coast?Our seven cottages sleep from 4 to 9 and have all the amenities and facilities for the perfect family getaway.
Honeymoon, birthday, wedding anniversary or engagement....celebrate in style at the Inn on the Beach!Our 2 night "Celebration Hideaway" is ideal to mark your special occasion and make some wonderful memories with your loved one!
This December, make th the most of the cosy atmosphere at the Inn on the Beach! Surprise your loved one with a relaxing stayover where you will be able to enjoy some delicious festive cuisine and feel totally relaxed in our state-of-the-art Cary Spa!
This Winter, why not make the most of the cosy and relaxing Inn on the Beach?
Enjoy some amazing sea views and relax fully at the sound of the waves!
We have teamed up with local Michelin-starred restaurant,The Elephant by Simon Hulstone, to bring you our Gastro Getaway
A two-day gastro break, allows you the chance to experience a diverse mix of top-class cuisine, from the Cary’s seaside gastro style Inn to the Michelin-starred The Elephant by Simon Hulstone overlooking Torquay’s harbour.
You will be assured of delicious wintry comfort cuisine!
Sundays at the Cary Arms are made for relaxing. Extend your weekend with a luxuriously lazy Sunday Sleepover.
For a perfect hideaway to escape for romance and privacy, the Cary’s secluded location in Babbacombe Bay ticks all the right boxes with its two-night Romantic Hideaway Experience. Newlyweds? This is the perfect destination to book for your minimoon, you will simply fall in love with the stunning location, luxury accommodation and delicious food!
Dogs are always welcome at The Cary Arms - we want our guests to experience the very best during their stay - including your four legged friends.