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Stay up to date with the latest news, events and South Devon travel inspiration from Cary Arms & Spa.

Colorful houses on a hillside overlooking a harbor with boats, reflected in the water under a blue sky.
Dec 29

Visiting Brixham? Discover the Best Things to Do in This Devon Harbour Town

With rows of colourful buildings reflected in crystal-clear harbour waters, Brixham is a picture-perfect English fishing port. Spend a day here and you’ll see why this seaside gem – half an hour from the Cary Arms & Spa – is a must-visit destination for visitors to the English Riviera. It’s not all about fishing, although sampling the seafood is a must. The town is also home to some fascinating historical attractions, a Blue Flag beach, and one of the largest tidal pools in the world.

This handy guide, which includes advice on the best and easiest ways to travel to Brixham, will help you make the most of your day out
Bust statue of Agatha Christie on a pedestal with flowers and palm trees in the background.
Oct 29

Agatha Christie’s English Riviera: The Essential Guide

It’s hard to imagine the English Riviera without thinking of Agatha Christie. The world’s best-selling novelist was born in Torquay in 1890, and the South Devon coastline shaped her imagination long before her stories reached global fame.
Fishing boat docked at a marina with lobster pots and fishing gear stacked on the quay, a ferris wheel, and hillside buildings in the background.
Aug 28

Explore the English Riviera: Your Essential South Devon Guide

Encompassing the resorts of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, the English Riviera is one of the UK’s most loved holiday hotspots.

Known for its palm trees, mild climate and showstopping coastal scenery, it often draws comparisons to the French Riviera.
Rocky coastal shoreline with clear blue sea and green cliffs under a bright blue sky.
Aug 07

Your Guide To The Babbacombe To Maidencombe Walk

Published by: Rory Stewart

Experience the stunning coastal path near Torquay with the Babbacombe to Maidencombe walk, one of Devon’s most scenic coastal walks. 
Boats anchored in Babbacombe Bay with coastal gardens and Cary Arms buildings in the foreground on a sunny day in South Devon
Jun 19

Our Favourite 4 Beaches near Babbacombe

We’ve rounded up four of our favourite beaches near Babbacombe. Each has a unique charm of its own, and they’re all within walking distance of the Cary Arms. 
Cary Arms Beach Suite
Jul 01

The Cary Arms & Spa has been featured in the 29 best seaside hotels in the UK - June 2024

"These are the boutique hotels that really shine in the summer - with easy-breezy spas, super food and cocktails overlooking some of the UK's loveliest beaches...
Babbacombe Theatre
Mar 07

Babbacombe from Old to New: Top Things to See and Do

For anyone visiting Babbacombe in the 21st century, you might never never guess the history behind this prettiest of Torbay districts.  Quietly renowned as one of the most sublimely peaceful and secluded locations in the area, there is a darker history behind the sunny place we know today.