Pictured left-right: Babbacombe Model Village, Cary Arms Hotel & Spa and fun on the rocks.
This miniature world is quite “a spectacle! You can get lost in admiring the details and impressive creativity at every twist and turn.
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along Babbacombe Downs - the highest cliff top promenade in England. From here you can not only take in the spectacular coastline, but also spot seabirds, seals and even dolphins. For adrenaline junkies there is plenty to challenge you with coasteering, sailing, scuba diving and hiking. If you are a keen sailor, Babbacombe makes a convenient departure point for a Lyme Bay crossing: to Portland Bill, from Devon Riviera to Jurassic Coast. The charming and characterful village of Babbacombe is quite enchanting with its colourful promenade and picturesque buildings. There are also plenty of independent shops, boutiques, bars, restaurants and cosy tearooms. We passed Babbacombe Theatre - host to many fantastic performances throughout the year, one of the most successful theatres of its size in the country. We followed the woodland path back down to Cary Arms as it was sadly time to go home. My only regret was not staying longer, with so many more coastal and woodland walks on our doorstep, and such a treasure trove of hidden coves and tranquil settings, we could have easily stayed for a week discovering something new every day. From Cary Arms you could even walk all the way along the South West Coast Path to Torquay – and Torbay, at the very heart of the English Riviera. Just one reason of many to plan a return! Stay at Cove Cottage mid-season to higher season from
£450-£650 per night, caryarms.co.uk
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