We had the pleasure of staying at the Somerville in January 2012 - and what an absolute find it is.
We were in a suite, so we had our own large bedroom, en-suite and our own lounge/reception room which was both comfortable, spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. It;s always the little touches that make a difference, a small bowl of sweeties by the bed, fabulous smelling toiletries in the bathroom, a selection of teas/coffees on the kettle tray.
On days when the weather wasn't so great, it was an absolute pleasure to return to the Somerville where it felt so warm and cosy, which is also a big nod to the immaculate hospitality of the fine couple who run it. The breakfast is renowned, and quite rightly so, highly recommend the scrambled eggs on toast, but be prepared for an array of questions when you get to the table...brown or white, jam or marmalade, scrambled, fried, boiled, poached....the choice is fantastic and it's so clear that they want to get it perfect for you, not just in hot meals, but the selection of cereals, pastries and delicious fresh fruit as well. The B&B is well located, a short walk downhill will take you straight to the marina (less than 5 min walk), If you want to do a bit of exploring, just ask at reception and they will happily recommend pubs, restaurants, beaches and walks.
We will not hesitate to return to the Somerville for our next Devonshire stay, in fact.....can't wait.
- Somerville Hotel Torquay
