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Venue Type

Hotel Venue

City

Torbay

Region

South West

Standing

180

theatre

dinner

bedrooms

About

Cary Arms

Located directly on the waterfront at Babbacombe Bay on the English Riviera, Cary Arms & Spa is one of Devon’s most exclusive coastal boutique hotels and event venues, combining luxury seaside accommodation, spa facilities and dramatic sea-view event spaces within an intimate waterfront setting. Positioned on the edge of Lyme Bay with panoramic Jurassic Coast views, the venue blends the charm of a traditional English inn with contemporary coastal luxury and highly personalised hospitality.

Set within one of South Devon’s most picturesque bays, the venue has become particularly well known for intimate weddings, leadership retreats, luxury private events and coastal hospitality experiences where atmosphere, scenery and exclusivity are central to the guest experience. Unlike larger resort hotels, Cary Arms delivers a far more boutique and immersive environment, with sea-view accommodation, fishermen’s cottages, beach huts and spa facilities integrated across the waterfront estate.

Its combination of dramatic coastal positioning, luxury hospitality and intimate scale makes it one of the South West’s most distinctive seaside event venues.

Event Spaces

The Saloon

At the centre of the venue’s event offering is The Saloon, a licensed sea-view event space overlooking Lyme Bay and the Jurassic coastline. The room supports ceremonies, private dining, networking receptions and intimate celebrations whilst retaining a relaxed boutique atmosphere and uninterrupted coastal views.

Outdoor Glass Sphere Pod

One of the venue’s most unique features is its licensed outdoor glass sphere wedding pod overlooking the sea. Positioned beside the coastline and tropical gardens, the pod creates an exceptional setting for intimate ceremonies and luxury coastal celebrations.

Restaurant & Coastal Terraces

The inn, terraces and restaurant spaces support networking events, private dining and relaxed hospitality experiences with panoramic sea views throughout. Outdoor terraces and gardens create particularly strong opportunities for summer receptions and drinks events beside the water.

Exclusive-Use Weddings & Events

Cary Arms specialises in exclusive-use coastal events and intimate luxury weddings. The entire resort can be privately hired, allowing guests full access to the inn, accommodation, spa and event spaces for highly immersive celebrations and retreats.

Accommodation & Spa

Cary Arms & Spa offers boutique sea-facing bedrooms, luxury beach huts, beach suites and restored fishermen’s cottages positioned directly beside the coastline. The ocean-facing spa includes hydrotherapy facilities, sauna, steam room and treatment spaces overlooking Lyme Bay.

Dining & Hospitality

The venue’s coastal gastro-style restaurant focuses heavily on fresh local seafood and Devon produce, creating a hospitality experience centred around relaxed luxury and destination dining. Bespoke menus and private dining experiences can be incorporated into events and exclusive-use celebrations.

Facilities and Services

Cary Arms & Spa offers exclusive-use hire, spa facilities, sea-view event spaces, private dining, luxury accommodation, event coordination and bespoke hospitality experiences. The venue’s boutique scale and highly personalised service model make it particularly attractive for premium intimate events and luxury coastal stays.

Ideal For

Luxury Weddings
Leadership Retreats
Private Dining
Exclusive Hire Events
Networking Receptions
Luxury Coastal Stays
Wellness Retreats
Corporate Retreats
Private Celebrations
Summer Parties
Boutique Hospitality Events
Intimate Seaside Gatherings

Luxury Weddings

Leadership Retreats

Private Dining

Exclusive Hire Events

Networking Receptions

Luxury Coastal Stays

Wellness Retreats

Corporate Retreats

Private Celebrations

Summer Parties

Boutique Hospitality Events

Intimate Seaside Gatherings

Key Features

Luxury Coastal Boutique Hotel
Direct Waterfront Location
Panoramic Lyme Bay Views
Exclusive-Use Event Hire
Outdoor Glass Sphere Ceremony Pod
Sea-View Spa Facilities
Luxury Beach Huts & Suites
Restored Fishermen’s Cottages
Coastal Gastro Dining
Jurassic Coast Setting
Boutique Luxury Hospitality
Outdoor Terrace & Garden Spaces
Highly Personalised Event Delivery
One of Devon’s Leading Coastal Wedding Venues

Luxury Coastal Boutique Hotel

Direct Waterfront Location

Panoramic Lyme Bay Views

Exclusive-Use Event Hire

Outdoor Glass Sphere Ceremony Pod

Sea-View Spa Facilities

Luxury Beach Huts & Suites

Restored Fishermen’s Cottages

Coastal Gastro Dining

Jurassic Coast Setting

Boutique Luxury Hospitality

Outdoor Terrace & Garden Spaces

Highly Personalised Event Delivery

One of Devon’s Leading Coastal Wedding Venues

Why Hire

Cary Arms & Spa offers one of the South West’s most atmospheric and luxurious coastal event experiences, combining dramatic sea views, boutique accommodation and highly personalised hospitality within an intimate waterfront setting. Its unique combination of spa facilities, exclusive-use flexibility and beachfront positioning creates events that feel immersive, memorable and distinctly different from traditional hotel venues.

Whether hosting a luxury wedding, leadership retreat, networking reception or private celebration, the venue delivers a refined seaside hospitality experience centred around atmosphere, exclusivity and exceptional coastal scenery.