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The Captain's Cottage - An exceptional three storey refurbished Victorian home

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A balcony with a view of a harbor, boats, and a town.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a grey armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand. There are two windows with a view of a city and the sea.
A modern kitchen with light blue cabinets, a white countertop, and a gas stove. There is a window above the sink and a clock on the wall.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining area, and a staircase.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the sea through a balcony.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Brixham Harbour

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Brixham, Cornwall
  • Place, Golden Hind
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Brixham Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Brixham Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Brixham

Located in Brixham, this cottage is near the beach. Battery Gardens and Churston Station are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brixham Marina and Brixham Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Golden Hind, or check out an event or a game at Torquay United FC. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Brixham, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Golden Hind - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brixham Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brixham Marina - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Breakwater Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fishcombe Cove - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 22 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Breakwater Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tha Manor Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Prince William - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Old Market House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fishionados - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Captain's Cottage - An exceptional three storey refurbished Victorian home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Captain's Cottage - An exceptional three storey refurbished Victorian home?

As of 2 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Captain's Cottage - An exceptional three storey refurbished Victorian home on 6 Jan, 2027 start from S$1,035, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Captain's Cottage - An exceptional three storey refurbished Victorian home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Captain's Cottage - An exceptional three storey refurbished Victorian home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Captain's Cottage - An exceptional three storey refurbished Victorian home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Captain's Cottage - An exceptional three storey refurbished Victorian home located?

This family-friendly Brixham cottage is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Golden Hind, Brixham Harbour and Brixham Marina. Breakwater Beach and Battery Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stay with friends

We had a wondeful stay at the Captains cottage It was extremely clean and comfortable with everything you need for a lovely stay. The steps are not for the faint hearted but the view is the reward, it is stunning. Thank you we hope to return
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2026
Hi Donna, Thank you so much for your lovely review. Its is so wonderful to hear that you had a great stay and that you found the property in a great condition. There certainly are a few steps but as you said it is worth it for the stunning views. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Incredible House and Location

Our summer holiday at Captain's Cottage (mum, dad, two teenage boys, and grandma) was extra special. After parking our large SUV in the garage (a huge bonus), we exited its back door to breathtaking views across the harbour. The steps down to the house were steep, make no mistake, but grandma managed them with her stiff knees - just need to hold on to the rail. The house was amazing - clean, lovely decor, and very well equipped - and provided similar amazing views of the harbour from both the lounge and the balcony of the master bedroom, where you could sit and watch the world go by. The location was fantastic - close to the harbour with its superb restaurants. The walk back up to the house from the harbour was a challenge - grandma and I lagged behind as my fit wife and kids stormed ahead - but the steps were a price worth paying for the gorgeous views you get back at the house. Wonderful to see Brixham lit up in the evening. My family's been on some fine holidays in Italy and France but this holiday was our favourite - great town (more charm than the other towns of Torbay) and a wonderful holiday home. Highly recommend Captain's Cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2026
Dear Michael Thank you for such a fantastic review of Captain's Cottage, it's been a pleasure to read your wonderful comments and we're so pleased to hear how much you enjoyed Brixham as well as the cottage. We would love to host you again, and hope you'll visit beautiful Brixham for another holiday in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property with amazing views

The house is in a wonderful location and has the most incredible views, especially from the bedroom balcony. The kitchen is really well equipped and overall the property felt very high quality. The customer service was very efficient throughout. Great to have the added bonus of the games room and we appreciated the puzzles and games. The stairs to the garage are steep, but Brixham is a hilly place and it's good exercise!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Our third stay at the Captain's Cottage - just fantastic in every way. Views are wonderful and the balcony is just lovely for breakfast and evening drinks.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
Hi Anita, Thank you for reviewing your recent stay. We are delighted to hear your third stay at The Captain's Cottage was fantastic in every way! We do hope to welcome you again! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Captains cottage

Nice house, stunning views, has everything you need for a fantastic holiday in beautiful Brixham, would definitely return
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2025
Hi Simon. Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We're really happy to hear you had a good time. I'll feedback to the property owner and let them know about your points, so we can continue do our best to ensure that the highest standards possible are kept. We hope to welcome you back soon! Thanks again, Luxury Coastal
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A lovely cottage

This is a lovely cottage, well appointed, with a garage (my Kuga just fitted). Great location (although be prepared for the steep incline or steep steps). I would highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2025
Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for your review. We're really glad to hear you enjoyed the cottage and found it well-appointed and convenient and great to know your Kuga just fit in the garage! The location does come with a bit of a climb, but we hope the views and charm of the area made it worthwhile. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back anytime! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay in Brixham

We had a wonderful week in Captains Cottage. Every little detail was thought through, from a well provisioned kitchen to the blankets to snuggle up in and enjoy the stunning harbour view from the living room and master bedroom. Would recommend staying here!
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2023
Hello Stacey, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are so pleased you had a wonderful week and enjoyed the stunning view from the property. It is great to hear you would recommend the property and we would love for you to return! Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding Views Of Brixham /Luxury cottage

Fabulous cottage with stunning views over Brixham. Loved sitting on the balcony in the evening catching the last bit of Brixham sun. The cottage is filled with everything you will need for your holiday. Parking in the garage is great. Had seen prior to holiday that the steps from garage to cottage are very steep and they were! Lovely being able to spot the yellow cottage from all over Brixham.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2025
Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your review regarding The Captain's Cottage. We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay and that the property had everything you need for a great stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, James
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

What a lovely house! Everything you could possibly need and thoughtful welcome pack on arrival. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and importantly for us the car was safely tucked away in the spacious garage. The views and evening sunsets from the lounge and top bedroom were stunning. The owners have restored and modernised the property to an extremely high standard and we are grateful that we were able to experience this beautiful home. We hope to return in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
Hi Karen, Thank you so much for your review! We are over the moon that you had found the property to have everything that you could possibly need and were able to experience the beautiful sunsets. We are so pleased that you have thoroughly enjoyed your stay and that there is a garage to keep your car safe as we do agree, this is important. The property does have such a lovely atmosphere and we are also so pleased that you were able to experience this. We hope to welcome you back to stay with us in the future! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just an awesome place

The property was just perfect for our stay. So much thought & love has been put into this place that it feels like home with in minutes of being there. The location give the best views of Brixton & we all often found ourselves just looking out for periods of our stay. Also you can see when the pub is busy or not! The games room worked perfectly for our 24 year old son & added to making our stay even more comfortable. The kitchen was beautiful & everything needed was supplied. Bedrooms were decorated to a very high standard with the best bedding ! Also having the garage is an absolute must when staying in Brixham for parking, loading & unloading, can’t stress how important this is to the property. Honestly if you’re looking to stay in Brixham, look no further than the Captains Lodge.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Average property with a good view.

Overpriced for what you get. Rusty garden furniture. Fortnum and Mason branded basket with cheap tea from Lidl and wine from Aldi. Duvet in master bedroom lumpy - needs replacing. Cheap bedding.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Boswell’s & Marks

We love our stay here, this was a second time and we are looking at booking our 3rd. Everything is there that is needed and everyone is so helpful! The welcome pack is so thoughtful. And the view is amazing! The men don’t stop looking down at the bay! Well done guys! We will be back
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2024
Hi Nicola, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your second stay with us and are already planning your third visit. It's wonderful to know that you found everything you needed and appreciated the thoughtful welcome pack and the amazing view. We're delighted that the team could make your stay enjoyable and that the bay view kept you captivated. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place

The Captain’s Cottage in Brixham was exceptional. Me and my girlfriend stayed here for a month, to get a feel for Devon life in the colder months. The host, Tim, was extremely kind and offered us advice/tips throughout our stay. The views across the property are breathtaking, especially from the top bedroom. Brixham itself really grew on us and was perfectly situated for supermarkets etc & made it very easy for us to live in. Coming out of Brixham; it is really well positioned to access nearby areas by car, like Kingswear, Slapton & Salcombe. We had one of the best months.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2025
Hi Jay, Thank you so much for your Amazing review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your month here at Captains Cottage. We are also glad you were able to experience the area and surrounding areas which are just as beautiful. We hope to welcome you back again soon to stay with us. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Fantastic

The house is brilliantly located and has the most wonderful views, especially from the master bedroom. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in Brixham. Very clean, well-equipped and warm (it was January). The games room was a nice feature. The owners replied promptly to any queries and were very friendly. We had a great time and I would happily recommend this house.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb, 2024
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed the wonderful views and found the property well equipped and clean for your stay. We would be lucky to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christmas 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas break in this beautiful cottage. Everything was just right - and the owner's directions to find the garage were extremely useful. All the extra touches were much appreciated - the Christmas decorations and the welcome hamper especially. Even the seals came out to play in the harbour and we spotted dolphins (porpoises?) off Berry Head - just magical!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2024
Hi Kathleen, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay with us. It is so wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Captain's Cottage and everything was just right for you. We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely House

A beautiful house very close to Brixham centre. Really well equipped for self catering with fantastic views, comfortable beds and very convenient location. All in all we really enjoyed our stay although the steep setting means it may not be ideal for everyone. We travelled with a baby and struggled with the steep steps up to the garage as well as down into the town centre.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2023
Hi Emily, thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us, we hope to welcome you back one day. Best wishes, the Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family stay.

Stayed with my kids and their partners which relegated me to the twin bedroom at the front. Obviously meant for children with plastic under sheet on beds. Not a problem but the duvet was very small and due to the type of blind the room was always light either from natural or street lighting. Great location and view.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2024
Hello Peter, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad you enjoyed the location and the view from the property. The twin room does have standard-sized singles but completely understand you'd rather be in the bigger beds! We would love to welcome you back sometime in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very enjoyable stay

A lovely house in what must be the best location in Brixham. The garage and EV charge point is probably unique to holiday houses in the area and is a fantastic addition. It was hassle free to simply park the car, plug it in and not worry about it being left in a public car park. Yes, the steps are numerous, but are perfectly manageable with a bit of care. Those with mobility issues may struggle, though. The house itself was well laid out, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay of a week. Nice little touches like the welcome pack (ignore previous review - Aldi wine can be fantastic!) and plenty of things like dishwasher tablets. Would definitely look to return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wow wow wow

A beautiful, clean, stylish, house with everything we could possibly need for a week in Brixham. The garage was easy to get in and out of and following the handy instructions was easy to get to. Loved the games room for pool and the Xbox. Yes the steps are very steep in the garden, but worth it for all the facilities. The views are unbelievable, especially from the top bedroom with it's balcony. Would definitely recommend and return.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2024
Hi Michelle, thank you so much for your lovely review! The Captain's Cottage is in such a fabulous spot and those views are just incredible! We're pleased you enjoyed your stay and made the most of the games room. We hope we can welcome you back to Brixham again soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wow factor

I’m lost for words, this place is amazing. Amazing clean, nothing to want for! Lovely welcome package on arrival! Absolutely everything you need! Every inch of the place is done to a high standard! I wanted to pick it up and bring the whole place back with me, no Infact I would like to move there permanently! Thank you to the owners and thank you to Luxury Coastal who was all very helpful See you next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec, 2023
Hi Nicola, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so pleased to hear you had a lovely stay at The Captain's Cottage. We have passed on your kind words to the owners and we look forward to welcoming you back next year. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great views

The Captain's cottage is in an excellent location, the private garage is especially useful and makes a big difference. The views from the bedroom and balcony are wonderful and it was very enjoyable to sit out there to relax after a day exploring the area. The directions and information provided is excellent and very helpful. The kitchen area is very clean and well stocked. Beds are comfortable and clean. The cottage was quite dusty throughout with a few dusty cobwebs also. I found myself sneezing quite lot during our stay which I could only attribute to the dust. The upstairs bathroom floor hadn't been cleaned and there several mould spots in the shower area. The towels provided were clean but quite worn and needed replacing. Despite these minor negatives we had a lovely time and enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2025
Hi Geoffrey, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so pleased that you were able to enjoy the amazing location that Captain's cottage is in and especially the private garage is definitely a bonus! The views are beautiful and we are glad that the beds were so comfortable, this is amazing to hear. We do appreciate your feedback about the property, this means that we can speak to the team and investigate further. The Owners of Captain's Cottage do go to the property regularly to have a very thorough spring clean and to replace or fix anything that needs some attention- they are currently in the property now! We hope to welcome you back to stay with us again. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a Cottage!

Full credit to the owners for creating such a wonderful holiday home. It really has everything you could want in a self catering property coupled with being comfortable and clean. The views over the town and harbour are wonderful from the master bedroom roof terrace, especially the sunsets with a glass of wine in hand! As Luxury Coastal comment you do have to be comfortable with lots of external steps due to the location on the hillside. The garage being 40+ steps above the house! Also there are some pretty steep steps down into the town, some worse than others. We really enjoyed our week at Captain's Cottage and made full use of many local restaurants all of which we found to be good. A good base for exploring Devon from.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
Hi Hugh, Thankyou for taking the time to make a review on your stay at The Captains Cottage. We are so glad to hear you had a wonderful stay, with lovely views over the town and harbour and it was a great space to see the sunset with a glass of wine on the roof terrace. Its also really nice to hear you made use of the local restaurants which were lovely too. We hope to welcome you back to one of our properties again in the future. Kind Regards Luxury Coastal
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house, great views

You are likely to be fitter by the end of your stay! You can’t avoid series of steep flights of steps everywhere in Brixham. Obvious when you look at how it has developed on the two steep hillsides around the harbour. The steps from the garage are steep. You need to be fairly physically active/mobile to feel comfortable with this, especially making repeated trips up and down when loading/unloading your stuff. Just a warning to those less able! The house is well designed, has a lovely sunny aspect and fantastic views. Lots of interesting things to see/do in the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2023
Hi Janet, Thank you for leaving a review on your stay at The Captain's Cottage. We are so pleased to hear the house was lovely and you enjoyed the fantastic views. We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic cottage with superb equipment

We stayed at the Captain’s Cottage in Brixham and have been extremely happy with the choice. It starts with the garage, which is a luxury in Brixham - in our case even more so, as we were able to charge our PHEV-rental car over night at a very reasonable price. We were greeted with a lovely hamper, which was very nice after the travel. The cottage was exactly like in the description, just the view in reality was even more spectacular than on the pictures. The furniture in all rooms was very comfortable and well chosen, we really felt at home. And the fact that we could just walk down the stairs to Brixham or to the Coastal Path was a big plus as well. Perfect information on all the rooms and equipment and the surrounding could be found in a thoughtfully composed information folder. Even though already mentioned: the view from the upper balcony is stunning. The description around the steps to the house is correct - was no issue for us, but we can imagine it might be for less mobile guests. One little thing (which has nothing to do with the property): for a non-UK-resident, the recycling rules are (mildly put) intransparent.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2025
Hi Markus, Thankyou for taking time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you found the Captains Cottage a fantastic cottage! We are glad it provided you with a homely feel and that you enjoyed the coastal path! We would love to welcome you back in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Place to Stay

A very nice place to stay whilst visiting the area. The house is a triple split level with two bedrooms, wet room and toilet on the ground floor with access via a patio door to outside steps leading up to the patio, the games room and, eventually the garage. The outside steps are quite steep with no handrail along the first couple of flights. The steps can be quite.slippery when wet. Back inside and up the internal stairs takes you to the kitchen and the very comfortable lounge and dining area which has some magnificent views over the harbour. The kitchen is very well appointed but a bit cramped when four people are all in at the same time, so Derek and I chose to stay out at all times and look after the wine bottles in the lounge. Continuing up stairs from the lounge is the master bedroom which has full glass patio doors with a magnificent panoramic vista over the harbour and miles beyond. We watched the numerous fire works going off as our visit coincided with bonfire night. Through the patio doors is a small balcony which would be loverly to sit out during a a balmy summer evening with a glass or two of your favourite amber nectar. There is also a separate shower room and toilet located on this floor. The beds are extremely comfortable and encouraged a lazy lay in. There is access through the kitchen to the outside steps which lead up to the patio games room and eventually to the garage. There are lights along the steps which are operated from the kitchen. Access to the front door is up a short but steep set of steps and the road is extremely narrow and care needs to be taken. Once luggage has been dropped off the car can be driven back up the hill to the road at the rear.where the garage is located and walked to either by the rear steps or by walking round, which we chose to do. When we arrived we had no idea where the garage was located as this isn't clear on the promotional blurb but I think another postcode or map should be shown or offered. When we arrived we found that the owners had left a couple of gifts to welcome us to the house which were very much appreciated. This is a loverly house in a great location but a certain level of physical fitness is required if intending to walk into town and back. It is definitely not suitable for the infirm or wheelchair users as there is no access for such. I would highly recommend this place for anyone wishing to stay in and explore the Brixham area
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2024
Thank you Roy for taking the time to leave a review and for your kind words. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed Brixham and took the job of guarding the wine bottles very seriously! Thank you too for your feedback about the directions for the garage which future guests will find is attached to their Arrival Letter emails. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again one day. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
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