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Midships

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Interior
Living area
Terrace/patio
Bathroom
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Brixham, Devon
  • Place, Brixham Harbour
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Hind
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Brixham Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Common Spaces

2 King Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Midships

A charming first-floor apartment overlooking Brixham Harbour, offering timeless appeal and modern comforts. Enjoy a central location, courtyard seating, and dedicated harbourside parking for a memorable South Devon getaway.

Welcome to Midships, a delightful first-floor apartment with spectacular views of Brixham Harbour. Owned by the same family since the 1950s, this property offers a timeless charm combined with modern comforts. Ideal for couples or small groups, Midships is a beloved retreat that guests return to year after year.

Key Features



Sleeps 4: Two king-size en-suite bedrooms ensure privacy and comfort. The master bedroom features a Jack-and-Jill en-suite with a shower over a bath, while the second bedroom has a walk-in shower and heated towel rails.





Stunning Harbour Views: Enjoy snapshots of bustling harbour life from the lounge windows.





Modern Open-Plan Living: The lounge, kitchen, and dining areas create a stylish, sociable space for relaxing or entertaining.





Well-Equipped Kitchen: Features a minimalist design with conveniences such as a dishwasher and washer/dryer.





Welcome Pack: Includes hot drinks, milk, and complimentary wine for a warm arrival.





Free Wi-Fi: Stay connected during your stay.





Courtyard Seating: An outdoor area on a raised courtyard provides a quiet space to unwind.





Convenient Parking: Dedicated parking is available a short walk away on the harbourside.



The Magic of Midships and Brixham

Located in the heart of Brixham, Midships is perfectly situated to explore the charm of this bustling fishing town and the surrounding South Devon coastline. Whether you`re walking along the South West Coast Path, sampling fresh seafood at the harbour, or simply enjoying the view from the lounge, this apartment provides the perfect base.

Discover the beauty of South Devon, and let the timeless charm of Midships make your next holiday unforgettable!

Midships is a first-floor apartment, settled at the bottom of Bay View Steps. Just off King Street, you`ll find an eclectic range of eateries and shops close by. More familiar high street names like Costa co-exist with Brixham businesses such as Hailey`s Kitchen and the West Country Deli.

A short walk takes you to the ferries or the main Brixham bus stop that can take you to destinations in Torbay and beyond.

Along the harbour, you can head to the breakwater and its half-mile walk to the lighthouse, or the nearby shingle beach. The beach has a Blue Flag Award — a global standard that commends cleanliness, safety, and environmental considerations.

Here are some nearby attractions suggested by our Brixham-based team. Please check the relevant sites for opening times, dates, and entry fees to avoid disappointment.

● Paignton Zoo
● Funfish Trips & Dolphin Watching
● Berry Pomeroy Castle
● Brixham Museum
● Berry Head Nature Reserve & Napoleonic Fort
● Churston Cove
● Local National Trust properties – Greenway and Coleton Fishacre
● Dartmouth Steam Railway
● Woodlands
● Paignton Pier
● Agatha Christie Mile (1.3 miles)

The enviable location on King Street is just a few steps from the harbourside and a minute or so to the town centre.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11228994
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Brixham

Brixham is home to this apartment. Golden Hind and Brixham Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Battery Gardens and Churston Station. Battlefield Live Torbay and Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Brixham, Devon

What's nearby

  • Brixham Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Golden Hind - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brixham Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fishcombe Cove - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Berry Head - 8 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 22 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Market House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Curious Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rockfish - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Long Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Midships pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Midships?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Midships?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Midships located?

Situated in Brixham, this apartment building is steps away from Brixham Harbour and Golden Hind. Brixham Marina and Breakwater Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Midships

Lovely place to stay , couldn’t be a better location , as not many steps to go up , fav views , very comfortable
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2026
I am delighted you enjoyed your stay at Midships and that the property's location suited your needs so well. We hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sally b.

Our stay

We were very pleased with the high standard of accommodation. Beautiful views and easy walk to harbour. Everything you could wish for.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Thank you for writing a review for Midships, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at the apartment. We hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elaine F.

Fantastic stay

Great start to holiday with a few Welcome goodies Excellent location with amazing harbour views Comfy beds Thanks to Fiona for your help in arranging this
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2024
Really pleased to hear you enjoyed another wonderful holiday in Brixham Elaine. The whole team look forward to seeing you again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Andrew A.

Great Views and Location

Amazing views and a great location! The parking is nearby and really useful. The place is a good size but could not do with some upgrading of floors but all in all a great stay
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2023
Thank you for writing a review for Midships. I am pleased you enjoyed the amazing views and that the location of the apartment proved a great base for your holiday. Parking is always a big plus in Brixham, glad it was really useful. We hope to see you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

julia h.

An ideal apartment

Well located property. Good parking space by the harbour. No loading/unloading area to unpack your car - double yellow lines but we managed. The entrance /patio area was slightly scruffy and neeeed a good sweep and tidy up (which we did ) The inside was lovely .A few cosmetic tidy ups which Im sure will be done over winter. Overall it was ideally situated and a really perfect place to stay I certainly recommend this apartment.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your review of Midships and your feedback. There is a loading bay just down from the apartment that can be used for 20 minutes to unload and load your car. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend in Brixham

Had a great weekend in Brixham. Midships is an ideal place to stay, comfortable and warm, close to shops and eating places with fantastic views of the harbour. Parking on the harbour below, steps up to the house but not too difficult.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2024
Thank you for writing a review for Midships and recommending it to others. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed a comfortable stay and enjoyed the most wonderful views from the lounge. Hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fabulous views from the sofa

We often stay at Midships, we absolutely love it. It’s a lovely comfortable flat with outstanding views of the harbour and is really close to town. Parking on the harbour side is very convenient.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
I am delighted you enjoyed another great stay at Midships, the views are just fabulous I totally agree. We hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Out of season

Stayed at Midships many times over the years and always found it the best place to stay for us in Brixham
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2024
It is always lovely to welcome back our returning guests to Midships, we are pleased it continues to meet your needs when you visit Brixham. We look forward to seeing you again next time.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Weekend break at Midships

Fantastic location, great views. Well equipped kitchen Floor in kitchen needs replacing and some areas look tired and need a lick of paint That being said, would definitely recommend this property
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your review of Midships and I am pleased you would recommend the property to others. Its location and views make it very popular with many returning guests. We hope to see you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our opinion of Midships

This was our third stay at Midships in about 18 months which in itself should say enough but we would now add that we will be staying there another two times this year. We think it is really great!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Once Again a Beautiful Stay

This is our 4th stay at Midships, it is a beautiful apartment, very clean, prime location and has absolutely everything you could need for a stay away from home. The owners leave a lovely essentials pack, including a bottle of wine, for your arrival. The correspondence I received from Brixham Cottages was excellent and very quick to respond and to any questions. Tried to book again for next year but already booked unfortunately.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2025
Thank you for staying with us again at Midships, I am pleased to hear that you love the apartment and feel the team at My Brixham Holiday offer a great service. We hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding Apartment

Beautiful, comfortable apartment with amazing views. Everything you need is provided. Outdoor courtyard was lovely too. Parking on the harbor front excellent, steps to climb got easier. Best holiday accommodation we have ever stayed in. We will definitely be booking for next year. Many thanks.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your lovely review of Midships, It is an apartment in a great location and those views are special. We look froward to seeing you for a return visit in 2025.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

alfred c.

Great accommodation

An excellent flat overlooking Brixham harbour. The flat is spacious to a high standard with double on suite. The location is situated on an elevated road above the harbour which won't suit someone with mobility problems. Otherwise an excellent choice.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2024
Thank you for writing a review for Midships, I am delighted that the property proved to be an excellent place to base yourself for your holiday. The views are wonderful, we hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Midships vacation

I recently stayed at Midships after staying in its sister apartment as the latter was not available my whole stay. It is a lovely flat with beautiful views of the harbor. The beds and furniture are comfy and the kitchen is quite well equipped. It is very quiet and has a lovely patio in the rear of the flat. I would definately recommend this holiday flat along with its sister flat downstairs!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Midships in Brixham Harbour

We keep renting ( at least 5 times ) this lovely harbourside apartment because it ticks most of our boxes and we love it. A couple of comments: We are pleaed that the shower room floor has been re-newed and would suggest that the same is done in the kitchen area. We still find that the step on entering the apartment is hazadous as it is not obvious to the eye. How ever despite the above comments we hope to return to Midships a soften as possible in fact we have already reserved stays for next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2025
It is always a pleasure to see you both, I am glad you like the new floor in the bathrooms/shower rooms. We look froward to seeing you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Midships

Skirting board and Vinyl in shower room needs attention, looking slightly tired. Overall a lovely clean apartment with a fabulous view, would definitely come again
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2023
Thank you for writing a review and for your feedback. I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the apartment and would stay again. We do hope to see you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

We loved this apartment

This is the second time we have stayed here, I would already have my 3rd time booked if it was available on my dates for next year. The layout is ideal for 2 couples, both bedrooms are are a great size each with their own bathroom. The apartment is equipped with everything you will need and we even got a little welcome pack which was lovely.. The location is superb over looking the harbour and out to sea. The outside court is very handy as it is sheltered from the weather so things can stored there safely. We will definitely be returning
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Edwin H.

Fantastic apartment..

Great apartment, very comfortable, two good sized bedrooms, toilet in shower room constantly has water running into the bowl, which can be heard at night. Living room has three floor to ceiling windows, with great views of harbour and beyond. Kitchen is well equipped if you decide to cook. Parking space is good on harbour, but tight as council have put up new posts.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2023
Thank you for your review I am pleased you enjoyed your stay and the wonderful views from the lounge. We hope to see you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Midships observations.

We loved this property with its big windows overlooking the harbour, there was always something to watch, night or day. The kitchen was well equipped with plenty of cupboard space for us to store our food stuffs. The shower surround in one of the bathrooms need some attention from a visual point of view, wear and tear . The mattress in the bedroom nearest the front door could do with an upgrade. We visited in November and we thought the heating should be higher, specially if we were in the apartment during the day, when there was no heating at all, that we could control. In the introductory email we were told the key code and about parking but no mention of how to find the property or unloading instructions!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2025
Thank you for staying with us again, the heating is controlled by a Hive that guests can adjust. I will look into creating a simple guide aside from the property information that we can leave on the coffee table. Thank you for the other feedback I will pass this on to the owners for their consideration over the quieter months. We look froward to seeing you again soon.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Midships holiday accomodation

Was pleasantly surprised at the size & space of the apartment...not immediately obvious after the outside steps..view is spectacular fixtures & fittings great...lovely big rooms & my very favourite "sash windows" no awful pvc...beds & bedding good well equipped plenty of cutlery & crockery...fridge freezer & washing machine.... nice touch provision of coffee tea & biscuits ....large outdoor terrace table chairs & relaxers nice creation with plants & garden...only couple of tiny points...cobwebs..stains on blinds & one set of curtains in lounge..overall pretty exceptional.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

concerns

We have stayed in Midships on at least 3 previous occasions with no concerns worth mentioning, however our last break not so good. Workmen in the apartment below slamming doos really harshly, heavy footfalls in the apartment above us,lights on 24 hours a day by our bedroom making it very difficult to sleep because it felt like daylight all the time (never happned before). All reported to My Brixham Rep whoe said she would contact the owner. Result - NO CHANGE. We hoping for improvements for our next visit later this year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Summer holiday

Thank you for an outstanding holiday at Midships. The little touches of tea, coffee, milk and wine made our day after a 6 hour journey and were very much appreciated. The poor weather did not bother us because the view more than made up for it. From dusk til dawn you can watch harbour life from the comfort of your armchair. Everything is a convenient short walk away. Apart from the spectacular views and the tasteful decor, I was really blown away by the comfort of the beds; they were like sleeping on a cloud, so much so that my back pain disappeared. Midships has easily been the best holiday I have had in Brixham and I highly recommend. The staff are helpful and friendly and are on hand should you need them. It's a 5+ star rating from myself. Thanks again.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2024
Wow thank you for this lovely review, I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay so much despite the poor weather. Those views are so special come rain or shine. I hope we will see you again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Out of season

Stayed at Midships many times over the years and always found it the best place to stay for us in Brixham
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2024
It is always lovely to welcome back our returning guests to Midships, we are pleased it continues to meet your needs when you visit Brixham. We look forward to seeing you again next time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay, thank you

Great apartment in a great location. Superbly furnished. Close to all shops, restaurants and bars. Definitely stay here again.

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