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A modern and cosy apartment just yards from Brixham’s bustling harbourside

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Breakfast meal
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Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Brixham, ENG
  • Brixham Harbour
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Brixham Marina
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Berry Head
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

A modern and cosy apartment just yards from Brixham’s bustling harbourside

Centrally located in the heart of Brixham and refreshed for 2022 in cool and contemporary tones, Captains Rest makes the perfect base for those wanting to experience all the soul of Brixham. Set along Middle Street, Brixham's 'Indie Street' brimming with creative independent shops and cafes and just 2 minutes walk from the towns bustling harbour, this 2 bedroom top floor apartment provides the perfect balance of convenience and comfort.

You will feel right at home when you arrive at Captains Rest with views across the rooftops to the colourful cottages of the old fishing town of Brixham. An open plan kitchen and lounge area with modern appliances and contemporary features give way to a light and relaxing double bedroom and a spacious twin room. You’ll feel a million miles from the nearby town centre, leaving you free to enjoy a great sleep and wake refreshed and ready to explore everything that Brixham has to offer.

Located in the heart of Brixham's conservation area, Captains Rest is an ideal base for exploring the local area and immersing yourself in the local way of life. Step outside and you will find yourself in the hustle and bustle of the town centre, and just a short walk down the road will lead you to the waters edge at the harbour. Look out for the stunning replica of Sir Francis Drake’s famous galleon The Golden Hind, which welcomes visitors aboard all year round.

Home to one of Britain’s oldest working fishing ports, Brixham has long been famed for its links to the sea, and now has an up and coming culinary scene to add to its armoury, with an increasing number of independent cafés and delightful restaurants offering ingredients landed just a stones’ throw from their doorstep. For walkers, The South West Coast Path will take you as far as your legs will carry you, and entertaining the little ones couldn’t be easier with Paignton Zoo, The Dartmouth Steam Railway and Splashdown @ Quay West all within a short drive

Captains Rest is located on the third floor of the building and the space comprises of:

Open plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Area
- Open plan Kitchen/living/dining area with views across the town
- 2 sofas
- Smart LED television with complimentary Netflix subscription
- Dining table for 4 people
- 4 ring gas hob with stainless steel canopy extractor
- Oven
- Fridge freezer
- Washer/dryer
- Hardwood double glazed french doors with juliette balcony

Master Bedroom
- Double bed complete with Emma award-winning mattress and wall mounted smart TV

Bedroom Two
- Twin single beds complete with Emma award-winning mattresses and wall mounted smart TV

Bathroom/W.C
- Bath with independent wall mounted shower
- Wash hand basin
- W.C

Facilities
- Towels and linen provided
- Travel cot and high chair. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot
- Iron and ironing board
- Hairdryer

Notes
- Check in: 4pm Check out: 10am
- No pets permitted

Property manager

South Devon Holidays

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brixham

Located in Brixham, this apartment is by the sea. Battery Gardens and Churston Station are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Berry Head Country Park and South Devon. Golden Hind and Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Brixham, ENG

What's nearby

  • Golden Hind - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brixham Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brixham Marina - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Berry Head - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Mary's Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 19 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Longbar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Manor - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Curious Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Anchor - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brixham Harbour - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A modern and cosy apartment just yards from Brixham’s bustling harbourside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A modern and cosy apartment just yards from Brixham’s bustling harbourside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is A modern and cosy apartment just yards from Brixham’s bustling harbourside located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Golden Hind and Brixham Harbour. Battery Gardens and Brixham Marina are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Clean, bright and comfortable apartment with everything we needed
We were very happy with this apartment which was in a great spot near the harbour. We parked in the car park nearby and bought a weekly parking permit which was very useful. The bottle of wine and milk in the fridge was a lovely thought. Access to WiFi was good. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captain's Rest 29th July - 5th August 2023
Owners very attentive and helpful. Excellent location, right on Brixham harbour. Everything you could need in a very well equipped kitchen. Beds all memory foam and very comfortable. Lots of places to visit locally. Lovely quiet apartment. Would highly recommend and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captains Rest
The apartment was very well furnished, in an excellent position very close to the harbour and local amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and would recommend the apartment to anyone wanting a peaceful and enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location just off the edge of Brixham harbour with east nearby parking, close to shops restaurants and the heart of Torbay allowing great day visits and walks. Lovely clean and fully functional apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central harbour location, super apartment.
A well equipped apartment in great location for the harbour, walks and shops, including some interesting independent shops. Third floor location meant great views. Great support, when needed, from the owners. Lovely welcome gift. Thank you. Recommend using the weekly parking permit, and using the Freshwater Quarry Car Park, and strolling back along the harbour to the apartment. Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francesca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in brixham
Great location, great apartment and great communication. A lovely trip away

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great holiday base
We really enjoyed staying in this apartment, which was a stone's throw from all the attractions of Brixham harbour. Beautiful coastal walks, sea swimming and crabbing were our favourite pastimes. The apartment was clean and well appointed and provided everything we needed for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A happy stay
We stayed last year and had a lovely time, so wanted to visit Brixham again. Captain's Rest was the perfect base last year and it was the same again this year. The apartment is perfectly placed to explore the town. It is well equipped and very welcoming. It made it a very happy holiday. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in central Brixham
Lovely flat, very centrally located. Comfortably furnished and well equipped. Had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment in an interesting town
The apartment is lovely, modern, quite compact but with everything you would need. The location is great as it is just up from the harbour and only a short distance from the main shops and supermarket. There are a few steps to get up to the flat as it is on the 2nd floor. The view from the apartment is rooftops and short-stay car park but we were out a lot of the time so this was ok. Free on-street parking could not be found so we bought a council car-parking permit (which covers all of Torbay). The nearest long-stay car park is a 10 min walk away but the route is along the harbour. As we had good weather it was a pleasant walk. The permit meant we could park in the short-stay next to the flat for up to 3 hours which was helpful. Colin & Sally were helpful and quick to answer any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rita W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Near the Harbour in Brixham, clean and comfortable flat close to amenities!
Flat was easy to find with the directions given. Was very clean and a home from home that we enjoyed!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

NEIL R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brixham
Great property really close to harbour and all facilities. ...only one criticism and nothing to do with property itself. I received a text at approximately 10am on the Saturday that I didnt have to wait until 2pm to access the property....if I had known this Friday night we would have left early to get there by 10amon and have the whole day to ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great break in a very comfortable flat.
We were very impressed with the apartment. It was welcoming and well-equipped and made a perfect base for exploring the town and local area. Indeed, the apartment was so comfortable, it didn't matter that the weather was mixed: we were very happy to stay in and put our feet up when it rained! We would certainly return to Brixham and Captains Rest for future holidays.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Captains Rest
A well equipped, clean and comfortable flat. Plenty to do and see in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, family friendly
Has everything needed for a family holiday. Well furnished, clean, with thoughtful touches throughout. In a great location with access to Brixham centre and adjacent to a car park. Good base to explore the area as it offers easy access to Paignton, Torquay and other places of interest.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great central location. Ideal family holiday.
Very clean and very welcoming. Will come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Flat was well equipped, the only issue we had was parking next to the flat was short stay so had to move the car quite a few times and repair work in the long stay car park made it difficult to find a space so had to pay for parking on top of the permit we had already paid for. The only other downside was the smell of cigarette smoke coming from flat 2, on the communal stair and if we had our balcony doors open. Not being smokers we seemed to notice it more maybe. The wine and card that greeted us after a long and slow journey was a very nice touch and milk in the fridge was a huge bonus

10/10 Excellent

Andie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment in a fantastic location
We very much enjoyed our stay at this apartment, it was well equipped with comfortable beds in a fantastic location. We arrived on Saturday 29th June 2019, the hottest day of the year up to that date and I was worried that the apartment might be hot and stuffy. This was not the case. There are windows on three sides of the building and double doors to the Juliet balcony so it was easy to get a flow of air through. Thank you Sally and Colin, we had a really good time and didn't want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

Top Marks
Location really excellent. Apartment was lovely and very well equipped. We like to make our own meals so discovering a good selection of cookware and serving dishes was great. I would highly recomend this place as a relaxing holiday stay
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich K.

Relaxing time
This Appartment is well equiped, we didn´t miss anything. Also we have got help where ever we need by Colin Reed. We have enjoyed our time.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

We loved this comfortable apartment
My wife and I spent a week in Captains Rest. We had read the previous reviews about the apartment being a real home from home and we weren't disappointed; the place is well equipped with everything you would need for a comfortable holiday. The flat was spotlessly clean on arrival and well located for the harbour bowl and local shops. The weekly Torbay parking pass was great value allowing us to park next door to the apartment plus free access to all the other council car parks in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Highly recommended!! We'll definitely be back 😀

8/10 Good

Simon M.

A thoroughly enjoyable stay over Christmas
We chose Brixham because we wanted somewhere that had a feel of authenticity, a working harbour and a place not totally given over to holliday makers and the 'pleasures' of the seaside resort. We chose Captain's Rest for its location. We were not disappointed in either respect. Brixham offerd us exctly what we wanted and the walks bothe east and west along the coastal path were splendid. It also proved to be an excellent place tofrom which to explore that part of Devon and we would have done much more of that given a longer stay. Everybody who has stayed at Captain's restr has commented on the fact that it is well equipped and indeed this was our experience. We were comfortable and at hole there and the location was very convenient for the shops, the harbour, the pub (the Blue Anchor) and the walks. Want a really picky criticism? I couldn't find a large fork for catving the turkey but I needn't have taken my own carving knife as the knives in the house were exceptional in that they were up to the job! And a view of the sea would have been nice but you can't have everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire T.

Brixham 2018
We had a lovely week at the Captains rest, very well equipped, clean and in a great location, would definitely recommend , thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bede F.

Spotless cozy apartment in an ideal location.
We really enjoyed our stay at the Captains Rest. The accommodation is cozy and contains everything to make it feel home from home. The location is superb, just round the corner from the harbour. There are lots of fabulous places to eat out. We bought the weekly parking pass recommended by Colin The car park is next door! Colin was really helpful before and during our stay ( thank you). Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Well appointed, well equipped, well located, welcoming apartment
Well appointed, well equipped, well located, welcoming apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

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