Ranscombe House, Brixham

Ranscombe House is a 3-star family-friendly bed and breakfast in Brixham, rated 9.0 on Booking.com, offering free WiFi and on-site parking. The property sits within an 8-minute walk of Breakwater Beach, 800 metres from Brixham Harbour, and a 15-minute walk from Berry Head. Rooms include family rooms, king rooms, superior doubles, and a bunk-bed room, with some double rooms featuring balconies and sea views. Each room has a private bathroom, work desk, flat-screen TV, electric kettle, and free toiletries; selected rooms also offer bathrobes. A continental or full English breakfast is served, with gluten-free options and local kippers available, ordered the night before. Guests can use the garden, terrace, games room with billiards, shared lounge, and a fitness room. An honesty bar operates in the dining room, and the property provides board games, baby safety gates, and pet bowls for dogs. The host, Pip, is noted for a warm welcome and attentive service, and the B&B features a designated smoking area and non-smoking rooms throughout. Ranscombe House also offers a picnic area with outdoor furniture, and parking is available under a tree (though bird droppings are noted).

Free on-site parking and a short walk to Brixham Harbour and Breakwater Beach.

Breakfast is highly rated for quality and choice, including local kippers and gluten-free options.

Some rooms offer balconies with sea views overlooking Brixham Harbour.

The property is pet-friendly and provides a garden and games room for leisure.

Stairs to upper-floor rooms can be steep and narrow, making access difficult with luggage.

Some guests report low water pressure in showers and occasional temperature fluctuations.