The Retreat offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in the vibrant fishing town of Brixham. With a beautifully furnished home, enjoy spacious living areas, sliding doors that lead to a balcony with sea views and tastefully styled bedrooms.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
The Retreat, Brixham - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
If you're looking for the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure for your next Devon holiday, this superb family home in the vibrant fishing town of Brixham is the place!
Set just a short walk up from the harbour and marina, The Retreat offers guests a fully kitted out and beautifully furnished holiday pad that's within easy reach of the town's restaurants, shops and beaches where all the family can enjoy the delights of coastal life in complete comfort. Inside, the home is light, bright, clean and spacious, with plenty of room for relaxation and socialising. Arranged over two floors, upstairs there's a large open plan kitchen/diner, and living room which has sliding doors that lead on to a furnished balcony with sea views in the distance. The family bathroom with a separate shower and bath along with two generous bedrooms are also on this floor, both of which are tastefully styled and feature king size beds as well as plenty of storage.
Please advise if you would like the third bedroom configured as twin beds instead of a king.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Internet access
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Brixham, this cottage is near the beach. Golden Hind and Brixham Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Battery Gardens and Churston Station. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Plainmoor Stadium or Torquay United FC. Visit our Brixham travel guide
Is The Retreat, Brixham - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Retreat, Brixham - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Retreat, Brixham - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Retreat, Brixham - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Retreat, Brixham - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?
Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Brixham Marina and Golden Hind. Brixham Harbour and Shoalstone Beach are also within 15 minutes.
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The Retreat, Brixham - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Brilliant stay at this 3 bedroom home in Brixham. The check in process was easy and the property was nice and clean.
Would definitely recommend people stay here if visiting Brixham.
Callum
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nina M.
8 Mar 2025
Great value for money
Lovely location, great for the family and dog friendly. Easy to get into the town and lovely places to eat.
Really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. Comfortable, warm and well equipped and just a short walk from the town and Berry Head. Would definitely look to stay here again. Thank you for the the welcome pack too!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah H.
17 Mar 2024
Perfect accommodation
The accommodation was perfect, everything you needed and more,
The kitchen was fully equipped, washing machine, tumble dryer, so you can travel light,
The bedrooms were great size and very comfortable beds,
Location is perfect, and having private parking was a blessing
Very clean throughout
Would highly recommend
Good house, great view and ideal location. House really benefits from having driveway parking. Close enough to the town but far enough away from the hustle and bustle at night. Would recommend highly.
Harvey H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Corrie B.
6 Oct 2024
We love it!
This was another fabulous holiday! Stayed 2 weeks this time and booked again for next year. Ideal location close (easy walk) to the centre of Brixham and all its fabulous local shops. Highly recommend The Bay Coffee shop and Brixham maid!
Corrie B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 Apr 2024
Brixham stay at the Retreat
An excellent base to explore Brixham and the surrounding area. The Retreat was very comfortable with a lot of luxury features. The children loved the cinema room. Easy walk to centre of Brixham and good parking at the property.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nina M.
25 Feb 2024
Ideal location
The house was a lovely size and we had plenty of room for the 6 of us and the dog.
The only downside was that I noticed a few places that I felt wasn't quite clean enough, and it would have been nice to have notice that we needed to bring some extra dishwasher tablets and toilet roll. Other than that I would book again and just bring the extras that I felt we needed. Great stay.
Nina M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
19 Jun 2024
Great house in a good location
Great house in a good location, close to the harbour, beach and seapool with parking at the property and a nice garden.
The bedrooms are all a good size with plenty of storage
The house is well equipped and comfortable and we had a great week with decent weather.
We loved the Berry Head Hotel and also the Cafe, lovely food and fantastic views.
Can also recommend the Liberty cocktail / gin / tea palace in the harbour, they do a very nice crab sandwich.
St Mary’s beach is also worth a visit.
We also went to Paignton which is close by for the funfair and the pier and beaches.
When we arrived the twin beds in the downstairs bedroom were not configured into a double as requested, I emailed the company and they responded immediately, the housekeeper contacted me and came to the house and it was sorted straight away, great service.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
lee m.
25 Aug 2023
Needs some improvement
Like other comments there is a damp smell on the lower floor. There is a drainage problem, the drain overflows outside of the back door. This was reported on the arrival day and visit promised but no one turned up. The rear garden is difficult to access and this should be on the description. The property needs a bit of Paint especially around the lower areas. Upstairs is modern and comfortable. Location is close to the local amenities.
lee m.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Julie M.
2 Jul 2024
Good location but lots of TLC needed
Good location and the potential to be a perfect property with an attractive garden.
But cleanliness was poor the carpets needed a good hoover and there was tar on the lounge floor which I believe originated on the balcony, and there was lots of dust around.
The garden needed lots of attention, the lawn was mown during our stay but there was lots of weeds growing between slabs and along the borders.
The balcony which had beautiful views was dirty I had to remove a dead bird and dog poo both of which had been there for some time.
The balcony furniture was covered in cobwebs and two of the chairs were broken.
The rail on the back stairs was broken but after reporting twice this was repaired.
Julie M.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
21 Jun 2024
Time for a refresh
The layout of upstairs is great, but all the paintwork is in need of a refresh. The balcony is a lot narrower and outdoor furniture should be replaced with all weather furniture and give the it some general TLC.
Downstairs is a wasted space. It's smells damp, even leaving doors open to get some air circulation.
The back garden is a gem. It's secure for your children or furry child, not overlooked. The access to it again needs TLC. Get rid of the weeds. Sort out the wobbly railings and paint up with some colour. We were very lucky with weather and spend most of our evenings enjoying the quiet and sunshine in the garden.
We have stayed here a number of times now and love it every time. Booked to return again in September
Corrie B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Corrie B.
11 Feb 2024
What a Retreat
Booked this visit with Luxury Coastal as we always do. Booking process and the entire stay - FANTASTIC 5*
Corrie B.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
17 Aug 2024
Disappointed
Unfortunately, I have to agree with the most recent reviews for this property - in that it needs some TLC.
The property isn't awful - far from it, and we really enjoyed our stay. However, the niggles started to add up over the course of the week. This made for a slightly disappointing experience overall.
When you enter the property, you are immediately faced with a skirting board covered in some fairly significant paint chips (presumably from people bashing their luggage against it). It's only a small thing, but it's not a great first impression and it almost sets the tone for the rest of the property. A lick of paint would make a huge difference here - as it would in other areas.
The outdoor furniture needs to be replaced, one of the window panes in the living area has blown and needs to be replaced, the rug in the living area is on its last legs and needs to be replaced, one of the upstairs blinds (in the bedroom facing the garden) is broken and needs to be replaced, and there was an unpleasant damp smell downstairs.
We were also disappointed with the cleanliness of the property. There were cobwebs all over the property (around light fittings and radiators) and we had to re-wash the cutlery and glasses. There were also other niggles such as no toilet brush or hand towel in the upstairs bathroom (which is the main bathroom in the property).
None of the issues are unsurmountable and many are easily fixed, but they take the shine off of the property.
In terms of positives, it's in a great location (a 5/10 minute walk from the town and harbour), there is a great view of the harbour from the living area, parking is great, the rear garden is extremely secure and the living area and kitchen (in particular) are very nicely done. The property isn't lacking in any way, but it needs some TLC to make it a top quality option once again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
19 Feb 2026
Perfect place to stay
Really lovely home which was ideal for our short break in Brixham. Warm and comfortable with everything we needed. Spotlessly clean and well maintained.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amanda M.
24 Nov 2025
Perfect location near to harbour
Really lovely property. Very clean. 10 minute walk to harbour. The rug in the lounge had some dirty marks on it and needs washing and a few on the sofas. There was only 1 toilet roll in the downstairs toilet and upstairs bathroom for 6 people. Also, no dishwasher tablet or washing up cloth and tea towel. Stay in many self catering places and have never had this before. Only 3 decent wine glasses. Others were gin glasses. No bread knife either. Very steep steps outside to garden and although hand rails this would be difficult for small children and elderly to enjoy the garden. No lightbulb in downstairs bedroom or movie room. Broken chair and parasol left in garden at side of shed. This should have been removed. Central heating was very good and easy to use.