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Reviews of Anchor cottage

18 Ranscombe Road BRIXHAM, Brixham, TQ5 9UP, United Kingdom

#25 of 99 Holiday rentals in Brixham

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Review score

Based on 46 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights

    na

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Perfect location, close to harbour. Clean accommodation.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved our stay in this small cosy cottage, had everything we needed and very tidy and clean and only a short stroll to town/beach

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    10
    Superb location for a comfortable stay in Brixham
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is quite small, but anyone who knows Brixham will know that this is to be expected in the tight, winding streets that give the place it's charm, so this isn't really a fault - just something to be aware of.

    Everything inside this property has been organised with meticulous care and attention to detail. The location couldn't be better - just a 3-5 mins walk from both the harbour/town centre in one direction and Brixham's most popular beach (complete with shop and bar) in the other. Mel gives super clear instructions on how to do loading/unloading/parking, so we found all this very easy to manage.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    10
    Perfect Bolt Hole for a retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The stairs to the bedrooms are a bit steep but this is to be expected for a cottage of this age.

    The cottage was very quaint. Well equipped kitchen if you wanted to stay in and cook. The shower was lovely and powerful. I was worried about it being so close to the road but the walls are so thick we didn't hear any traffic at night. Would highly recommend this property.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2022

    9.0
    cosy, clean, excellent location and great communication from the owner. lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not really anything we didn’t like, the bathroom was only accessible via a bedroom and second bedroom is very small and only really suitable for children but we still loved the cottage

    location, comfortable and good facilities

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    10
    A lovely place to stay, with a very helpful and friendly host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can't think of anything l didn't like, apart from having to leave.

    The location was perfect, a few minutes from the harbour, beach and the main bus stop. The property was clean, comfortable and had everything you needed fir a family or couples holiday.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2022

    9.0
    Super stay, thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well equipped and spotlessly clean. Grear communication from the owner.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very cosy lovely cottage, would definitely come again

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2022

    9.0
    Great little cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Well kept and nicely decorated cottage. Excellent location.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was amazing

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    8.0
    Fabulous location, efficient host, cute, cosy cottage.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very cosy & cute, the property was a bit smaller than I had expected. It was a particularly hot weekend (host obviously can't plan this), a couple of moveable fans would have been very useful to make it more comfortable.

    Location was fantastic. Cottage was well equipped. Clearly very caring host who had tried to think of everything to make the stay comfortable, with everything you need for self catering accomodation.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Second time we have stayed at anchor cottage real home from home excellent 👌

    The cosiness and position to brixham centre

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2022

    8.0
    Amazing little cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None all amazing

    The location was great and the TV was amazing to watch at night

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2022

    8.0
    A lovely quirky small cottage in a great location for Brixham Harbour.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Not much to complain about but we were surprised to find there was no freezer, only a fridge, so our G&Ts were never made since there was no ice (however the fridge was nicely chilled). The shower head seemed a bit too large for the shower size and we had to get the hang of enduring a quick cold splash before getting the hot water to come out; water also pooled in the bottom of the shower to a level that seemed would overflow, but never did and in fact drained away quickly once the shower was turned off. The cottage is on a relatively busy road so you do hear traffic from early on but it didn't disturb out sleep. The stairs had to be taken with care, being narrow, and the main bedroom floor's slant was fun first thing when getting out of bed in the mornings :-) I thought the cottage was supposed to be non-smoking but I could definitely detect a whiff of stale smoke in the bunk bed room each day, although I'm quite sensitive to cigarette smoke (hate it) - perhaps from a recent occupier.

    The location of the cottage was excellent - 5 minutes' walk down to the harbour of Brixham. The cottage had everything we needed (including washing-up liquid, sponges, basic condiments, hairdryer (not used), iron, etc) and was spotlessly clean (you'd never guess it allows dogs, as no prior dog hair or smell was ever found). Being an old fisherman's cottage it's very small and a bit dark inside, although there are lots of lamps for additional light. Decor was very nicely done and quirky, and for the space the furnishings, sofa and dining table were great. The main bed was really comfortable with a choice of extra pillows. There was a cutely decorated second small bedroom with bunk beds for the kids but which we used as a dressing room (and the dog chose as her own!). The cottage is found behind a gate that serves a few other cottages sharing a courtyard and there were 2 sets of tables and chair with our cottage, although we weren't around much to ever use them. We had very good instructions from the owner about unloading our car at the cottage then parking up a short distance away; accessing the key via the lock box was also easy to do. Helpful info sheet was found inside the cottage with WiFi code, how everything worked and also dining recommendations.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2022

    10
    great location lovely little cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing really, maybe thicker towels

    quaint little cottage. fully equipped not that we used much, great location

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Boiler issues were sorted out within the morning

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2022

    9.0
    With good weather and the place being so close to the centre it was a very enjoyable stay for the family. it was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No majors but there was no freezer compartment in the top of the fridge.

    A great location to enjoy Brixham, the photos on the website didn’t do the property justice.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2021

    8.0
    perfect location, perfect for a short stay by the seaside
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little small for 4, especially with a tall 13 year old

    it was a very clean, cosy little cottage right in the centre of Brixham. It had everything we need and more. coffee, tea, fridge, washing machine, and beautifully decorated

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2021

    10
    Fab weekend away in picturesque Brixham.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All perfect 😊

    The cottage is decorated beautifully and quirky. It’s in a fab location. Great communication with owners. Towels and bedding provided. Lovely little welcome touches around the cottage 😌

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Lovely quaint cottage in a great location

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2021

    10
    Very relaxing, cottage was a lovely home from home much nicer than a Hotel, would love to stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights

    All good thanks.

    Cottage is well presented, everything you need, location is brilliant, 5 minute walk or less to harbour. Town has a great selection of bars and restaurants. The owner was lovely even though we didn't meet gave me some hints as to where to visit.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2021

    10
    great location, great cottage very well equipped and worth every penny.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights

    nothing

    self catering but plenty of local shops to shop in so all was good, cooking facilities were excellent

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very comfortable cottage with everything you need when away from home. Great location near tge Town and beach. Would definitely stay again in the future

    Stayed in August 2021

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