Reviews of HORTUS HOUSE - Regency style apartment with attached parking
52 Milton Street, Brixham, TQ5 0BZ, United Kingdom
#3 of 99 Holiday rentals in Brixham
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 112 hotel reviews
9.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.8
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Comfort
9.7
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
9.4
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.7
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Linda
United Kingdom52 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Peaceful break in Brixham”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Quite a way from harbour but on a bus route.Buses stop at 7.30 so had to get taxi back
Host was lovely and so helpful House was really nice with with spacious bedroom and bathroom
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Joanne
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Peaceful haven with fabulous hosts.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We were made to feel so welcome, and Bethany & Christopher are beautiful people who genuinely wanted us to have a lovely stay. We were spoilt by delicious treats, and the house has a relaxed & peaceful feeling. The property is decorated with love & thoughtfulness and the garden was a calm place to sit quietly and enjoy sunshine and cat cuddles. The shower is fabulous and the bed super comfy. Hortus House is one of our favourite choices in a long time.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Elizabeth
United Kingdom43 reviews1 helpful vote10“Altogether a wonderful and very cosy place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
The weather!! Absolutely nothing about the property or the owners.
A well stocked kitchen with lovely choice of treats. Very thoughtful choice of foods which we really appreciated including a surprise find of chocolates in the bedroom. The weather let us down but returning to Hortus House each day was a comfort, knowing we would be cosy and warm with plenty of food to enjoy. We did visit the nearby National Trust properties plus use the local bus and ferry to visit Dartmouth but the weather was so awful we felt reluctant to explore the local dining suggestions. So we stayed put, kept warm and curled up with books and listened to Radio 3. What's not to like! The bed was super comfortable and the shower first class! Sadly we gave the gorgeous secret garden a miss...sunshine required! Thank you Bethany and Christopher.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Ann
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0“Great place to stay, we felt spoiled, good value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Lovely period decor. Great to have parking in Brixham old town. The driveway is very narrow but negotiable, parking & turning space generous. Cooking facilities are basic. Cereals, juice, milk, bread, spread, jam & treats were provided. A good selection of books & games provided, great to have no TV. Wifi good. Hosts charming & unobtrusive. Thank you, Bethany & Chris
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
David
United Kingdom28 reviews1 helpful vote10“Great and stylish stay in Brixham”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Its a 20min walk into town....but i knew that when i booked....and its right on a bus route if you cant handle the distance.
Great decor, very comfortable and very handy parking. Really helpful hosts.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
David
United Kingdom151 reviews16 helpful votes10“Perfect and would give it a 12 out of 10 score if I was allowed!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No complaints. Because I have an iPad the excellent WiFi meant I could watch TV on this device, since there is no television in the Appartment.
Beautiful Regency style apartment, just a little out of the centre of Brixham. Every detail has been thought through and there was nothing I lacked. An unexpected welcome food basket also made a big impression on me. Wonderful welcome and ongoing good communication with Bethany before and during my stay. Great walking and restaurant/pub recommendations.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Woden68
United Kingdom34 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Very comfortable , ideal short break.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
All our requirements were catered for and therefore nothing negative.
Self catered but plenty of supplies left by Bethany, which was a real added bonus. It was lovely to actually meet and speak with the owner, who gave us plenty of local information and guidance.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Deborah
United Kingdom10 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfect place to chill out ,not too far away from town , and onsite parking
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Debbie
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We loved everything
Everything! The attention to detail is fantastic. The owners have thought about anything you could possibly need and provided it. The accommodation is very comfortable and has good transport links to the town and surrounding area. Amazing property.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Peter
United Kingdom57 reviews9 helpful votes9.0“Net our requirements”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Possibly an iron and ironing board
Generous breakfast items supplied free.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 15 March 2024
David
United Kingdom43 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The period feel of the house is authentic and charming. The host, Bethany, was so welcoming, friendly and generous (she had left a host of quality goodies for us in the kitchen). The bed was super comfortable and the bathroom was large, practical and beautiful. We had a wonderful time and will definitely return If we are in the area.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Michelle
United Kingdom23 reviews3 helpful votes10“A lovely quirky property , quality throughout!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
This was a beautiful property, with lots of thought in all the design and quality. Lovely thick fluffy towels , very comfy bed , immaculately clean . Lovely food hamper and essentials provided. Hosts were very welcoming. Had everything we needed , would highly recommend.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Steve
United Kingdom6 reviews10“Brixham mini break”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A very enjoyable stay at Hortus House, starting with a warm welcome from the hosts. Positives include private parking, a large hamper pack, location, ambience, cleanliness, comfort, superb value for money. Negatives.. none. Highly recommended.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Ron
United Kingdom15 reviews10“Would recommend highly”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Excellent in location, standard of furnishings and very helpful and pleasant owners
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Alice
France5 reviews10“It really was over and above my expectations and the ambiance was exceptional.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 5 nights
There was nothing I did not like about the property and my four nights there proved to be a blissful retreat - tastefully done, warm during an extremely cold spell and the bed was exceptionally comfortable.
I arrived later then expected and Chris and Anne kindly met me in the drive coming into the parking and showed me where the keys were. I entered the property with ease and the outside lights were already on.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Stephen
United Kingdom26 reviews10“Met all our needs and close enough to downtown Brixham so that we could walk. in”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
This is a self catering property but the hosts left a nicely stocked fridge for us to use. We enjoyed the Regency Style decor. Super, large walk-in shower room. The host met us as we arrived and showed us the property and was on hand for us if we had any questions/needs. Ideal property for a couple and liked it so much that we have booked another stay at Hortus House.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Lucy
United Kingdom1 review10“Was soo lovely I booked again a few hours after leaving”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing to not like here
There was soo much to like here, everything was beyond expectations, everything ‘‘twas thought of so if we didn’t want to we could have not left the property for the whole weekend
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Keith
United Kingdom29 reviews1 helpful vote10“Comfortable, stylish, clean and very welcoming hosts.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing to dislike.
The apartment was super stylish and the bed was particularly comfortable. Quiet, cosy and spotlessly clean with everything required for perfect getaway. Plus a very warm welcome from our hosts!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Neil
United Kingdom1 review10“Will be back”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, perfect
Character of the accommodation, hosts helpfulness , provided provisions beyond expectations. Shower was excellent and large.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Jessica
United Kingdom1 review10“Absolutely superb , and the hosts were a dream cant thank them enough also hamper of goodies 🙌”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was about a mile away from the harbour , but a great walk , with pubs along the way, also easy to get to all the costal paths
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Mitchell
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No tv
Very nice owners regency style great shower great bed lots of goodies
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Frances
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“A lovely quirky property, a little outside of the town.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The greenery to the parking area could be trimmed. It made getting out of the car difficult with wet shrubs being very close by. Also cat mess was stepped in twice, despite care being taken.
Pretty and well decorated
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 25 September 2023
David
United Kingdom5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice host,lots of goodies in the fridge and cupboard.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Kenneth
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Hortus Regency”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We liked the whole Regency experience. Warm Cosy and comfortable. The owners were excellent hosts. The welcome pack was second to none.
Stayed in September 2023
