Reviews of Ranscombe House
Ranscombe Rd, Brixham, TQ5 9UP, United Kingdom
#8 of 18 B&Bs and Inns in Brixham
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 737 B&B reviews
9.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.6
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.4
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.5
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Free WiFi
9.5
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Charles
United Kingdom28 reviews9.0“Really impressed - if only all b and bs could be like this. Super comfortable, clean and stylish.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Room was a bit cramped.
Fabulous b and b near the harbour. Friendly efficient welcome. Bed was super comfy. Amazing breakfast, they went to a lot of trouble. Lovely and very stylish house with a spacious and pretty garden to chill out in.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Emma
United Kingdom18 reviews10“Great.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very helpful and friendly owner and location, good garden and outside space useful for our dog and for parking. Amazing breakfast! Very clean and pleasant.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Amy
United Kingdom2 reviews10“A brief overnight stay with our puppy. Extremely big selection for breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Cleanliness, central location. Very dog friendly
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Steve
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing was to much trouble my brother stayed just 1 night and said it was a fantastic place to stay
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Davies
United Kingdom1 review10“We loved it! Cannot wait to return!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location. Pip was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Victoria
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“A relaxed friendly atmosphere- great location and spacious room”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly relaxed atmosphere very welcoming- great position in brixham quiet but town nearby and views towards the harbour. Spacious nicely decorated room comfortable bed. Nice to have bath as well as shower after the walk. Lounge area comfy and relaxing at end of evening with honesty bar
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Roy
United Kingdom6 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Probably the best accomodation I have ever stayed at.The room was lovely en-suite bathroom excellent the owner was really friendly and the breakfast was perfect cooked fresh The location was perfect overlooking the harbour Already booked another 2 nights end May
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Katarina
Sweden29 reviews2 helpful votes10“A wonderful place to stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A great place with a breakfast of your own choice and a lot of other choices of course. Close to the harbour with restaurants and shops (5 min walk down and 8 min up ;). A lovely place to stay, highly recommend it.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Lyn
United Kingdom8 reviews10“Very relaxing overnight stay, wish it had been longer”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Lovely clean and comfortable room, Breakfast was brilliant, so much choice . Pip was very welcoming and accommodating . A gem of a find and will definitely will be returning.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Rosie
United Kingdom3 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Guest enjoyment appears to be a genuine priority.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The feeling you get at Ranscombe house from the minute you arrive is that this is a warm and friendly place and that much attention to detail has gone into creating that. We were met by host Pip who showed us around and made sure we knew we could contact him if there was anything we needed. Toffees in the hallway, two small but comfortable lounge areas downstairs, hot drinks in the bedroom, an honesty bar in the dining room and an invitation to make ourselves at home, were all appreciated. We had a very clean room with the most comfortable bed and lovely bedding. Walking in to the room to a sea view at sunset was magical as was waking up to it in the morning. …As was starting the day with a, beautifully cooked to order, large choice hot breakfast and accompanying choices of cereals etc.. We were also really impressed with how warm, thoughtful, kind and friendly the two members of staff we met at breakfast, Jo and Grant, were too. Nothing seemed too much trouble. Sensitive too to some of us not being very awake in the morning. They both appeared as if they enjoyed their work and genuinely want you to relax and enjoy your stay. The B&B is very well situated. An easy walk into town and the harbour, yet quiet enough to hear the birds in the morning. A huge bonus was the off road car park and as Pip warned us about parking under the bird tree, the car stayed clean and safe there. Should we return to Brixham we would most definitely stay at Ranscombe House. Thank you.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Hilde
Norway3 reviews8.0“Pleasent stay at welcoming B & B.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower was not great. Otherwise all ok.
Very quiet. Comfortable bed. Easy walk to centre/port of Brixham. Easy communication with owner.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Siobhan
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
All perfect
Lovely warm welcome, excellent breakfast, loved the dressing gowns and our own sitting room
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Dean
United Kingdom8 reviews10“Perfect stay with a lovely host”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing we didn’t like
We had a lovely stay, absolutely could not fault it, Pip was very friendly and accommodating, room was perfect, breakfast was delicious and it’s set in an ideal location, would highly recommend this place and we definitely will be returning 😊
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Bridget
United Kingdom5 reviews10“Fabulous stay would definitely stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Fab location, friendly staff loverly property, top up of coffee etc in hallway to help yourself great and honesty fridge fab. Great to have parking
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Simon
United Kingdom31 reviews10“Great stay. Pip was very helpful to provide a much needed laundry clean for me. And a nice cold can of beer after a long”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A little attention needed to the shower fixing.
Great comfy room. Very clean.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Katie
United Kingdom12 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very convenient for Brixham central and a v attentive host with fabulous breakfasts.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Louise
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Very good value stay, a friendly and personal welcome, would definitely stay there again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The ensuite was a little small but we were only there two nights so it wasn't a huge problem
Delicious breakfast, very friendly staff who made us feel welcome and that nothing was too much trouble, great location to walk into the centre of Brixham
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Kathryn
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Warm welcome , nice room.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Jamie
United Kingdom1 review10“I will go back as often as I can.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Pip was fantastic. I was running late and he waited up for me. X
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Rachael
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Just perfect for what we needed”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
The shower head needed replacing
Very welcoming, great location.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Anne
United Kingdom7 reviews10“Great B&B”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very friendly welcome. Nice breakfast. Quiet. The location is very handy for Brixham.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
John
United Kingdom62 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Very comfortable and welcoming”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It rained (to be fair, not Pip’ fault 😉).
Great location, fabulous breakfast, friendly hosts, comfortable room, good parking.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Helen
United Kingdom45 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great parking, clean , warm and a good breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Antony
United Kingdom4 reviews2 helpful votes10“Excellent, value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Having to leave
The service, friendliness of the owner was outstanding, the location was super and nothing was too much trouble
Stayed in February 2024
