Ranscombe House

Brixham, South West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 2.2 mi

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.7 mi (Open Charge Map)

🌊 Breakwater Beach (Shoalstone): Excellent bathing water 0.3 mi · Environment Agency

Entire house available as an exclusive holiday let for families
Large lawned garden and summer house for relaxing or play
Short walk to Brixham town, harbour and shops
Games room with bar and two lounge rooms on site
Parking for up to 8 cars included

Ranscombe House is a 19th-century semi-detached property overlooking Brixham's outer harbour, marina and Torbay, just a five-minute walk from the town itself. As a holiday let, the whole house is yours, sleeping up to 20 across seven double rooms, a bunk bedroom and sofa beds, with parking for up to eight cars. On site you'll find a games room with bar, two lounge rooms, a laundry room and a large lawned garden with summer house, perfect for children to play while adults relax. The location puts you close to Breakwater Beach, Brixham Heritage Museum, Brixham Battery and Splashdown Quaywest, making it an easy base for exploring South Devon's coastline and attractions together as a family or group.

How far to…

Town centre: 5 min walk
Beach: 0.3 miles
Station: 3.7 miles

Practical details

Parking: Parking for up to 8 cars
Families: Garden space for children to play

Accommodation on site

Holiday let (whole house)
Double rooms
Bunk bedroom

Details taken from the operator's own website on 6 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ Bar
✓ Indoor Areas
✓ Pet Friendly
✓ WiFi
✓ Parking
🌊 Sea Views
🔌 EV Charging Nearby

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£2,632 per break

Sleeps: 20
Book with: cottages.com

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🏖️ Nearest beaches

Breakwater Beach (Shoalstone) Excellent0.3 mi
St Mary's Bay (Devon) Excellent0.8 mi
Broadsands Excellent2.2 mi

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🚆 Arriving by train

Paignton 3.7 miles
Torquay 4.8 miles
Torre 5.6 miles

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