Guest house Smugglers Haunt Guest House

Smugglers Haunt, Brixham, TQ5 8HH, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 330 reviews)

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8.7
Fabulous
330 reviews

The location of the Smugglers is excellent , we're very familiar with Brixham but even if we hadn't have been everything was literally just outside the front door . Clean , friendly , lovely breakfast in relaxed atmosphere

Rosina United Kingdom

clean comfortable close to everything amazing breakfast 😊

Carol United Kingdom

Perfect location right opposite the bus station and only a few minutes walk to either the harbour or town centre. The room was very comfortable and clean with everything you could need. The breakfast was great and the staff were friendly and very helpful. Thank you for letting me store my suitcase with you before check in and after check out. I recommend the Dartmouth Day Trip Ferry if it is operating when you stay - I was lucky enough to see both seals and dolphins!

Lily-camille United Kingdom

this is a lovely historic building you feel part of the Brixham life -I would stay again very kind happy staff thank you for a relaxing stay

Dera United Kingdom

Good location, spotlessly clean everywhere, friendly staff, good breakfast. Bar wasn’t open but there are good pubs close by so not an issue at all

Peter United Kingdom

Breakfast was lovely. Location central. Staff and service excellent- friendly and helpful

Mrs United Kingdom

Very friendly staff. A lovely breakfast Having an ensuite with a bath. Great loacation for walking the South West Coastal Path .

David United Kingdom

Lovely breakfast, and staff couldn't have been more obliging

Philippa United Kingdom

very clean and comfortable , close to town very friendly owners and staff and a great breakfast definitely will stay again 😊

Carol United Kingdom

Staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean, spacious and bed very comfortable. Breakfast excellent

Tracey United Kingdom
8.7
Fabulous
330 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The location of the Smugglers is excellent , we're very familiar with Brixham but even if we hadn't have been everything was literally just outside the front door .”
    Rosina Rosina United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “clean comfortable close to everything amazing breakfast 😊”
    Carol Carol United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Perfect location right opposite the bus station and only a few minutes walk to either the harbour or town centre. The room was very comfortable and clean with everything you could need.”
    Lily-camille Lily-camille United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “this is a lovely historic building you feel part of the Brixham life -I would stay again very kind happy staff thank you for a relaxing stay”
    Dera Dera United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good location, spotlessly clean everywhere, friendly staff, good breakfast. Bar wasn’t open but there are good pubs close by so not an issue at all”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was lovely. Location central. Staff and service excellent- friendly and helpful”
    Mrs Mrs United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very friendly staff. A lovely breakfast Having an ensuite with a bath. Great loacation for walking the South West Coastal Path .”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely breakfast, and staff couldn't have been more obliging”
    Philippa Philippa United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “very clean and comfortable , close to town very friendly owners and staff and a great breakfast definitely will stay again 😊”
    Carol Carol United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean, spacious and bed very comfortable. Breakfast excellent”
    Tracey Tracey United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.2

This property is 11 minutes walk from the beach. Smugglers Haunt Hotel is a 300-year old building in the charming fishing town of Brixham. It offers bed and breakfast accommodation a 2-minute walk from Brixham Harbour.

Guests can enjoy the beach and the picturesque views of Tor Bay, just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel. The stunning Dartmoor National Park can be reached in 30 minutes’ drive.

Rooms at Smugglers Haunt have carpeted floors, TVs and tea and coffee facilities. Guests can make use of free WiFi in public areas, and there is public parking at a location nearby.

The cities of Exeter and Plymouth are both 30 miles from the hotel. Dartmouth is just 7 miles from the building.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Smugglers Haunt Guest House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 2 Mar 2011.

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

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Closest beaches
  • Fishcombe Cove Beach

    Fishcombe Cove Beach

    8.3 Very good beach
    950 yards from property
  • Breakwater Beach

    Breakwater Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    1,050 yards from property
  • Churston Cove Beach

    Churston Cove Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    1,100 yards from property
  • St Mary's Bay Beach

    St Mary's Bay Beach

    8.2 Very good beach
    1,200 yards from property
  • Ladybird Beach

    Ladybird Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    1,300 yards from property
  • Shoalstone Beach

    Shoalstone Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1,550 yards from property
  • Elberry Cove Beach

    Elberry Cove Beach

    8.6 Fabulous beach
    1.4 miles from property
  • Man Sands Beach

    Man Sands Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1.5 miles from property
  • Broadsands Beach

    Broadsands Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1.7 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.7
Fabulous · 330 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.2

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  • Rosina United Kingdom

    “The location of the Smugglers is excellent , we're very familiar with Brixham but even if we hadn't have been everything was literally just outside the front door . Clean , friendly , lovely breakfast in relaxed atmosphere”

  • Carol United Kingdom

    “clean comfortable close to everything amazing breakfast 😊”

  • Lily-camille United Kingdom

    “Perfect location right opposite the bus station and only a few minutes walk to either the harbour or town centre. The room was very comfortable and clean with everything you could need. The breakfast was great and the staff were friendly and very helpful. Thank you for letting me store my suitcase with you before check in and after check out. I recommend the Dartmouth Day Trip Ferry if it is operating when you stay - I was lucky enough to see both seals and dolphins!”

  • Dera United Kingdom

    “this is a lovely historic building you feel part of the Brixham life -I would stay again very kind happy staff thank you for a relaxing stay”

  • Peter United Kingdom

    “Good location, spotlessly clean everywhere, friendly staff, good breakfast. Bar wasn’t open but there are good pubs close by so not an issue at all”

  • Mrs United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was lovely. Location central. Staff and service excellent- friendly and helpful”

  • David United Kingdom

    “Very friendly staff. A lovely breakfast Having an ensuite with a bath. Great loacation for walking the South West Coastal Path .”

  • Philippa United Kingdom

    “Lovely breakfast, and staff couldn't have been more obliging”

  • Carol United Kingdom

    “very clean and comfortable , close to town very friendly owners and staff and a great breakfast definitely will stay again 😊”

  • Tracey United Kingdom

    “Staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean, spacious and bed very comfortable. Breakfast excellent”

Property questions and answers
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  • Does this property have on site parking
    Hi, As indicated , we do not have parking at the Hotel and parking in Brixham (like most coastal towns) is of a premium. The nearest car park to the Hotel (Central) is approx 50m away and is a pay & display car park with a 3 hour maximum stay during the day, although you can park throughout the night from 6pm. The long stay car park (Oxen Cove) is further around the harbour (approx. 15 minute walk from the hotel). We would suggest that you park on the short stay car park and drop off your bags etc and then we can direct you to the long stay car park or dependant upon time of year perhaps some on street parking. If required, a 3 day parking pass can be purchased for around £20 (simpler if done in advance) by visiting the Torbay council web site Kind regards Mark & Arlene The Smugglers Haunt Hotel
    Answered on 16 January 2020
  • We would to stay but ur checkout is too early is it possible to check out at midday?
    It depends upon the time of year and hence how busy we are. We only have 14 bedrooms and as such if the room is required again the day you check out we need to have it ready in time for arriving guests.
    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on 16 January 2020
  • Are you dog friendly
    Hi, no we do not allow dogs within the hotel. kind regards Mark Williams (Owner)
    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on 16 January 2020

Hosted by Mark & Arlene

9.4
Host review score
Mark & Arlene
The Smugglers Haunt is now under new ownership and is running as a bed & breakfast only. (The bar is closed until further notice) We have 14 en-suite bedrooms of various sizes over two floors. Parts of the building can be dated back to the mid 1600's and has iver its history been a boarding house, a Carpenters and Coffin shop and later a dairy. The famous Brixham Smuggler Bob Elliott is also known to have resided here . This is a vibrant town which draws young and old back every year. We have been lucky enough to have many familiar faces stay here year after year. What you will get here is a friendly welcome, clean bedroom and a good breakfast.
Our main industry in Brixham is fishing and we are one of the busiest ports in Europe. There is always something going on here from Regattas, Pirate Festivals, Heritage Weeks and Food Fests to name but a few. These events draw thousands of people to Brixham every year and every Summer there are not enough rooms to cope with it all. This is a vibrant town which draws young and old back every year. We have been lucky enough to have many familiar faces stay here year after year.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Brixham Harbour
    0.1 miles
  • Berry Head
    1 miles
  • Quaywest Waterpark
    2.6 miles
  • Paignton Beach
    3.2 miles
  • Greenway
    4.1 miles
  • Meadfoot Beach
    4.4 miles
  • Dartmouth Castle
    4.4 miles
  • Torre Abbey
    4.9 miles
  • HM Revenue & Customs
    5.1 miles
  • Torquay Magistrates Court
    5.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Blackpool Sands
    6.7 miles
  • Watermans Arms
    7.1 miles
  • Totnes Castle
    8.1 miles
  • Slapton Sands
    8.8 miles
  • Newton Abbot Racecourse
    10.6 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
  • Fishcombe Cove Beach
    950 yards
  • Breakwater Beach
    1,050 yards
  • Churston Cove Beach
    1,100 yards
  • St Mary's Bay Beach
    1,200 yards
  • Ladybird Beach
    1,300 yards
Closest airports
  • Exeter International Airport
    23.9 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Facilities of Smugglers Haunt Guest House

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules Smugglers Haunt Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 18:00

Check-out

10:30 - 11:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Smugglers Haunt Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please note that this hotel is non-smoking throughout.

Late check in may be possible, upon prior request.

Please note that we no longer have a bar or serve alcohol

FAQs about Smugglers Haunt Guest House

  • Smugglers Haunt Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at Smugglers Haunt Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • American

    • Check-in at Smugglers Haunt Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The nearest beach is just 1,000 yards from Smugglers Haunt Guest House.

    • The prices at Smugglers Haunt Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Smugglers Haunt Guest House include:

      • Twin
      • Single
      • Double

    • Smugglers Haunt Guest House is 150 yards from the centre of Brixham.