The Melville is set in Brixham, just a five-minute level walk to Brixham Harbor and close to amenities and transport links. All the rooms at The Melville have private bathrooms and offer a TV, seating and minifridges with fresh milk. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available in each room. Several rooms offer suites with separate lounge areas. The Melville features free WiFi throughout the property. Parking is by advance reservation. There are a variety of delicious hot breakfast options including a full English breakfast (vegetarian option also available), scrambled eggs and salmon, omelets, alongside cereals, fruit juices and yogurts. Takeaway breakfast and room only options are also on offer. Brixham is well-known for its fishing industry and there are many fabulous restaurants within a five to ten minute walk. The Melville is on the bus route to Paignton and Torquay. There is a nearby bus service to Kingswear, with ferries to Dartmouth. There is plenty to see in Brixham and nearby attractions include Greenway, Coleton Fishacre and the steam railway.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gillian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast is pre ordered so all ready on table ie not buffet. Good choices, well cooked and presented. Hosts very accommodating of minor alterations/preferences. Location was perfect close to town centre and avoided some of the many steep hills...
  • Eamonn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It's location was really good and had off street parking.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great breakfast. Super location close to all amenities. Great bus links to other destinations. Super hosts. Very friendly. Comfortable rooms. Had a great stay & will be returning.

Area info

Amenities of The Melville
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Packed lunches
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Melville takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash The Melville 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Children aged 14 years or older can be accommodated at the property.

    A surcharge of GBP 10 per hour applies for arrivals outside check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property. Arrivals after 21:30 cannot be accommodated.

    Please be aware that different policies may apply for group bookings.

    With advance notice, The Meville can cater for vegetarian and gluten-free diets by providing vegetarian sausages and gluten-free bread and/or sausages. Please note that we can only cater for vegan or dairy-free diets within the limits of our menu and by providing dairy-free milk (for stays of 2 nights or more). We cannot provide other dairy-free products but we can store guests' items with advance agreement.

    Kindly note the accommodations is located on the first and second floor, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.

    Please note the property does not accept third party bookings.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform The Melville of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about The Melville

    • The Melville offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • The prices at The Melville may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Melville is 500 feet from the center of Brixham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Melville is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Guests staying at The Melville can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free

    • Room options at The Melville include:

      • Suite
      • Double