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Welcome to Brightham House Boutique Bed & Breakfast our Award Winning boutique hotel and guest accommodation in the beautiful South Hams, Salcombe, Devon. We are perfectly located to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty and the many beaches. Our B&B is in Malborough, a small vibrant coastal village just outside of Salcombe – the jewel in the South Hams famous for its beaches, sailing and stunning coastline. The whole area has something for everyone and is easily reached. Whether you are coming to walk our stunning coastline path or just chill and spend the days on our lovely sandy beaches you are perfectly placed to enjoy all of these things and lots more besides. You will be greeted by Scott, Alistair and our two dogs Lola & Poppy. We settle you in our relaxed, fun filled yet chilled home.
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Brightham House Boutique Bed & Breakfast stands out for its prime location, making it a favorite among travelers eager to explore local attractions with ease. The B&B earns high marks for its spotless environment and unique, comfortable rooms boasting quality amenities.
Guests rave about the property's quirky atmosphere and the exceptional value it offers, including a superb breakfast and well-priced honesty bar. Luxurious touches like a private garden and a hot tub complement the top-notch service, with hosts that go above and beyond to create a welcoming experience for both humans and pets.
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Fair
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Outstanding
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We spent 4 days at Brightham house with Alistair, Scott and the gorgeous Lola last week. Our trip started with a helpful email informing us of the Covid regulations at Brightham, the local restaurants ( so we could book early) and the surrounding beaches to visit. We duly made restaurant reservations and planned our days. On arrival, we were met by Alistair and Scott and Lola, their poochon. I have to admit fell in love with Lola and we enjoyed daily cuddles. The decor was so quirky and art deco, with the dining room having a sort of a mediterrean feel. There were cosy little corners and the bar area had so much atmosphere. You made your own drinks, following all the hygiene rules, then you wrote your purchase in a little book with your room number in it. It almost felt historical and Alistair and Scott showed trust to their guests. This extended to the courtyard, which had sofas, chairs, a water fountain and a hot tub. The breakfasts were cooked by Scott, a professional chef. Hubs and I have travelled all over the world and the hotel is always an important part of our stay, plus the breakfasts. Scott's breakfast comes top, out of all our travels. His breakfasts alone are worth a stay .
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from alistair veness, Owner at Brightham House Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded 29 Sept 2020
Hi both , Thanks for the great review. Your kind words mean so much and we are glad you liked you time here.. Many thanks S&A
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We stayed over Christmas with our dog and Scott and Alistair could not have been more welcoming and helpful. They patiently provided advice on where to go and how to get there, thanks to them we made the most of the area and saw some beautiful places. The dog friendly restaurants they recommended were all lovely. The Brightham House decor is very original and creative, there are Brighton vibes everywhere you look and the rooms are very cosy. The living room area with woodburner and large TV screen is available for guests to use and they also have a 'help yourself' bar. Breakfast is excellent (I tried the full Devon, Brightham mushrooms and Continental) and the courtyard outside with hot tub is very relaxing and well kept. Parking at the back of the property is very convenient and wi-fi worked fine throughout our whole stay. We had a lovely time and would not hesitate to recommend Brightham House to our family and friends (and beyond!), Scott and Alistair take B&B into another level!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Responded 7 Jan 2020
Thanks for the great review and we are glad you both had an enjoyable stay with us... many thanks Scott and Alistair
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Response from alistair veness, Owner at Brightham House Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded 29 Sept 2020
Hi ! Thanks for the great review. Appreciate your kind words... many thanks Scott and Alistair
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I stayed here with my sisters for a little break and we were welcomed by Scott and Alistair with tea and warmed scones with jam and cream - delicious. We were then shown to our beautiful rooms all individually designed and themed with immaculate high quality bedding, towels, bathrobe and slippers. The breakfasts are outstanding with so many choices all freshly cooked by Scott and coffees and teas served by Alistair. There is the fabulously themed honesty bar to enjoy drinks and a beautiful relaxing courtyard garden with a hot tub to the rear which we did use and enjoy with of course some prosecco! Brightham House is in an excellent location and we enjoyed a walk along the cycle/walking path into Salcombe. Alistair and Scott will happily help and advise on places to visit and how to get there. I can recommend the "Tapas" night held here on a Thursday night with super food, excellent atmosphere and service and not far to go out too or get home! I could go on and highly recommend staying here and thank you Scott and Alistair and of course we will be back.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from scott browning, Owner at Brightham House Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded 2 Jun 2022
Hi Denise Thanks for leaving such a great review. We loved having you all here to stay and glad you enjoyed yourselves see you soon S and A
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From the minute we booked until the end of our stay, Scott and Alistair couldn’t have been more helpful, attentive and welcoming. Our room was extremely clean and comfortable and we loved all the quirky finishing touches... and all the ‘Nick knacks’! The B&B really is a unique and special place to stay - every room and the outdoor area is a ‘feast for the eyes’! We were so grateful to be able to bring our dogs with us, who were made to feel just as at home as we did. The most difficult decisions to make were what to choose for breakfast! We enjoyed everything on the menu over our 3 day stay... and think the American pancakes are an excellent addition this season! The icing on the cake was the Tapas Fusion evening, which happened to fall on our wedding anniversary. Scott and Alistair were the perfect hosts and everything was cooked to perfection with fabulous flavours. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the local area and appreciated tips on where to visit, as well as restaurant recommendations. We would love to return in the near future and just wish it was a little closer to Yorkshire! Thank you so much for a gorgeous, relaxing stay - it was really was memorable.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from scott browning, Owner at Brightham House Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded 6 Sept 2020
Thanks for leaving the review and taking the time to do it. We are glad you liked staying with us. We are pleased you chose to have the Tapas with us and this is proving very popular so glad you enjoyed.... Many thanks Scott and Alistair
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We stayed here just after the re-opening and were very impressed with the level of hospitality given to us by Scott and Alistair (and Lola of course)!
We were made to feel at home from start to finish, and really appreciated all of the help in recommending and booking local restaurants for us, especially given the uncertain nature of opening hours during coronavirus. On that note, it was also clear that a lot of effort had gone in to ensure guests stayed safe, with plenty of measures taken to help guests feel comfortable in the current climate.
The breakfasts were exceptional and certainly the best we can remember ever having, and the decor of the hotel & rooms was stylish and clearly thought about in great detail. The location of the hotel is ideal for exploring the whole Salcombe region. We would definitely recommend and will visit again if ever back in the area, and thank you Scott and Alistair for a lovely stay. Lili and Laurence :)
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from scott browning, Owner at Brightham House Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded 26 Jul 2020
Thanks so much for taking the time to review us... We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again one day much thanks S&A
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We had a lovely stay at Brightham House, before we arrived Scott and Alastair sent through their tips for for great restaurants and what to see. On the day of arrival we received a text with great instructions on how to find the hotel and where to park. Scott and Alastair are very welcoming and on hand to give great advice on what is on in the local area.
The hotel is located in a lovely quiet village close to Salcombe, there are a couple of pubs and shop in the garage with a cash machine.
Breakfast at Brightham House is amazing with plenty of choice on the menu and supplemented with pastries, cereals, yoghurt and fresh fruit. Absolutely delicious.
The rooms are extremely comfortable and decorated beautifully with coffee machines and tea and lovely bathrooms with a great shower and lovely big fluffy towels.
We would highly recommend staying here and would love to come back in the future.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from scott browning, Owner at Brightham House Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded 9 Jul 2020
what a great review. Thanks so much for taking the time to do it .... Hopefully see you all again one day,. Many thanks Scott and Alistair
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Located in Malborough about 10-15 minutes drive from salcombe or 40-50min walk down hill on a beautiful scenic route (bus available too). The bnb itself is very fun and tasteful in style and every room has a different theme. We stayed in the Brighton Rocks room. The bathroom has great products available by Rituals. A lovely touch was how much plant life there is in the hotel and in the conservatory area (dining area). We had great chats with the hosts about everything and the plants, at the end of our stay they gifted me a small succulent which is now in my living room reminding me of my stay.
The hosts Scott and Alisatair are lovely, super friendly and have really helpful for tips for the area. One of their recommendations for food was the Crabshell Inn in Kingsbridge which was fab! The breakfast at the B&B was really high quality food, made well and lots of options available. They even had cake and tea to welcome us on our arrival. It was a really nice touch! We definitely recommend this gem of a B&B and we can't wait to come back!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from scott browning, Owner at Brightham House Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded 19 Jan 2021
thanks for the 5 stars! we are pleased you both had a great time and thanks for taking the time to review.... Many thanks Scott and Alistair
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from H7976LTscottb, Owner at Brightham House Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded 7 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for the amazing review of Brightham House. We are glad you found us and stayed with us and look forward to welcoming you again in October... S&A
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What a charming boutique B&B this is. From entering the garden, which was delightful, then to be greeted by Scott the host, was just a superb experience. The rooms were quite quirky, be so unique. Some of the items on display took us back to our youth - very 70's but tasteful. The bedding was so soft, as was the bed, pillows etc. Shower more than adequate. Then onto the breakfast. 10/10. What a selection to choose from, we had a different breakfast every day that we were there, not wanting to miss one taste. The co-host Alistair was front of house, and knew everything about the menu, and was very pleasant and accommodating if you needed a specific breakfast. All in all, and absolutely brilliant stay. We would hesitate to stay with Scott and Alistair again. Top drawer fellas.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from scott browning, Owner at Brightham House Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Responded 3 Aug 2021
Hi, Thanks for all the kind words and for taking the time to leave the review. Glad we got a 10 out of 10 for the breakfast and we look forward to seeing you both again one day.... many thanks S and A
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There are more places to choose from in the Malborough area.
PRICE RANGE
£177 - £188 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Malborough House
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandDevonSalcombeMalborough
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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