Quirky Fisherman's Cottage In Heart Of Historic Brixham

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Pet friendly

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Brixham, England

Brixham Harbour
‪5 min walk‬
Brixham Marina
‪11 min walk‬
Berry Head
‪3 min drive‬
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

A modernised cottage with character features in the heart of Brixham. Rose Cottage is a three story terraced house in the historic fishing town of Brixham. The property is conveniently located within walking distance of Brixham’s best attractions. Internally, the décor is modern and stylish but maintains many of its traditional key features such as the character fireplace. Throughout the house is a blend of old and new. The bathroom boasts a large shower and free standing bath. There is also Wi-Fi internet access throughout. Brixham is a charming seaside village with narrow streets and quaint lanes are perfect for exploring; and there is always something new to find. When you fancy a break from exploring, Brixham has a range of cafes and restaurants with stunning views of the harbour and surrounding areas. As Brixham is a fishing port it is easy to find a restaurant that specialises in fresh fish and you can regularly find the ‘catch of the day’ being served. This property is set in an ideal location close to local beaches and lovely scenic walks.

Property manager

Sara Lewis

Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Children love Rose Cottage, we love kids too.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking only on the terrace, please use an ashtray

Rubbish collection is on Friday. Please use the recycling bins out on the terrace, separate the recycling. Food waste to go in kitchen caddy.

you can smoke on the terrace but please don't drop cigarette butts on terrace. If you bring a dog, please don't use terrace for toileting.

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

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A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Brixham

Located in Brixham, this cottage is on the waterfront. Brixham Harbour and Brixham Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Berry Head Country Park and South Devon. Traveling with kids? Consider Golden Hind and Churston Station. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

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Brixham, England

What's nearby

Golden Hind - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Brixham Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Brixham Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Fishcombe Cove - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Berry Head - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

Torre Station - 18 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Longbar - ‬2 min walk
‪The Manor - ‬1 min walk
‪The Curious Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
‪The Blue Anchor - ‬3 min walk
‪Brixham Harbour - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quirky Fisherman's Cottage In Heart Of Historic Brixham pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Quirky Fisherman's Cottage In Heart Of Historic Brixham?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quirky Fisherman's Cottage In Heart Of Historic Brixham?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quirky Fisherman's Cottage In Heart Of Historic Brixham located?

This family-friendly Brixham cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Golden Hind, Battery Gardens, and Brixham Harbour. Breakwater Beach and Fishcombe Cove are also within 15 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Hilary T., Bournemouth, Dorset

Oct 1, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break

Loved the quirkiness of the cottage - warm, very comfortable, all that we needed for a 2 night break, and we wished we could have stayed longer.

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Jul 14, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Rose Cottage

Thoughtfully decorated, this cottage is bright, cheerful, and has a bathroom to die for. It was spotless, with crisp linens on the beds and a welcome basket of goodies on the table. Brixham town is steps away: dining, drinks, and coffee, where, if you’re early enough, you’ll get to mingle with the locals. The new Wine Loft is practically on your doorstep, with a clean modern look and a knowledgeable and engaging proprietor. While parking can seem daunting, Sara is right about dropping your bags at the door and venturing up the streets to higher ground. We found spots up near the local school, and we got in our stair workout to boot. Nothing but the highest marks for Rose Cottage and Brixham!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Efrain M.

Apr 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brixham English Family reunion

We had several properties including the one next door to you, and I have to say I liked yours the best as it accommodated the 4 of us perfectly and we had some room to all sit together as there were a total of 12 of us and 3 children but pent of room to sit and talk and get together with all. We will definitely try and get this property again as Sara was very accommodating and comunicative and I felt bad that I could not respond to you as the messages were coming in on my U.S. based phone but I could not get back to you through it. In any case we enjoyed the stay and we thank you for everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire J.

Dec 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Christmas Stay

Great hosts from the start of booking, fabulous communication. Lovely welcome basket of goodies and a Christmas tree and Christmas decorations around the cottage. Comfy beds, well equipped cottage to cook a large Christmas dinner. Perfect location, within walking distance of the harbour. Will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Sep 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Brixham

In an historic street close to the quayside, this cottage provides an atmospheric base for exploring Brixham. The host was very helpful. VRBO, as the booking platform could improve its procedures.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Oct 15, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break in Brixham

The cottage is within walking distance of fresh fish, great coffee and bread and lovely walks along the coast.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabine K.

Jul 26, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gemütliche Cottage

Sehr schönes, individuelles und uriges kleines Cottage über 4 Etagen (schmales Reihenhäuschen) in der Nähe des Ortskerns und des Hafens. Zugehörig ein kleiner netter Terrassenhof. Viele Stufen, Treppen und Winkel. Total gemütlich! Sehr freundliche Vermieterin. Sehr empfehlenswert!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Apr 26, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Cottage in the Heart of Brixham

We loved staying here. It's just a few minutes walk to the quay and the property has amazing character with suprisngly large rooms. We have two young kids and we had to be wary of the steep stairs, however they loved exploring all the rooms. Would definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 3, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Brixham Cottage

We loved the quirky nature of Rose Cottage! Our young kids loved sleeping in their attic bedroom, and we enjoyed the coastal decor, well thought out furnishings and little touches - a thoughtful welcome basket for example. The stairs may not be ideal for more elderly visitors but they were no problem for us. And the location couldn’t be better - a stones throw from everything Brixham has to offer. It was our first visit to this lovely little town but I’m certain we’ll be back and we’d definitely look to stay here again. Lovely place, would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Oct 7, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place to stay

This is a super, cosy cottage with great atmosphere. The kitchen may be small but it’s properly equipped (even a salad spinner) for cooks who want to enjoy Brixham’s excellent produce. Roll top bathtub is great after chilly walks. Lovely little outside space. Sara was a great host.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Oct 5, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage, brilliant location, very comfy beds

Highly recommended, great location as right in the heart of Brixham. Cottage has everything you could want. Lovely room sizes. Will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

Sep 14, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage

Booking and accessing property very efficient. Property has all you would need. Stairs are very steep as stated and caused a giggle when climbing them after a 4 mile cliff walk. Beds very comfortable. Although elder daughter managed to sleep in attic room it was quite a skill not on bump her head. Only negative was parking although we were told where there was free parking it was quite difficult to find and we ended up parking in central car park over night and trying again the next day. Driving around Brixham was quite a challenge but we knew that before we came. All in all a good time was had by all.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Aug 23, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little cottage.

Well situated, comfy beds, good facilities. Friendly place with lots of shops and eating places. Great harbour and walks.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

May 4, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and well located

We really love this cosy cottage and sunny back terrace with easy access to the shops and beautiful walks. Perfect for a family of four. Extra nice to have a collection of books and dvds. Sara was super helpful to us in a time of need.

Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

Sep 23, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

Lovely cosy cottage just as short walk from the town. Fantastic bathroom with walk in shower and roll top bath. Welcomed with some lovely biscuits and jams which were delicious! Lots of information left by the owners which was very helpful. If you love the Brixham fisherman’s cottages you will love this one.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stewart P.

Aug 22, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

gorgeous

a perfect get away in picturesque seaside town . Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Matthias G.

Aug 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BRIXHAM - gerne wieder

Kleines Cottage, wie beschrieben ! Netter Kontakt zur Vermieterin ! Wir haben uns zu fünft (mit drei ausgewachsenen Kindern) sehr wohl gefühlt! ...we loved it !!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Aug 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

A quaint, traditional cottage, well appointed with everything you need for a trouble free comfortable stay. Excellent location, just 5mins walk to the centre of town and harbour. We all had a fabulous long weekend stay in this cosy cottage which has adorable features, a fabulous bathroom and WiFi. We would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend. Loved it, loved it, loved it.... thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Jun 8, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sailing trip

Stayed for two nights in June while sailing from Darthaven Harbour. Found the cottage easily enough. Very happy to see a little pub two doors down. Cottage was immaculate inside and out. Plenty of choice for eating out in Brixham, and little shops for the essentials. Stairs and very steep but all the rooms are spacious. We would definitely book again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Feb 13, 2019

Lovely place

Had a cracking stay here over new year. Great comms from Sara. Lovely welcome pack. Such a good location to access all that Brixham has to offer. Would definitely go here again

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Sarah W.

Oct 16, 2018

Great cottage, shame about parking misinformation

The cottage itself is lovely, clean and well-appointed. We did not expect parking to be easy in Brixham, but as the amenities listed include "parking" we assumed that there must be a space somewhere behind the cottage. This was a big factor in our choosing this cottage, as we knew we had to drive around a lot to see friends. In fact there is no private parking associated with the cottage, and no public parking nearby.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Philip A.

Sep 21, 2018

Ideally placed near the harbour and a few doors away from a nice pub.

Lovely fishing town that is a good base to explore other resorts on Tor Bay. There are plenty of boat trips, steam trains and bus tours to go on. Dartmouth is a good place to visit on the steam train from Paignton or by ferry. There are some nice walks to Berry Head which has a really good cafe there or the other direction towards Churston and Broadsands. There was slight hiccup when we first got there because we were sent the wrong code, the patio area was overgrown and not an area that you would want sit, parking is also not easy which is free a couple of streets behind the cottage or you can use the pay & display car park but this would be expensive for a week. The pub nearby is really nice but doesn’t do food, there are plenty of places to eat at the harbour or if you want something a bit more special the Berry Head Hotel is nice. Plenty of amenities nearby shops, cafes etc. Overall we really enjoyed our stay at Brixham.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Benjamin M.

Aug 17, 2018

Sauberes Haus, liebevoll eingerichtet, urig, tolle Lage, wunderschönes Städtchen

Wir haben einen sehr schönen Urlaub in Brixham verbracht. Das alte Haus liegt sehr zentral und ist sauber, liebevoll eingerichtet und sehr urig. Nur 20 Schritte entfernt liegt ein toller Pub, wo man auch draußen sitzen kann. Hafen, Restaurants und kleine Geschäfte sind fußläufig erreichbar. Zwei Kritikpunkte: Die Terrasse war ungepflegt und mit nur zwei alten Klappstühlen ausgestattet, zudem ohne den in der Beschreibung angekündigten Grill. Desweiteren ist das Haus wegen der steilen Treppen für Kleinkinder eher ungeeignet.

10/10 Excellent

Roshan K.

Jun 8, 2018

Weekend Getaway

This cottage is both adorable and perfectly located to get about town. The place is very well maintained, extremely comfortable and has a warm homely feeling from the moment you walk in. I went to Dartmouth for the day and is was very easy to use the local transport to get there and back. I'd recommend staying here to anyone that is looking for a place in Devon.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

May 14, 2018

Great location in a pretty little cottage

Perfect location for the town, cottage had everything you needed was comfortable and the welcome pack very thoughtful. Great communication with Sara who made sure we were settled in. Would definitely stay again. Thank you for a great weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Sara Lewis

Our family cottage has been recently modernised and refurbished yet it retains the feel of the 1850 traditional fisherman's cottage it is. Brixham is a great place to bring kids and we enjoy family breaks and the proximity to Brixham harbour where you can buy fresh fish or eat at one of the many restaurants or just sit on the dock and watch the light change. We emigrated to New Zealand as children but returned home when we finished our education. We love the countryside, and that's what's brilliant about Brixham is that very quickly you can be in the lush Devon landscape. We love the seaside, and touring the English countryside.

Why they chose this property

Brixham is a friendly lively working fishing town. The cottage's proximity to the harbour, its fishing trawlers marina and boats bobbing in the harbour attracted our interest. You can buy freshly caught fish or dine in many of the local restaurants. Children will enjoy crabbing in the harbour. The South west coastal path and Berry Head (a site of special scientific interest) is within walking distance. Shoalstone beach is a short stroll away. Dartmouth is close, and a trip on the ferry is a wonderful way of accessing Slapton Sands and the rest of the Devon coastline. In Totnes you can ride on a paddle steamer up the River Dart. A boat trip to Torquay is £2.00 from the harbour. Dartmoor is accessible. There's something for everybody and that's why we chose Brixham

What makes this property unique

Rose Cottage retains the charm of the 1850 fisherman's home it once was, but is comfortable for six people and modern living. In a minute you can access supermarkets, marine chandlers, camera shop, a record shop 'The Cavern' in Bolton Street and the famous Mr Brown's linen shop.
Brixham was recently described as the 'Naples' of Devon. It is charming with a fascinating history of pirates, smugglers, sailors and farmers. There is handy pub 'The Manor' a few doors down. Within twenty minutes you are in the country gazing at Tor Bay from the cliffs of Berry Head, walking on to Man Sands on the South West Coastal path. You have town, country and seaside all rolled into one locale. Wake to church bells, seagulls and the foghorns as the trawlers return with the catch of the day.

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English, French

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