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Master bedroom
Master bedroom
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4688.9 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Brixham, England
  • Brixham Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Brixham Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Berry Head
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tradewinds fisherman’s cottage, Brixham, great location with beautiful sea views

‘Tradewinds’ is a charming fisherman’s’ cottage situated in Customs Court, just off the harbour. This area of Brixham was well known for its smugglers hatches and secret routes passing right under the nose of the old Customs Cottages housing the Customs Officers dating back some 300 years!
The cottage is brimming with charm and character including historic sea charts, exposed stone walls and old beams. Tradewinds is a very light, bright and airy cottage built over four levels with two bedrooms (the master with.king size bed and second bedroom twin beds) both enjoying superb harbour and sea views.
Tradewinds location is excellent; a real crow’s nest perched over Brixham offering an intimate view of the water’s edge, which is literally 50 metres walk away.

Brixham is rapidly embracing fine cuisine and cafe culture, you will find many places to sit and enjoy the harbour views and relax into a slower pace of life. As Brixham is a fishing port many of the town's restaurants specialise in fresh fish and you can regularly find the 'catch of the day' being served. Also, the South West Coastal Path is close to the property, with many other fine local walking areas.

Paignton is within easy reach and is one of the most popular destinations for families in the English Riviera. The area has a host of attractions; restaurants, cafes, cinema, beautiful golden sands and the popular Paignton Zoo that will keep the whole family entertained. The property is also perfectly positioned to take the steam train to Kingswear, ferry to Dartmouth or to visit Dartmoor and the many National Trust properties that Devon has to offer.

Living Room/Area

Located on the ground floor with access to the front patio
Furnished with a suite comprising a sofa and 2 armchairs, with coffee table.
Featuring a smart flat screen TV
Electric fire in style of Wood burning stove


Kitchen/Dining Area

Located on the lower ground floor with access to the side patio with bistro set
Dining table and four chairs
Featuring an electric fan assisted oven with grill, electric induction hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
Fully equipped with a range of utensils and accessories including a cafetiere, iron, ironing board, kettle and toaster

Master bedroom

Located on the top floor with superb double aspect harbour and sea views
Furnished with a king size bed, bedside table with lamps, built in wardrobe and chest of drawers
Window seat looking over harbour
Ensuite comprising of wash basin, WC, mirror and cabinet

Bedroom 2

Located on the first floor with superb double aspect harbour and sea views
Furnished with two single beds, bedside with lamp, built in wardrobe and chest of drawers
Window seat looking over harbour

Family Bathroom

Main bathroom located on the first floor
Furnished with a bath with shower over, wash basin, WC, mirror

Outside area

Offers patio at the front of the house with bench and side area with bistro set

Parking and travel
• Free parking sometimes available 5 minutes walk from cottage around the corner further up Overgang. This is more limited in the summer.

Parking is available in Oxen Cove car park, which is 5 minutes’ walk from the house. 4 days £24 or 8 days £42). This will allow you to park in any Torbay Council car park throughout your stay.
• The Bus Station is five minutes walk to the cottage
• Paignton Train station is 10-15 minutes in a taxi or a number 12 bus can take you directly to the above bus station.

Property manager

Jo Sampson and Lee Oldfield
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Brixham

Located in Brixham, this cottage is on the waterfront. Golden Hind and Brixham Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brixham Harbour and Brixham Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newton Abbot Racecourse or Torquay United FC. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Brixham, England

What's nearby

  • Brixham Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Golden Hind - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fishcombe Cove - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Brixham Marina - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Berry Head - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 26 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Longbar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Manor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Curious Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Anchor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brixham Harbour - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tradewinds fisherman’s cottage, Brixham, great location with beautiful sea views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Tradewinds fisherman’s cottage, Brixham, great location with beautiful sea views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tradewinds fisherman’s cottage, Brixham, great location with beautiful sea views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tradewinds fisherman’s cottage, Brixham, great location with beautiful sea views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Brixham Harbour and Golden Hind. Battery Gardens and Fishcombe Cove are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johanne P.

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

Beautiful Fisherman's Cottage

We had a fantastic time which was made even better by staying at this cottage. Full of character and lovely decor. It was fully equipped with everything you could need. Such a comfortable place and very close to the beautiful harbour. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

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Perfect stay

What’s an amazing find central location with great harbour views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

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

Trade Winds

The property was set near to the harbour and close to road and car parks (also Rock Fish). Very enjoyable stay, and Brixham is a nicely chilled resort. Weather a bit changeable and more like late Spring than early Summer. Only downside was the conflicting stories of whether the tap water in the area had been flushed out of its germ which was giving people in the locality s & d, and whether the harbour area was 'clear'. Assurances that it was by hosts and some of the restaurants, but then an area near the harbour was still giving out bottled water to the public and officials of SW water were waffling. But that and 1 day of heavy rain were the only drawbacks. Certainly want to come back another time, could be a regular thing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Tradewinds Brixham May 24

Well appointed central accommodation Full of character
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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Such a lovely place

Amazing place - comfy bed!!! - so.close to everything... just a perfect step off the rollercoaster of life for a while. Thabk you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

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Trade winds

Lovely place. Thought of everything. So cossie and comfortable. Would stay againe. Thanks so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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Walking

Amazing place second visit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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Great Cottage and excellent Location

We were very pleased with The Trade Winds, the cottage was very clean and very well equipped, the location is excellent just a short walk to the centre of Brixham, I would certainly recommend this cottage to my family and friends, thank you to our hosts 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

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We loved the cottage; it is in excellent central position; it is well furnished and comfortable.

Excellent. Everything catered for. Lots of steps up to it which we considered a bonus for keeping us all fit after all that lovely sea food. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gillian Duffield D.

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Fabulous trip

Location of cottage was brilliant.Close to Brixham harbour .Cottage was immaculate and had everything in it for a great holiday .Loved it and Thankyou so much to the owners .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette P.

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Quaint Brixham Cottage

Loved our week at Trade Winds. The cottage was immaculately clean and had everything you could possibly need. Superb views from the top floor bedroom window of Brixham harbour, even binoculars are provided. Good directions from the owners on how to get to the cottage and good advice to pre-book 8 day Torbay council parking permit which we were able to use in Brixham/Paignton/Torquay. We hope to stay again in the future. Thank you Tradewinds.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., United Kingdom

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Lovely quirky cottage

Had a lovely week in Brixham in this beautiful and very quirky cottage, loved how it was set out. Thank you for the lovely cream tea on arrival, was most welcome. Although Brixham was extremely busy we had a good time and the views were breath taking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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Convenient and clean

This property was in an amazing position for exploring Brixham on foot. Clean and tidy inside with comfortable beds and a great shower and two toilets. A great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Lovely house

Trade Winds is a lovely 4 storey house. The stairs are narrow and steep but there are hand rails on both sides that make the climb safe and easy. Very nicely decorated. Beds are very comfortable and lovely bed linen, duvets and pillows. Views from the bedroom windows are great. Location is perfect - 2 mins walk to the harbour, shops, restaurants and bars. Seagulls are a bit noisy but that is what you get by the sea and harbour! Welcome pack of scones, jam, cream and milk is thoughtful, thank you. We had a wonderful stay in Brixham and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Anjay R.

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Highly recommend Trade Winds

Lovely cottage in a fantastic location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

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Brixham Break

What a fantastic place. The accommodation was ideally placed close to the harbour, everything you need is provided in this quirky cottage, views from the bedrooms are amazing. Jo the owner was very helpful. The local people are very friendly. The walks are incredible, we were so lucky to get some sunny weather before the rain came on our last day. I would definitely recommend this, the only thing I would advise is you need to be able to manage steps and hills! Thank you Jo for making our stay so lovely. Lynn, Lisa and Pasha

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Shropshire

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Perfect stay

Stayed for two nights in trade winds, the house was clean, well cared for, fully equipped with homely touches and a welcome pack which was a lovely thought. It was well positioned and had some amazing views. Hope to visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

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Lovely central cottage

Really lovely cottage, fabulous location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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Delightful Escape

What an amazing quaint cottage with views to die for. Wonderful little touches from Jo and Lee with a basket of bits you may have forgotten such a toothpaste, shampoo etc and of course the scones, jam and clotted cream on arrival. Nothing was too much trouble for the hosts and they were on hand when the iron stopped working. This property has everything you need for a relaxing stay and is close to bars, cafes and the picturesque harbour. Be warned it has stairs 😂😂😂 and that adds to the fun and the view from the master bedroom is so worth the climb. Our dogs throughly enjoyed their stay at Trade Winds as did we and we will return. Lovely cottage, lovely town, fantastic time xx

10/10 Excellent

colin a., nr wigan

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home from home

we were counting the days down to our holiday to brixham, on the way down there, we were contacted by the owner who informed us that there had been a problem which had been noted by the previous guests, no need to panick , jo and lee were on to the problem before we arrived, what can i say , the house was spotlessly clean, very light and airy, perfect base for the lovely weather which we enjoyed, a really short walk to everything in the harbour, it was lovely knowing we had a great place to come home to everyday, i really cant say enough about how really nice the owners were, next time we visit brixham i only really need to know if tradewinds is available for the dates, i wont be looking anywhere else
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

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Noisy

Really lovely cottage and location , but the noise from the boiler / water system was awful, especially at night
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

Really nice home, lovely view of the harbour from the top floor bedroom

We had a lovely time staying in the home for a week. The owners were friendly and helpful with our queries, for example advising on the best way to find the place, as the home is tucked away in the village. They were really thoughtful leaving some lovely scones with cream and home made jam. The house was clean with practically everything you need to enjoy your home from home break. Parking is a 5 minute walk away and the house is up a number of steps although that didn’t bother us at all. Lovely walks nearby and of course the harbour and surrounding community are full of character.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Radcliffe on trent nottingham

Trade winds

We have never booked a cottage before this break but we will certainly stay again. A real home from home very comfy beds quilts and sheets top quality. Very inviting thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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Home sweet Home

Beautiful location. Warm, clean and beautiful seaside decor. I was born in Brixham so this was a lovely home coming adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B., Bonn

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Wunderschönes Fischerhäuschen alten Hafen von Brixham

Authentisches, hübsch saniertes Fischerhäuschen am Hang, über Treppen erreichbar Kleine Außensitzplätze.Funktionelle Küche. 1 Bad mit WC,ein Extra WC en Suite im Masterbedroom unter dem Dach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jo Sampson and Lee Oldfield

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I am originally from Bristol and moved to Brixham to teach at the local secondary school. My husband Lee is a stained glass artist and has renovated our present house, a 300 year old cottage in Brixham.

We saw Trade winds cottage and instantly fell in love with its character and quirks so decided to share this passion with others. We love hosting and always strive to ensure all our guests have a lovely stay in Brixham in a comfortable characterful cottage that is only a stones throw away from the harbour.

Why they chose this property

My family are originally from Torbay and so I spent much of my childhood visiting the area, visiting local beaches, swimming in the sea, walking along the coastal paths and on the moors as well as watching the wildlife. I always knew that I would eventually return to Torbay and was fortunate enough to be able to do so.

What makes this property unique

Trade winds is a unique, quirky and characterful fisherman’s cottage only 2 minutes walk to the harbour in Brixham.

The cottage is cosy and very comfortable with a well equipped kitchen.

The views of the harbour and sea from the top bedrooms are stunning and there are window seats where you can pass to time of day watching the boats or simply read a book.

Free parking is available 5 minutes walk from the cottage. Parking is also available at Oxen cove car park and permits can be purchased on arrival. ( 4 day pass £29 or 8 day pass £52)

Languages:

English

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