Snaptrip says
Pilchard Cottage in Brixham is highly praised for its cleanliness, charming presentation, and convenient location close to local amenities. Guests appreciate the cosy comfort, well-utilised space, and modern facilities. The thoughtful touches by the owners, including welcome gifts, add to the delightful experience. While parking is noted as a challenge, the cottage's proximity to the harbour and eateries, along with its well-equipped nature, make it a favoured choice for a relaxing stay.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently mention the cottage's spotless condition and well-kept appearance, indicating a high standard of cleanliness that contributes positively to their overall experience.
The cottage's location is frequently highlighted as superb, being close to the harbour, restaurants, and local attractions. The only drawback mentioned is the challenging parking situation, which is common in the area.
Reviews often describe the cottage as cosy and comfortable, with a particularly comfortable bed. The compact size is noted, but the clever design is appreciated for maximising the available space.
The cottage is praised for its modern amenities and well-equipped nature. Some guests mention limited space for food storage and the absence of outdoor seating, but overall, the facilities meet the needs of visitors.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident through mentions of welcome gifts such as Prosecco, cream teas, and scones. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it is politely noted that such gifts are subject to the owners' discretion and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Resting on one of the many winding streets of the picturesque harbour town of Brixham is this charming one-bedroom fisherman’s cottage, Pilchard Cottage. Beautifully renovated, this romantic bolthole by the sea is the ideal location for your next escape to Devon. Spend evenings within the open-plan living space snuggled up on the sofa enjoying a favourite film on the TV, or play music from the Bluetooth speaker as you share a bottle of wine with your other half and plan your adventures. The exposed timber beams and painted stone wall adds character to this homely setting, contrasting perfectly with the contemporary breakfast bar overlooking the kitchen space. Discover all you need for cooking up delicious dishes, with an electric oven and a two-ring electric hob, perfect for treating your partner to a romantic meal for two. Travel up the stairs and find yourself within the lovely bedroom featuring a king-size bed, with more exposed stone and skylights to add light into the room, it’s a tranquil setting. Freshen up in the shower room up here, featuring a walk-in shower and the added benefit of a heated towel rail. Begin exploring this quaint town by first heading out of the cute stable door and strolling down to the harbour to see Brixham’s amazing focal point, a life size replica of Sir Francis Drake’s iconic ship, The Golden Hind. From here you can venture along Brixham Breakwater built to protect the harbour and affording a different but pleasing view of the town, before heading to Breakwater Beach, one of the cleanest beaches on the English Riviera and awarded Blue Flag status, as well as being popular with scuba divers for the rate seagrass beds, seahorses, fish and even shipwrecks! Browse the stalls at the Brixham Art and Craft Market held every Saturday from Easter to October showcasing unique items and crafts, and catch an evening show at Brixham Theatre which puts on various live music and entertainment on throughout the year. St Mary’s Bay and Churston Cove are two more beautiful beaches to visit, with the latter being a secluded cove accessed via a steep path, while those who want to get out onto the water can book a trip with Sea Kayak Devon to explore the stunning Devon coastline themselves. Paignton is just further up the coast where you'll find the amazing Paignton Zoo, while the South West Coast Path can take you south down to Kingswear with ferries available to bring you across to Dartmouth. Discover a world of wonderful adventures along the English Riviera from the lovely Pilchard Cottage.
Settled in the area known as 'The English Riviera', Brixham lies on the southern side of Torbay. This pretty fishing harbour town enjoys a mild climate all year round and is a great choice for your next break to Devon. Explore the winding lanes, browse the local shops and sip a pint in a traditional pub before taking a stroll past the harbour to see the life size replica of The Golden Hind, Sir Francis Drake's ship. Plenty of attractions rest within the area including Blue Flag beaches, a zoo, cycle trails and of course the South West Coast Path.
Accommodation
One double bedroom.
Shower room with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven, two-ring electric hob, microwave, fridge, TV, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 mile
Nearby points of interest
- Golden Hind
- Dartmouth Castle
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
- House of Marbles
- Blackpool Sands
- Shaldon Beach
Reviews (28)
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Jayne
Great location. Cosy and warm which was wonderful for a December break.
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Martin
It is just a very short walk from the harbour and the local restaurants - there's even a pub just along the row making it an excellent location to base in Brixham. Few things to be mindful of: there isn't parking at the cottage (I parked at the long stay behind the fish market which was fine), the area is hilly so be prepared for that and there was some commotion from some neighbours for a few nights but hope that's not regular. The owner was helpful and responsive, and had even left us cream tea to enjoy on arrival along with some bubbles
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Antony
Set just up from the harbour it was a perfect place for a few days away. We will be back in the near future.