Skippers Cottage

About

This delightful property, which is situated close to Brixham town centre, has been fitted and furnished to a lovely standard, offering the perfect bolthole for a family or couples alike.

Located in the English Riviera town of Brixham and is just a short walk from the harbour. The town has a long standing maritime history and the harbour remains the heart of it, offering visitors a choice of boat trips, from relaxing tours of Torbay, accompanied fishing trips and a regular service across the bay to the resort town of Torquay. There is plenty to see and do, from beaches and restaurants and even a fascinating replica of Sir Francis Drake’s ship, The Golden Hind. Further afield, the towns of Paignton and Torquay are also popular destinations with visitors, and other attractions include the golden sandy beaches, a zoo, an aquarium and a wonderful steam railway which runs through the Dart Valley.

On entering this newly refurbished three-storey property, you will find yourself on the first floor which consists of two bedrooms, a utility cupboard and the family bathroom. The first of the two bedrooms on this floor is a light and airy twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king-size on request), the second bedroom is a double which offers panoramic views over Brixham. The utility cupboard offers a washing machine. Completing this floor is the bathroom, which offers a shower over bath and WC. Heading on up to the second floor you will find the snug, where you can relax and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views over Brixham. Finishing this floor is the master bedroom, a spacious room which consists of a king-size bed, Smart TV and an en-suite shower room with shower and WC. Heading down the stairs to the ground floor you are greeted by the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, the fabulous lounge area allows you to sit back and relax amongst the rich, soft furnishings and watch your favourite programme on the Smart TV or just enjoy a catch up with family and friends. The wonderful open-plan kitchen/diner is the perfect back drop for catching up whilst cooking up a storm in the delightful kitchen area. The kitchen offers an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

Venture outside to the small enclosed rear garden, which offers a bistro set, great for those morning coffees. Roadside parking is available in the next few streets behind (subject to availability), alternatively, there are long stay public car parks located nearby and a weekly parking permit can be purchased from the local council within the public car parks.

Explore Brixham

Life in the busy Devon fishing town of Brixham has always centred around the harbour, where heritage trawlers jostle for space with dayboats heading out to sea for the day’s catch, bringing it home daily to Brixham’s famous Fish Market. Here, in the heart of England’s Seafood Coast, the freshest fish and most delicious seafood is on the menu everywhere. 

Brixham is the quintessential English harbour, with a colourful and vibrant feel all year round, making it as ideal for a summer holiday with the kids as it is for a romantic winter break for two, and in close proximity to the its neighbouring Devon resorts of Torquay and Paignton, as well as many other locations on the South Devon coast, it makes a perfect base for exploring the English Riviera.

Maritime Roots

Brixham’s history is filled with pirates and smugglers, and kids of all ages will enjoy Brixham’s swashbucklng Pirate Days. Head for the Old Fish Market during spring and summer to find a whole crew of salty sea dogs waiting to delight children with piratical fun. Children and adults alike will love the full size replica of the Golden Hind that takes pride of place in the Inner Harbour.  A picturesque stroll along the waterfront past the Fish Market takes you to Brixham Battery Heritage Centre, on the site of the best-preserved Emergency Battery built along the British coastline in 1940.  You’ll find details of this and many other historic Brixham sites on the Brixham Heritage Trail and App.  There is plenty more about Brixham’s exciting maritime heritage at the free-entry Brixham Heritage Museum.