Last Minute Cottages in Brixham

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  We really enjoyed our stay at Old Ice House. First up the info on how to get there and park was great, the garage is such a bonus as being so close to the harbour it seems parking is limited, The heating was good and we felt warm the moment we got in. We quickly allocated bedrooms, they were all nice, especially that big top one, we slept in the bedroom on the ground floor at the back, so quiet and the bed super-comfy - thank you!! Having a shower room next door to that room was fab, everything clean and worked, wardrobe space etc, Nice to have a garage to put our wet things in, believe it or not my husband went swimming in the sea in the driving rain, but it’s so close to that nice swimming beach he just ran down in a dry robe and went for it, nice to have a line to hang his wet things in the garage when we came back, another bonus!! The weather was fab on the Saturday morning when we walked up to Berry Head, thanks for the info folder, map etc, if anyone is reading this, the cafe at the top of Berry Head serves the best coffee and cake! My husband had a scallop and bacon sarnie really early on the Saturday morning alongside the fishermen at a cafe by the fish market, he recommends that, we bought a big plaice and did that on the BBQ (easy to clean, kitchen is nice - everything works, the extractor fan is a bit noisy but who cares when it does the job. Anyway, we ate at the Curious Kitchen on Sunday - absolutely brilliant, thanks for the recommendation, All in all we went at the most miserable time of year, and I absolutely loved standing in the elevated sitting room with a cup of tea looking at the sea and the fishing boats, snug as a bug, with the rain lashing down outside those windows - who cares! The house is so nicely done out, our friends also said their beds were super comfy, everything works. Great WiFi! Speakers in the sitting room, nice big tasteful sofas, spacious dining table, I had a look at the photo book you left for us - about the renovation - blimey - what a job!! Back to the weekend:- Any break in the weather and we were out the door, and as the Old Ice House is near everything we could get anywhere on foot really quickly, The Wine Loft was nice, we exercised up and down the steps - what amazing terraced architecture! We ate at Tides, brilliant, (Shoals by the lido was closed but will look forward to dining there next time we visit!) What a lovely place, thank you!! We will be back to stay longer and explore the coastline southwards, also check out Pomeroy Castle which belonged to my ancestors!! (Before they ran out of money and sold it to the Seymour’s), anyway, great place, great area, Thanks guys! Rosy and the gang

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• Natalie - Verified booking

  We have stayed in numerous Sykes cottages but Blue Buoy cottage left us feeling extremely disappointed.

  The cottage needed a thorough deep clean. There were thick cobwebs in every room. On arrival my daughter went to sit down in the kitchen and walked into a cobweb. A dead spider fell on to the kitchen table! Dust covered all surfaces and especially under the beds in the attic room. Dirty patio cushions had been left in the corner of the kitchen. The fridge was dirty and needed a good clean as did the cooker and cooking trays. The sofas in the lounge have certainly seen better days - dirty and uncomfortable! The towels were old, worn, smelt musty and were as rough as sandpaper. The attic bedroom was very poorly lit with lightbulbs not working this could be a problem for anyone with poor vision. Also a lamp was not working in the front bedroom overlooking the street. However Blue Buoy cottage has got the most beautiful views across the bay, a very good heating system but extremely noisy at night. The hot water got extremely hot and could be a burn hazard for a young child! Blue Buoy cottage is in a great location to get into Brixham town centre. Unfortunately we wouldn’t choose to stay in this cottage again or recommend anyone too whilst it is in need of repair and cleaning. It’s tired, worn and needs a makeover before the summer season begins because it doesn’t warrant the price (overpriced!) that is charged.

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• Mrs Shaefer - Verified booking

  We loved our stay at April Cottage. We stay in Brixham probably twice a year and have done so for more than 7 years, so all in all have stayed in many apartments and cottages in the town. For many reasons, this was one of our very favourites. For the three of us (two adults, hulking teenager and dog) it was perfectly spacious and we loved the open plan layout downstairs. The huge family dining table was wonderful and the views from the lounge window were gorgeous, right down to the Breakwater. Being just a few minutes' walk (downhill) into town was excellent because it was very quiet, there was parking right outside the door - SO rare in Brixham - and there were places to walk the dog first and last thing right on the doorstep. The walk back from town regularly brought us past The Manor, one of our favourite spots, so the walk back up hill was nicely broken up! The quality of furniture and everything provided was excellent - we managed to cook a full Christmas dinner without any problem at all. And Rob, the owner, was really friendly and helpful. The welcome gifts of wine, card and even some crackers were thoughtful and much appreciated. We wanted a relaxing family Christmas break with our dog, somewhere comfy and cosy - and that's exactly what we got with April Cottage. Would highly recommend.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  Perfect Property in a Perfect Location. Loved loved loved our stay here. The house is right at the heart of Brixham - a short walk to the beach and some lovely restaurants (Simply Fish and Albero were our favourites). There are some lovely coastal walks too - we didn't need the car whilst were there (just left it in the garage the whole time). Can definitely recommend the walk to Berry Head (fantastic views and very peaceful) and if you are up for a longer walk you can walk the coastal route all the way to Torquay (top tip - walk there and bus back!). Our thirteen year old daughter loved meeting Bob the seal at the breakwater and crabbing at the harbour too. The house itself is very clean and tidy and has plenty of room for two families - we took the top floor room with it's access out onto the sunny terrace at the back and view of the harbour at the front (albeit in the distance). We can't really comment too much on the kitchen facilities as we didn't cook during our stay (way too many lovely places to eat nearby!). There is a yard area at the ground level which we found was great for drying out our wet suits and SUP. We will definitely be back!

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  Beautifully renovated property in a perfect location near town! The house is equipped with almost everything you could think that you might need for a multi-generational half term holiday. We lucked out with the weather this week, warm and sunny - we are leaving with a tan worthy of a week in the Med! We ate in a few times and made use of the well equipped kitchen, but also hadf great meals and drinks out. The Berry Head Hotel, The Blue Moon, and Casa Nostra which is opposite Tesco in town. We had a great afternoon at Dartmouth - -arriving on the steam train from Paignton, a short wildlife watching boat trip from the harbour (no wildlife, but a lovely scenic tour), an afternoon bodyboarding at Broadsands ( the Venus cafe is fantastic) and a couple of swims at the Shoals Lido, just a few minutes walk away, plus a great bar. The remainder of our time was spent walking into town, stopping for ice cream and drinks, and sitting on the fab rooftop terrace here at the house - a little suntrap in the afternoon! Thanks for a really lovely home from home.

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