Guillemot Cottage, Brixham offers an enchanting three-storey fishermen's retreat where tasteful shabby-chic styling creates the perfect coastal sanctuary. The well-equipped kitchen, accessed via a charming step up from the dining area, features an oven, hob, microwave, and modern conveniences including a dishwasher and washing machine. The open-plan lounge area welcomes you with comfortable sofas perfectly positioned to capture magnificent harbour and sea views, whilst the wood burner creates a wonderfully cosy atmosphere for family evenings.
Step outside this traffic-free haven to find yourself mere metres from Brixham's bustling harbour, where fishing boats bob gently against the quayside. The cottage boasts three thoughtfully appointed bedrooms: a spacious master king-size suite with en-suite shower room and captivating bay views, plus two additional bedrooms on the second floor – a cosy single and well-proportioned twin room, both offering fabulous sea vistas. The main bathroom features a luxurious roll-top bath with handheld shower, ensuring comfort for all guests.
Imagine waking to the gentle sounds of harbour life drifting through your windows, enjoying morning coffee whilst watching fishing boats return with their catch. Spend lazy afternoons exploring the historic quayside, then return to your cottage retreat to relax with a glass of wine, mesmerised by the ever-changing seascape beyond your windows.
Guillemot Cottage, Brixham is perfectly positioned to explore the treasures of the English Riviera and beyond. The famous Golden Hind replica sits within the harbour, offering fascinating glimpses into Tudor maritime history, whilst the town's excellent restaurants and shops provide everything needed for a memorable stay. Greenway in Kingswear (7 km) beckons with Agatha Christie's beautiful riverside home and enchanting gardens, perfect for literary enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Paignton Zoo (9 km) delights families with over 2,000 animals across 80 scenic acres, whilst Torre Abbey in Torquay (13 km) showcases 800 years of history within its stunning 18-acre grounds. The imposing Dartmouth Castle (16 km) offers captivating military history and scenic coastal walks.
For those seeking adventure further afield, the Salcombe Gin Distillery (48 km) provides unique tasting experiences and personalised gin-making classes in their Victorian fort setting, where visitors can learn about botanicals sourcing and create their own signature blend. Exeter's Sculpture Walk is a 50-kilometre drive away and offers contemporary art installations scattered throughout the city's historic streets and along the picturesque Quayside, combining cultural discovery with riverside strolls. Meanwhile, Plymouth's National Marine Aquarium (53 km) presents the UK's largest collection of marine life through spectacular underwater tunnels, featuring everything from local Devon marine species to exotic sharks and rays in their impressive Ocean tank.
The charming market town of Kingsbridge, 37 kilometres away, sits at the head of the beautiful Kingsbridge Estuary and delights visitors with its narrow medieval streets lined with independent boutiques, antique shops, and cosy cafés housed in historic buildings. The town's bustling Tuesday and Saturday markets showcase local produce and crafts. Traditional Dawlish is a 40-kilometre drive along the stunning South Devon coast, where the famous Dawlish black swans glide gracefully along the tree-lined Brook that flows directly through the town centre to the sea. Visitors can enjoy the town's golden sandy beach, Victorian seafront gardens, and the iconic railway line that runs dramatically along the sea wall, offering one of Britain's most scenic train journeys.
