Hideaway Cottage, Brixham is a charming traditional fishermen's cottage offering an idyllic romantic retreat just minutes from the bustling harbour. The kitchen exudes chic understated elegance with its muted colour palette, featuring a breakfast bar island and a characterful Range-style cooker nestled in the original fireplace. Climb the carpeted stairs to discover the first-floor lounge, a stylish sanctuary with double-aspect windows, comfortable seating, and a cast iron open-fire that bathes the room in a cosy amber glow as evening descends.
Step outside to enjoy the cottage's surprising secret – a delightful private garden, a rare find for a property so centrally located. The second floor reveals a sumptuous king-size bedroom that rivals any boutique hotel, complete with a double wardrobe and window seat overlooking the garden below. A modern shower room with walk-in shower completes this perfect couple's hideaway, while the provided parking permit ensures convenience during your coastal escape.
Imagine waking in your luxurious king-size bed, sunlight filtering through the sash windows, before descending to prepare a leisurely breakfast in the stylish kitchen. As evening approaches, uncork a bottle of local wine and retreat to your private garden oasis, surrounded by fragrant shrubs as you plan tomorrow's coastal adventures beneath the twinkling Devon sky.
Hideaway Cottage, Brixham is perfectly positioned to explore the jewels of the English Riviera. The vibrant heart of Brixham with its colourful harbour, shops, pubs, and restaurants lies just a short stroll away. History enthusiasts will appreciate Brixham Heritage Museum (400 metres), where over 10,000 artifacts showcase local geology, Neolithic history, and the Napoleonic wars through fascinating interactive exhibits.
Literature lovers shouldn't miss Greenway, Agatha Christie's riverside retreat, which ids seven kilometres away. Featuring her historic home, beautiful gardens, and woodland walks, you'l want to check out the boathouse, which inspired the crime scene in her novel 'Dead Man's Folly'. Coleton Fishacre (8 km) offers an elegant 1920s country house with stunning Art Deco interiors set amid spectacular gardens with coastal views. Torre Abbey (13 km) presents an immersive journey through 800 years of history within 18 acres of stunning gardens, housing over 600 remarkable artworks.
For those willing to venture further, River Dart Country Park (30 km) provides an adventure-packed experience with 90 acres of playgrounds, a swimming lake, and a pirate ship. The South Devon Railway (32 km) offers scenic steam train rides through the picturesque River Dart valley, while history buffs will delight in exploring Powderham Castle (45 km) with its stunning gardens, deer park, and year-round family-friendly events. The beautiful harbour town of Dartmouth, situated on the banks of the River Dart, lies just nine km away, while Paignton, with its fabulous pier and great beaches, is also within easy reach (9 km), offering additional seaside charm for day trips during your stay.
