Bask on the glittering English Riviera with a stay at this pretty cottage overlooking Brixham’s bustling marina. Set across three floors, it’s ideal for active families and their canine companion who want to enjoy adventures in the brisk sea air. The view is certainly not to be sniffed at as you’ll be mesmerised by the comings and goings in the working harbour.
The property has a reverse-level layout designed to make the most of the magnificent views, with the lounge on the first floor and an elevated terrace where you can enjoy your morning cuppa with Fido sat beside you attentively. If you can tear yourself away from watching the world go by, play card games in front of the fire or switch on the TV. The lounge and dining room both have TVs, so there’s no need for anyone to miss their favourite programme. Two of the bedrooms are on the ground floor, including a bunk room that the kids will adore, while the master bedroom suite is up steep cottage-style stairs on the top floor, giving you optimum privacy. The private off-road parking space is a bonus as many of Brixham’s streets are too narrow for cars to park.
Brixham’s harbour is the beating heart of the town, and you can while away the hours watching fishermen bringing in their catch of the day. Why not take to the water yourself for a pleasure boat tour of the bay or a wildlife cruise along the coast that your inquisitive hound can take part in? There are several beaches within a mile of the cottage, including the secluded St Mary’s Bay and Shoalstone Beach, where the tidal pool will keep the kids happy and the dog can chase a frisbee.