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Cosy, Traditional & Close to Everything

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Pool
Beach nearby
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Marina
In Brixham's fishing port, Seabird Cottage offers a warm welcome with its multi-fuel wood burner and fully fitted kitchen. This charming cottage features exposed beams, a furnished raised terrace garden perfect for sunny days and a winding staircase leading to two good-sized bedrooms.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy, Traditional & Close to Everything

Seabird Cottage is a charming, traditional Cottage situated in the delightful fishing port of Brixham, It is a great 'bolthole' escape to get away from it all.
An authentic fisherman's cottage, it has been modernised to ensure comfort and convenience whilst retaining many traditional features including exposed beams believed to be reclaimed ships timbers and masts.

Enter from the street into a cosy sitting room, with multi-fuel wood burner (in additional to full central heating) through to a fully fitted kitchen
made bright and airy by roof windows above. For those who like to cook you will find what you need to try out some new recipes having sourced the ingredients from the deli, butchers and grocers as well as well stocked supermarkets just across the road.
For those who don't want to cook, there are many great restaurants just as close and a very nice pub in our street!
The bathroom, also on this level, consists of large shower, wash hand basin and toilet.

Access to the furnished raised terrace garden outside, is through the rear door and up some steps. In summer, the sun is there most of the day so it is ideal to start with a coffee or to enjoy a glass of wine after a day of exploring South Devon.

There are two good sized bedrooms accessed by the winding traditional 'Brixham' staircase, a double bed to the front and two singles in the rear bedroom overlooking the terrace garden.


Seabird Cottage is the perfect place to base your holiday to enjoy the delights of South Devon, with seaside walks, sailing, fishing and boat trips, or travel by steam train along the beautiful South Devon coast. Apart from deepest winter the very reasonably priced ferry service goes to the heart of Torquay, Paignton, Totnes and Dartmouth so no traffic or car parking hassle even in the height of summer !

If you prefer, you can relax in the town's pubs (one of the best is in our street but has never disturbed us) There are many great restaurants especially if you like fish. You can have a coffee or a cream tea and browse round the shops. Explore the winding streets and numerous 'steps' linking the streets and areas of the old fishing village..

The walks along the coast both towards Berry Head and towards Broad sands along the South Devon Coastal Path (Blackbeard's Trail) are not to be missed. Literally 3 minutes away is the harbour and main high street. Our favourite pastime is to walk round the harbourside towards Berry Head to Breakwater Beach for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea and watch the sun rise or set all year round.


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Price quoted is to rent the cottage with a party of up to 4 persons.

NB Bank Holidays are charged at the appropriate weekend rate

NB This is a self catering property and whilst you are welcome to cook in our lovely kitchen, however our insurers will not allow us to the use of air fryers or slow cookers.

"There is no Washing Machine provided, (but who wants to wash clothes whilst on holiday !)'However, there are laundrettes in the town for those emergencies!

Fuel for the wood burner is to be purchased by the guest.

As household waste disposable is a challenge in Brixham if you are not there on a friday when it is collected. Please dispose of your waste on a daily basis or take with you on departure.

CHILDREN

Children are welcome but due to the 'Brixham Stairs' and the steps to the garden it is suitable for older children only.

PET POLICY

Sorry no pets allowed.

PARKING

loading and unloading only outside cottage. Free local street parking is available within 3-5mins walk. Pay car park 2 mins from the cottage.The rules about parking are different in high and low season so it is advisable to check the Torbay Council website or ask us close to your stay.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Careful Smoking is ok in the garden

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Careful Smoking is ok in the garden

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Quiet While Everything Brixham
Quiet While Close to Everything Cottage
Quiet While Close to Everything Brixham
Seabird Cottage Traditional Fishermans Cottage
Quiet While Close to Everything Cottage Brixham

About the area

Map
Brixham, England

What's nearby

  • Brixham Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brixham Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fishcombe Cove - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Berry Head - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • St. Mary's Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 26 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Long Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Anchor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tha Manor Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crown & anchor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Arms - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy, Traditional & Close to Everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy, Traditional & Close to Everything?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy, Traditional & Close to Everything?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy, Traditional & Close to Everything located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Golden Hind and Brixham Harbour. Battery Gardens and Brixham Marina are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Cosy, Traditional & Close to Everything Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcus R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage in good location

Had a lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quirky cottage

An enjoyable second stay in this cute cottage in a great location thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break to Brixham

Had a lovely, relaxing stay - cottage was so cute and quirky. Perfect for exploring Brixham, Dartmouth and all the surrounding areas. Loved the decor and unusual spiral stairs - not as clean as expected. Overall, had a lovely break though.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

A good location for visiting the harbour. Lovely clean and well presented cottage. Lots to do in the surrounding area! Would visit Brixham again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs

Lovely little cottage. Close to harbour and shops,excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quaint cottage

Lovely clean little cottage. Comfortable beds, nice kitchen and bathroom. Really enjoyed our stay. Staircase was not the easiest but other than this it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation. Idea location. No parking the only minor downsi

Great accommodation and beautiful cottage. Ideal location. Hassle free booking and superb communication. One very minor downside, no parking but otherwise would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and well maintained, a pleasant experience.

Impressive
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haydn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage in fantastic location

We had a fantastic stay in the cottage, which was in a great location for the main harbour, a great local pub (6 doors down), various public parking (buy a permit from Torbay council website) and town centre. All rooms were perfectly clean and very well equipped. Great area out the back to sit in the sun and enjoy a drink. We will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay in Brixham! The cottage was fantastic and had everything we needed. It was so cosy and it’s in the perfect location. Angela was so helpful and quick to respond right from booking. We had our two girls with us aged 8 and 5 and they had no trouble whatsoever with the stairs. I highly recommend the Manor Pub just a few doors away too! Thank you so much - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, well presented

Just right for our brief stay in Brixham. All very well organised and clean. Owner helpful and responsive. The only reasons not 5 star: the stairs are tricky even with pretty good mobility and I would have thought pillows could be better quality. Sweet little place and everything in good working order. Nearby pub very charming and coffee shop has excellent coffee. Yes, I would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charm and character cottage a short walk from it all

Distant gulls cries, gentle hub bun of the nearby pub and church chimes were the sound track to our stay at Seabird Cottage nestled near to the harbour. The beautifully presented, well appointed cottage was the perfect location for exploring the town, getting coffee and fresh pastries from the bakery down the road, gin from the distillery by the harbour, crabbing, a dip in the sea or a waterside evening drink. We made full use of the ferries to Paignton for the steam train to Dartmouth and Torquay for a short walk to Kent’s Cavern. Angela was the perfect host, even letting us know when dolphins were in the harbour. A great time had by all, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

elina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage, so close to the harbour. Free parking in the vicinity. Cottage had a musty smell, maybe not been used much lately. Customers in the pub down the road are very noisy but that can't be helped. Thank you letting us stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location for a short break
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brixham cottage

Lovely cottage in a good location close to the harbour and all it offers…plus great cocktails in Liberty
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seabird Cottage, Brixham

The cottage was beautiful, very tastefully styled and everything was spotless, a much appreciated bottle of milk and tea / coffee. The walk to the harbour and lovely shops and restaurants was very short, a few steps to get back to Higher Street but once you knew about them, it was fine.We did get a bit of a surprise with the stairs leading to the bedrooms, we didn’t expect so many and small steps and no landing to step into the bedrooms, but again something that you adapted to, it was the original fisherman’s cottage which we worked out.Our main problem was outside the cottage, we had travelled from Australia and on a 7 week trip so we had lots of luggage and therefore had to hire a car big enough for it, (an MG SUV). We entered Higher Street but didn’t know what number the cottage was so we kept going past to the narrow opening a little way past the cottage, this caused a small scape on the side mirror, We had to turn around and work out the number of the cottage.After we had unloaded we were going to follow the map supplied for parking but a neighbour told us that they did mit think the car would pass through a particular spot so we had to go and find somewhere to park, we found a spot on the harbour near the University which was safe and secure for 4 days and just a short walk back.We loved our holiday in Brixham and would go to Seabird cottage again, the only thing I would suggest for visitors is to advise the street number and not just the cottage name.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ute h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfekt
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in great location.

Lovely cosy cottage just a few minutes walk from the harbour and into the town. Well equipped and very clean. Easy communication with host. Would definitely recommend for a stay in Brixham. Parking isn’t easy but host gave us tips on where to park which worked perfectly. Would stay here should we visit Brixham again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We will be staying again on out next trip for Australia, but this time for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlaith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect!

This property is cosy, super-convenient to everything and gorgeous. Communication with the host is fantastic and it's the perfect getaway for Brixham. We were so comfortable, everything has been thought of and only one set of steps up from the town which you'll quickly realise is brilliant news! Super clean too. We loved this cottage it was just perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Seabird Cottage

Lovely and quaint, in a spectacular location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Lovely cottage with everything we needed. Weather not great but pub serving pizza a few doors down and plenty of games in the cottage to play. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little gem of a place

What a lovely cosy cottage, we had a great 2 night stay over the new year. Quaint sitting room with lovely little touches , well equipped kitchen with everything you need . Bathroom had great shower with plenty of hot water . Quirky Brixham stairs . We would definitely stay here again as everything Brixham has to offer is within easy reach .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely traditional cottage

Cottage was perfect with everything you could ask for. Great location, lots of nearby parking, great shower and a well furnished property. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or rebook.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Clean, well equipped and beautifully presented. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024