Captain's Quarters Brixham, South Devon
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Bedrooms:2 Sleeps:4 Parking: Pets:Read All Comments"Thank you for a warm welcome. Had a great week leaving feeling relaxed and stress free. Brownies and wine were a lovely. Cottage is better than some of the top London hotels. Hope to be back again. Nikki & Graham Jones, June 08"Wonderful cottage, excellent weather although expected rain! Had a really lovely restful week. Highly recommended. Thanks for the wine and flowers very much appreciated." Roger & Annie, September 08"Back for our fifth stay! The best holiday cottage I have ever stayed in and with a superb meal from Gretchin's kitchen as a returning reward, why would I want to stay anywhere else?" Graham Walker, September 08"Thank you very much for the brownies, wine, New Years chocolates and flowers. Despite the sub zero temperatures the cottage was very cosy inside!" Lawton party, January 09- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4.
- Internally furnished with antiques and artefacts from the owners time in Asia combined with the charms of a traditional Brixham cottage.
- Allocated parking space on the harbour.
- Historic grade 2 building built in 1861.
- Sea views from every room.
About Brixham
- Great coastal walks
- Explore the maritime history
- Take the ferry to Torquay
A cosy coastal town with beautiful views and rambling countryside, Brixham can be found at the south end of the English Riviera. A busy fishing port with a fascinating history, including the inspiration for world famous hymns and being the landing place of William Prince of Orange, this picturesque corner of Devon is a delight to explore. From the bustling harbour filled with trawlers and yachts, to the tranquil nature reserve at Berry Head, there is plenty to enjoy during your stay.
Restaurants, pubs, bistros and cafes line the harbour along with colourful cottages, whilst families can enjoy the many attractions in the region. The coastline is interspersed with coves such as Churston, Fishcombe and St. Mary’s Bay if you are looking for a quieter beach, while Breakwater beach has parking, a lifeguard in the summer and the Breakwater Bistro serving meals and takeaway food.
Read more about Brixham Tourist Information...Full Property Description
Captain’s Quarters is a Grade II listed Brixham cottage of the highest standard, complete with a fascinating history combined with a warm welcome from the owners. The property was home the Captain Schjonnerman in the late 19th Century, who sailed the world trading raw materials before setting up a navigation school in Hill House, part of which is now Captain’s Quarters.The current owners have refurbished the cottage to a very high standard with architect designed renovation and interior designer decoration and furnishings that achieved a ‘Highly Commended’ award in the 2004/5 South West Tourism Awards.
Upon arrival you will find fresh flowers in the property along with a welcome basket that includes freshly baked scones or muffins, wine, coffee, tea, milk, bread and butter. The owners also ensure that details such as soap, shampoo, dishwasher tablets, washing powder, and washing up liquid is provided, ensuring you just need to arrive with your clothes for a great holiday. Returning guests are also presented with a complementary meal from the owners – choose from fish, vegetarian and meat dishes from an award winning cook.
The cottage sits on the side of the hill, overlooking Brixham’s harbour, fishing port and marina with far reaching views across Torbay and out to sea. The house has direct access to the road from the rear and from the front the centre of Brixham and the harbour are just a 1 minute down the hill, where the attractions and harbour front restaurants offer tempting fish dishes.
There is a private walled garden with views over the town, a gas barbecue, table and chairs and a sun-shade.
Living
- Inside the property features antiques and artefacts from the Far East, including Chinese rugs, monastery paintings and temple carvings, along with hand made needlework.
- The living area is situated on the first floor, up a spiral staircase, with great views over the harbour, marina and out to sea.
- There are a pair of two seater love seats and an armchair, along with interesting and unusual antiques.
- A large bookcase holds numerous books for the use of guests.
- Entertainment provided by a T.V. full Sky digital package with movies, sport and children's channels as well as a DVD player, video recorder and videos.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is modern with a dishwasher, fridge with freezer tray, oven/grill with electric hobs and hood over, microwave, kettle, toaster and a range of high quality utensils including gourmet cooking equipment.
- The cottage has a separate laundry room on the ground floor complete with washer/dryer and an additional fridge/freezer.
Dining
- The dining area and kitchen are accessed through an arch, where there is a circular table and 4 padded chairs.
Sleeping
Master Bedroom
- The master bedroom is located up the spiral staircase on the second floor where the harbour, marina and sea views can be enjoyed.
- The entire floor has been laid out as a spacious suite with a top of the range king-size bed with hand made quilt, separate dressing area with plentiful storage and a TV.
- En-suite bathroom.
Bedroom Two
- The second bedroom is located on the ground floor, again with sea views.
- Features a top of the range double bed, with built in wardrobes and 3 drawer chest, finished with a collection of antiques including porcelain teapots and Chinese monastery paintings on the wall.
Bathroom
Main Bathroom
- Fully tiled bathroom is located on this floor, comprising a bath with shower over, w.c. and wash basin.
En-suite Bathroom to Master Bedroom
- Features a Jacuzzi corner bath, w.c. and wash basin.
Outside
- The cottage sits on the side of the hill, overlooking Brixham's harbour, fishing port and marina with far reaching views across Torbay and out to sea.
- The cottage also features a private walled garden with a gas barbecue, wrought iron table, sun shade and chairs as well as a bench, where guests can enjoy the location in a peaceful setting
- There is direct access to the road from the cottage.
- A lockable allocated parking space is included with the property on the harbourside.
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Outside Captain\'s Quarters, Brixham
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Kitchen area
Bedroom one
Bedroom one
En-suite to bedroom one
Bedroom two
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There is a discount available for this property in August:- Search for 7 night holidays starting on 21th August
- OR search for any holiday of 3 - 7 nights starting on 28th August
- Holidays at 20% off our usual prices
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Customer Reviews
"Thank you for a warm welcome. Had a great week leaving feeling relaxed and stress free. Brownies and wine were a lovely. Cottage is better than some of the top London hotels. Hope to be back again. Nikki & Graham Jones, June 08"Wonderful cottage, excellent weather although expected rain! Had a really lovely restful week. Highly recommended. Thanks for the wine and flowers very much appreciated." Roger & Annie, September 08"Back for our fifth stay! The best holiday cottage I have ever stayed in and with a superb meal from Gretchin's kitchen as a returning reward, why would I want to stay anywhere else?" Graham Walker, September 08"Thank you very much for the brownies, wine, New Years chocolates and flowers. Despite the sub zero temperatures the cottage was very cosy inside!" Lawton party, January 09 - Location Map
