The South Devon maritime port of Brixham in Devon is still as lively and bustling today as it always was and offers plenty of fun for family holidays. The pretty multi-colour painted fishermen's houses, many now beautifully restored as holiday cottages, sit above the harbour like a patchwork quilt shining in the bright sunshine.
Brixham sits in the Southern corner of Torbay opposite Torquay, and is a mecca for yachtsmen and sailors worldwide. The town plays host to the replica of Sir Francis Drake's 'Golden Hind' moored and which can be visited all year round. Drake's ship is only one of Brixham Harbour's attractions. Arrive early to see trawlers landing their catches to be auctioned off at the Quayside Fishmarket, catch a terry across Torbay to Torquay and back or just hire a little motorboat of your own and set off for an afternoon's mackerel fishing in the bay.
Quay Cottage in Brixham, South Devon combines the best of both worlds, blending modern renovation with a traditional fisherman’s cottage to create a stylish character holiday cottage sleeping 6 with sea views across Torbay, a stones throw from the vibrant harbour in the heart of the town.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 2
A traditional fisherman's cottage set over three floors and situated just a minutes walk from Brixham's picturesque harbour and town centre.
- Sleeps 3
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
Fishlegs is a child friendly cottage in Devon that sleeps 6. It is more than an ordinary 3-bedroom seaside holiday cottage in Torbay. This Brixham house has been wonderfully refurbished to create a quirky, intelligent design that will make you want to return.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1
Lovely, peaceful 2 bed, dog friendly holiday bungalow in Devon with fabulous River Dart Views. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty in Galmpton, Brixham, South Devon. Very convenient base for Torbay & South Hams. Availability shown on website - see link below.
- Sleeps 3
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
Sunnycroft is a tastefully furnished, large seaside holiday cottage in Brixham, Torbay. Sleeping 10, this pet friendly holiday cottage with stunning coastal views lies within walking distance of the harbour. Families with infants are particularly catered for.
- Sleeps 10
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 4
The Garrison is a family-friendly coastal cottage in the Torbay resort of Brixham in South Devon. This beautifully furnished 3-bedroom cottage lies close to cliff-top walks along the South West Coast Path.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1
Offering sea views across Torbay, Norville is a large 4-bedroom seaside holiday cottage in Brixham, sleeping 8 guests. This spacious, child friendly property has a large secure garden and is perfect for large or dual family holidays in Devon.
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 3
Within walking distance of Fishcombe Cove, Elberry Cove and Broadsands Beach in Torbay, Landfall Holiday Cottage in Brixham is a beautifully furnished, child-friendly 3-bedroom Devon holiday home with WiFi sleeping 6 in style and comfort.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1
Within a seagull's cry of the bustling Brixham harbour waterfront in Torbay, 1 Middle Manor is newly-built Devon coastal cottage part of a small collection offering comfortable, contemporary self-catering accommodation. Pets welcome.
- Sleeps 6
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 2
41 Marine Reach is a large, contemporary holiday home in Brixham, part of an award-winning waterside development with captivating views across Brixham Harbour and across Torbay. This family friendly house sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms.
- Sleeps 8
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 2
Farthings Cottage is A pretty Brixham holiday home in Torbay. This 2-bedroom house with harbour views is set over three floors and hidden away in a small, private terrace close to Brixham's busy fishing harbour and town centre.
- Sleeps 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
Driftwood is an attractive chalet bungalow situated at Galmpton Holiday Park, a small, private site. The property offers compact yet stylish accommodation with fantastic views of the River Dart from the patio. The site is peaceful and quiet so you can relax and enjoy the fantastic views.
- Sleeps 3
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
Towns nearby
Brixham
- Ashburton
- Axmouth
- Barnstaple
- Bideford
- Bigbury-on-Sea
- Bratton Fleming
- Braunton
- Broadwoodkelly
- Bucks Mills
- Budleigh Salterton
- Chagford
- Chillington
- Clawton
- Colyton
- Combe Martin
- Croyde
- Dartmouth
- Dittisham
- East Allington
- Exeter
- Georgeham
- Great Torrington
- Honiton
- Ilfracombe
- Kentisbury
- Kingkerswell
- Kingsbridge
- Kingswear
- Lynton and Lynmouth
- Modbury
- moretonhampstead
- Newton Ferrers
- Okehampton
- Paignton
- Salcombe
- Saunton
- Sidmouth
- Slapton
- South Molton
- Tavistock
- Tiverton
- Torquay
- Totnes
- Westward Ho!
- Winkleigh
- Witheridge
- Woolacombe
In recent years Brixham has extended its marina, which is now seen as one of the premier ports of call on the South coast. From Brixham you can sail East up the Jurassic coast towards Weymouth, Poole and as far as Brighton, or turn West and head for Cornwall and the fishing ports of Fowey and Falmouth. There are lovely coastal walks along the South West Coast Path to Berry Head, or head inland and catch a vintage Great Western Railway steam train from Churston to Dartmouth or Paignton.
A self catering holiday cottage in Brixham lies within easy reach by car or boat of the other traditional seaside resorts in Torbay, Goodrington, Paignton and Torquay where plenty of traditional seaside family fun is guaranteed. Inland, spend a day on Dartmoor or take a boat trip along the river Dart from Totnes to Dartmouth.
