Harbour Watch

It would be hard not to love everything about this cottage! Before arrival we had a friendly call from the owners with details for arrival, keys etc. We appreciated the tip-off to ignore sat nav for last part of the journey. Grateful for the garage as parking in Brixham would have been tricky without it. Take note of the garage length, given in the cottage details …. If it helps our VW Passatt estate, with tow bar, fitted exactly. The cottage was immaculate, very comfortable and beautifully decorated (some lovely art work). It sleeps 4 but there was comfortable seating for 6 in the lounge. It’s worth trying out all seats as each one gives a slightly different view of the harbour including all the cottages on the other side, boats in the harbour and even the replica Golden Hind. The views from the lounge and main bedroom are panoramic .. every time we looked out we spotted something different to look at… wait till it’s dark and it all changes again! Bedrooms were very comfortable and we slept so well with no traffic anywhere near the cottage! Bathrooms were lovely and powerful showers. Draw full of games, a Brixham 500 piece jigsaw, DVDs, CDs and shelf full of books. We discovered the Backgammon and “How to Play book” so learned a new game. We appreciated the welcome wine and milk and also the tea/coffee starter pack. Amused by all the lighthearted notes everywhere with instructions for heating, rubbish, shower etc. also detailed welcome/instruction folder. As for Brixham, we loved it. The owner had provided laminated cards with details of short walks around Brixham (some just 1 mile walks) which we would love to have tried if we’d been their longer. Do take a tour of the Golden Hind replica and Greenway, National Trust property which was one of Agatha Christie’s home (not far out of Brixham). We also had a good night out at the theatre in Torquay. Tesco express and Coop were all within walking distance. Comfortable, practical and wonderful location. (We tried hard to think of something negative we could say and the closest we came was the egg cups were too big for our Aldi eggs!! But even then we turned the egg cup upside down and used the base instead!!!!) Thank you Judy and Richard. That was a perfect holiday. ...

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Great accommodation in Brixham perfectly located above the town with a great view over the harbour. The owners Judy and Richard get in contact with you and are available for help and information at any time ahead and during your stay. The accommodation is perfectly prepared for a great Holiday in the area, featuring hiking maps and recommendations for out and about as well as binoculars for the beautiful nature. A great plus is the private garage, big enough for a standard hatchback. ...

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Well how do I sum up Harbour Watch? Fantastic, fabulous, extremely clean, comfortable and spacious with amazing views of Brixham Harbour. This was our first time in Brixham and we were not quite sure what to expect. Both Harbour View and the view over the harbour was amazing. We even got used to the noise from the seagulls which was not really that bad. Of course you would expect this being near the sea! Also after a week of walking up and down the fairly steep roads and steps, we felt so much fitter. The owners provide you with information about your accommodation and the area which was very useful. Everyone we met in Brixham was lovely and we particularly liked having walks around the harbour and going to the local shops. There was always something going on. May have been our first time in Brixham but not our last. ...

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Harbour Watch is a very well laid out thoughtful home, which makes the most of the fantastic views with an amazing picture window in the lounge area to watch the boats come and go with the binoculars. The cottage was very comfortable and had lots of helpful instructions and tips which made our stay even better. There are even hooks in the bathroom over the bath for extra wet gear - we didn't need to use, but such a thoughtful touch. The beds were comfy and in both bathrooms the showers were great. The garage was a massive bonus as parking in Brixham is at a premium. The cottage was spotlessly clean brilliant housekeeper and there was a lovely bottle of wine to welcome us along with some essentials which was very kind. The kitchen was very user friendly and everything we needed to cater for our family. Sitting out on the terrace in the evening was the icing on the cake - the views are incredible. The weather was glorious and we were out a lot but it was so lovely to return after a busy day to beautiful Harbour Watch. Thank you so much we will definitely be back. ...

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A really tastefully decorated and superbly comfortable place in a great location.