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Quirky Fisherman's Cottage In Heart Of Historic Brixham

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Exterior
Higher Street
Exterior of cottage with stable door
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Brixham Harbour
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Brixham, England
  • Place, Golden Hind
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Brixham Harbour
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Brixham Marina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quirky Fisherman's Cottage In Heart Of Historic Brixham

A modernised cottage with character features in the heart of Brixham. Rose Cottage is a three story terraced house in the historic fishing town of Brixham. The property is conveniently located within walking distance of Brixham’s best attractions. Internally, the décor is modern and stylish but maintains many of its traditional key features such as the character fireplace. Throughout the house is a blend of old and new. The bathroom boasts a large shower and free standing bath. There is also Wi-Fi internet access throughout. Brixham is a charming seaside village with narrow streets and quaint lanes are perfect for exploring; and there is always something new to find. When you fancy a break from exploring, Brixham has a range of cafes and restaurants with stunning views of the harbour and surrounding areas. As Brixham is a fishing port it is easy to find a restaurant that specialises in fresh fish and you can regularly find the ‘catch of the day’ being served. This property is set in an ideal location close to local beaches and lovely scenic walks.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children love Rose Cottage, we love kids too.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only on the terrace, please use an ashtray

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please dispose of dirty nappies and sanitary wear only in Bathroom bin, not bedrooms.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8159194
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 first aid kit

About the area

Brixham

Located in Brixham, this cottage is on the waterfront. Brixham Harbour and Brixham Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paignton Beach and Berry Head Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Golden Hind and Churston Station. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Brixham, England

What's nearby

  • Golden Hind - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Strand Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Brixham Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Brixham Marina - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brixham Heritage Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Torre Station - 18 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tha Manor Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Market House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rockfish - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Anchor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Long Bar - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quirky Fisherman's Cottage In Heart Of Historic Brixham pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Quirky Fisherman's Cottage In Heart Of Historic Brixham?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quirky Fisherman's Cottage In Heart Of Historic Brixham?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quirky Fisherman's Cottage In Heart Of Historic Brixham?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quirky Fisherman's Cottage In Heart Of Historic Brixham located?

This family-friendly Brixham cottage is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Golden Hind and Strand Art Gallery. Breakwater Beach and Fishcombe Cove are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colette M.

Lovely cotta
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary T.

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

Weekend break

Loved the quirkiness of the cottage - warm, very comfortable, all that we needed for a 2 night break, and we wished we could have stayed longer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Historic Brixham

In an historic street close to the quayside, this cottage provides an atmospheric base for exploring Brixham. The host was very helpful. VRBO, as the booking platform could improve its procedures.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire J.

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

Cosy Christmas Stay

Great hosts from the start of booking, fabulous communication. Lovely welcome basket of goodies and a Christmas tree and Christmas decorations around the cottage. Comfy beds, well equipped cottage to cook a large Christmas dinner. Perfect location, within walking distance of the harbour. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2024
Thank you for your review. We love guests to enjoy their stay at the festive time of year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Perfect escape - pretty, charming and tranquil

Thank you for the perfect Christmas in your beautiful cottage. From the moment we stepped over the threshold we relaxed. Beautiful decor, thoughtful welcome pack, very comfy beds with fluffy duvets and pillows. Great pub only 15 paces away from the front door yet the cottage was so so quiet. Wished we could have stayed longer...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thank you so much for the lovely review, your Christmas break sounds delightful! So pleased you loved our little cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Efrain M.

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

Brixham English Family reunion

We had several properties including the one next door to you, and I have to say I liked yours the best as it accommodated the 4 of us perfectly and we had some room to all sit together as there were a total of 12 of us and 3 children but pent of room to sit and talk and get together with all. We will definitely try and get this property again as Sara was very accommodating and comunicative and I felt bad that I could not respond to you as the messages were coming in on my U.S. based phone but I could not get back to you through it. In any case we enjoyed the stay and we thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2025
Thank you, im glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unglaublich süßes und heimeliges Cottage! Sehr (!) sauber und sehr netter Kontakt zu den Vermietern!Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Short break in Brixham

The cottage is within walking distance of fresh fish, great coffee and bread and lovely walks along the coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabine K.

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

Gemütliche Cottage

Sehr schönes, individuelles und uriges kleines Cottage über 4 Etagen (schmales Reihenhäuschen) in der Nähe des Ortskerns und des Hafens. Zugehörig ein kleiner netter Terrassenhof. Viele Stufen, Treppen und Winkel. Total gemütlich! Sehr freundliche Vermieterin. Sehr empfehlenswert!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Fantastic Cottage in the Heart of Brixham

We loved staying here. It's just a few minutes walk to the quay and the property has amazing character with suprisngly large rooms. We have two young kids and we had to be wary of the steep stairs, however they loved exploring all the rooms. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Brixham Cottage

We loved the quirky nature of Rose Cottage! Our young kids loved sleeping in their attic bedroom, and we enjoyed the coastal decor, well thought out furnishings and little touches - a thoughtful welcome basket for example. The stairs may not be ideal for more elderly visitors but they were no problem for us. And the location couldn’t be better - a stones throw from everything Brixham has to offer. It was our first visit to this lovely little town but I’m certain we’ll be back and we’d definitely look to stay here again. Lovely place, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2021
Thank you, i'm glad you had a nice time, we aim to please!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

A lovely place to stay

This is a super, cosy cottage with great atmosphere. The kitchen may be small but it’s properly equipped (even a salad spinner) for cooks who want to enjoy Brixham’s excellent produce. Roll top bathtub is great after chilly walks. Lovely little outside space. Sara was a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Fantastic cottage, brilliant location, very comfy beds

Highly recommended, great location as right in the heart of Brixham. Cottage has everything you could want. Lovely room sizes. Will definitely return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice L.

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

Quaint cottage

Booking and accessing property very efficient. Property has all you would need. Stairs are very steep as stated and caused a giggle when climbing them after a 4 mile cliff walk. Beds very comfortable. Although elder daughter managed to sleep in attic room it was quite a skill not on bump her head. Only negative was parking although we were told where there was free parking it was quite difficult to find and we ended up parking in central car park over night and trying again the next day. Driving around Brixham was quite a challenge but we knew that before we came. All in all a good time was had by all.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2020
Glad you had a good time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

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

Nice little cottage.

Well situated, comfy beds, good facilities. Friendly place with lots of shops and eating places. Great harbour and walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Comfortable and well located

We really love this cosy cottage and sunny back terrace with easy access to the shops and beautiful walks. Perfect for a family of four. Extra nice to have a collection of books and dvds. Sara was super helpful to us in a time of need.
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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

Cosy cottage

Lovely cosy cottage just as short walk from the town. Fantastic bathroom with walk in shower and roll top bath. Welcomed with some lovely biscuits and jams which were delicious! Lots of information left by the owners which was very helpful. If you love the Brixham fisherman’s cottages you will love this one.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart P.

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

gorgeous

a perfect get away in picturesque seaside town . Highly recommended.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthias G.

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

BRIXHAM - gerne wieder

Kleines Cottage, wie beschrieben ! Netter Kontakt zur Vermieterin ! Wir haben uns zu fünft (mit drei ausgewachsenen Kindern) sehr wohl gefühlt! ...we loved it !!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Family weekend

A quaint, traditional cottage, well appointed with everything you need for a trouble free comfortable stay. Excellent location, just 5mins walk to the centre of town and harbour. We all had a fabulous long weekend stay in this cosy cottage which has adorable features, a fabulous bathroom and WiFi. We would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend. Loved it, loved it, loved it.... thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Adorable Rose Cottage

Thoughtfully decorated, this cottage is bright, cheerful, and has a bathroom to die for. It was spotless, with crisp linens on the beds and a welcome basket of goodies on the table. Brixham town is steps away: dining, drinks, and coffee, where, if you’re early enough, you’ll get to mingle with the locals. The new Wine Loft is practically on your doorstep, with a clean modern look and a knowledgeable and engaging proprietor. While parking can seem daunting, Sara is right about dropping your bags at the door and venturing up the streets to higher ground. We found spots up near the local school, and we got in our stair workout to boot. Nothing but the highest marks for Rose Cottage and Brixham!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Sailing trip

Stayed for two nights in June while sailing from Darthaven Harbour. Found the cottage easily enough. Very happy to see a little pub two doors down. Cottage was immaculate inside and out. Plenty of choice for eating out in Brixham, and little shops for the essentials. Stairs and very steep but all the rooms are spacious. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Lovely place

Had a cracking stay here over new year. Great comms from Sara. Lovely welcome pack. Such a good location to access all that Brixham has to offer. Would definitely go here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah W.

Great cottage, shame about parking misinformation

The cottage itself is lovely, clean and well-appointed. We did not expect parking to be easy in Brixham, but as the amenities listed include "parking" we assumed that there must be a space somewhere behind the cottage. This was a big factor in our choosing this cottage, as we knew we had to drive around a lot to see friends. In fact there is no private parking associated with the cottage, and no public parking nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
On the listing we state clearly under ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 'There is no parking outside the house, but you can access the Brixham town car park for a reasonable overnight price. Alternatively you can drive past All Saints Church to Higher Manor Road or Vicarage Hill where we have always managed to find a space. The walk from there is no more than five minutes. You can stop outside Rose Cottage to unload or load but it's a narrow road in the Brixham conservation area with double yellow lines! Outside the Manor Pub you can sometimes find a space. Perhaps we need to make that more clear on the listing, but as we state the cottage is located in the narrow streets of a conservation area. The joy of the cottage location is that you can walk into town to supermarkets, shops and restaurants, to the harbour or the nearest beach, without having to use your car.
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip A.

Ideally placed near the harbour and a few doors away from a nice pub.

Lovely fishing town that is a good base to explore other resorts on Tor Bay. There are plenty of boat trips, steam trains and bus tours to go on. Dartmouth is a good place to visit on the steam train from Paignton or by ferry. There are some nice walks to Berry Head which has a really good cafe there or the other direction towards Churston and Broadsands. There was slight hiccup when we first got there because we were sent the wrong code, the patio area was overgrown and not an area that you would want sit, parking is also not easy which is free a couple of streets behind the cottage or you can use the pay & display car park but this would be expensive for a week. The pub nearby is really nice but doesn’t do food, there are plenty of places to eat at the harbour or if you want something a bit more special the Berry Head Hotel is nice. Plenty of amenities nearby shops, cafes etc. Overall we really enjoyed our stay at Brixham.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Sara Lewis

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Our family cottage has been recently modernised and refurbished yet it retains the feel of the 1850 traditional fisherman's cottage it is. Brixham is a great place to bring kids and we enjoy family breaks and the proximity to Brixham harbour where you can buy fresh fish or eat at one of the many restaurants or just sit on the dock and watch the light change. We emigrated to New Zealand as children but returned home when we finished our education. We love the countryside, and that's what's brilliant about Brixham is that very quickly you can be in the lush Devon landscape. We love the seaside, and touring the English countryside.

Why they chose this property

Brixham is a friendly lively working fishing town. The cottage's proximity to the harbour, its fishing trawlers marina and boats bobbing in the harbour attracted our interest. You can buy freshly caught fish or dine in many of the local restaurants. Children will enjoy crabbing in the harbour. The South west coastal path and Berry Head (a site of special scientific interest) is within walking distance. Shoalstone beach is a short stroll away. Dartmouth is close, and a trip on the ferry is a wonderful way of accessing Slapton Sands and the rest of the Devon coastline. In Totnes you can ride on a paddle steamer up the River Dart. A boat trip to Torquay is £2.00 from the harbour. Dartmoor is accessible. There's something for everybody and that's why we chose Brixham

What makes this property unique

Rose Cottage retains the charm of the 1850 fisherman's home it once was, but is comfortable for six people and modern living. In a minute you can access supermarkets, marine chandlers, camera shop, a record shop 'The Cavern' in Bolton Street and the famous Mr Brown's linen shop.
Brixham was recently described as the 'Naples' of Devon. It is charming with a fascinating history of pirates, smugglers, sailors and farmers. There is handy pub 'The Manor' a few doors down. Within twenty minutes you are in the country gazing at Tor Bay from the cliffs of Berry Head, walking on to Man Sands on the South West Coastal path. You have town, country and seaside all rolled into one locale. Wake to church bells, seagulls and the foghorns as the trawlers return with the catch of the day.

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