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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 1+ bathroom Sleeps 4 64 sq m
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Brixham, England
- Place, Brixham Harbour2 min walk
- Place, Fishcombe Cove11 min walk
- Place, Berry Head6 min drive
- Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Tradewinds fisherman’s cottage, Brixham, great location with beautiful sea views
‘Tradewinds’ is a charming fisherman’s’ cottage situated in Customs Court, just off the harbour. This area of Brixham was well known for its smugglers hatches and secret routes passing right under the nose of the old Customs Cottages housing the Customs Officers dating back some 300 years!
The cottage is brimming with charm and character including historic sea charts, exposed stone walls and old beams. Tradewinds is a very light, bright and airy cottage built over four levels with two bedrooms (the master with.king size bed and second bedroom twin beds) both enjoying superb harbour and sea views.
Tradewinds location is excellent; a real crow’s nest perched over Brixham offering an intimate view of the water’s edge, which is literally 50 metres walk away.
Brixham is rapidly embracing fine cuisine and cafe culture, you will find many places to sit and enjoy the harbour views and relax into a slower pace of life. As Brixham is a fishing port many of the town's restaurants specialise in fresh fish and you can regularly find the 'catch of the day' being served. Also, the South West Coastal Path is close to the property, with many other fine local walking areas.
Paignton is within easy reach and is one of the most popular destinations for families in the English Riviera. The area has a host of attractions; restaurants, cafes, cinema, beautiful golden sands and the popular Paignton Zoo that will keep the whole family entertained. The property is also perfectly positioned to take the steam train to Kingswear, ferry to Dartmouth or to visit Dartmoor and the many National Trust properties that Devon has to offer.
Living Room/Area
Located on the ground floor with access to the front patio
Furnished with a suite comprising a sofa and 2 armchairs, with coffee table.
Featuring a smart flat screen TV
Electric fire in style of Wood burning stove
Kitchen/Dining Area
Located on the lower ground floor with access to the side patio with bistro set
Dining table and four chairs
Featuring an electric fan assisted oven with grill, electric induction hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
Fully equipped with a range of utensils and accessories including a cafetiere, iron, ironing board, kettle and toaster
Master bedroom
Located on the top floor with superb double aspect harbour and sea views
Furnished with a king size bed, bedside table with lamps, built in wardrobe and chest of drawers
Window seat looking over harbour
Ensuite comprising of wash basin, WC, mirror and cabinet
Bedroom 2
Located on the first floor with superb double aspect harbour and sea views
Furnished with two single beds, bedside with lamp, built in wardrobe and chest of drawers
Window seat looking over harbour
Family Bathroom
Main bathroom located on the first floor
Furnished with a bath with shower over, wash basin, WC, mirror
Outside area
Offers patio at the front of the house with bench and side area with bistro set
Parking and travel
• Free parking sometimes available 5 minutes walk from cottage around the corner further up Overgang. This is more limited in the summer.
Parking is available in Oxen Cove car park, which is 5 minutes’ walk from the house. 4 days £24 or 8 days £42). This will allow you to park in any Torbay Council car park throughout your stay.
• The Bus Station is five minutes walk to the cottage
• Paignton Train station is 10-15 minutes in a taxi or a number 12 bus can take you directly to the above bus station.
The cottage is brimming with charm and character including historic sea charts, exposed stone walls and old beams. Tradewinds is a very light, bright and airy cottage built over four levels with two bedrooms (the master with.king size bed and second bedroom twin beds) both enjoying superb harbour and sea views.
Tradewinds location is excellent; a real crow’s nest perched over Brixham offering an intimate view of the water’s edge, which is literally 50 metres walk away.
Brixham is rapidly embracing fine cuisine and cafe culture, you will find many places to sit and enjoy the harbour views and relax into a slower pace of life. As Brixham is a fishing port many of the town's restaurants specialise in fresh fish and you can regularly find the 'catch of the day' being served. Also, the South West Coastal Path is close to the property, with many other fine local walking areas.
Paignton is within easy reach and is one of the most popular destinations for families in the English Riviera. The area has a host of attractions; restaurants, cafes, cinema, beautiful golden sands and the popular Paignton Zoo that will keep the whole family entertained. The property is also perfectly positioned to take the steam train to Kingswear, ferry to Dartmouth or to visit Dartmoor and the many National Trust properties that Devon has to offer.
Living Room/Area
Located on the ground floor with access to the front patio
Furnished with a suite comprising a sofa and 2 armchairs, with coffee table.
Featuring a smart flat screen TV
Electric fire in style of Wood burning stove
Kitchen/Dining Area
Located on the lower ground floor with access to the side patio with bistro set
Dining table and four chairs
Featuring an electric fan assisted oven with grill, electric induction hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
Fully equipped with a range of utensils and accessories including a cafetiere, iron, ironing board, kettle and toaster
Master bedroom
Located on the top floor with superb double aspect harbour and sea views
Furnished with a king size bed, bedside table with lamps, built in wardrobe and chest of drawers
Window seat looking over harbour
Ensuite comprising of wash basin, WC, mirror and cabinet
Bedroom 2
Located on the first floor with superb double aspect harbour and sea views
Furnished with two single beds, bedside with lamp, built in wardrobe and chest of drawers
Window seat looking over harbour
Family Bathroom
Main bathroom located on the first floor
Furnished with a bath with shower over, wash basin, WC, mirror
Outside area
Offers patio at the front of the house with bench and side area with bistro set
Parking and travel
• Free parking sometimes available 5 minutes walk from cottage around the corner further up Overgang. This is more limited in the summer.
Parking is available in Oxen Cove car park, which is 5 minutes’ walk from the house. 4 days £24 or 8 days £42). This will allow you to park in any Torbay Council car park throughout your stay.
• The Bus Station is five minutes walk to the cottage
• Paignton Train station is 10-15 minutes in a taxi or a number 12 bus can take you directly to the above bus station.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please take rubbish and put in the public bins around the harbour.
Leave recycling in the black box at front of cottage.
Please leave the cottage as you found it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
About the area
Brixham
Located in Brixham, this cottage is on the waterfront. Golden Hind and Brixham Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brixham Harbour and Brixham Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newton Abbot Racecourse or Torquay United FC. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Brixham, England
What's nearby
- Brixham Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Brixham Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Fishcombe Cove - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Berry Head - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
- St. Mary's Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Prince William - 10 min walk
- Rockfish - 2 min walk
- Long Bar - 5 min walk
- The Blue Anchor - 5 min walk
- Tha Manor Inn - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jo Sampson and Lee Oldfield

I am originally from Bristol and moved to Brixham to teach at the local secondary school. My husband Lee is a stained glass artist and has renovated our present house, a 300 year old cottage in Brixham.
We saw Trade winds cottage and instantly fell in love with its character and quirks so decided to share this passion with others. We love hosting and always strive to ensure all our guests have a lovely stay in Brixham in a comfortable characterful cottage that is only a stones throw away from the harbour.
We saw Trade winds cottage and instantly fell in love with its character and quirks so decided to share this passion with others. We love hosting and always strive to ensure all our guests have a lovely stay in Brixham in a comfortable characterful cottage that is only a stones throw away from the harbour.
Why they chose this property
My family are originally from Torbay and so I spent much of my childhood visiting the area, visiting local beaches, swimming in the sea, walking along the coastal paths and on the moors as well as watching the wildlife. I always knew that I would eventually return to Torbay and was fortunate enough to be able to do so.
What makes this property unique
Trade winds is a unique, quirky and characterful fisherman’s cottage only 2 minutes walk to the harbour in Brixham.
The cottage is cosy and very comfortable with a well equipped kitchen.
The views of the harbour and sea from the top bedrooms are stunning and there are window seats where you can pass to time of day watching the boats or simply read a book.
Free parking is available 5 minutes walk from the cottage. Parking is also available at Oxen cove car park and permits can be purchased on arrival. ( 4 day pass £29 or 8 day pass £52)
The cottage is cosy and very comfortable with a well equipped kitchen.
The views of the harbour and sea from the top bedrooms are stunning and there are window seats where you can pass to time of day watching the boats or simply read a book.
Free parking is available 5 minutes walk from the cottage. Parking is also available at Oxen cove car park and permits can be purchased on arrival. ( 4 day pass £29 or 8 day pass £52)
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