150 YEAR OLD FISHERMAN'S COTTAGE, 2 BALCONIES WITH HARBOUR VIEWS, SLEEPS 4 + 1
Nestling in one of Britain's most beautiful harbours and situated at the southernmost end of Torbay, this pretty fisherman's cottage offers a unique holiday experience. There are panoramic views of the harbour and marina from every floor and a large balcony where you can sit back and relax overlooking the bustling old fish quay. You will be a stone's throw away from the harbour where there are a multitude of boats offering pleasure or fishing trips to visitors, an array of colourful cottages and numerous seafood restaurants, cafes, shops and pubs. The English Riviera offers some of the best beaches in the country with sheltered bays, coves and rock pools and is the perfect arena to watch or partake in any number of water sports including scuba diving and sailing. You will also be within a short drive to Torquay where you'll find the palm-lined promenade, seafront gardens, a lively harbour and an international marina. There are many attractions to suit all tastes including Quaywest Water Park, Brixham Heritage Museum, Kents Cavern, Babbacombe Model Village, Kingswear/Dartmouth (10 minute drive) and much more.
The accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: the large master bedroom is on the third floor and has a vanity basin, a double bed and views of the harbour and marina. The main bathroom is on this floor, and offers a bath with shower over and WC. 1 twin room, with some low beams, which is on the top floor and approached via winding stairs (children beware) offers a balcony affording spectacular views out to the breakwater, lifeboat station and the inner and outer harbours. The property is entered on the second floor and there is an open-plan kitchen/dining area with cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, TV/DVD, CD player and extra seating to enjoy the picturesque window view. The downstairs lounge offers a TV, video, Freeview and a futon, which can sleep one person. French doors lead to a large decked balcony area with garden furniture. There is a WC and handbasin adjoining the lounge. There is no washing machine at the property but a laundry is a short walk away. The accommodation is on 4 floors and includes some winding stairs and low wood beams. Parking is limited to unloading due to narrow streets but there is free on-street parking usually available 5 minutes walk away. A council car park is also 5 minutes away and a weekly permit can be purchased to include all Torbay council-run car parks during your stay. Bed linen, electric and full central heating included although there is a small supplementary charge of £15 for heating from Nov to Easter. Regret no pets or smokers. Pubs, shops and harbour are within walking distance, beach 1 mile. Arrival time 4pm. |