Brixham, South Devon, seaside Victorian house, great sea views

My twenty-something daughter met us at the front door shouting "It's Gorgeous". She was taken with the character of this Victorian, three-storey terraced house which has kept many of its attractive original features whilst still being modern, particularly in the bathrooms and the fully-fitted, well-equipped kitchen. If I had a minor criticism it would be that more attention could have been given to the cleaning - I don't mean the general cleaning which was fine, but some of the high cleaning and awkward corners. Perhaps the greatest asset of the house is the view from the front over Brixham and to the harbour beyond; it was a delight of which we never tired. The car-parking at the rear is a little tricky but we quickly managed with an MPV and a VW Golf. Farnborough is two or three hundred yards up a fairly steep hill and then steps to the house as well as those inside. That's fine if you are young and fit but if you are an unfit, overweight pensioner with doubtful knees such as me, then it is still possible slowly and it's worthwhile for those stunning views. The town main shopping street starts at the foot of the hill taking a short walk to the front and harbour with all their attractions. There is a Tesco Extra less than five minutes walk from the house and it's open very early and very late. Brixham has innumerable eating places of every description and price-range. We had a one-year old, teenagers, twenties and 'older' with us- it suited us very nicely and I would recommend both Brixham and Farnborough to you. PS If you can't stand the church clock chiming or seagulls screaming perhaps you should go elsewhere!

A great family holiday had by all 3 generations of us.

There was plenty of room for the 6 of us. The 3 children (4 yrs, 3yrs and 18months) loved exploring the house and there was plenty of room for them to play happily and safely. They made much use of the small courtyard just outside the kitchen as their outside space in the evenings.

The house was well described, well maintained and well presented.

Parking - we parked in front of house to unload 3 children and assorted stuff each day, then moved cars round to parking area. There is space for 2 medium sized cars if you are good at parking - even I managed it!!!

Good and helpful communication prior to visit with owner.

Lots of things to do locally and within a few mins drive.
Goodrington Sands (5 miles) is a beautiful beach, and although busy didn't seem over crowded.
Pirate day on Thursday was well recieved by the children - many free activites to do, dressing up etc.

Overall a good week - weather was typically British but not a lot can be done about that - we just got on with it!

we had a wonderfull time the kids were sorry to leave. A amazing place to stay we loved brixham. If you go do the ghost walk