Very nice property, helpful owner, quiet location
Review Submitted: May 26, 2010
Date of Stay: May 2010
A well-equipped, clean and comfortable property in a wonderfully quiet location (apart from seagulls!) with a very helpful owner. It's only a bungalow (which may appeal to less able-bodies people or those with very young children) but with good-sized rooms and all expected mod cons (dishwasher, washing machine, DVD, etc). Heating is modern and effective. Everything seemed clean and in good condition and the owner obviously takes real care in the property. The sea view from the living room window makes a great start or end to the day.
From the bungalow it is a short but steep walk down to Brixham centre with reasonable amenities and a picturesque harbour. The nearest decent beach is (so far as I can tell) a few miles away so a car is strongly recommended, though especially in the summer there is a decent bus service from Brixham to other areas. The English Riviera attractions (Paignton Zoo, Torquay, etc, etc) are all within 10 - 15 miles, and there are plenty of other things further afield as well. You can even catch a ferry from Brixham to Torquay.
Any negatives? Very few, really:
- There's only one bathroom, which is fair for the size of property but might be an issue with a group that likes to spend a long time in the shower in the morning.
- The garden, while pleasant, is not especially big so not ideal for very active children who like to run around a lot.
- Brixham itself is charming but not very lively, so families with teenagers would probably be better off in Torquay itself. And you need to drive through the (very narrow) centre of Brixham to get almost anywhere from the property, which is fine out of season but could get busy at the height of summer
Overall, though, a great holiday.
Places we enjoyed visiting:
- Paignton Zoo
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Broadsands Beach
- "The Brixham Fish Restaurant"
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities
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Helpful votes: 10/10
