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Brixham Vacation house rental with balcony/terrace, walking, fireplace and TV

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  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 0.6 mi
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed

From the owner

Winkle cottage is an 1800's fisherman's cottage nestled into the Brixham hillside, looking out North over the bay toward Torquay and out to sea. The property has undergone an extensive restoration in 2017 and has been lovingly restored in a sympathetic manner, retaining a wealth of charm and character. The cottage boasts an abundance of original features, including exposed stone walls, 3x feature fireplaces and a fantastic sun terrace overlooking the harbour bowl and open ocean.

A 2 minute walk from the front door and you are quayside, with a plethora of traditional inns, cocktail bars, bistro's and restaurants. A short walk further and you are at the beach and sea water lido, with Berry Head Nature Reserve and St. Mary's Bay and secluded beach also within walking range.

Winkle cottage provides a fantastic base for daytime activities and evening entertainment, with many festivals and events bringing locals and tourists together to provide a fantastic atmosphere. Be sure to check 'what's on' when planning your holiday.

The cottage is equipped with the latest in Smart technology for comfort and peace of mind. Smart features include the Nest Thermostat, Nest Smoke & Carbon Monoxide alarms (x2), Nest front and rear night-time security cameras, 32" Samsung Smart TV (access to catch-up & Netflix/Prime/BT Sport/YouTube etc) and Nocs NS2 Smart Audio speakers (bluetooth and USB connection). All bedrooms boast new pocket sprung mattresses, luxury bedding and hotel quality anti-allergy duvets and pillows.

Sun Terrace - Suntrap from mid-morning to late evening with views over the harbor and out to sea, large dining table to comfortably seat 5 people.

Living/Dining Room - Large, light and airy room with solid oak flooring throughout, feature fireplace, 2x 2 seater M&S Abbey fabric seater sofa's (comfortable seating for 4 adults plus 1 child maximum), M&S oak dining table and 5 chairs looking over the harbour and out to sea. 32" Samsung Smart TV.

Kitchen - Oak worktops and integrated appliances; fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, fan assisted oven, microwave (stored in cuboard to maximise worktops space) and induction hob. Cookware, dinnerware and cutlery. Wall mounted fire extinguisher, fire blanket and first aid kit in case of emergency.

Master Bedroom - Spacious room with King sized bed and pocket sprung mattress, bedside tables, reading lamps and chest of draws. Large window seat to enjoy the amazing views over the harbour and out to sea. 32" Samsung TV.

2nd Bedroom - Good size room with a standard double bed and pocket sprung mattress, bedside tripod light, built-in chest of draws and cupboard.

3rd Bedroom - Good size room with standard single bed and pocket sprung mattress, bedside table and reading lamp.

Dressing Area - Communal dressing table, stool and mirror with hairdryer.

Bathroom - Small but well equipped modern double shower room with w/c, wash hand basin, mirror and central heated towel rail.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Full bed
  • Bedroom 3: Twin bed
  • Beds in other rooms:
  • 1 Wet room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • 2 Cribs
  • High chair

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Mountain Views
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

Once you receive the keys, the home is all yours and we will not contact you unless absolutely necessary. We will provide you with contact details for the management company looking after our home and our contact details also in case of emergency... we are always happy to answer any questions you may have.
Winkle Cottage (Harbour & Sea Views) – Home 9014566

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    Cancellation policy

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    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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    50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

    25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

    No refund

    No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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    Things to know

    Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
    If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

    Payment

    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
    Damage deposit: ($374.82) £300.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    No parties or events
    Check in is anytime after 4PM on day of arrival
    Checkout by 10am on day of departure

    Refuse and recycling must be put out at the roadside, waste in the seagull proof bag and re-cycling in the boxes provided.

    The bathroom has a toilet macerator fitted, please ONLY FLUSH TOILET PAPER and use the bin provided for things like wet wipes, sanitary towels or nappies. There is a fuse switch outside the bathroom door at socket level, please DO NOT SWITCH THIS OFF.

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    About the owner

    Hannah G.
    Calendar last updated:
    26 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    6

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
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    GLARey

    Lovely family hokiday
    Aug 2018

    Winkle Cottage is a beautiful old fisherman’s cottage on one of the many high streets overlooking Brixham harbour. The house has been beautifully renovated and really is very comfortable. We fo… More 

    13 Aug 2018

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thank you Gemma, really glad you enjoyed your stay and the cottage. Thank you for the constructive feedback... taken onboard and will aim to source a unit to provide hanging for clothes! Would love to welcome you back sometime! Hannah

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    Beautifully renovated cottage
    Sep 2017

    Really comfortable cottage. The cottage has recently been renovated to a high standard. Lovely view of the harbour. Only drawback are the very steep steps up to the front door but other than that noth… More 

    19 Sep 2017

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thank you Viv! Glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back some time! All the best! Hannah and John

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    2Alex7894
    Wiltshire, United Kingdom

    Relaxing & comfortable habour cottage with views
    Aug 2017

    Brixham is an engaging, scenic and enjoyable place to stay. The working harbour is at the heart of each view, walk and experience. From the colourful cottages, the sounds and view of the habour lead o… More 

    12 Sep 2017

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thank you, glad you enjoyed your holiday at the cottage! Best wishes, Hannah and John

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    John G
    Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

    This place is great!
    Jul 2017

    This place is great. It's a short walk to the town/harbour (albeit on some steep steps!) which contains lots of great restaurants and pubs. It has been very recently refurbished and contains ever… More 

    14 Aug 2017

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thank you for your feedback and glad you enjoyed your holiday at the cottage and in Brixham! Hope to welcome you again soon!

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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    FAQs

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    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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    How can I retract my booking request?

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    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Hannah (the owner) a message.

    If Hannah (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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