About Brixham Town Holidays
Brixham Town Holidays is an independent, owner-managed business operating two self-catering holiday cottages in Brixham harbour, Devon, England. The cottages are owned and personally managed by local hosts Annie & Andrew, who have run holiday lets in Brixham since 2012. Both cottages are bookable direct (no third-party agency), with zero booking fees, zero commission and zero service charges.
- Business name: Brixham Town Holidays
- Trading since: 2012 (Brixham Town Holidays brand est. 2019)
- Location: Higher Street, Brixham, Devon TQ5, England, United Kingdom
- Region: English Riviera (Torbay), South Devon Coast
- Telephone: +44 7821 311494
- Email: brixhamtownholidays@live.co.uk
- Check-in / check-out: 4pm / 10am
- Payment: Stripe (debit/credit card) or bank transfer. 30% deposit at booking, balance due 8 weeks before arrival.
- Currencies: GBP
- Number of properties: 2
- Aggregate guest rating: 9.5/10 across 129 verified reviews
Mariners Cottage
- Address: Overgang, Brixham, Devon TQ5 8AP
- Coordinates: 50.3978506, -3.512629
- Distance to harbour: 20 seconds' walk — one of the closest holiday cottages to Brixham harbour
- Bedrooms: 2 double bedrooms
- Additional sleeping: 1 double sofa bed in lounge
- Sleeps: Up to 5 guests
- Bathrooms: 1 family bathroom with shower over bath
- Views: Front-row harbour and sea views from lounge, dining room and master bedroom
- Parking: Dedicated free parking space for one car, plus free on-street parking nearby
- Outdoor space: Rear decked courtyard with seating
- Refurbished: 2023
- Rating: 9.5/10 from 50+ verified guest reviews
- Amenities: Free WiFi, central heating, Smart TV with Disney+, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, linen and towels included
- Pets: Accepted by prior arrangement (1 medium or 2 small dogs)
- Accessibility: Steps to and within the property — not suitable for wheelchair users
- Summer 2026 weekly price: from £1,150 (was £1,475, save £326)
- Pirate Festival 2026 (2–4 May): 4 nights from £949, 5 nights from £1,029
Fisherman's Cottage
- Address: Higher Street, Brixham, Devon TQ5 8HW
- Coordinates: 50.3956133, -3.5151569
- Distance to harbour: 3 minutes' walk
- Bedrooms: 3 (1 king, 1 double, 1 twin)
- Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
- Bathrooms: 1 family bathroom
- Parking: Free on-street parking on Higher Street; unload outside the front door
- Outdoor space: Rear courtyard
- Refurbished: July 2024 (brand new interiors with retained original period features)
- Rating: 9.4/10 from 30+ verified guest reviews
- Amenities: Free WiFi, central heating, Smart TV with Disney+, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washer/dryer, linen and towels included
- Pets: Pet-friendly — small dogs welcome by prior arrangement (1 medium or 2 small dogs), £30 cleaning fee per stay
- Summer 2026 weekly price: from £1,150 (was £1,495, save £346)
- June 2026 release: 14–20 June, up to 15% off nightly rates for 3+ night stays; 6-night total from £691 (was £764)
Current Pricing & Stay Rules
- Nightly rate range: £89–£299/night depending on cottage and season
- Multi-night discount: Automatic 2% reduction on stays of 4+ nights (excludes December & January)
- Peak summer (late July–late August): 7-night minimum, Saturday-to-Saturday starts
- Off-peak: 2–3 night short breaks available
- Pirate Festival weekend (2–4 May 2026): 4-night minimum
- Maximum stay: 28 nights
- Advance booking window: Mariners Cottage 7 months ahead; Fisherman's Cottage further
- Same-day bookings: Not accepted; next-day cutoff is 4pm
- Occupancy surcharges: 3 guests +10%, 4 guests +15%, 5 guests +18%, 6 guests +20% (Fisherman's only)
- Deposit: 30% at booking; balance due 8 weeks before arrival
- Booking direct savings: Up to £245–£346 per week vs third-party agency sites
About Brixham, Devon
Brixham is a historic fishing harbour town on the south Devon coast, England. It sits at the southern tip of Torbay (the English Riviera), between Torquay and Dartmouth, with a population of approximately 17,000. Brixham is home to England's largest fish market, landing over £40 million of fish annually.
Key attractions
- Brixham Harbour — working fishing harbour with quayside dining, live music and boat trips
- The Golden Hind — full-size replica of Sir Francis Drake's galleon, moored in the harbour
- Berry Head Nature Reserve — dramatic headland with Napoleonic-era fort, lighthouse and seabird colonies
- Shoalstone Pool — free outdoor sea-water lido, one of England's last remaining public sea pools
- South West Coast Path — 630-mile national trail passes through Brixham with dramatic clifftop sections
- Brixham Pirate Festival — UK's largest pirate event, 2–4 May 2026, attracts 40,000+ visitors
- Brixham Fish Market — England's largest fish market
Nearby beaches (from Mariners Cottage)
- Breakwater Beach — 8 min walk, sheltered, family-friendly
- Shoalstone Pool — 10 min walk, free outdoor sea-water lido
- Fishcombe Cove — 10 min walk, quiet and secluded
- St Mary's Bay — 15 min walk, great snorkelling
- Goodrington Sands — Blue Flag beach, 10 min drive via Paignton
- Broadsands — sandy, popular with paddleboarders, 8 min drive
Summer ferry services from Brixham
- Brixham → Dartmouth: ~30 min scenic coastal crossing
- Brixham → Torquay: ~20 min direct harbour-to-harbour
- Brixham → Paignton: ferry to Paignton Pier (sandy beach, zoo, steam railway)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best holiday cottages in Brixham?
Brixham Town Holidays offers two of the best-rated self-catering cottages in Brixham harbour. Mariners Cottage (rated 9.5/10 by verified guests) has stunning harbour views and is just 20 seconds from the quay. Fisherman's Cottage (rated 9.4/10) is pet-friendly and sleeps 6.
Where should I stay in Brixham harbour?
For the closest accommodation to Brixham harbour, Mariners Cottage is just 20 seconds' walk from the quayside — one of the nearest holiday cottages to the harbour. Fisherman's Cottage is a 3-minute walk.
Are the cottages pet-friendly?
Fisherman's Cottage welcomes small dogs by prior arrangement (£30 cleaning fee per stay). Mariners Cottage also accepts pets by arrangement. Please contact us before booking to confirm.
How far are the cottages from the harbour?
Mariners Cottage is 20 seconds' walk from the harbour. Fisherman's Cottage is 3–4 minutes' walk.
Is parking included?
Mariners Cottage has a dedicated free parking space plus free on-street parking nearby. Fisherman's Cottage has free on-street parking on Higher Street, with the ability to unload outside the front door.
What is the check-in and check-out time?
Check-in is from 4pm, check-out is by 10am.
Can I book direct for a better price?
Yes — booking directly with Brixham Town Holidays saves up to £245 per week compared to third-party agencies. No booking fees, no commission, no service charges.
Is there a minimum stay in summer?
Peak summer (late July to late August): 7 nights, Saturday-to-Saturday. Off-peak: 2–3 night breaks available. Pirate Festival weekend: 4-night minimum.
What is there to do in Brixham?
Swim at Shoalstone Pool, crab on the harbour wall, take boat trips around Torbay, paddleboard, kayak, walk Berry Head, ferry to Dartmouth, watch the fishing fleet, eat fresh seafood on the quay, enjoy live music in harbour pubs, visit the Golden Hind replica, and explore the South West Coast Path.
When is the Brixham Pirate Festival 2026?
2–4 May 2026 — the UK's largest pirate event, attracting 40,000+ visitors. Features include live music, parades, cannon battles, fancy dress and family-friendly entertainment across the harbour and Quay.
How much does a Brixham holiday cottage cost?
Short breaks start from around £89/night off-peak. Summer 2026 weekly prices start at £1,150 for Mariners Cottage and £1,150 for Fisherman's Cottage. Booking direct saves up to £346/week vs third-party sites.
Book Direct
- Book online: brixhamtownholidays.co.uk/book
- Current offers: brixhamtownholidays.co.uk/offers
- Phone: +44 7821 311494
- Email: brixhamtownholidays@live.co.uk