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Wren Cottage - Brixham

Brixham, Devon
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Charming three storey property  in the heart of  Brixham with a beautiful view of All Saints Church
  • Traditional fisherman’s cottage with original periodic features and nautical touches throughout
  • Relax in one of the outdoor seating areas and watch the world go by while enjoying a coffee
Overview
Property code: OC-93550

Make this delightful cottage your home from home when you head to Brixham on the English Riviera. Sleeping four guests, the characterful, three-storey retreat, which was once home to a fisherman, sits at the heart of the colourful Devon town. From here it is just 0.5 miles to the popular beach at Brixham Breakwater or 1.5 miles to St Mary’s Bay.

Leave your beach shoes or walking boots in the porch when you enter the cottage and wander on through into the lounge. Settle in the light-filled lounge to watch a film on the Smart TV, read your books or make plans for the following day. Amble through to the delightful, farmhouse-style kitchen/diner to make a cup of tea or prepare the next meal. Open the top of the stable door in here on summer days to bring in a sea breeze. Dine together at the wooden table. When you are ready to retire for the night, make your way up the steep, cottage-style staircase to the first floor. Here you will find an inviting family room, with a double bed and a small single for a child. The family bathroom is also here. Head on up to the second floor to the double bedroom, which has an en-suite shower room and impressive views over the town. Have your first cup of tea of the day out in the seating area next to the house. On summer afternoons follow the steps down into the lawned garden to read in the sunshine.

Wander through Brixham, pottering in the shops, dining out and visiting the museums. Book a boat tip out from the harbour to go fishing or dolphin watching. Pick up the South West Coast Path and take in the views as you walk through the Berry Head National Nature Reserve.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double with small single bed, 1 double
  • 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 ensuite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, small fridge/freezer, washing machine and microwave
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Electric fire
  • Front courtyard space with chairs
  • Front garden down a flight of shared steps (9 steps) with lawn and dining space (shared area and entrance)
  • Due to the size of property- 1 small dog welcome
  • Due to the communal gardens- dogs MUST be on a lead at all times
  • Property is accessed via 40 steps and a partially steep lane
  • On-street parking available on nearby streets, or long stay car park (bookable online) is approx imately half a mile away (both subject to availability)
  • Pub less than 100 metres, shop and beach within a mile
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sally Burt

This property is personally managed by Sally.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lorrette 19th September 2025

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Cottage was lovely, steep stairs and lots of steep steps and roads to get to the cottage No parking available. Neighbours were lovely. Not far from the harbour lovely fish and chips there.

Reviewed by Rebecca 15th August 2025

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The cottage is pretty but we found the utilities inadequate, requested an early check in, but to date we didnt receive a response. The towels and linen were lovely, cottage was clean, the steps getting to the house are very very steep, bring ear plugs for the bells, no salt & pepper, glasses, except 3 x wine glasses, no shower gel, hand soap, no haRead moreir dryer, or fans, no mirror in one bedrooms, blinds need to be blackout 0740 builders started work next door could see in the bedroom & bathroom : Hide

Reviewed by John 8th August 2025

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Start of holiday , inner door latch fell to floor. Fridge had been turned off and all ice had melted and milk had gone off.Overall cleanliness of property was poor, cobwebs, human hair all up staircase ,food under cushions on kitchen chairs. Lounge rug / sofa covers /cushions need cleaning/replacing.Strong musky smell in top floor bedroom..StayeRead mored for 4 nights due to stay 7 nights.Final straw live cockroach on our bed. Agreed compensation with owner then changed when speaking with agents.

Response from Holiday Cottages -Thank you for your review, as you are aware we have now directly dealt with these issues

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Reviewed by Kathy 16th July 2025

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Disappointing start to our stay at wren cottage due to first impression of a poorly maintained outside area and porch area of building . Overall cleanliness and presentation of upstairs rooms good but a lot of things could be improved to kitchen , found cutlery draw needed thorough cleaning and dust and cobwebs at floor level behind kitchen table .Read moreDamp smell overwhelming when entering property . Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 12th July 2025

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Lovely house. Beds very comfortable. Rooms light in the morning, could do with better window coverings. Expected noise from seagulls/church bells but got used to both quickly. Great for access to Brixham - be prepared for very steep hills. Steps to access house are steep/uneven in places. We often managed to park in roads behind the house - roads aRead morere narrow and steep. Parking easy in the suggested Oxen carpark (seemed busy in the day but fine for getting in after a day out). Great short break Hide

Reviewed by Maureen 7th July 2025

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Reviewed by Karen 28th June 2025

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Reviewed by Ruth 13th September 2024

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Nice little cottage, in a great location for exploring Brixham, just a short walk to the bus stop and local amenities. Please note there are a number of steep step to climb up to the cottage and inside the cottage. The location is very close to the church and the bells chime every 15 minutes. We had an enjoyable stay in Brixham, it is a lovey placeRead more with plenty to see and do. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 6th September 2024

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Accommodation on three floors with quite steep stairs and access from the road is up a steep set of steps. Not for feint hearted, but inside everything you would want for a good holiday in a great location. Small outside area back and front. Neighbours are friendly and helpful And finally, the cottage is cleaved to the local church, All Saints, whiRead morech does chime on the quarter hour (on the hour only during the night). You get used to it quickly! Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 24th August 2024

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We had a lovely stay, cottage is fab-a typical fisherman style cottage. Lots of steps to get to the property, not suitable if you cannot walk up many flights. Friendly neighbours, lovely little communal garden too. Cottage right next to the church, which chimes 24/7 , cute though and you get used to it. We would return and we loved our stay. PlentyRead more to see and do around the local area. And a fantastic local Pub only down the road, which we used most evenings, had fun playing their boxed games! Hide

Reviewed by Ivor 20th July 2024

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

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Marsdens Devon Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.