Hearthstone East Cottage, Brixham
Hearthstone East Cottage is a wonderful historic thatched cottage with masses of traditional features on the edge of the Devon seaside town of Brixham. The cottage sleeps eight people in two double bedrooms (one with an en-suite shower), two twin rooms and a family bathroom. On the ground floor are a fitted kitchen and a characterful sitting room with an open fire. Outside is off road parking for two cars and a lawned garden with a patio and outdoor furniture. Just over a mile from the harbour and the town centre, Hearthstone East Cottage is a superb cottage for a memorable break in Devon.
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- Max. Occupancy 8
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 2
- Changeover Friday
- Pets Allowed
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- High Chair
- Cots
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Log Burner
- Fishing Available
- Wifi
- Golf Nearby
- Beach Nearby
- Pub Nearby
- Great Views
- Parking Available
Accommodation Details
Four bedrooms: 2 x double (one with en-suite shower only), 2 x twin. 2 Bathrooms one with bath and shower also one with a large shower, 2 further separate showers in the twin room and utility room on ground level, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with breakfast table. Utility with shower. Sitting room with dining area and open fire.
A real gem of a chocolate box cottage, Hearthstone East Cottage has every traditional feature that you could think of. As you approach this beautiful thatched cottage in the quaint Devon harbour town of Brixham, you will know that you have chosen wisely. Once a Devon longhouse, the cottage dates back to the 16th century and is a superb holiday home for anyone wishing to discover this historic part of Devon. On the ground floor are a well-equipped kitchen and a comfortable sitting room with traditional beams and a stone inglenook fireplace with a roaring open fire. Head up the stairs where you will find four bedrooms set on slightly different levels along with a family bathroom. The beautiful rear garden has a patio area and steps leading up to a lawned garden where you can sit in peace after a day spent exploring the Devon coast. The historic harbour town of Brixham is just a mile away where you can see the fishing boats unloading their catch. Close by is Breakwater Beach, one of the cleanest Blue Flag beaches on the English Riviera, which has been recommended by the Good Beach Guide. Take the ferry to Dartmouth or Torquay, which both have a good reputation for fashionable restaurants and interesting boutiques, or you can take a boat trip and cruise up the River Dart to Greenway, Agatha Christie’s former holiday home. Hearthstone East Cottage was once home to American authoress Honore Morrow, who was resident in the town at the same time as Agatha Christie, and whose books can be found in the cottage. A truly wonderful holiday home that will leave you yearning to return as soon as possible.
Brixham is a working fishing harbour located on the southern side of Torbay, the area known as The English Riviera. The prettiest part of Brixham has small cottages in hilly narrow winding lanes leading to the harbour Home to Britains largest fishing fleet which regularly lands their catch in the harbour, Brixham fish market sells to major restaurants in the UK. Brixham is the ideal destination for a traditional holiday with many family attractions.
Amenities & Facilities
Central heating with open fire. AGA cooker and electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, Blu-ray DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Two travel cots and highchair. Off road parking for 2 cars approx 50 yards from property. Garden with patio leading up to lawned area with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Harbour 1.2 miles. Note: Due to the age and style of the property, there are many internal steps between rooms, may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility. Note: Access from the parking to the cottage is through the rear garden along a paved pathway and down 14 cobbled steps to the back door, with access to the front door from the roadside with 6 steps. Access without any steps can be made to the back kitchen door from a side gate. Note: Due to the property having a thatched roof, BBQ's are not permitted
Location Details
Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?
Reviews
This cottage looked fantastic on the Sykes website, however, it is not a four star residence at all. There is one full (tiny) bathroom, a shower in a cupboard in a bedroom and a shower in the utility with a toilet off the kitchen. There is insufficient room for a proper hand basin in this toilet so the owners have gouged out the wall and put a tiny sink in there with a pipe coming down the wall with a stop cock on it for cold water only. Luckily only my husband and I together with my brother and his wife were staying for the week. It was the most inconvenient property I have ever stayed in. The garden was a mess with very tall grass and uneven and loose paving with extremely steep steps down into a tiny courtyard where there was a derelict patio table and chairs. The side gate into the garden (only level entry) was locked and could not therefore be used. Shabby chic this is not. Avoid if you don’t want to be getting up in the night and having to negotiate steps. Seriously unsuitable for children and I was pleased the grandchildren were not with us.
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