Historic hotel accommodation in Brixham, Torbay, South Devon, England.

Seaside holidays reminiscent of your childhood, with tales of smugglers and
ancient history.

About Brixham

Brixham is a delightful working fishing port, full of history, tales and legends.  Imagine quaint cobbled streets, the call of seabirds, the smell of the sea.  Colourful fishermen's cottages, terrace upon terrace, rise up from the harbour, looking down on fishing boats marked BM; the Fish Quay and Square with its pavement cafe; the shops and seafood kisoks; and the full size explorable replica of The Golden Hind, a tourist attraction in its own right.

A more recent, smart and sympathetic addition to Brixham, is the Marina - home to sailing and motor yachts, and built around it, are some very smart modern apartments.  There is a paved walkway from the harbour to the Marina, and then to the Breakwater Beach, a very pleasant stroll daytime or evening, which takes you past an open air restaurant/pub, the Marina itself, and other landmarks like the British Seamen's Boys Home and the RNLI Lifeboat house.

From the other side of the harbour, access is gained to more lovely walks up to the Battery Gardens.  Pause to take in the breathtaking views of the coast, and watch the sunset as it streaks a glittering golden orange pathway across the bay.

Breakwater Beach is a sheltered, pebble beach, and gets its name from the breakwater which stretches out separating the inner and outer harbours; 3/4 mile walk each way, with a lighthouse at the end.  There is a beach cafe and restaurant, parking, and a walk across the rocks or up along the road, will take you to another lovely beach - Shoalstone - a huge favourite with children who love to catch crabs in the rockpools there.  Shoalstone beach also has an impressive outdoor swimming pool, which is filled by the tide, is supervised, and is FREE!   There is ample space to sit around the pool in deckchairs or sun-loungers, and what a magnificent view of the bay!  Brixham lies opposite to Paignton and Torquay, so look out for landmarks like Thatchers Rock.  Shoalstone also has parking, an open air cafe, and a "green" where you can picnic by your car if you prefer grass to beach.  

If you continue past Shoalstone Beach, you will find the winding path/road to Berry Head - a magnificent nature reserve with the remains of an old fort, and a lighthouse which claims to be the shortest and the tallest lighthouse in England.  Shortest because it is not a very tall lighthouse - and tallest because it is situated on the cliff top at Berry head, thousands of feet above sea level.  There are some amazing cliff top walks here, and if you are a bird-spotter, you will be in your element.

You cannot fail to love Brixham.  It makes an excellent centre to tour the surrounding Devonshire resorts and attractions - see "Where to Visit" from the navigation menu.  That is, if you can bear to tear yourself away from all the charms Brixham has to offer.