Egret

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Swimming pool
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

22 Customer Review(s)

“The picture needs updating outside as there was a table and chairs which weren't there.”

We particularly chose this property do we could sit outside for meals and were unable to do so. The glasses and some of the crockery clearly had not been cleaned properly so we had to put them all through the dishwasher. This is not acceptable when there is supposed to be extra time for cleaning and leads to people losing time in the holiday only being able to check in at 5 and have to vacate at 9

We particularly chose this property do we could sit outside for meals and were unable to do so. The glasses and some of the crockery clearly had not been cleaned properly so we had to put them all through the dishwasher. This is not acceptable when there is supposed to be extra time for cleaning and leads to people losing time in the holiday only being able to check in at 5 and have to vacate at 9

- Mr Bilsborough, July 2021

Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback following your stay at Egret. The original outdoor furniture was damaged in the wind and has been replaced by chairs and a coffee table, though the dining table could have been used outside if required. The owners are keen to ensure all visitors to Egret enjoy their stay: they include contact details at the property so any issues can be swiftly resolved at the time. Had you reported your concerns at time the owners would have welcomed the opportunity to assist. - Sykes owner relations
Mrs Shorrock June 2021

“Second visit to Egret the accommodation is lovely.”

- Mrs Shorrock, June 2021
Mr Sykes June 2021

“The Egret is a very nice modern apartment, small, but adequate for our one week stay.”

Only problem we had was the heating, which was locked at 20C (???) One day it rained all day and we found it very cold.

- Mr Sykes, June 2021
Mr Kiernan May 2021

“Egret had everything we needed and very comfortable.”

But such a shame was so hilly,but would recommend it !!

- Mr Kiernan, May 2021
Mrs Bentley May 2021

“The apartment was small but very comfortable and completely adequate for 2 people.”

It had everything you would need for a self catering stay. Decorated to a very high standard and on a lovely quiet little site. We wouldn't hesitate to come back

- Mrs Bentley, May 2021
Mrs Shorrock October 2020

“Egret Brixham Beautifull holiday let was the perfect place to spend your holiday in Brixham.”

5 Stars.

- Mrs Shorrock, October 2020
Mrs Swan October 2020

“The Egret was a small well equipped apartment.”

The standard of cleanliness was good but the quilt and pillows had a smell of damp mustiness and the quilt in general needed replacing. The water was always piping hot and the shower was also good. In the description of Fishcombe Cove it states a ten minute walk to Brixham. This is definitely misleading. The walk wether along the coast road or along the streets is definitely at least double that if not treble if your older and have any walking issues. The coast path includes steep hills and steps which are unavoidable once the walk has started. There is a bus to Brixham from Battery Gardens which is only up to the corner and just along the road which is a VERY steep hill and again difficult for anyone with walking issues. Car parking in the whole area is expensive.

- Mrs Swan, October 2020
Ms Bown September 2020

“This is a lovely, but very small cottage, but very well equipped It’s in a good location with easy access to Fishcombe Cove and Churston Cove, both good places to swim although swim shoes helpful as walking over the the pebbles is very uncomfortable.”

Also the site is located next to the coastal path. It’s about half a mile to walk into the town where there are many good fish restaurants. A couple of issues- the mattress is uncomfortable and ready for replacing, the bedding is a little threadbare, the towel rail in the bathroom isn’t working, and it really would benefit from a clothes airer even though there is a washer/dryer. The coffee pot is cracked, I reported this by email. I would definitely try to book on this site again as it’s very pleasant, but possibly in a bigger cottage, although if Egret was the only one available I’d book it.

- Ms Bown, September 2020
Mrs Nicholls August 2020

“You need to stnad on a chair to see the sea.”

Need an airer and also could see no way to turn heating on - so we were quite cold one day. Could not get bathroom radiator to work so always had damp towels. Apart from those niggles, the apartment was lovely, and the location was fantastic - good walking and quite close (15minute walk) to Brixham Town

- Mrs Nicholls, August 2020

Thank you for your comments, we really appreciate you taking the time to send us your feedback. As the property has a washer/dryer we have decided not to provide airers. We are sorry you could not work the heating system, all instructions are in a folder in the property, our telephone number is also in the property in case you had any issues during your stay. We are glad you enjoyed the apartment and the location. We do hope you will visit again in the future. Sykes owner relations
Mrs Keeble November 2019

“There were issues with access to the gated property as the information supplied was incorrect & if it wasn’t for a couple who came to our aid, after about 20 minutes, we would not have been able to get through the electronic gates.”

On speaking with Jack, on the helpline, the company had been informed of the changes made to the coded entry but failed to pass this information on to ourselves. Although Egret was very well equipped it was lacking in some aspects. It felt very cramped, especially in the bedroom where you had very little room between the bottom of the bed & the bedroom wall, approx 9 inches, if that. The living accommodation was compact but well equipped, downside was nowhere to hang outside clothes i.e wet coats etc which ended up in the bathroom. It had a pleasant outlook but considering the time of year, November, unable to make use of the space.

- Mrs Keeble, November 2019
Mrs Morse September 2019

“Lovely place to stay.”

10 minute walk along the coast to get to Brixham Harbour. spoilt for choice on coastal walks and no car needed if wanting to visit to go on long walks. The little cove with the Cafe is gorgeous, The sea is so clear and the Seals you see along the walks are everywhere, beautiful views. Would certainly recommend the Egret to others, We are a slim couple and very active, but if there were larger people booking the Egret, I feel the bed and settee would be a bit uncomfortable for them as only a small double bed and slim settee. Such a lovely place , would certainly stay again.

- Mrs Morse, September 2019
Mr Cashmore July 2019

“The parking place allotted to this property was very small and really unusable, it is right in a corner of the car park and as the next door parking space was in use and the ones in the row behind were full, you couldn’t turn in, also there are some electricity boxes on the wall which further reduces the size of the parking space.”

We used the visitors parking area as there were spare spaces but in the high season there may not be. The property was small but very nice, not much storage space, but very clean and tidy. All the amenities were excellent, the wi-fi worked well. It was very warm when we were there and a small cooling fan would be good to aid sleeping as at night it was impossible to get fresh air. The complex is quite high up and the walk to the beach is difficult if you are a little disabled, the walk along the cliff path to Brixham can also be hard work, I suffer with knee problems and although we walked most days, sometimes it was difficult. All in all it was a good week and we had an enjoyable time.

- Mr Cashmore, July 2019
Mrs Wood June 2019

“Exactly as described.”

Comfortable, clean and well equipped. Situated in a Great location. Wifi, Parking and swimming pool were superb.

- Mrs Wood, June 2019
Mr Marlow June 2019

“The location was perfect and very safe site being gated too.”

Very pleased over all.

- Mr Marlow, June 2019
Mr Wells May 2019

“Even though the apartment was small you could not want for anything.”

The only minus point would be that the bedroom was too small. But everything was on hand to make your holiday and enjoyable one. The bonus for us was that the location was excellent with lots of walks in either Direction and the town of Brixham less than 10 minutes stroll away. It was quiet at night. Overall a very enjoyable holiday.

- Mr Wells, May 2019
Miss Aucote March 2019

“It was a fab holiday couldn't fault a thing with the apartment.”

There were loads of beautiful views to look at and great food

- Miss Aucote, March 2019
Mr Woodward September 2018

“The apartment is somewhat “Bijoux” but was very well equipped with all the modern equipment including a dishwasher and WiFi - essential for modern living.”

Some good walks nearby but the walks tend to be somewhat steep due to the location of the apartment overlooking Brixham Bay. We would recommend an apartment for 4 people in this complex, even if there is two of you - just to give that extra room.

- Mr Woodward, September 2018
Miss Griffiths August 2018

“Had a lovely week.”

The holiday apartment was in a good location, was comfortable and, although small, was perfectly adequate for the 2 of us. We would definitely use the company again.

- Miss Griffiths, August 2018
Mr Ward June 2018

“Needs a case stand --- lock on the bathroom door ---- keep the road security lights on at night --- clear the cobwebs around the patio area.”

- Mr Ward, June 2018
Mr Harland June 2018

“Had a fantastic time beautiful location easy to find when we arrived at the cove.”

The egret was very clean on arrival every thing was all on one floor.Brixham and Paignton are a beautiful place would love to live there.We will deafantly be booking the egret again in the future .

- Mr Harland, June 2018
Mrs Smith March 2018

“A few days prior to departure we were provided with directions on how to arrive at our holiday apartment.”

Directions were comprehensive, but didn't include a number or postcode for the satellite navigation. The information we had been provided with the directions came with a landline and mobile number, I text the mobile number and instantly was provide with the all relevant information. We were aware we had WiFi at the property so took the ipad to search out places to eat, and things to see and do. Upon trying to connect to the WiFi it became apparent it wasn't working. We immediately text the number we had been provided and in less than ten minutes we had a gentleman at the apartment trying to get things sorted. He contacted the owner, who agreed the WiFi wasn't working and he would refund all costs for the use of our mobile data. Sykes have also been extremely good and have provided us with a nominal £30 good will voucher for the inconvenience. The property is extremely cosy, lovely and clean and comes with everything one could possibly need. Bedding and towels were of good quality and towels were nice and fluffy, soft and thick. We didn't eat at the property, as we always eat out when we are on holiday. There is a washer dryer which was extremely useful as we could wash the towels through daily and they were clean and dry upon return. We were there for a week so we did the same once with the bedding, I change my bed every third day at home and cannot imagine anyone would want to sleep in the same bedding for a week. There is also an iron and ironing board. The property is extremely well located for the South West Coastal Path it joins the land of the apartment. The apartment is part of a complex of approximately 20 apartments which are in a gated complex, Egret is the only one bed accomodation. The others are all two bed have sea views and are all named after birds. These don't appear to be on Sykes website at the moment but are on another Devon Cottage website, obviously they are considerably more expensive as they all have sea views of the bay, large balconies and two bedrooms. We took in some lovely walks. The walk to Berry Head was lovely as was the walk to Paignton, passing Churston Cove on the way. Dartmouth was a bit more of a trek, but we stopped for coffee and croissants, had lunch in Dartmouth and cream tea and scones on the way back. We found a lovely bakery in Brixham which kept us supplied with our walking lunches. Unfortunately we can't remember the name of it, but if you find the bus terminus it has a white canopied design, stand with you back to it with the car park behind you. Walk to you left and you will see a bus stop outside of a bakery their goodies are yummy, scrummy, and help improve the waistline while on holiday. Highly recommend this apartment, a cosy love nest just for two, it will be perfect for the two of you...

- Mrs Smith, March 2018
siamesecats March 2018

“A relaxing break”

We booked through Sykes Cottages, a really easy booking. We were sent details of how to get to the property a few days prior to our arrival. Getting to the property was really easy, and the SatNav didn't get us lost. The apartment is located behind a secure gated complex of a few (probably 20) luxury exclusive apartments. Egret is the only one bedroom apartment and lovely for just two. Its very cosy, and has everything you could possibly need we only used the accommodation to sleep in and had meals out everyday. The WiFi wasn't working when we arrived,and telephoning the mobile number we had been provided the gentleman who owns the property was there in less than ten minutes. He then made some phone calls to get it sorted and we were advised it would be fixed promptly. The apartment was nice and clean with good quality bedding and towels. There is a washer/dryer to wash the towels daily and the bedding as required. We found this really good as one could put the linen in prior to going out and it was clean and dry and ready to re-use upon returning. There are some lovely walks close by, we frequently walked into Brixham, to Berry Head, Churston and Paignton. The coastal path joins the property so this is a perfect property for those enjoying a peaceful break in a lovely setting. Highly recommended.

- siamesecats, March 2018
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The property

A unique, contemporary one bedroom apartment at The Cove, a collection of spectacular waterfront properties overlooking Fishcombe Cove, in Brixham.

A stylish, beachside bolthole for couples with use of a heated outdoor swimming pool during the season, and your own timber decking to soak up the peace and tranquility of this picturesque beauty spot.

Flanked by ancient woodlands with glimpses of the sea from the deck, the coastal inspired interior of Egret is open plan, light and airy, with a very well equipped kitchen, separate bedroom and shower room.

Patio doors lead onto a timber decking equipped with patio furniture, a sunny spot for morning coffee.

Enjoy one of the picnic spots within the grounds, or stroll down to the beach cafe for a light lunch.

The beach is ideal for launching paddleboards or kayaks, and even a spot of fishing for your supper.

A 5 minute walk in one direction will take you to the beautiful cove and beach at Churston, and in the opposite direction, through Battery Gardens and along the coast path will take to the charismatic, harbour side cafes and restaurants at Brixham.

Enjoy a walk to the nature reserve at Berry Head, or drive into the village of Kingswear, just 4 miles, where you can hop aboard the steam train that will take you along the beautiful South Devon coastline to Paignton, or catch the ferry across The River Dart to the historic, maritime port of Dartmouth.

A fabulous choice for a couple to embrace a coastal lifestyle.

Summary

All on one floor
1 x double bedroom with TV/DVD.Walk in shower room, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road allocated parking for 1 car in gated car park
Front patio with furniture
Shared use of gardens, picnic areas and heated outdoor swimming pool
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shops, pubs and restaurants 10 mins walk
Beach 2 min walk
Note: Check-in 3pm

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About the location

BRIXHAM

Dartmouth 5 miles; Paignton 6 miles; Torquay 8 miles.

Brixham is a working fishing harbour located on the southern side of Torbay, the area known as The English Riviera, famed for its sunny mild climate all year round. The focal point of the harbour is a life size replica of The Golden Hind, Sir Francis Drake’s ship. The prettiest part of Brixham has small cottages in hilly narrow winding lanes leading to the harbour where all the activity is centred. Home to Britain’s 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 around Torbay including two Blue Flag beaches, Paignton Zoo and many regattas and maritime events throughout the year. There are a host of safe cycle trails in the area, the South West Coastal Path and some of the best golf courses in the region. A good mix of relaxation or action, to suit all ages, where you are never far from the sea.

Region Information

Note: Heated outdoor swimming pool open Mid May - Mid September. Sorry, no children over the age of two years permitted

Note: Following current Covid 19 guidelines the swimming pool at The Cove will remain closed until restriction are relaxed

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Reviews & Ratings

“The picture needs updating outside as there was a table and chairs which weren't there.”

“Second visit to Egret the accommodation is lovely.”

“The Egret is a very nice modern apartment, small, but adequate for our one week stay.”

“Egret had everything we needed and very comfortable.”

“The apartment was small but very comfortable and completely adequate for 2 people.”

“Egret Brixham Beautifull holiday let was the perfect place to spend your holiday in Brixham.”

“The Egret was a small well equipped apartment.”

“This is a lovely, but very small cottage, but very well equipped It’s in a good location with easy access to Fishcombe Cove and Churston Cove, both good places to swim although swim shoes helpful as walking over the the pebbles is very uncomfortable.”

“You need to stnad on a chair to see the sea.”

“There were issues with access to the gated property as the information supplied was incorrect & if it wasn’t for a couple who came to our aid, after about 20 minutes, we would not have been able to get through the electronic gates.”

“Lovely place to stay.”

“Exactly as described.”

“The location was perfect and very safe site being gated too.”

“Even though the apartment was small you could not want for anything.”

“It was a fab holiday couldn't fault a thing with the apartment.”

“The apartment is somewhat “Bijoux” but was very well equipped with all the modern equipment including a dishwasher and WiFi - essential for modern living.”

“Had a lovely week.”

“Needs a case stand --- lock on the bathroom door ---- keep the road security lights on at night --- clear the cobwebs around the patio area.”

“Had a fantastic time beautiful location easy to find when we arrived at the cove.”

“A few days prior to departure we were provided with directions on how to arrive at our holiday apartment.”

“A relaxing break”