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The White House

BRIXHAM, Devon
  • 4 guests
  • 2 beds
  • 1 bathroom
  • Pet Friendly

Description

Proudly situated above Brixham Harbour, The White House is a charming fisherman’s cottage that offers sweeping panoramic sea views across the bay, and provides an unbeatable location for a pet-friendly seaside holiday. The property sleeps four guests and is a short stroll away from Brixham’s picturesque harbour, boutique shops, fantastic galleries and numerous restaurants and bars. The bright open plan lounge and dining area offers wonderful views over the harbour, perfect for relaxing and eating whilst admiring the scenery, or snuggling up on chillier nights to watch the lights of the town twinkling outside. Upstairs is a family bathroom with a shower over the full-size bath, a wash basin, and a WC. Two bedrooms lead off the hallway: a twin room with an original fireplace and the master king-size room, again featuring an original fireplace and offering more stunning views of the vibrant fishing port.

The well-equipped kitchen is downstairs at the rear of the cottage, and provides access via the courtyard to an impressive terraced garden. Steep steps lead to different levels where guests can enjoy breakfast whilst watching the harbour come to life, or relax with a glass of wine whilst watching the sun set in the evening. Do make sure to listen for the fabulous bells of All Saints Church, which play Abide By Me every evening, and echo beautifully around the town. The garden gate at the top of the garden leads on to a convenient road, where parking is unrestricted, and a medium sized Co-Op is a five minutes walk away. Brixham has an abundance of attractions to offer: beautiful coves and beaches, such as Fishcombe Cove or Breakwater Beach; swimming in the Art Deco seawater Shoalstone Pool; crabbing in the harbour; and a life-size replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship: The Golden Hind.

Why not adventure on foot (or five minutes drive) to the unbeatable Berry Head Nature Reserve, where early birds can watch the sunrise over the sea, spot dolphins, and indulge in a tasty breakfast at the highly rated Guardhouse Cafe. Guests are spoiled for choice with the town’s culinary offerings: from fresh off the boat seafood and award-winning fish and chips to international cuisines ranging from Mediterranean to Thai food. For adventures further afield: catch the ferry across to famous Torquay or around the bay to Dartmouth; ride in style on the steam train from nearby Paignton; take the family to Goodrington’s popular water park, or visit local National Trust properties Coleton Fishacre and Greenway (Agatha Christie’s former home). The White House provides an ideal location for guests to relax and enjoy a holiday within the outstanding English Riviera.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pet Friendly
  • Near Pub / Shop

What guests are saying

4.9
Based on 28 reviews

Perfect Score Award This property is highly rated by our customers!

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The White House is a fabulous place for a break in Brixham - we loved it!

If you’re looking for a holiday in the area I would strongly recommend staying here. The location is superb - the views are beautiful and everything you need is accessible on foot (albeit it’s hilly, so not for anyone who struggles to walk). The cottage is exactly as set out in the photos - well decorated, clean and brilliantly equipped. We didn’t need anything we couldn’t find during our break. The welcome basket was lovely and gratefully received - thank you. Bedrooms were both generous, beds comfortable, bathroom a good size with good water pressure and plenty of hot water. Kitchen was well equipped, plenty of storage space and loads of cutlery / crockery etc. Terraced garden is steep but beautifully laid out and the views are amazing. Would strongly recommend not driving down the road itself and sticking to the back road and using the gate!

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LucyOct 2026

Amazing view from all front windows the house was great everything you could ask for would definitely use this one again

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BrianSep 2026

The White House was easy to find with amazing panoramic views as described in the listing.

The bed was the comfiest one of the several Sykes cottage bookings that we have previously made. La petite maison deserved a repeat visit. Such gorgeous food. Brixham also deserves a repeat visit. Dartmouth now knocked off our top spot! Thanks Luis for welcoming us to it.

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MarySep 2026

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House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    Please note: this property can only accommodate the maximum length of stay of 14 days.

    Please note, this property can accommodate a minimum of 2-night stays.

    Please note: Between 23rd May 2026 - 5th September 2026 this property only accepts 7 night stays Saturday - Saturday.

    Please note: This property cannot accommodate check in or check out on Christmas Eve, Christmas day and Boxing day.

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    16:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    1162007

  • Parking

    Road Side

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

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