Brixham, South Devon, England

<body> <h1>Brixham, South Devon, England</h1> <p><font size="3">Brixham, in the heart of Devon countryside, is bought to you in this guide commissioned by the Brixham Chamber of Trade Commerce.  Find all the information you need on holiday accommodation - hotels, self-catering holiday cottages, holiday camps, bed and breakfast, guest houses, and camping and caravans.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="toc.htm"><img border="0" src="images/Brixham.jpg" width="85" height="61"></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="mailto:holidays@brixham.uk.com">holidays@brixham.uk.com</a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p><font size="3">Brixham has several beaches - they are either pebbles and rocks, or shingle/sand.  The main beach - <b>Breakwater Beach</b> is just around the harbour, the other side of the breakwater - this is a pebbly beach, ideal shallow paddling for the kids, going out to deeper water for <b>scuba</b> <b>diving</b>. </font></p> <p><font size="3"><b><font color="#000000">THE MARINA</font></b><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#000000"> at Brixham is located just outside of the inner harbour, and pedestrians reach it by walking around the inner harbour through a fairly recently constructed paved pedestrian walkway.  This has opened up the whole area very successfully, and is the location for some rather luxurious Marina-side apartments and flats.</font></font></p> <p><b><font color="#000000" size="3">THE HARBOUR</font></b><font color="#000000" size="3"> at Brixham nestles at the foot of the town, surrounded on three sides by steeply ascending rows of terraced fishermen's cottages, crowned and guarded by the old All Saints Church.  Understandably, the Harbour must be the focal point of Brixham.     Here you will find the under-cover Fish Quay, where you can buy a wide variety of fresh fish. </font></p> <p><a href="accommodation/hotel-directory.htm"><font size="3" color="#000000">Hotel accommodation in Brixham</font></a></p> <p><a href="accommodation/self-catering.htm"><font color="#000000" size="3">Self-catering accommodation</font></a></p> <p><a href="accommodation/camping.htm"><font color="#000000" size="3">Camping</font></a></p> <p><a href="accommodation/bed-breakfast.htm"><font color="#000000" size="3">Bed and breakfast accommodation in Brixham</font></a></p> <p>Brixham has a terrific saltwater <b>outdoor</b> <b>swimming pool</b>, right by the edge of the sea - and its FREE!   Its supervised by lifeguards, and you can hire sunbeds and deckchairs.    The beach is served by a refreshments kiosk with outdoor tables and chairs.  </p> <p>Brixham is located in what must be one of the most beautiful regions in England - the South West.    We are in the county of Devon - and Brixham is in South Devon.    North, West and East Devon are all within an hour/half or so drive - and all have their own unique ambiance.     The next county, Cornwall, is the home of Lands End,  the furthermost tip of Britain, and again, this is within a couple of hours drive.   We have good roads and motorways leading from one part of the region to another.</p> <h1>Historic Buildings in Brixham</h1> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">The Hearthstone</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>In Milton Street, dated sfrom 17<sup>th</sup> Century or earlier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>It is either a thatched stone farmhouse, or row of cottages which has been restored.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Town Manor House<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></b>again in Milton Street, this is now in four parts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Black Friars House, Friar’s Pardon, Black Cottage and Black House.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>It was rebuilt in the 18<sup>th</sup> century, but its deeds go back to 1457.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">The Coffin House </b>near the harbour, is fascinating architecturally, but only dates from the early 19<sup>th</sup> century.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Churston Court </b>is the ancient seat of the Yardes, with its rubble walls and slate roof, being 16<sup>th</sup> century or later, modernised in 1850.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">Lupton House<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></b>was built by Charles Hayne about 1772.  It is now the home of Gramercy School.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">The Windmill </b>in Windmill Hill, was built about 1790.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>The stone base still remains.</span></p> <p><span lang="EN-GB">If you are planning to visit the West Country, Brixham is a great place to spend a holiday, and offers an all-round family holiday resort.</span></p> <p align="center"><a href="mailto:holidays@brixham.uk.com">holidays@brixham.uk.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="mailto:hotels@brixham.uk.com">hotels@brixham.uk.com</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="mailto:self-catering-holidays@brixham.uk.com">self-catering-holidays@brixham.uk.com</a></p> <p align="center"> </p> </body>