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Front Row Cottage

Front Row Cottage

4.6
out of 5
Ratings from 18 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.4
Comfort
4.7
Condition
4.3
Location
4.9
Value
4.4
Customer
Service
4.7

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A charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath holiday home, offering stunning harbour and sea views. Enjoy a tranquil location, a front patio for scenic relaxation, and easy access to Brixham’s harbourside, shops, and restaurants.

Harbour view holiday in comfort

Review submitted on Sat, 08 Feb 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A great location where we parked the car and only went back to it at the end of our 3 night stay. Easy to walk to the shops, restaurants, the harbour area or further onto the scenic peninsula and back.

The property was lovely and we felt at home. Very comfortable with log burner in the main sitting area and a fully kitted-out kitchen adjoining. Tea, coffee and sugar were there if needed. Great views from bedrooms and sitting room - harbour.

We were a bit anxious and unsure where to find the parking but came across it: in the permit only area at the harbour, not the public parking. We would recommend clearer instructions are added in the details that are given out prior to the stay.

Would definitely recommend a stay at Front Row Cottage.

Jacqueline from Wrexham stayed at Front Row Cottage for 3 nights in February 2025


Carrie Toms replied 63 days ago
I am so pleased to hear that you loved your stay at Front Row Cottage. Thank you for recommending the cottage as a place to stay the view is wonderful. We will look at the parking instructions to see now we could make this clear to guests. Hope to see you again in the future.

Absolutely fantastic!

Review submitted on Sun, 15 Dec 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our 3rd time staying at Front Row cottage and we will be back next year! The views across the harbour and beyond are stunning whatever the weather. The cottage is warm and cosy and we can’t think of anything negative to say about it. There is a dedicated parking spot on the quay and a climb up the steps to property, or you can walk up the road instead.
The stairs in the property are steep so may not be suitable for all.
Local number 12 buses take you to Paignton and Torquay and beyond. We also got the number 18 to Kingswear Banjo and got the ferry over to Dartmouth…..stunning place!
We loved the location for visiting The Bay Coffee Company, Prince William for dinner / lunch and an amazing roast dinner, Breakwater Bistro, there are local shops, a museum, churches, RNLI shop, and plenty of stunning walks. We have been out on the Four Reasons boat run by the local charismatic Mr Fish and saw seals, dolphins, and the most awesome views of the coast….he also does fishing trips which our friends have been on, well worth the money and Mr Fish is so knowledgeable and friendly….highly recommend!
Loved loved loved our stay in Front Row Cottage and beautiful Brixham. Be back next year!

Lin from Leigh-on-Sea stayed at Front Row Cottage for 8 nights in December 2024


Carrie Toms replied 130 days ago
Thank you for reviewing your stay at Front Row Cottage. It was great to read about all the great things you did on this trip. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

Beautiful cottage in an amazing location.

Review submitted on Sat, 30 Nov 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed a wonderful 8 nights in Front Row Cottage. It was immaculately clean and had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. There were stunning views of the harbour from the lounge and both bedrooms and the close proximity to shops and restaurants was fantastic.
The booking process was also easy and the office team were very helpful. We would 100% recommend.

Mandy from Milton Keynes stayed at Front Row Cottage for 8 nights in November 2024


Carrie Toms replied 144 days ago
Thank you for reviewing Front Row Cottage and for recommending us to others. I was delighted you enjoyed your stay in Brixham at the property and hope to see you again soon.

Stunning views

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Oct 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A cosy, comfortable & clean , well equipped cottage with stunning views from lounge & both bedrooms. Perfect for sharing with friends or family with seperate bathrooms on each floor.

Angela from Bristol stayed at Front Row Cottage for 7 nights in October 2024


Carrie Toms replied 192 days ago
Thank you for reviewing Front Row Cottage and for recommending it to others. The separate bathrooms make the cottage very popular with a large range of guest groups. We hope to see you again in the future.

Great location

Review submitted on Mon, 19 Aug 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great location in Brixham, clean, comfortable, everything within walking distance in the town centre. Some great restaurants, bars and pubs. Amazing view of the harbour and the bay across to Torquay. We’ve stayed in Brixham before, but a bit further out, this was perfect

Guest from Bewdley stayed at Front Row Cottage for 7 nights in August 2024


Great spot with easy access and terrific views

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful little cottage in great location and spectacular views from all rooms.
Depending on time of day or year road can be busy and noisy although the cottageitself is well sound insulated.
Fantastic little veranda to sit on (but you will have to switch off to the traffic(we managed to with a wine in hand))

Dave from Oxon stayed at Front Row Cottage for 3 nights in July 2024


Fabulous location but the cottage needs a deep clean and some TLC

Review submitted on Tue, 09 Jul 2024
2.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
3.0
PROs
The location of the cottage was fabulous, the private parking space on the harbour was a god send, the cottage was cosy, the bed was comfy and the bed linen and pillows were good. The towels were thick and clean.
CONs
The cottage was overall very "grubby". There were quite a lot of cobwebs and it felt like no one had been in for quite some time other than to make the beds and leave clean towels and the bathroom had a very musty smell.
We had to weed and wipe down the outside area otherwise we would not have been able to sit out. It is a very small area but again was in dire need of some TLC. The rear outside areas were awful, whilst these are not accessible from the cottage they are part of it and can be seen from both the kitchen and the bathroom. Dirty rusty furniture, debris and weeds were not very nice to look at.
Whilst I do not expect a weeks supply of toilet roll I would expect one per bathroom. Not a problem as we had ordered some in our Tesco delivery.
The blinds were cheap ikea blinds and very stiff and difficult to open.
Overall the cottage was lovely and the views and location fantastic but definitely let down by the overall location.

Beverley from Queensbury, Bradford stayed at Front Row Cottage for 7 nights in June 2024


Glorious sea views.

Review submitted on Mon, 27 May 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wonderful panoramic sea views at Front Row Cottage. A very well equipped Cottage . We hope to return to Brixham again.

Linda from Woking Surrey stayed at Front Row Cottage for 9 nights in May 2024


Carrie Toms replied 323 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review, I am glad the cottage had all you needed for your stay. We hope to see you again in the future.

Love this property for its location and cosy feel.

Review submitted on Sun, 14 Jan 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We have stayed at the Front Row Cottage a few times and love it for its location and cosy feel. We wanted to stay over new year to just sit with the fire on and watch the boats coming and going. When we arrived we found the property to be a little un clean and it felt like the property hadn’t been cleaned for a while, we spent the first couple of hours cleaning the fire out, coffee or tea stains all up the banisters and cleaning the kitchen area. This was a bit disappointing as not what we had expected to be needed on arrival. During our stay we also felt there was a bad smell in the middle floor bathroom that was quite unbearable, it was like a bad drain smell and i tried all sorts to get rid of the smell but no luck. Not a deal breaker but just a bit un pleasant. I don’t want to seem like we are manning just disappointed.

Amanda from Swindon stayed at Front Row Cottage for 7 nights in December 2023


Carrie Toms replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for writing a review and for staying with us again at Front Row Cottage. I am sorry to hear that you found that the housekeeping was below standard on arrival. I can't see that you contacted the office regarding these issues. My Brixham Holiday Homes do not employ the property cleaners, but we would have contacted them on your behalf to address these issues. I will forward your review to them. Regarding the wood burner, the owners say that you are advised to always have an insulating layer of ash from previous burnings at the bottom of your stove. I am so glad to hear that you still love this property with its magical views. We hope to see you again soon.

Xmas in brixham

Review submitted on Sat, 06 Jan 2024
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Lovely place to stay very comfortable a few essentials would have been nice some hand soap , bleach . Sink plunger as the plumbing is little slow new Hoover bag in Henrietta maybe being a little picky but washer dryer would be nice as jeans took two days to dry but would definitely stay again as beautiful part of the world and comfortably cottage in perfect location

Paula from Cannock stayed at Front Row Cottage for 7 nights in December 2023


Carrie Toms replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Front Row Cottage and for recommending it to others. I am glad you enjoyed a comfortable stay and that you would stay again.

Beautiful cottage in a wonderful location with stunning harbour views

Review submitted on Sun, 17 Dec 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Brixham is the most beautiful harbour both day and night. The views from the cottage windows are worth the cost of the cottage hire! Well equipped kitchen, but we took our own oven gloves as had been before. Wonderfully powerful shower, there is a deep bath on the top floor but we did not use this. Plenty of wardrobe space and cupboards. TVs in both bedrooms, but did not use these as the views from the window were awesome! Stairs up to the top bedroom are very steep and the treads are quite narrow. There are a couple of steps up from the kitchen to the downstairs toilet and high steps at the front access.
A massive plus for this property is the dedicated parking space along the harbour below the cottage. However there are quite a few steps up to the cottage from the harbour. You get used to them after a few days.
There are local shops within minutes of walking from the cottage. Bay Coffee Company on the opposite side of the harbour to the cottage did the best lattes and staff so friendly! Lots of fish and chip shops / restaurants available, local pubs including the very traditional Blue Anchor….tried the local Adela BM79 gin, fantastic!
We visited in the winter and the cottage was very cosy and warm and has a wood burner in the front room.
Only slight criticism was the mattress on the first floor bed was a little uncomfortable as the springs kept pinging when turning in bed, but I’m sure this is something the owners can rectify.
All in all we loved staying at Front Row Cottage and will be returning for our 3rd year in 2024. Highly recommend! Brixham is a place you won’t want to leave and will draw you back again and again.

Lin from Leigh-on-Sea stayed at Front Row Cottage for 8 nights in December 2023


Carrie Toms replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for staying at Front Row Cottage again. We are delighted you are so fond of the cottage and Brixham. The Community in Brixhan is very special and John at Bay Coffee is very supportive of all the wonderful events throughout the year. We look froward to seeing you in 2024.

That view !!!

Review submitted on Sun, 17 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Superb cottage that met our needs very well as both double rooms were en suite and equally spacious with stunning views over the harbour and far down the coast to Torquay. The living area has the same wonderful views and two large sofas so everyone can sit in comfort. The kitchen was large and well equipped. We sat outside to eat fish and chips on a couple of sunny evenings. The car parking, shops and restaurants are a few minutes walk away, all in all a fabulous find in Brixham

Guest from Barry stayed at Front Row Cottage for 7 nights in September 2023


Carrie Toms replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your 5-star review of Front Row Cottage. It is a very special view, isn't it? It's lovely to hear that you were able to enjoy some evenings sitting outside with the view and some local fish and chips. We hope to see you again in the future.

Very enjoyable stay with a great location

Review submitted on Fri, 08 Sep 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We really enjoyed staying in Front Row Cottage. It's very homely and comfortable and has fantastic views of the harbour. The location is excellent.

A bit more information about parking in advance of arrival would have been helpful, as we had to call the office to find out where to go.

Guest from Bradford-on-avon stayed at Front Row Cottage for 5 nights in August 2023


Carrie Toms replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for writing a review, I am delighted you enjoyed your stay and felt at home in the cottage. I will pass your comments on when we review are information to guests. I am glad the team in the office were able to help. We hope to see you again in the future.

Fantastic property with beautiful views, road noise and proximity may bother some.

Review submitted on Wed, 30 Aug 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The property is lovely, well equipped with beautiful views. It is tastefully finished. Just a short walk to the harbour and its private parking bay.
As it is right on the main harbour road though, it can get quite noisy. Also, as a consideration for children the cars come past very fast, especially the locals. (

david from Banbury stayed at Front Row Cottage for 3 nights in August 2023


Carrie Toms replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for writing a review I am so glad that you enjoyed your few days away in Brixham and made the most of the beautiful views from the property.

What a view!

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Jun 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Front Row Cottage has an amazing view of the harbour and is a well appointed house. Steep steps outside and inside the house need to be emphasised for anyone with difficulty. It provides a very comfortable stay and the location, just a three minute stroll down into the town, makes it a wonderful holiday location. If I could suggest one improvement, a welcome guide to the house including WiFi connections and the rules on refuse and recycling, would have been helpful. Overall an amazing house with uninterrupted views of Brixham town and harbour.

Howard from Hoddesdon stayed at Front Row Cottage for 7 nights in June 2023


Debbie Wilson replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review. We are gad that you enjoyed your stay. We are currently updating property information booklets and are sorry for any inconvenience caused. We appreciate your comments regarding the stairs and hope that you will return in the very near future. Kind Regards Debbie

Our stay at Front Row Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Apr 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our first response to entering the house was "oh wow ". The view from all the rooms was amazing, we all have stiff necks from constantly turning our heads to look out. The house was decorated to quite a high standard but still immediately felt very homely and comfortable. The finer details were also well observed, such as the welcome pack, binoculars in every room and even managing to squeeze a toilet downstairs in the utility area. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will undoubtedly use it again.

Matthew from Carshalton stayed at Front Row Cottage for 3 nights in April 2023


Debbie Wilson replied more than 1 year ago
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Front Row Cottage. The views are wonderful from all floors and its close location to town makes it an ideal base . We very much look forward to you staying with us again .

Wonderful Stay

Review submitted on Fri, 21 Apr 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our second stay at Front Row Cottage. Very homely and comfortable. The most amazing views. A short stroll away from shops bars and restaurants
All the kitchen utensils you could possibly need.
The most comfortable bed I have ever slept in.
My only negative this stay was the cottage had not been thoroughly cleaned. I did mention to the office staff but it did not spoil our stay and we are looking forward to staying at this property again later in the year.
Thoroughly recommended and great service from MyBrixham Holidays


Karen from Solihull West Midlands stayed at Front Row Cottage for 7 nights in April 2023


Debbie Wilson replied more than 1 year ago
We are very glad that you had a great time despite the issues raised. we have passed these comments on to the cleaners who were mortified. We are looking forward to you staying with us again.

Lovely stay

Review submitted on Sat, 01 Apr 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely stay at front Row...
The location was excellent.
Lovely a clean, the beds were comfortable, fully equipped kitchen.
The only suggestions I would maybe suggest are;
Non slip shower mats in the showers, as I did slip a few times, and there's nothing to hold on to, in the shower on the top floor.
A smart TV in the lounge, would be nice, as we had quite a rainy stay in Brixham, and if we could have downloaded our Netflix in the evenings it would have been nice.
We still had a lovely stay and would stay again.

Helen from Ashford stayed at Front Row Cottage for 5 nights in March 2023


Carrie Toms replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review for Front Row Cottage. I am delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. I will pass on the suggestions to the owners for their consideration, we hope to see you again in the future.