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Bosuns Cottage, Brixham

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This property is accessed either from North View Road above, or via King Street from below. If coming down from North View there are 13 steps, and if coming up from King Street via Queens Steps, there 50 steps to the front door

Entrance Hall
Stepping through the front door you’ll be welcomed into a large, bright hall that leads past the terrace and on to the kitchen extension
As part of the living space, the hall which is furnished with a bistro table and two chairs, also has a chesterfield armchair and telescope.

About Bosuns Cottage

This property is accessed either from North View Road above, or via King Street from below. If coming down from North View there are 13 steps, and if coming up from King Street via Queens Steps, there 50 steps to the front door

Entrance Hall
Stepping through the front door you’ll be welcomed into a large, bright hall that leads past the terrace and on to the kitchen extension
As part of the living space, the hall which is furnished with a bistro table and two chairs, also has a chesterfield armchair and telescope. Sliding doors access the balcony, which on warm days can be fully opened to connect the inside space with outside

Living Rooms
There are two living rooms on the ground floor, each with wonderful views, wood burners, an armchair, sofa and footstool. The living room closest to the kitchen has a dining table, four chairs and a standard TV, while the other living room has a Smart TV

*Wood and firelighters are provided for your first fire. Please note that the built-in log store is decorative, and guests are politely asked not to use the logs from this store but only those provided in the baskets by the fireplaces

Kitchen
Light, bright and with terrific views, the kitchen has tons of storage and plenty of worktop space. It comes fully equipped with a double oven and grill, induction hob, dishwasher, washing machine, under-counter fridge, under-counter freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle and coffee machine (using ground coffee)
The cottage supplies a range of utensils and cookware, along with cutlery, crockery, cups and glasses

*Please note that the cutlery drawers are inside the utensil drawers with a separate pull-out as per the photograph within the pre-arrival information for guests

Dining Room
Found in the second living room and furnished with a table and four chairs

Bedroom One
A lovely room on the first floor with stunning harbour views and an ornamental fireplace. Furnished with a double bed, chest of drawers, and built-in cupboards with hanging space and shelves

Bedroom Two
Also on the upper floor, this room is the bigger of the two and has a dual aspect view of the harbour, marina, breakwater and bay. Furnished with a double bed, TV, bedside table and lamp, and built-in wardrobes with shelves and hanging space

*A hairdryer is provided

Bathroom
The modern first floor bathroom has a large walk-in shower with rain-head and hand-held attachment, a hand basin, cabinet with LED mirror, WC and radiator

Outside
A fantastic feature of this property is its fabulous balcony that has views stretching from the town, across the harbour, over to the Breakwater and out to sea. The balcony has a glass balustrade which maximised the views and is furnished with an outdoor dining set and chairs
A *charcoal BBQ is the perfect addition for alfresco entertaining
The balcony has a hosepipe and a rotary washing line as well as a bin store

*Guests are asked to supply their own charcoal which can be purchased from one of several shops on nearby Fore Street


Parking
This property does not have its own parking however there is free on street parking on nearby residential roads, Garlic Rea and Great Rea Road, which are within a few minutes’ walk from the property (on a first come, first served basis).

Long stay parking can be found in The Breakwater car park or The Brixham Marina multi-storey car park opposite (both are about 10 minutes’ walk away)
Guests can offload bags in North View Road above the cottage before finding parking elsewhere.
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Brixham, Devon

Weather & Local Conditions

19Β°C

Partly cloudy

Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 3:15am

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18.90Β°C
Temperature
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24 km/h
Wind Speed
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80%
Humidity
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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever July throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

  • βœ“ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
  • βœ“ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
  • βœ“ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
  • βœ“ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active
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Rainy Day Tip: A pet friendly cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bosuns Cottage sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition
This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

  • βœ“ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
  • βœ“ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
  • βœ“ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
  • βœ“ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up
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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

26m

(85 feet above sea level)

Bosuns Cottage sits in a peaceful Devon setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.

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26m
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Brixham
Nearest Village
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Rural
Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

  • βœ“ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
  • βœ“ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
  • βœ“ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
  • βœ“ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits
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Driving Note: The roads to Brixham are typical Devon lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 50.3964886Β° N | Longitude: 3.5100038Β° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Brixham (Tuesday, 14 July 2026):

4:16am

Sunrise

7:22pm

Golden Hour

8:22pm

Sunset

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Sunrise
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8:22pm
Sunset
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7:22pm
Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

  • βœ“ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
  • βœ“ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
  • βœ“ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
  • βœ“ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day
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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (7:22pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in Brixham, you have approximately 16.10 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Bosuns Cottage.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Devon. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

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Data updated: 14 Jul 2026 | Location: 50.3964886, -3.5100038

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