The Old Chapel in Essex | Pet Friendly Cottage Company

About The Old Chapel

This property is accessed via 7 outside steps

Living area
Positioned on the upper floor of the house (up 12 stairs), this open plan space has a Juliet balcony overlooking the courtyard garden
Furnished with two leather sofas, a coffee table, TV cabinet and Smart TV

Kitchen
Spacious and open plan with the living room and dining area, the kitchen is equipped with an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer and vacuum cleaner
A cafetiere as well as a range of cookware, utensils, crockery, glasses and cutlery is provided

A laundry room outside houses a washer/dryer, iron, ironing board, mop and bucket

Dining
Open plan with the living area and kitchen and furnished with a dining table and seating for 8

Bedroom One
This ground floor room is furnished with a double bed, bedside table with lamp, wardrobe, a Smart TV

Bedroom Two
This ground floor room is furnished with a double bed, bedside tables with lamps, a wardrobe, dressing table and Smart TV

Bedroom Three (en suite)
This ground floor room has access out to the courtyard and is furnished with a king size bed, bedside tables with lamps, wardrobe, mirror, and a Smart TV

Bedroom Four (en-suite)
This bedroom is upstairs off the living area and is furnished with a double bed, bedside tables with lamps, a wardrobe, mirror and Smart TV

Family bathroom
This ground floor bathroom has a bath with shower over, hand basin, heated towel rail, mirror, cabinet, and WC

Bathroom Two
En suite to Bedroom Three on the ground floor, with shower, hand basin, heated towel rail, cabinet, mirror and WC

Bathroom Three
En suite to Bedroom Four upstairs, with a shower, hand basin, and WC

Outside
This property has a pretty private, tiered courtyard garden with outdoor furniture and an electric hot tub

*Please be aware that the top tier of the garden where the hot tub is, has a steep drop so it is essential that guests take care, and that children and pets are supervised at all times

Parking
This property offers a parking space at Brixham Garage which is a few metres down the road on the opposite side. This is an industrial site. On-street parking is also available in the area

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Need To Know

✓Amenities Internet
✓Amenities Linens
✓Kitchen Dining Coffeemaker
✓Kitchen Dining Kitchen
✓Kitchen Dining Dishwasher
✓Kitchen Dining Refrigerator
✓Kitchen Dining Dining Table
✓Kitchen Dining Toaster
✓Kitchen Dining Spices
✓Kitchen Dining Dishes Utensils
✓Kitchen Dining Microwave
✓Kitchen Dining Oven
✓Amenities Towels
✓Themes Family
✓Outdoor Garden
✓Outdoor Deck Patio Uncovered
✓Entertainment Smart Tv
✓Entertainment Television
✓Pool Spa Hot Tub
✓Amenities Parking
✓Amenities Heating
✓Smoke Detector
✓Carbon Monoxide Detector
✓Amenities Living Room

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Local Insights: The Old Chapel

Unique information you won't find on booking sites

Brixham, Essex

Weather & Local Conditions

19°C

Partly cloudy

Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 3:15am

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18.60°C

Temperature

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22 km/h

Wind Speed

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82%

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

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ 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

The Old Chapel 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

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ 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

44m

(144 feet above sea level)

The Old Chapel sits in a peaceful Essex setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.

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44m

Elevation

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Brixham

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to Brixham are typical Essex 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: 50.3839000° N | Longitude: 3.523219° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

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

4:17am

Sunrise

7:22pm

Golden Hour

8:22pm

Sunset

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4:17am

Sunrise

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8:22pm

Sunset

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7:22pm

Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ 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 The Old Chapel.

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 Essex. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

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Need To Know

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Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

July Daylight

Practical Essentials

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