“Sunrise at Brixham Harbour” photograph by Chris Slack www.chrisslack.com
Great resturants, bars and places to visit close to our holiday home
You’ll never be short of things to do during your stay at this lovely holiday home. Below you’ll find a small selection of several great places that we’ve earmarked for you to either visit, eat, drink or simply have a fun time!
Local beaches
A short walk from York Lodge West are the family friendly Breakwater Beach and Shoalstone Swimming Pool, the only outdoor sea water pool in Torbay.
Within 2 miles of Brixham is Broadsands, which is one of the most extensive gently sloping sandy beaches in the Bay, with lots of parking and all facilities. This beach can be reached by a short car journey or, by a long walk along the South West coastal path.
The other side of Brixham from York Lodge West are the delightful small coves of Fishcombe, Churston & Elberry.

Breakwater Beach
One of the cleanest beaches on the English Riviera. Not only is it a Blue Flag beach, but it has a Seaside Award and been recommended by the Good Beach Guide.
Facilities – Limited parking. No dogs allowed during summer months, warning flags in operation when applicable, life saving equipment, toilets by beach, cafe/refreshments.

Broadsands Beach
Sandy gently shelving family beach with large open spaces (tide permitting).
Facilities – Extensive Parking. No dogs allowed during summer months, swimming safe with care, warning flags in operation, life saving equipment, toilets by beach, cafe / refreshments.

Shoalstone Sea Water Swimming Pool
Shoalstone Pool is a 53 metre sea water swimming pool situated in a stunning position on Brixham sea front and one of only a few left in the country.
Facilities – Limited parking, no dogs allowed, safe with care, warning flags in operation, life saving equipment, toilets by beach, cafe/refreshments. This open air sea pool has lifeguards in season.
Great places to eat and drink…
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Breakwater Bistro
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Shoals Resturant
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Berry Head Hotel
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Guardhouse Cafe
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Rockfish
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Simply Fish
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Curious Kitchen
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Beamers
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Albero
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Liberty Cocktail Bar
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The Prince William
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Coco Cocktail Lounge
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Great places to visit and things to do…

Classic Sailing
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Golden Hind
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Western Lady Ferry to Torquay
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Kents Cavern
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Paignton Zoo
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Fishcombe Cove, South West Coast Path
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Model Village
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Dartmouth Steam Railway
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National Trust – Greenway
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Berry Head
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Coleton Fishacre
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Totnes
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Dartmouth
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Golf at Churston
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Sharpham Vineyard
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Dart river trips
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