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INSPIRING VIEWS & PLACE WITH FREE PARKING BY BEACH

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Brixham, ENG
  • Brixham Marina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Brixham Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Berry Head
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

INSPIRING VIEWS & PLACE WITH FREE PARKING BY BEACH

EXTRA CLEAN - The Inspiration is cleaned to an extra high standard for your protection, especially during the Coronavirus and you do have your own facilities on board so you do not need to use any shared facilities.

Unique, Amazing, Cozy, Magical, Romantic, Sparkling Clean, Brand New, Fun WOW Factor, Stunning Views & Free Parking

The space

I have been a Super Host with Airbnb for a few years and am now lucky enough to be promoting this new location on The English Riviera. The other properties that I look after have well over 200 great reviews between them and I think this location will quickly surpass those as the view and location are even more amazing. So, If you have any questions do just ask as we would love to welcome you to enjoy a FABULOUS holiday with Inspiration on The English Riviera.

Nestled in the heart of a marina on the English Rivera you will find Inspiration, waiting to welcome you, relax you and inspire you.

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ABOUT THE INSPIRATION:
Well, it is just gorgeous! It is amazing, magical, romantic, unique and so very special!!!!

The total length of The Inspiration is 24 feet and the width is 9 feet. It has many of the things you would expect to find at home including: a microwave, TV with DVD, internet access, good Wi-Fi, towels, linen and utensils.

It has 2 rooms…one is the shower room and the rest of the open-plan living space has the sitting area, bedroom and kitchenette. Bed size is 4 ft x 6ft 3”

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A FEW HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT STAYING WITH INSPIRATION ON THE MARINA:

THE INSPIRATION - This is a cosy space and it is finished to a high spec. It is clean, elegant and charming.

THE VIEW - The majority of postcards that you will see of this area have the same gorgeous view that you will have from your deck, the beautiful sea and harbour views.

SWIMMING - You can walk 5 minutes to go for a swim at the closest beach, there is a huge sea pool 10 minutes’ walk away and there are about 10 stunning beaches that are a short drive from the marina.

CAFES & SHOPS – You will find lovely cafes and restaurants as you stroll down the promenade from the marina.

SIGHTSEEING – There are plenty of busses that go from the harbour and there is also a tour bus that will take you around the rest of The English Riviera. The ferry port is a 20 minutes’ walk along the promenade and there you will find the ferries to Dartmouth and Torquay, for nice days out.

RETAIL SHOPPING - There is a big retail park, about 20 minutes by car, if you want to enjoy some shopping.

PARKING DURING YOUR STAY - There is a car park across the street from the marina office. You are welcome to use my parking card so that you have easy, free parking for the entire duration of your stay.

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SOME EXTRA TIPS FOR A FABULOUS STAY:

The Inspiration has the WOW Factor and we will help make your stay extra special by providing you with a welcome pack that includes lots of helpful tips on where to go and what to do to have the very best time.

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING

PARTY VENUE
As this is not a party venue, if you think that there will be singing, loud noise and loud music, it would be better to choose another location for your party please.

SMOKING -
For your safety there is no smoking permitted in or on The Inspiration or the Marina, the smoking point is on the promenade.

CHARMING SOUNDS
Under the roof of The Inspiration, there is a thick layer of honeycomb heat and sound insulation, for weather and noise protection. When you stay on a marina, you will have the sound of the sea, maybe the sounds of the masts from the sailing boats, perhaps you will hear the sea gulls and sometimes you may also hear the seals. These are unwanted noises for some people, yet charming holiday sounds for others.

COMFY BEDS
The comfy double bed has a very thick mattress and it is the size of a standard small double bed: 4 ft x 6ft 3” The single sofa bed also has a very comfortable mattress.

STABILITY
It is worth noting that even in rough weather, the water inside the marina is calm and as The Inspiration is on a catamaran-like structure, it is comparatively stable. You may find it easier to walk on the path between the boats when wearing flat shoes rather than high shoes / stilettos as it is like walking on decking with grooves.

A LITTLE MORE CONVENIENCE
The Inspiration has a toilet and a hot-water shower but you are more likely to want to use the large, private and very nice shower rooms on the marina. As shown in the photos, each private shower room on the marina has a large shower, large mirror, toilet, hair dryer and plenty of space, they even have soft-music-playing and under-floor heating! It is a nice and comfortable set up. This is a just by the marina office and there is also a laundry room for guests and those laundry machines are coin operated.

PLANNING YOUR DAY OF ARRIVAL AND CHECK IN... There is so much to see and do in the area that you may like to arrive early in the morning to make the most of your day, you can park in the public car park ready for your free parking from 15:00. You can then enjoy, the coastal walk or a stroll along the promenade whilst stopping in the the cafes and chintzy shops along the way or relax on the blue flat beach...these are all a few minutes leisurely stroll from The Inspiration. For coming aboard The Inspiration, you have a dedicated check in time of 15:00 and your concierge will be waiting to greet you and show you around at that time. If you would like a later check in time or you are running late then please do let us know so that we can reschedule your arrival time on The Inspiration. We are looking forward to welcoming you!

Holiday Insurance
Please check that your travel insurance covers your possessions while staying with us as they are not covered by the property insurance. Our understanding is that this is the same with all holiday lets.

Do let us know if you have any questions as we would love to welcome you and ensure you have a fabulous holiday!

Property manager

Pam

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Brixham

Located in Brixham, this houseboat is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Brixham Marina and Brixham Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Golden Hind and Churston Station. Greenway House and Garden and Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Brixham, ENG

What's nearby

  • Brixham Marina - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Golden Hind - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Brixham Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Berry Head - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • St. Mary's Bay Beach - 20 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 25 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Longbar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Manor - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Curious Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Anchor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brixham Harbour - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is INSPIRING VIEWS & PLACE WITH FREE PARKING BY BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at INSPIRING VIEWS & PLACE WITH FREE PARKING BY BEACH?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at INSPIRING VIEWS & PLACE WITH FREE PARKING BY BEACH?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is INSPIRING VIEWS & PLACE WITH FREE PARKING BY BEACH located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is within a 10-minute walk of Brixham Marina, Breakwater Beach and Golden Hind. Brixham Harbour and Shoalstone Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely relaxing stay

Great location, lovely fishing town, very enjoyable and relaxing and just what I was looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andria W., Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful New Year Stay

Fantastic stay aboard The Inspiration - truly unique and even the English weather couldn’t put a dampener on our experience- thanks to Pam & Liam
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab Stay

We had a lovely weekend in Brixham topped off by staying in the marina which was quiet and in an excellent location. Liam was a great host and we really appreciated the personal touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boat was cute and compact

It was like glamping on water. It had everything we needed, lovely shower/toilet facilities about 5 minutes away and free parking near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aisylu K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great experience

We enjoyed our stay at the Inspiration. Barbara is a great host , very friendly. It’s located at the secure place in a private marina with lots of nice boats/yachts around. We parked our car at the private car park. The airboat itself has everything you need, it is cozy and warm. I would like to experience something like that again. My love to Barbara, Liam and Pam.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jules W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snug boat pod

The boat pod was very cute and snug. I'm not very tall so the bed size was fine, loved the porthole window there was a cushion to put over it at night and blackout blind for the patio doors so it was dark and amazingly the sound proofing was great. No shower in there had to use the ones in the marina but they were good and very clean. There is a toilet & wash basin but empty soap dispenser. The water pump stopped but was quickly sorted. Same for the toilet I think they forgot to empty it the one day. Didnt use the cooking facilities (microwave & toaster). It was nice to have the small outside with table and 2 chairs to sit outside on to enjoy the sun and have a drink. Fridge inside. Small things could be done to make this better and i sent suggestions to the owner Pam who was lovely and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place.

Pam is an excellent host, the best I have come across.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic short break

The Inspiration is amazing, so cosy and comfortable. Myself and my daughter had a short break over half term and it was great. The place is clean and comfy, and communication was great all the way from booking to check out. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manuela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and fun experience

We really enjoyed our stay on the Insiration, it is very bijou but we soon aclimatised to living in a tiny house. Fortunately we had not taken too much with us, it is not a 'take a suitcase' type of holiday - space is very limited. The location was brilliant, with cormerants fishing outside our door, watching the hussle and bustle of the marina from the window and deck and having the marina facilities so close by. Communication with Liam, the concierge, was excellent and the few small issues we had, such as using the Inspirations water pump system were immediately explained or resolved. The 4* for 'accuracy of listing' was given for the kitchenette area which infact only has a microwave, so cooking is much more limited than description suggests. The 4* for cleanliness is purely for the bedding , the linen was well worn and the actual duvet definately needs replacing. Otherwise we were satisfied with the cleanliness of the pod. The few other little glitches with the interior and facilities are more than made up for by the unique and fun experience of staying on a pod houseboat in an amazing location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

What a great place to get away from it all! Host's are amazing. Didn't want to leave! We will definitely be back again. Words are not enough to really explain how fantastic this stay was.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing short break

Came here for a 3 nights break for my partners birthday it was fantastic just the break we needed. Pam and Liam were so helpful and on the ball constantly replied to any messages I had. Did have a slight hiccup when we arrived which wasn't able to be rectified due to it being bank holiday weekend and getting an engineer. But Pam more than made up for it and again Liam too. Thank you for the bottle of wine and a return stay for our inconvenience it is very much appreciated. And the cream tea on arrival was spot on. In a great location with plenty of bars pubs restaurants and cafes. Both lovely lovely people. I would highly recommend the inspiration to anyone as we had such a beautiful relaxing stay and made the best memories here . Thank you for letting us stay Kerry & Richard xxxx
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surprise 30th Birthday Treat

Was a wonderful surprise from my husband for my 30th. Just what we both needed. Defo come again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful weekend stay, fantastic weather, excellent checkin check out procedure.

A1 experience and will definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marion G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful unique stay

Owners and staff could not do anymore to make this a fabulous place to stay. Location to Brixham harbour is ideal. Clean and tidy with beautiful views. You don’t want to miss a stay here 😄

About the host

Hosted by Pam

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My name is Pam and I look after a few beautiful homes that you are very welcome to come and stay in....there are two magical caravans with lovely sea views and then there are two fabulous sea-view apartments in Malta. Finally, there is The Inspiration on the marina on The English Riviera....which is.... well....simply inspirational! I started my career as a tax accountant but after qualifying I soon decided that travelling was a lot more fun.... so off I went! I now have my own business and also enjoy looking after my two gorgeous kiddies. They fill me with pride, happiness and contentment. Do ask me any questions about the places I now look after, as I would love to welcome you as my guest.

What makes this property unique

Unique, Amazing, Cozy, Magical, Romantic, Sparkling Clean, Brand New, Fun WOW Factor, Stunning Views & Free Parking

Languages:

English, French, German