Faithful
Devon, United Kingdom
Brixham Marina
- Boat for 2 from £140 per night (read our low price promise)
- Access to the boat and main cabin is via steep ladders. Please call to discuss accessibility.
Not suitable for children
Not suitable for pets
Overview
The salty sea breeze will blow away your cobwebs the moment you arrive on board Faithful. Inside is relaxed and suitably littoral, with stripes, bunting and pastels aplenty. The Brixham Marina is a tranquil anchorage, but there’s plenty to watch as you breakfast on deck: the sunlight glittering on the water, passing boats and boaters, seabirds and other wildlife and distant views across Torbay.
There's a double cabin with a king-sized bed and roof window above, perfect for star gazing from your bed on a clear night as the waves rock you to sleep. The boat is big, with plenty of room to relax in the lounge area and the fully equipped kitchen features utensils that used to belong to HMS Ark Royal, although Faithful only saw service herself as a fishing boat. There’s a proper shower on board, so you can feel fresh after a day of exploring the surroundings!
Tour Agatha Christie country by steam train, or make the most of the coast with fishing, sailing, and windswept coastal walks. Nearby Dartmouth is rich with maritime history, dotted with fun independent shops, friendly inns and wonderful fish restaurants. There are also plenty of options to hire a more mobile craft yourself, though Faithful herself stays put. Drop anchor at any of the little coves for an adventure before you head back to your comfy double bed (down a steep ladder, best for agile folk!) for a sound night's sleep.
Essentials
The important stuff
- Check in is at 4pm - if you think you won't make it on time, you MUST call ahead to make alternative arrangements with your greeter
- Check out is at 11:30am
- There is free parking for the duration of your stay in the Breakwater multi-storey car park, approx. a 5-minute walk from the boat
- Faithful's location is floating and may be subject to change. Don’t forget this is a boat, basic agility is essential in cabins as they are accessed by hatchways and vertical ladders. For safety reasons the bridge and roof areas aren't accessible to guests
- Please bring flat, non-slip shoes for the deck - essential
- Sleeping arrangements
- Access to the boat and main cabin is via steep ladders. Please call to discuss accessibility.
Cooking
- Electric hob and microwave oven
- Fridge with icebox
Washing
- Loo - please note this is only generally suitable for number ones (number twos in an emergency!). Guests are asked to use the marina facilities (which are a short walk away) for solids where possible, to help with the cleanliness of the marina
- Shower - big for a boat!
- There is a basin in the bedroom downstairs
Heating, lighting & bedding
- Electric heating
- Plug sockets available on shore when moored
- Bed linen and towels provided
Entertainment
- Cards and board games
- Books and DVDs
- TV, radio & hifi
- iPod/iPhone docking station
- Binoculars
Getting there
Faithful is moored at Brixham Marina, Berry Head Rd, Brixham, Torbay TQ5 9BW
***Your greeter will be in touch beforehand to discuss the 4pm arrival time and to get your registration number for the free car parking. If you think you won't make it on time for your check in, you MUST call ahead to make alternative arrangements***
Front door of Brixham Marina: ///blissful.patio.waddle
By train
The nearest train station is Kingswear Station. You can also join the main rail line at Paignton or Totnes.
By car
For Sat Nav purposes, use TQ5 9AF to take you to the multi-storey car park nearby where you'll have free parking for the duration of your stay.
From the M5 southbound, join the A38 which after a couple of miles forks left at Telegraph Hill onto the A380 (sign posted for Torquay). Continue on the A380, keeping right on the Penn Inn flyover for Paignton and Brixham. Continue onto the A3022 sign posted for Brixham / Dartmouth. As you enter into to Brixham, at the traffic lights, keep left onto New Road. After approximately 1 mile, at the cross roads traffic lights in the town centre turn left onto Market St and follow signs for the Harbour (left hand lane). Staying in the left hand lane, Market St turns slightly right and becomes Middle St. Stay on Middle St and at the junction, turn right onto the Strand. Follow the Strand passing the large historical statue on your left, The Strand turns right and within 100 metres, turn left into King Street. Follow King Street until you reach a mini roundabout. At the mini roundabout continue straight across (1st exit) onto Berry Head Road. Follow Berry Head Road and after approximately 0.3 of a mile you will see a sign post for the Breakwater Car Park on your right. Turn Right into the Multi-storey Car Park. Faithful’s guests will have free car parking for the duration of their stay here. You will be met at the car park, where you will be escorted to the Marina and Faithful.
Accessibility
There is a distance of about 200m from the entrance to the marina to Faithful. There are baggage trolleys and short-term parking at the entrance. Someone can come to meet you with a baggage trolley on request.
From the owner: "Access to Faithful is via a set of 3 wooden steps onto a potentially moving vessel and it is suitable only for those who are agile or sound of foot. Boats and water are dangerous things and guests need to be aware of the dangers and the need for agility due to changing tides and weather that would cause Faithful and the pontoons she is moored on to move around. Guests should also make themselves aware of all the safety equipment in the marina such a lifebuoys and pontoon emergency access ladders (these are used to climb back onto the pontoon should someone fall overboard)."
As per the above, guests are reminded that Faithful is a moving vessel. Please take extra care when drinking alcohol on board, and do not attempt to access the boat while intoxicated.
Food & Drink
There will always be a bottle of wine waiting for you. For a very special occasion, enquire with the owner about the silver or gold welcome package:
£35 SILVER
Champagne on ice, chocolates and flowers
£45 GOLD
Champagne on ice, chocolates and roses
You have your own little kitchen with basics for self-catering.
When you stay at Faithful, you have the option to claim either a complimentary cream tea at the Berry Head Hotel in Brixham (tel: 01803 853225).
Nearby Dartmouth has a large and varied selection of friendly local inns, gourmet restaurants and everything in between. Many local restaurants specialise in fish and are within a few minutes' walking distance of the centre of town. Local delis are good, meaning you can stock up for a picnic and eat on deck watching the sunset.
Activities
On Faithful
There are games onboard for a cosy evening in: Monopoly, cards, chess, etc. but also a TV / DVD player, and swish iPhone / iPod dock.
Or just take the time to just relax and unwind on board Faithful - a truly relaxing place to chill and unwind and escape from life's pressures. Enjoy a drink on deck and watch the world go by.
Brixham & Dartmouth
Brixham is a unique and unspoilt bustling fishing town that has been the centre of the area’s fishing industry for many centuries. It has an excellent Heritage Museum – an array of unique shops, pubs, cafe's and restaurants, all centred around it's pretty harbour.
There's a lively, colourful and very contemporary Fish Market, where you can literally sit above the fishing boats as they sail in, moor up and deliver their catch of the day.
Brixham is the only place where you can be welcomed aboard a life-size replica of Sir Francis Drake’s Golden Hind and be mentally transported back in time to experience just what it was like on a galleon.
Brixham hosts some rather eccentric festivals, including Fishstock, the Heritage Festival, Trawler Races, Brixham Pirate and Shanty Festival (which holds the World Record for a mile of pirates), Pirate Days, a regatta and Brixham Hapnin, but just in case you think it’s all about fish, the summer Cowtown festival celebrates the town’s agricultural side
For nature lovers, there are two very secluded beaches one of which is a nudist beach. Brixham also has one of the very few remaining open air sea water swimming pools.
The walks around Brixham, along the cliff tops and on to Berry Head are quite breath taking. Berry Head is a National Nature Reserve and gateway site for the UNESCO-supported English Riviera Global Geopark
Just above Brixham is the National Trust property, Coleton Fishacre, a 1920's retreat complete with luxuriant garden by the sea. Formerly the country home of the D'Oyly Carte family, you can Travel back in time to the Jazz Age where you can lose yourself in the RHS accredited garden, with its enticing glimpses to sea, paths that weave through glades, past tranquil ponds and tender plants from the Mediterranean, South Africa and New Zealand that thrive in the moist and sheltered valley. This most evocative of country homes, built in the Arts & Crafts style, is imbued with 1920s' elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere fills the rooms and music plays, echoing the family's Gilbert and Sullivan connections.
Brixham is only a few miles from Agatha Christie's beloved estate at Greenway. Greenway can be reached by road, rail (Steam Train from Churston) or ferry.
Dartmouth has a great selection of fun, local independent shops to explore.
Dartmouth Flavel Arts Centre - showing films, comedy, opera, plays and talks, and serving light pre-theatre suppers
Outdoors and active
All around and along the Devon and Cornwall coast are the most wonderful walks which form the South West Coastal Path. Boat hire, water sports, crabbing, fishing, boat trips, sailing and more are all on your doorstep.
Places to visit
Coleton Fishacre - now a National Trust property, the beautiful house and gardens created by Rupert and Lady D’Oyly Carte in 1920 is a "must visit" under 5 miles away from Dartmouth
Greenway House and Garden - Agatha Christie’s summer retreat, with its glorious gardens which are open to the public
Steam trains - between Easter and November, steam trains run from Kingswear (opposite Dartmouth) to Paignton where it joins the national rail network
Meet your hosts
Jason and Debbie are the lovely owners of Faithful!
The owners don't live nearby, so your greeter and point of contact during your stay is Liam. His contact details will be sent to you after booking.
Wildlife and environment
You couldn’t get much closer to nature; you might even see dolphins, seals or huge fish just along side the boat. You are surrounded by a fantastic selection of varying woodland, coastal and open country side walks. Seabirds: gulls, terns and cormorants, live nearby and there's a wide variety of natural habitats to explore.
Our guests say...
Absolutely incredible. Have never stayed in such a quirky place, want to go back and do it all over again. I’m obsessed with the boat!
13/02/2020Millie
Fantastic place. Cosy and comfortable. Great location for both the boat berth and the town. Loads of wild life to observe including seals, fish and birds. The town is so interesting and too many great restaurants to try. We were well looked after by Liam. Highly recommend Faithful, we want to go back.
29/09/2019Rose
One of the best holidays we’ve had - totally relaxing and fantastically unique. The location was stunning
07/09/2019Stan
Wonderful boat ,truly amazing and relaxing break
16/08/2019Tracy
Our stay on Faithful was just perfect- we had a real mixed bag of weather but enjoyed sitting out on the deck watching the world go by in the sun as much as we did being cosy inside playing board games when it rained!
06/08/2019Katy
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Booking Terms
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2.3.1 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your deposit being forfeited, as all deposits are non-refundable.
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2.3.3 Cancellation of any holiday after it has been paid in full and at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, will result in forfeiture of your deposit (or an amount equivalent where one was not paid as the holiday was paid in full) and the balance being returned to you.
2.3.4 Cancellation insurance is available but will be a third party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way.
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2.4.2 Differences in the total amount payable resulting from alterations will be refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price and paid by you in the case of increases in price.
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8. Pets
Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply.
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11. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance you purchase is adequate and appropriate for your particular needs. Please read your policy details and take them with you on holiday.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
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14. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
15. Your Responsibilities
Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their property. You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners will also require damage deposits. You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Any refund for so doing will be at the entire discretion of the Owner. In addition, the Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
17. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
18. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
Absolutely incredible. Have never stayed in such a quirky place, want to go back and do it all over again. I’m obsessed with the boat!
13/02/2020