Faithful - Houseboat for rent 7 Day Weather Forecast

Accommodation in Brixham, Devon.

The salty sea breeze will blow away your cobwebs the moment you arrive on board Faithful. You’ll be welcomed by owner Yvette, bearing treats including locally-made patisserie and fresh flowers. Inside is relaxed and suitably littoral, with stripes, bunting, blues and pastels aplenty. The Darthaven Marina, Kingswear, is a tranquil anchorage, but there’s plenty to watch as you breakfast on deck. The sunlight glittering on the water, passing boa...

Brixham
Devon

The salty sea breeze will blow away your cobwebs the moment you arrive on board Faithful. You’ll be welcomed by owner Yvette, bearing treats including locally-made patisserie and fresh flowers. Inside is relaxed and suitably littoral, with stripes, bunting, blues and pastels aplenty. The Darthaven Marina, Kingswear, 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. Seals and dolphins have even been known to pop up.

Faithful is well suited to couples: there's a double cabin with a king-sized bed, but the boat is big, with plenty of room for two to relax. The fully equipped galley kitchen features utensils that used to belong to HMS Ark Royal but Faithful only saw service herself as a fishing boat. There’s a proper shower on board, and a ten-minute walk from the centre of Dartmouth across the water is the Dart Marina Hotel where Yvette's guests can use the pool, steam room, and hot tub until 7:30pm. Follow this with dinner in the superb hotel restaurant, or book a treatment in the luxury Health Spa.

Tour Agatha Christie country by steam train, or make the most of the coast with fishing, sailing, and windswept coastal walks. Dartmouth itself is rich with maritime history, dotted with fun independent shops, friendly inns and wonderful fish restaurants. Pedestrians and cars alike can take the ferry across until 11pm, or book a water taxi back after supper. 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 for a sound night's sleep.