Saltwater Escapes is a family run business offering beautiful holiday cottages and apartments in Brixham and South Devon. From the moment you arrive at a Saltwater Escapes property we aim to give you a warm welcome starting with a complimentary welcome provisions. All properties offer fantastic access to the towns treasure's including the many cafés and restaurants, the beaches and of course the beautiful sea. We love that Saltwater Escapes' properties have become a home from home for many of our customers who have stayed with us year after year and are making traditions of their own and memories to treasure.

The Observatory is a luxury holiday apartment offering stunning views out towards Shaldon across the Teign estuary from its private, south facing balcony. This beautiful apartment provides the perfect base to explore the popular resort of Teignmouth and the surrounding areas of Shaldon, Torquay, Paignton, Dartmouth, Exeter and Totnes. Located on the 4th floor this luxury 2-bedroom apartment has a spacious open plan lounge / kitchen diner and private allocated parking for 1 vehicle. Exceptional attention to detail has been given to this property. The owners of The Observatory wish you to have a luxurious and relaxing stay and have gone out of their way to provide additional special touches such as waffle bathrobes, beach towels and ‘Make a Difference’ toiletries, 400 thread Egyptian cotton bedding, Nespresso coffee machine and a ‘Nauticalia’ telescope to enjoy the views. Grand Banks is located next to the South West Coast railway line so there is some noise from the trains during the day, but the trains don’t run overnight. For stream train enthusiasts this is a great location for watching out for Devon’s steam trains that regularly pass through Teignmouth during the spring and summer seasons. All bookings at The Observatory are subject to Saltwater Escapes terms & conditions.

Teignmouth is a stunning coastal town with historic Georgian buildings, long sandy beaches, and fresh local food. The town sits on the edge of the mouth of River Teign and the South Devon coast and is surrounded by lush Devon countryside, so you won’t find a more beautiful setting for a holiday. Located on the main South West train line, Teignmouth is an easy journey from London, along the most spectacular coastal train route in the country. Dartmoor National Park, Exeter and Torquay are just a few miles from Teignmouth, making it an ideal central location to explore the rest of South Devon. Teignmouth is the ideal family holiday destination with a Victorian Pier, lido, play park, crazy golf and skate park all within easy reach of the beaches and town centre to keep the kids entertained. The beaches are great for family days out, Teignmouth Town beach is a long expanse of sand with the pier, arcades and promenade. Local watersports are also on offer if you want to try kayaking, coasteering or paddle boarding. Teignmouth River Beach is full of beautiful fishing boats and has a wonderful quaint village feel, perfect for coastal walks with the dog. The town itself has beautiful Georgian buildings and a lovely high street for a bit of retail therapy. On the promenade, Teignmouth Pavilions hosts a regular cinema and child friendly events all year round. Teignmouth Arts Quarter is full of galleries, TAAG, Voyage Art, Reuben Lenkiewicz Art Gallery which sells and displays Robert Lenkiewicz‘a work. There are also the cafes, back beach and other stylish individual businesses. Across the river is the quaint village of Shaldon which has beautiful views across to Teignmouth, and is home to the Ness and a smugglers tunnel cut through the South Devon cliffs. Ideal for walking, Teignmouth is on the South West Coast Path, as well as at the end of the Templar Way, an 18 mile walking trail tracing the historic line of granite taken from the quarries at Haytor on Dartmoor.