Why not join the Brixham Buccaneers this May Bank Holiday weekend to help break the World Record for the most Pirates in one gathering. All you need is an eye patch, hook, sword, white t-shirt, and rolled-up trousers. Stay close to the action from just £68 per person staying at Jasmine Cottage, based on 6 sharing. Blue Chip Holidays has a wide variety of self-catering properties to choose from ranging from traditional Brixham cottages to chic harbour-front apartments sleeping from two through to ten.  For bookings see www.bluechipholidays.co.uk or call 0844 7044987.

The World record attempt takes place over the weekend of the Brixham Pirate & Shanty Festival, which runs from 04 to 05 May. The Mile O'Pirates Record Attempt will be held on the harbourside on Sunday 5th May. Brixham already holds the record at nine tenths of a mile but the Pirates are looking to see if they can complete a full mile (around 2,000 pirates). The attempt is open to everyone young and old as long as they come dressed as a pirate - there's no need to register. 

Over the weekend there will be re-enactments, a skirmish on the Golden Hind, a fancy dress competition, sea shanty and folk music at venues around the town and of course the record attempt itself. It’ll be grr-eat fun for mums, dads, grrr-andparents and grrr-andchildren.  http://www.brixhampiratefestival.co.uk/

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay close by, 9 Pump Street is a contemporary 4-star gold 2-bedroom apartment for four situated in the heart of Brixham close to both the harbour – the epicentre of the pirate action - and the town centre. 

It has a light and spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area with plenty of comfy seating and a great entertainment package including Freeview, DVD player and a selection of DVDs, an IPod docking station, music centre and selection of board games for all the family.

A week including the May Bank Holiday can be booked from £469.  Four nights over the May Bank Holiday weekend can be booked from £371.  Deep link: www.bch.so/pump-street-mews

For bookings call Blue Chip Holidays on 0844 7044987 or visiting www.bluechipholidays.co.uk 

For larger family gatherings 38 Moorings Reach, which  sleeps six, offers great value at under £19 per person per night for the week beginning 04 May.  Set over four floors, this stylish harbour-front townhouse has four bedrooms and spectacular views over the marina and out to sea. The light and airy living and dining area has two sofas, a large dining table and its own balcony with views across to the Jurassic coast. Entertainment is provided by a widescreen TV with Digital Freeview and DVD player.

A week including the May Bank Holiday can be booked from £779.  Deep link: www.bch.so/moorings-reach

 
Crab Pot Cottage, close to Brixham harbour, is a charming four-star former fisherman’s cottage that’s perfect for couples. 

Whitewash stone walls, painted beams and natural stone tiled floors add a touch of elegance to this cosy bolthole, which enjoys spectacular sea and harbour views from its elevated position and especially from the attractive  bedroom.  Entertainment is provided by a flat-screen TV with Freeview and DVD player, a DAB radio and sound system, and a selection of board games as well as paperbacks. Outside is a well-kept communal garden laid out with a central lawn surrounded by plants and shrubs.

Three nights from 04 or 05 May can be booked from £276. Seven nights can be booked from £379. Deep link: www.bch.so/crab

Bookings can be made by calling Blue Chip Holidays on 0844 7044987 or by visiting www.bluechipholidays.co.uk

Pirate activities this summer holiday

Every Thursday from the end of July through August, Brixham’s streets will be besieged by pirates as the Brixham Buccaneers put on a show for visitors. Even if you can’t make the World Record attempt in May, your kids can still participate in Pirate parties and activities this Summer.

The Golden Hind forms a central point for activities in the harbour and cries of ‘shiver me timbers’ can be heard from passing pirates. The harbour comes alive with music, sea shanties and even belly dancers, and children can have their faces painted or their hair braided. 

Dastardly pirates regularly receive a soaking in the stocks as wet sponges are hurled with abandon. There’s even a regular competition to see who’s come in the best costume and who can make the loudest argggh. Altogether it’s a day of great escapism; a perfect day for the kids. 

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Notes to Editor:

For further Blue Chip Holidays information, contact Ewan Davy on 01803 881025 or 07792 625645. Email: ewan@bluechipholidays.co.uk

About Blue Chip Holidays

For bookings call 0844 7044987 or visit www.bluechipholidays.co.uk

Set up in 2000, Blue Chip Holidays has become a leading force in high quality self catering with over 800 four and five star properties across Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Cornwall and The Isle of Wight. 

Ranging from Devon cottages and Cornish retreats to luxury self catering coastal houses, apartments and barn conversions, Blue Chip Holidays aims to provide a wide selection of stunning self catering properties to suit all tastes.  The collection includes pet friendly accommodation, family friendly accommodation, child friendly accommodation, accessible accommodation and more unusual properties such as converted chapels, eco retreats, and even sumptuous reclaimed shipwrecks.