This superb detached property in the coastal village of Branscombe welcomes groups of 8, and at certain times of the year a special price is offered for 4 guests. Dogs are also welcome here.
French doors open onto the patio and the fabulous valley view.
The vaulted sitting-room has a green oak and glass front, giving views of the garden from the comfort of the sofa.
The modern open plan kitchen/diner is great for creating holiday treats to remember; the beam is over 6ft.
There are two living room areas, the snug and the garden room - there is a fabulous two-sided wood burning stove between the two rooms.
The Cottage is in an elevated setting with views down an unspoilt valley
Sit back and relax into your holiday abode!
The snug has toasty under-floor heating, good WiFi signal and a landline for your convenience.
The snug has a great selection of games for all the family.
This kitchen has everything you could need, the cloakroom and the back door are at the far end.
Rustle up a feast in the well-equipped kitchen.
The dining-area of this delightful open plan space. The room to the left has a large fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble-drier and lots of storage space.
The master bedroom (bedroom 1), with comfy 5ft bed, en suite shower-room and great views over the valley. There is plenty of space for a travel cot.
Bedroom 1 with the en suite shower-room beyond.
The en suite shower-room has a large cubicle and drench head shower.
Bedroom 2 can be made up as a 6ft bed or two 3ft beds. Stylish shutters add to the contemporary decor in this cottage.
The family bathroom has cosy under-floor heating.
A leisurely soak or a refreshing shower, the choice is yours.
The twin room, Bedroom 3, faces south and has lots of light.
Another view of Bedroom 3, the twin room.
Bedroom 4 has a truckle bed, with fully sprung 3ft mattresses, one tucked beneath the other. The room can easily be set up as a twin bedroom if you wish.
The stairs are beautifully restored and quite narrow.
The ground floor cloakroom to your right with useful boot storage by the back door.
Looking back at the cottage, the sitting-room is on the right with the french doors.
The views will captivate no matter the season.
This is the pretty and private setting for the cottage.
The garden faces south west and has great views across Branscombe Vale. Please supervise small children as there is a sunken fence (a ha-ha) at the side of the lawn, just before the hedge.
You have arrived at your holiday destination.
The drive way leading to Barnell Cottage.
Just below Barnell Cottage there is a public tennis court, which is free to use.
A 15 minute walk through National Trust land will take you to Branscombe's shingle beach.
The award-winning Sea Shanty Beach cafe at Branscombe beach serves delicious locally caught seafood.
Jacob's Ladder at nearby Sidmouth.
Nearby Beer is charming and still an active fishing village, the wet fish shop on the beach sells the catch of the day, ideal for the barbecue.
Lyme Regis has some great restaurants, cafes and independent shops as well as a safe, sandy beach with SUP and kayak hire in the summer.
River Cottage HQ is a short drive from Barnell Cottage, if you feel like booking in for a cookery course or a delicious meal.
The award-winning Masons Arms is one of two pubs in the long village of Branscombe.
Branscombe's parish church, Saint Winifred's.
Barnell Cottage
4001Branscombe | Sleeps 8 + cot
7 Nights from £1145
Mr Warford May 2022
The cottage is in a glorious setting on its own but not isolated. It is very tranquil with no light pollution. On a sunny day the garden and large outdoor table can be enjoyed, but even on a (typical) UK day with showers, it is wonderful to sit in the comfortable garden room and admire the view and countryside immediately around the property. We had a lovely stay and enjoyed daily walks directly from the cottage as well as plenty of outings exploring the surrounding area. ...
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Ms Morgan-Edwards May 2022
A beautiful house near many little towns and villages. However if you want privacy, then this cottage is not for you. If you appreciate strangers making free around the property (and waving at you when peering through the doors and windows) then this property is not for you. If you want a reliable source of gas to enjoy a barbecue as described, then this property is not for you. From being told that there 'is no gas available in the whole of the South West' to Classic Cottages being informed that there is gas and lo and behold a "spare" too!? There was no gas apart from the thirty seconds that flickered and then went out. The stairs are steep, with one rail to the right to help you navigate the thread bare carpet. If you prefer not to be hurt (particularly a child) on broken and cracked slate tiles, then this property is not for you. It's still a lovely house, but it is unfortunately obvious that so many faults have been left to pile up, which definitely takes the shine of this cottage and leaves me and my guests very disappointed....
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Reply from Classic Cottages
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Barnell Cottage - we're pleased that you loved the house overall. It's a shame that you had some concerns and thank you for bringing these to our attention. We do hope that you would consider a return stay in the future. Julie, Customer Support ...
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Dr Kearley April 2022
I loved the setting of this lovely, light filled cosy cottage.
There is no need to drive once you have arrived as the beach and village are close by with beautiful coastal walking.
Mrs Ward March 2022
We had a great few days here made fabulous by the amazing weather. The cottage was comfortable, in a lovely spot with fabulous views. The kitchen lacked a few essential items and if there are more than 2/3 guests you will not be able to watch tv together. The sun room is a lovely room but needs heating or the sun on it to enjoy. We enjoyed exploring Branscombe, Beer (interesting walk to Beer on the coastal path and back over the top) and Sidmouth but were disappointed that one of the local pubs was closed for refurbishment. ...
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Reply from Classic Cottages
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review for Barnell Cottage and we're delighted that you enjoyed your time at this lovely property. We've asked the housekeepers to double check that all of the items on our Minimum Inventory are provided so thank you for bringing this to our attention. Tressa, Customer Support...
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Mrs Mckay July 2022
Beautiful house in a beautiful location
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