Welcome to Little Bessemer sit on the terrace outside the cottage and take in all the wonderful detail in this special garden.
The delightful living room.
A great spot for supper.
Tucked away in the heart of the village, you will simply relax into this gorgeous abode.
The fully enclosed garden is magical, with a hidden seat around a corner by the brook, as well as the patio outside the cottage.
A cosy space.
The kitchen has everything you'll need.
Looking across the living-area towards the dining-room/garden-room in this bright and cheerful cottage.
With windows on two sides and French doors to the garden, the dining-room is a bright and sunny room.
The bedroom can be made up as a super king or twin, and has an en suite shower-room.
A lovely, spacious room.
The en suite shower-room.
Enjoy the sunshine and your tranquil surroundings.
This tranquil place to sit is tucked away in a little corner next to the stream.
Sit back and relax with a good book.
Spend leisurely afternoons here.
This is the path to the cottage from the road where you can drop off your luggage. Parking is just 100 yards away in the village centre - there is a dedicated space for you.
This is the wider setting for Little Bessemer. The owners' home is in the background but the cottage is so very private and sheltered.
This path takes you to Little Bessemer.
The sweet village of Berrynarbor.
Appledore is across the estuary from Instow and a ferry can take you there during summer months.
Ilfracombe is a delightful seaside town.
Verity stands guard overlooking Ilfracombe harbour.
From Bideford Quay you can catch the passenger ferry to Lundy Island.
The pretty town of Bideford.
Woolacombe is stunning.
Miles of golden sands to enjoy at Instow.
Inland, visit the National Trust estate at Arlington, lovely gardens, historic house, carriage museum and tea shop.
Saunton Sands - magical in the evening sun.
Pretty Watermouth Harbour is just a half mile walk - uphill on the way back!
7 Nights from £472
Features
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Dogs welcome
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Enclosed garden
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Private parking
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Near a beach
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Near a pub
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Barbecue
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WiFi
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Linen and towels included
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Single-storey
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Cot available
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High chair available
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Bedroom details
Bedroom 1
Zip and linkLittle Bessemer is a hidden away cottage in the heart of Berrynarbor, one of north Devon's prettiest villages, indeed a 'Village in Bloom' Gold Award winner. Set well away from the owners' home, the cottage has a totally enclosed sub-tropical garden with a secret bench by a little stream. Just half a mile away at the foot of the hill, is the first of a chain of beautiful unspoilt coves and beaches, linked by a dramatic section of the South West Coast Path.
This light filled cottage has a sunny breakfast/dining-room, a living-area with the kitchen neatly fitted along the back wall allowing for plenty of space, a lovely large bedroom with 'zip and link' (super-king or twin) beds and en suite shower-room. Outside, the first terrace is a great place to start the day overlooking the garden, the village rooftops and glimpses of the countryside beyond. Steps lead down from the cottage into the garden which is very private and beautifully planted, so that there is colour all year round. A separate outhouse is home to a freezer and tumble-drier should you need to use these.
Little Bessemer has its own entrance and path from the road where you can drop off your luggage before parking in the private space just 100 yards away. The setting for the cottage is at the heart of this very traditional thriving village, which has an historic church, very popular friendly pub, a primary school and an award-winning community run village shop.
This part of north Devon not only offers fantastic sandy beaches, rocky coves and rugged cliffs, but also the wide-open spaces of the Exmoor National Park beyond Simonsbath which you can reach in just half an hour. You can follow the coast around to Lynton towards Porlock, where Exmoor National Park meets the sea. This is a route with amazing landscapes to take in, including the Valley of the Rocks and Lorna Doone country. If you love getting out into the countryside or along the coastal paths, Little Bessemer could not be better placed for a walking holiday.
For garden lovers, Arlington Court, Marwood - a 20-acre private garden in a hidden valley - and RHS Rosemoor are all excellent for day trips. Of course one of the best gardens is the one that goes with Little Bessemer - it is a delight.
Ground Floor
Dining-room
Sitting-room with TV, DVD player, CD and tape player, wood-burner effect electric stove and Kitchen-area with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher
Bedroom with ‘zip and link’ (super-king or twin) beds and en suite Shower-room with shower, WC and wash-basin
Outside Access to
Shared Outhouse with freezer and tumble-drier
Take care with children near the stream. There is a lovely, original cobbled pathway to the property which is a little uneven in places and might be slippery when wet. Please note the charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at this property, however there are a number of charging points locally.
More Information
- Dogs welcome (1 small dog only)
- Travel cot and high chair
- Arrive/Depart Friday
- Short breaks available
- Private parking for 1 car 100 yds
- WiFi
- No smoking
- Pub 50 yds
- Patio furniture and barbecue
- Full gas-fired CH
