Pets welcome Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Located on the edge of the friendly village of Galmpton, Barnacle Cottage offers visitors a traditional and fully equipped cottage with much character and peaceful rural views from every room. The ground floor with oak flooring is open plan and incorporates a comfortable seating area with 2 sofas, a modern kitchen with dishwasher and a dining area for 4/6 people. A turning wooden staircase leads upstairs to the bathroom, double and single bedrooms. There is satelite TV with a second TV upstairs in the master bedroom. Out of the village is The National Trust 's Greenway Gardens, set on the banks of the River Dart with beautiful views and garden walks. Greenway House was once home to Agath Christie and the refurbished house will soon be open to the public. The area offers much in the way of nautical activities in Brixham and Dartmouth, magnificent walks, access to Dartmoor and South Hams' glorious beaches. Ideal for couples and families. Paignton Zoo is closeby as are many other activities for children. The ancient market town of Totnes is about 6 miles away offering a weekly market, outstanding shopping, riverside restaurants/tearooms etc.
Barnacle Cottage at Wysteria time
Open plan lounge/dning area
From a distance
Garden at rear
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The West Country / Devon region
Devon is renowned primarily for its natural beauty, coastline and Dartmoor National park. South Devon in particular, with its temperate climate, offers the best of all worlds with easy access to all the nearby attractions with many other attractions such as the Eden Project in Cornwall within driving distance.
Brixham / Galmpton area
The estuary river Dart from the mouth at Dartmouth flows - within the immediate area - past Greenway, Galmpton Creek, Stoke Gabriel to Totnes (and beyond) and offers glorious views, boating facilities as well as relaxing ferry rides between Dartmouth and Totnes. Dartmouth can also be reached via car ferry at Kingswear about 5 miles from the cottage and boasts excellent restaurants and markets. Torquay, Brixham and Paignton also offer many boat trips and nautical activities, great shopping and restaurants. The ancient historic town of Totnes offers 2 weekly markets, ferry boat and steam railway trips to Dartmouth, very interesting shops, riverside restaurants and tea rooms. Children are very well catered for throughout the whole area with Paignton Zoo, The South Devon Steam Railway, water parks, GoKarts and Krazy Golf, museums etc.. The National Trust's Greenway Gardens is near Galmpton by the river and Collaton Fishacre is very close by too. A small passenger ferry boat at Greenway will take you across the Dart over to Dittisham where you can enjoy a meal or a drink at the Ferry Boat Inn while the children practice their crabbing skills off the small pier. A large bell summons the ferry from the other side for the return journey! In August there are fantastic Regattas in Torquay and Dartmouth, with the Red Arrows flying centrestage.
The Blueflag awarded sandy beach at Broadsands is the nearest beach at just over a mile from the cottage as are coastal paths and cliff top walks, with magnificent panoramic seaviews to Elberry Cove and beyond as far as Brixham, which is approx. 3 miles.
There is a nearby fishing and a golf course at Churston and further afield at Dartmouth Country Club
For lucky dogs there are beaches nearby that allow dogs even during the high season at Goodrington Sands and Elberry Cove - see picture below.
How to get there
Easy access from M5.
As the M5 ends and splits follow A380 direction TORQUAY. Approaching Newton Abbot there is a major roundabout and keep direction Torquay. (Newton Abbot is approx 10 miles from Galmpton). Before Torquay bear right at roundabout following the A380 (Ring Road) direction Brixham/Dartmouth bypassing Torquay and Paignton. Continue on A380 passing Sainsbury’s/McDonalds on your right. After about 2 miles at junction with the A3022 (Brixham Road) turn right direction Brixham/Dartmouth. Take an immediate right (signposted Doctor’s Surgery) onto Langdon Lane along Galmpton Common and follow straight down into Galmpton village. Bear right onto Stoke Gabriel Road, signposted Stoke Gabriel, for about half a mile past the Congregational Church on the right and the local shops on your left, heading out of the village and just before the derestriction sign before a hill you will see Barnacle and Port Hill Cottages on the right and are the last houses in the village.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Exeter: 30 km
Railway:
Totnes: 9 km
Ferry:
Plymouth: 30 km
Activities near Brixham
Sports: Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Please check with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The single bedroom has a single bed with another that pulls out from underneath. Please note that once the two beds are side by side they do take up the width of the room so may not be ideal for 2 adults!
Further details outdoors: Off street parking to the side of the cottage and steps leading up to the rear garden surrounded by woodland and lovely views across fields. The grounds sit on approx. half an acre of garden and although shared with Phyllis, the owner and 2 dogs, there is a private garden area solely for visitors.
Conditions
Call or email Phyllis to reserve dates. Booking procedure is straightforward and requires a deposit with the balance to be paid eight weeks prior to visit. Pets are welcome with some usual restrictions.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Period
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Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Nov/Dec 2009
25 Nov 08
23 Dec 08
275£275
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Flexible
Xmas/New Year
23 Dec 08
7 Jan 09
425£425
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1 Week
Jan/Feb 2009
7 Jan 09
13 Feb 09
225£225
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Flexible
Feb Half Term 09
13 Feb 09
28 Feb 09
350£350
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1 Week
Feb/March 2009
28 Feb 09
3 Apr 09
300£300
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Flexible
Easter 2009
3 Apr 09
19 Apr 09
400£400
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1 Week
April/May 2009
19 Apr 09
22 May 09
350£350
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Flexible
May Half Term 2009
22 May 09
30 May 09
425£425
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1 Week
Early Summer 2009
30 May 09
10 Jul 09
450£450
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1 Week
Peak Summer 2009
10 Jul 09
4 Sep 09
575£575
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1 Week
Sept/Oct 2009
4 Sep 09
16 Oct 09
425£425
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Flexible
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
The prices above are a guide only. Please email for specific weeks with number in party, pets etc. Off peak or last minute short breaks with a 3 night minimum will be considered dependent on availability.
Sterling cheques to P. Norman at address below. Paypal payments via email - please add 4% to cover administration costs.
102 Stoke Gabriel Road
Galmpton, Brixham, Devon TQ5 0EJ
Guestbook
Beautiful And Rural Near All amenities Clean Lovely Environment Cosy cottage Outstanding welcome Terrific Treks And Great Enjoyment John and Roz, Dorset *** January 2006
“We have all really loved being here. In Zal’s words - "we wish we could come back to ‘Barnacles’ for a million years!" We will be back. Thank you for all your kindness and care, it was much appreciated”. Denaz, Keith and boys Zal and Zubin, London*** May & Oct.’05 & February and April 2006
“What a lovely cottage, warm, comfortable and big soft clouds for beds. Hattie (black lab) slept like a log too. Thank you for making it so special.” Ali & Richard, Northants *** January 2006
“Comfy beds and well equipped kitchen. So lovely to return each day to such a peaceful location. So many places to visit nearby. Dartmoor is breathtaking.” Jean and Nell, Penzance, Cornwall ** May 2005
“Our quiet reprieve from busy Brixham - much needed after a long day walking. Dogs loved it too! Cream tea on arrival – can’t be beaten”.Kaye & Steve, High Wycombe, Bucks*** Easter 2005
“We enjoyed wonderful seven days with sunshine….” Andrea, Thomas, Tim & Katja, Erding W.Germany *** ‘September 2005
“We’ve had a wonderful holiday, made extra special thanks to a cosy, beautiful Barnacle Cottage”. Kate & Jason *** November 2005
“Feel very sad to be leaving – this feels like home. Wonderful find”.Kay & Robin, Auckland, New Zealand *** June/July 2005
Availability
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