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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Galmpton in Brixham

From £375 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover Friday

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, pets welcome

About the home

Barnacle Cottage is located on the edge of the picturesque village of Galmpton by the River Dart and a mile from Broadsands beach. It offers visitors a traditional, cosy 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 stunning views and garden walks. Greenway House was once home to Agatha Christie and the much awaited and newly refurbished house was opened to the public in 2009.. The area offers much in the way of nautical activities in Brixham (3km) and Dartmouth (6km) magnificent coastal walks, easy 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 and offers a weekly market, outstanding shopping, riverside restaurants/tearooms etc. There are boat cruises, steam railways, vineyards and lots of historical interest in the area.

Facilities

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! The bathroom has a newly installed electric shower over the bath.

Further details outdoors:
Off street parking to the side of the cottage with steps leading up to the rear garden with several tiers, seating areas, and peaceful views across fields and woodland. Not another house in sight! The grounds sit on approx. half an acre of garden and although shared with Phyllis, the owner and 2 dogs (Golden Retriver and Cross Labrador) there is ample room for all and a private section to the rear of Barnacle Cottage for sole use of cottage guests with BBQ, wooden furniture, sun loungers and swing seat for relaxing times.

Conditions

Call or email Phyllis to reserve dates. Booking procedure is one third to confirm booking with the balance due eight weeks prior to visit.
Pets are welcome with some usual restrictions, i.e. no paws on soft furnishings or home alone!

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Wisteria time

 

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From a distance

 

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Open plan lounge/dining area

 

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Double bedroom

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.

The 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 in photo gallery above.

How to get there

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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.

Activities near Brixham

Guestbook for Barnacle Cottage

Barnacle Cottage - The Ultimate choice
Ginny Nina Berks/Oxon Border
Review Submitted: June 19, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
Barnacle cottage is just what one would expect and hope for; a character cottage in every respect, plus all the trimmings which is an added bonus. It has a delightful ambience and is a truly rural idyll to come home to after a long day's sightseeing. One can walk to Greenway easily from the property and it is a beautiful walk. If one is feeling energetic, then walk to the local beach which again is a pleasant experience. When we arrived we were greeted with a Devon tea, such a nice touch after a long journey. The cottage was beautifully clean and so well equipped with every imaginable article one would ever want/need. The bathroom is upstairs which again, is an added bonus, considering the age of the property and the views from all windows are stunning. The people that own the cottage could not have been more helpful and friendly. We were welcome to share the beautiful grounds, but even had our private piece of garden, should we have wanted it. This holiday cottage is to be commended in every respect not just for the property itself, but for the area as well. There is a lovely local store, selling everything one could need, so no need for driving to the local supermarket. There is also a jolly good pub in the village and a bit further away, on the main road is a beautiful fish restaurant. If you are looking for a holiday cottage with charm in a peaceful and beautiful location, but not too 'cut off', then this cottage has it all. We will most certainly be going back. This is unusual as we usually find 'something' that we didn't like - not the case with Barnacle Cottage, cannot think of negatives. Well perhaps one - one week is not enough time.

Pink-washed perfection in South Devon
Three from Fife Fife, Scotland
Review Submitted: October 22, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
If you're searching for a cosy, well-equipped and charming holiday rental on the English Riviera, look no further than Barnacle Cottage. We stayed here for a fortnight this June and had an absolutely wonderful time.

Not only does it look like everyone's idea of the picture-perfect, pink-washed, wisteria-covered Devon cottage, it's just so well-equipped with TWO SAT-TVs, WiFi internet access and every gadget or piece of kitchen equipment you could possibly need. Add to this 2 charming bedrooms with really comfy beds and the use of the lovely, large, sun-trap garden, what more could you ask?

Galmpton itself is a pretty village (do walk down to the quay) with excellent pub, well-stocked village store and even a common to walk the dog and is so near to Brixham and Torquay and yet away from all their noise and bustle.

Quite apart from being a great cottage for a family bucket-and-spade break, Barnacle is also excellently located as a touring base, with the Dart Estuary and Dartmouth on the doorstep and Totnes, Dartington, Dartmoor and Exeter all within easy reach. Agatha Christie's Greenway is just along the lane and half a dozen other National Trust places are nearby, including Art-Deco Coleton Fishacre and its glorious gardens.

The owner is so friendly and helpful - we were welcomed with a Devon Cream Tea in the garden on arrival - and Barnacle is also very dog-friendly. Your (well-behaved) pooch will be made most welcome but be aware that resident hounds Gip and Jenny expect their four-legged guests to be as nice as they are.
We'll certainly be back!


“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

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Jan/Feb 2012	7 Jan 12	17 Feb 12	375£ 375	0-	0-	Flexible
Feb Half Term	17 Feb 12	24 Feb 12	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
March/April	24 Feb 12	6 Apr 12	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter 2012	6 Apr 12	20 Apr 12	525£ 525	0-	0-	1 Week
April/May 2012	20 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	Flexible
June/July 2012	1 Jun 12	20 Jul 12	625£ 625	0-	0-	1 Week
July/August 2012	20 Jul 12	7 Sep 12	725£ 725	0-	0-	1 Week
September 2012	7 Sep 12	28 Sep 12	625£ 625	0-	0-	1 Week
October 2012	28 Sep 12	19 Oct 12	575£ 575	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Nov - February low season is flexible re changeover days etc. as are last minute short breaks with a 3 night minimum as available. Booking deposit is one third with balance due eight weeks prior to visit.

Rates are inclusive of domestic linen and towels, electricity and heating. Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or GB Pound cheques to P. Norman at Port Hill Cottage, 102 Stoke Gabriel Road, Galmpton, Nr. Brixham, Devon TQ5 0EJ.

Once the booking is confirmed and deposit paid, any refund due to cancellation will be subject to reletting with an administrative fee payable of £50. Within the 8 weeks after full payment has been received and subject to a successful reletting of the time booked a fee of £100 will be charged. If no reletting is achieved, then no refund can be granted. It is recommended that individuals have travel insurance in place to help cope with cancellation requirements.

Availability

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You are contacting Phyllis Norman Landline +44 01803 842309 Mobile +44 07776 186349 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.