Welcome to Little Bessemer. Sit on the terrace outside the cottage and take in all the wonderful detail in this special garden.
The delightful seating area.
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 in the car park - 200 yards from the cottage.
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!
Little Bessemer
18442.6 miles E of Ilfracombe | Sleeps 2 + cot
7 Nights from £487
Mr fern April 2026
We absolutely adored our stay at Little Bessemer. The cottage is beautiful and in a picture postcard village within easy access of all the best walks and beaches that Devon has to offer. To top it off, the garden absolutely blew us away - the most relaxing spot to while away an evening and the pictures simply don't do it justice. We really appreciated all of the home from home touches, milk in the fridge, washing tablets for the machine, freshly picked daffodils and of course the scones with jam and clotted cream. Little Bessemer really is a gem of a place and we have no doubt we will be back. Thanks for an absolutely wonderful stay....
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Mr Clemmey April 2026
Little Bessemer is a lovely cottage in a beautiful village and has a stunning garden. Sarah is such a welcoming host and couldn't be more helpful. We would thoroughly recommend staying here and plan to return in the future.
Mrs Andrews September 2025
Outstanding cottage helped by the hosts eye for detail. The cream teas offered to us on arrival was the perfect way to start our break.
Reply from Classic Cottages
How wonderful to have a lovely cream tea kindly provided by the owners for your arrival. We would love to welcome you back. Sarah, Customer Support
Mrs Grosvenor August 2025
Sometimes it is a gamble booking holiday accommodation. Often surprised, but often disappointed. Not this time at Little Bessemer. Beautuful home and garden. Very private and in a pretty village. Definitely holiday there again.
Mr Northam August 2025
What an absolutely gorgeous cottage. Everything was perfect, from the lovely hosts, to the roomy and spotlessly clean cottage, to the beautiful, tranquil garden. We would love to return and hopefully will before too long.
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