Starre Barn Cottage, Beer

About this property

Built in the 16th Century by Elizabethan textile manufacturer William Starre, this beautiful property is the self-contained annex at Starre House ( the oldest house in Beer) and now forms an elegantly furnished and contemporary seaside retreat.

Satiny oak floors, original trusses and exposed stone walls grace its gorgeous interior, and guests will on arrival, discover an intimate living room as well as a perfectly formed kitchen with all that’s needed to rustle up delicious dinners for two. The spacious master bedroom has a sumptuous king size with deep pillows and crisp linen for winding down in complete comfort after a day spent exploring the marvelous surrounding coastline, and a large, luxurious cast iron bath within the room, dollops on the romance.

Resting in the beautifully landscaped grounds of Starre House, the setting is as tranquil as it is picturesque, and the cottage makes the most of its garden views from its own fabulous terrace. On warm days, guests can fling open the French doors and enjoy fresh air dining, sunbathing with a good book, or relaxing with a glass of bubbly as the sun sets over the village.

Perfectly positioned just 400 metres from the beach, Beer’s pebble shore and clear water is within easy walking distance which means sea swims and beach walks can be savoured at any time of the day. The village itself is just a few minutes’ walk from the front door and here you’ll find a terrific pub, The Anchor Inn, Beer Village Store where you can pick up fresh produce, gift and clothing shops, and a gallery. Nearby, the lovely towns of Lyme Regis, Seaton and Sidmouth offer ample choice for dining out, as well as walking routes along the coast path, fossil finding expeditions and shopping sprees.

Living area

Open plan with the kitchen, this is a lovely room which is furnished with a two-seater sofa and two ottomans and has French doors opening out to the sun-soaked terrace

Kitchen

The kitchen has a an electric fan-assisted oven, glass induction hob, microwave, smeg fridge, kettle, toaster and DeLonghi Magnifica bean to cup coffee machine, as well as a range of glass and cookware, utensils and cutlery

Dining

Guests can choose to dine at either the breakfast bar in the kitchen which has two stools, or outside on the terrace where there’s a table, chairs and a parasol

Master Bedroom

The spacious master bedroom is furnished with a sumptuous king sized bed, bedside tables with lamps, a wall mounted flat screen Smart TV and wooden hanging rail for clothes. Here you’ll also find a fabulous free-standing cast iron bath and heated towel rail

Cloakroom

The beautiful separate cloakroom with skylight has a WC, mirror, hand basin and heated towel rail.

Black and Barn bodywash, shampoo and conditioner are also provided

Outside

A fabulous terrace off the living room has views over the magnificent garden and manicured lawn and is the perfect place to enjoy meals in peace and quiet or a glass of bubbly as the sun sets. It is furnished with a dining set of a table and chairs, and there’s a parasol for shade when the sun is blazing on hot days. The terrace is for the sole use of guests staying at Starre Barn and is gated for privacy

Please note that the garden is only for guests staying at Starre House

Parking

Gated parking is provided for one car on the gravel. An EV charger is shared between guests at Starre Barn and Starre House