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Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space

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Terrace/patio
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

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Branscombe, Devon
  • Popular LocationBranscombe Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Donkey Sanctuary9 min drive
  • Popular LocationSidmouth Beach20 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)37 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space

A delightful wisteria clad period stone cottage with a parking space, located in the heart of Branscombe village.

The area is ideal for beachcombers and walkers with the nearby beach backed by magnificent cliffs with coastal paths to Beer and Sidmouth. Branscombe is famous for being situated on the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Coastline. The village is set in a beautiful valley meandering down to the sea, surrounded by National Trust land.

The cottage boasts a wealth of character and is beautifully furnished with a nautical theme and designer soft furnishings. The property benefits from larger than expected front and back gardens with patio areas for dining alfresco.

The property is accessed from the road by five stone steps, with a stream flowing beneath, and entering through an archway into the front garden, which incorporates a rockery.

The delightful open plan lounge / dining room has a feature fireplace with an electric fire and is luxuriously furnished with oak furniture, a large dining table with seating for 6, TV, DVD and music system. There is Wi-fi at the cottage, but the mobile phone signal in the village is very poor. There is a land line for emergencies but otherwise it is incoming calls only.

The charming kitchen incorporates a dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge freezer, microwave, oven, hob and is fully equipped. The kitchen also allows for access to the back garden.

Upstairs to the bathroom, the family bathroom consists of white sanitary ware, there is a bath with overhead shower, WC and sink.

We provide comfortable beds and the first bedroom is decorated in yellow and has a double bed to sleep 2 guests, with two tall chest of drawers and a wardrobe for storage, with views over the front garden.

The second double bedroom, with sky blue decor, and has a double bed to sleep 2 guests, with two tall chest of drawers and a wardrobe for storage, with views over the front garden.

The single bedroom has a full-sized single mattress on a cabin bed with a narrow chest of drawers, a wardrobe for storage and views over the back garden.

To the front of the property, there is a parking space for your use.

Whilst we accept well behaved dogs for an additional cost of £50 per pet, per week or per short break stay, please contact us to check if you wish to take more than one dog.

PLEASE NOTE:
Short breaks of 2, 3 or 4 nights are calculated on a percentage basis (not a nightly rate) and are normally, only accepted from November - end of February, unless we still have availability closer to the commencement date.

A two-night break may be booked through this website. You will need to contact us for an exact 3 or 4 night price.

We do not accept a short break during the Christmas week but do accept a 3 or 4 night short break over the New Year.

LOCAL AREA
Branscombe is a haven for walkers and for birdwatchers and the area is known as the Jurassic Coast and is ideal for exploring on foot, by bicycle or on horseback.
There is plenty to do in the area such as, take a trip on the tram in Seaton, or visit the nearby donkey sanctuary. Honiton market town is the home of Honiton lace and hosts a street market on a Saturday Sidmouth boasts a beach and each year holds a folk festival. Beer has a lovely pebble beach, plenty of shops and restaurants, and a quarry and caves which is open to visitors. The vast man-made complex of underground caves was created by hundreds of years of quarrying the famous Beer stone. The underground quarry which was first worked by the Romans, which in those days was quarried by hand. A small block weighing about 4 tons was carted on horse-drawn wagons and by barges from Beer Beach to its destination, sometimes involving journeys of several hundreds of miles. The quarry has supplied stone for 24 cathedrals including St Paul’s, The Tower of London, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court and Exeter Cathedral.
A few local towns and villages to visit are Sidmouth, Dawlish Warren, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Honiton and Budleigh Salterton.
Lyme Regis boasts fabulous scenery and is an ancient town featured in the ‘Domesday Book’ and is home to a number of historical landmarks and educational attractions. Its historic harbour wall is known as the Cobb and is one of several iconic features, set against cliffs, yielding fossilised evidence of life on earth millions of years ago and is a great place to discover a lot you didn’t know about the UK's heritage.

Property manager

Penny Bigwood

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Seaton

Located in Seaton, this cottage is by the sea. Cadhay and Marine Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pecorama and The Donkey Sanctuary. Seaton Tramway and Seaton Jurassic are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Branscombe Beach - 10 min walk
  • East Devon - 6 min drive
  • Pecorama - 7 min drive
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 9 min drive
  • Sidmouth Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Honiton Station - 19 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Vault Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sea Shanty Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barrel of Beer - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ducky's Beach Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Branscombe Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Beer Quarry Caves and Hooken Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well positioned cottage.
Cottage was charming and as described and perfect for what we needed. Owner had left a Christmas tree out so that was appreciated. Parking space a little tight (we had a Small van) - but no problems parking elsewhere. A friendly criticism - 9am (Covid restrictions or not) is not a reasonable time to expect people to check out. 10 is minimum/standard.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

mike c.

Sunbeam Cottage
We stayed at the cottage for a week in August. We liked the area, Branscombe beach is about 15 minutes away. It’s a large avid quiet beach with a good cafe. The local pub was also good. The property was pleasant but I felt it could do with a little TLC. The decor upstairs seems very dated and my youngest child described the smallest bedroom were he slept as creepy. ( I didn’t tell him at the time but I understood what he meant).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet S., Lichfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location
Sunbeam cottage is in a wonderful location for the beautiful Branscombe beach and village. Due to covid alot of the ornaments, cushions , books & games had been removed. We were told this ahead of our stay. This did make the lounge look bear and tired, but comfortable. The double bedrooms have very comfortable mattresses but my daughter said the single she had was a bit hard. The bedding is lovely. The kitchen is small but perfectly formed, containing all you need . The outdoor space is not like the posted photos as the conifer high hedge to the front has been removed and replanted with new small saplings which leaves it open and not at all private. The back garden is overgrown but has a wonderful high large patio where you can catch the morning sun. This isn't listed in the description so we found it a wonderful added bonus. The windows did need a clean and the lounge could do with a bit of TLC to remove small wisteria shoots and a general freshen up but this cottage is a good place for a holiday stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at Sunbeam cottage
A really lovely stay. The location of the cottage was perfect and I really appreciated the Christmas tree, mince pies, cake and tinsel. I had been worried about cooking a Christmas dinner there but there was everything there that we needed in terms of utensils, roasting tins and serving dishes. A really memorable Christmas!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Half term bolt hole
Nice retreat with good beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just a nice walk to the sea
Everything that is needed for a holiday & a lovely pub just a short walk away !

10/10 Excellent

Nita J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy with this beautiful cottage
As soon as we walked in , sunbeam cottage felt very homely . It was immaculately clean and really beautiful inside and out. A real cosy feel in the evening , spacious and bright during the day. It was equipped with everything you could want for a self catering holiday. We would definitely recommend this cottage to family and friends and we hope to visit ourselves again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A delightful cottage in this picturesque village, only a 10min walk to the beach.
Warm and welcoming - home from home
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary C., Derby, UK

Perfect stay!
The cottage is in a picturesque village right near the sea. It is well appointed and clean. We had a wonderful holiday with amazing weather. We loved walking the coast path, visiting the church, and eating at the Masons Arms.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda Luisa C.

Great stay during Christmas and New Year's
We had an incredible stay at Sunbeam Cottage this Christmas season! It's a wonderful cosy cottage, extremely well decorated and equipped and both the owner and the staff were most welcoming and attentive to our needs. We even had a huge Christmas tree, a Christmas cake and a champagne bottle to welcome us! We vividly recomend it and we hope to return during the summer when we´ll be able to fully enjoy the amazing front and back gardens we really didn´t use because of the cold
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old cottage
Nice village, wonderful hiking pathes on the cliffs, cottage very clean, one toilett more would somethimes fine ...