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

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

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Sunbeam Cottage
View of the lounge area
Open plan dining/lounge area
Wisteria
Dining Area

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

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Branscombe, Devon
  • Popular LocationBranscombe Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Donkey Sanctuary9 min drive
  • Popular LocationSidmouth Beach21 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly No Smoking allowed. The use of tea lights or other candles is discouraged as it could set off the smoke alarms.
Whilst well behaved Dogs are accepted in this property, there is an additional charge of £50 per pet, per week or short break.
Please be aware that if you have young children, unfortunately we are unable to supply a travel cot, highchair or stair gate.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

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.
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Branscombe, Devon

What's nearby

  • Branscombe Beach - 10 min walk
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 9 min drive
  • Hooken Beach - 20 min drive
  • Sidmouth Beach - 21 min drive
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 28 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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Half term bolt hole
Nice retreat with good beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Penny Bigwood

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We are a small family business specialising in producing comfortable 'home from home' type holiday cottages in Cornwall, Devon and the Cotswolds. Each of our properties featured are owned and managed by ourselves. The benefit of this is that we know each property personally and this helps us provide a better service. Many of our guests return on a regular basis and some come by recommendation. If you are new to us you will find 'the team' to be efficient and helpful even to the extent of helping you to find the property that suits your holiday requirements best. It is important to us to provide a service of good quality and we are always happy to hear from our visitors with ideas or suggestions to help improve the service.

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