This cottage places you within a leisurely stroll of Branscombe Beach and Branscombe Forge. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Dorset and East Devon Coast - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Branscombe Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Branscombe Forge - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Beer Quarry Caves - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Getting around
Honiton Station - 19 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Taste Of Thai - 6 min drive
The Dolphin Hotel - 4 min drive
The Sea Shanty - 10 min walk
The Anchor Inn - 4 min drive
Relish - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
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.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an electric kettle, and a phone.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
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.
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see close to this cottage?
This cottage is located in Seaton, a short 13-minute walk from Dorset and East Devon Coast and also 10 minutes on foot from Branscombe Beach. You'll also find Branscombe Forge and Beer Quarry Caves less than a mile away.
Will I be able to park at Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space?
No, there isn't parking at this cottage.
Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
What do couples enjoy most about Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space?
Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some cottage, as well as a garden.
Does Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.
Does this cottage provide breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.
Does Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.
What is the closest airport to this cottage?
The closest major airport to this cottage is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is 22.2 mi away (37 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space?
No, there aren't any cottage with balconies at 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 Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sharmon P.
Nov 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage... very clean well equipped warm and cosy. Lovely walk each morning to the beach for breakfast at the Cafe... a wonderful break ... thankyou!
Sharmon P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim H.
Dec 28, 2021
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.
Tim H.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
6/10 Okay
mike c.
Aug 10, 2021
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).
mike c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Janet S., Lichfield
Oct 7, 2020
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.
Janet S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Catherine B.
Jan 2, 2020
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!
Catherine B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
8/10 Good
Patrick C.
Nov 5, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Half term bolt hole
Nice retreat with good beach access.
Patrick C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Richard R.
Sep 24, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Just a nice walk to the sea
Everything that is needed for a holiday & a lovely pub just a short walk away !
Richard R.
10/10 Excellent
Nita J.
Aug 27, 2019
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.
Nita J.
10/10 Excellent
Ruth T.
Jun 11, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
A delightful cottage in this picturesque village, only a 10min walk to the beach.
Warm and welcoming - home from home
Ruth T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mary C., Derby, UK
Apr 26, 2019
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.
Mary C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Fernanda Luisa C.
Jan 8, 2019
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
Fernanda Luisa C.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Martin K.
Aug 28, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old cottage
Nice village, wonderful hiking pathes on the cliffs, cottage very clean, one toilett more would somethimes fine ...