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About this property
Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space
The cottage boasts a wealth of character and is beautifully furnished throughout, featuring a charming nautical theme complemented by elegant designer soft furnishings that reflect its coastal setting.
Accessed from the road via five stone steps crossing a gently flowing stream beneath, the property immediately offers a sense of charm, seclusion, and tranquillity. To the front, there is a dedicated parking space for your convenience, along with both front and rear gardens. Each garden includes inviting patio areas, perfectly suited for relaxing with a morning coffee, enjoying an evening drink, or dining alfresco in peaceful surroundings.
Inside, the delightful open-plan lounge and dining room provides a warm and welcoming space designed for comfort and relaxation after a day exploring the coast. The room features a characterful fireplace with an electric fire, quality oak furniture, and a large dining table with seating for six guests. Entertainment is well provided for with a TV, DVD player, music system, and Wi-Fi. Please note that mobile phone signal within the village is very limited, though a landline is available for incoming calls and emergencies.
The charming kitchen is fully equipped to support both short breaks and longer stays, and includes a dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, microwave, oven, and hob. From the kitchen, there is direct access to the rear garden, where steps lead up to a further patio area, ideal for relaxed outdoor dining or enjoying the peaceful setting surrounded by greenery and birdsong.
Upstairs, the family bathroom is fitted with white sanitary ware and includes a bath with overhead shower, WC, and wash basin, providing everything needed for a comfortable stay. The cottage offers two well-presented double bedrooms and one single bedroom, all thoughtfully furnished with ample storage space for clothing and personal belongings. Bed linen and towels are provided for your convenience.
Please note that, for guests travelling with infants or very young children, baby equipment such as a travel cot, high chair, or stairgate is not supplied, and guests will need to bring their own if required.
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.
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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.
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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. Historic Sidmouth and Cadhay 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.
Is Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space?
As of 10 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space on 5 May 2026 start from NZ$396, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Sunbeam Cottage nestling in the heart of Branscombe village with a parking space?
On-site parking is available at the 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, Branscombe Forge and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Beer Quarry Caves and Hooken Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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!
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
Verified
6/10 Okay
mike c.
10 August 2021
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).
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.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your review. I am so pleased you enjoyed yourselves and every thing was to your satisfaction.
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.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Sunbeam Cottage. Thank you for the very favourable review.
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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you for your review, and we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay.
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10/10 Excellent
Mary C.
26 April 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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
I'm so pleased you enjoyed your holiday.
Thank you so much for taking the time to give your review of your stay at Sunbeam Cottage.
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10/10 Excellent
Fernanda Luisa C.
8 January 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
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Hosted by Penny Bigwood
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