Branscombe coastal cottage for 6

A quaint thatched coastal cottage that sleeps 6 in Branscombe, near Beer within a lush valley in Lyme Bay close to the beach with a long sweep of shingle lined with beach huts. The local South West Coastal Path offers scenic walks along the Jurassic Coast. The fishing village of Beer is less than 3 miles to the east making day trips to Sidmouth a must. This lively seaside town is steeped in royal and architectural history, is an 8-mile drive to the west, while Honiton, 9 miles north, is regarded as the antique capital of the South West.

Enjoy a taste of country life at this chocolate-box thatched cottage. There’s not a straight wall in sight, but this skilfully renovated retreat is full of traditional features, with low ceilings, exposed beams, window seats and inglenook fireplaces all helping towards a warm welcome. An entrance hallway accessed from the garden leads into the kitchen/diner, where Shaker-style cabinets complement all the home-from-home essentials. Cooks will love working their magic here, and everyone will want to linger in the adjacent dining area where a wood burner-effect electric fire inside an original inglenook fireplace will cast a warm glow over the after-dinner conversation. A renowned 14th-century inn is on the doorstep for great food and local ales, but the spacious sitting room has sink-into sofas and an impressive inglenook fireplace with a wood burner-effect electric fire for relaxing evenings at home. There’s a TV, DVD and iPod docking station to entertain here, too. For ultra-convenience, on the ground floor along there is a stylish shower room, while, upstairs, there’s a spacious family bathroom and three peaceful bedrooms: two with double beds and one with twins. Thick stone walls, well-dressed windows and thermostatically controlled electric heaters will ensure comfortable slumbers.

Gorgeous valley views surround the cottage, while a gated gravelled driveway and mature lawn garden offer guests a private space outdoors in which to unwind.

Need to know

3 bedrooms – 2 double, 1 twin
2 bathrooms – 1 shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with WC
Electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
Welcome pack
Night storage heaters in reception rooms, electric heaters in bedrooms, wood burner-effect electric fires
TV, DVD, iPod docking station, DAB radio
Please bring your own beach towels
Private garden, lawn, outdoor furniture
Private parking for 3 cars
Shop 4.5 miles, beach 1.5 miles, pub within metres
Arrival: 16:00 onwards
Departure: before 10:00
2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

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