Smugglers Cottage is down a wonderful long farm driveway and has panoramic valley views - just a couple of miles from Branscombe's gorgeous Jurassic beach.
There is a stunning terrace for al fresco meals and simply relaxing in beautiful surroundings.
The first floor sitting-room makes the most of the fantastic valley views from the balcony.
The dining/kitchen area also has comfortable seating if you prefer to be downstairs.
The beach is so unspoilt, there is a beachside car park and a seasonal cafe/shop, and of course the South West Coast Path to challenge you.
Smugglers Cottage is at the head of a beautiful valley above the coastal village of Branscombe. There is a fully enclosed parking and garden-area behind the cottage.
The working part of the kitchen is just around the corner on the other side of the door to the terrace.
The cosy first floor sitting-room has two comfortable sofas and wonderful views.
This is a special place to relax whatever the time of year, watching the seasons and the weather.
This is a wonderful social dining space for guests to enjoy after a day out exploring the Jurassic Coast.
The owner's farmhouse is in the background but you have all the privacy you need and your terrace faces across the valley so is not overlooked at all.
The little working kitchen-area has all that you need for your stay. For extra workspace you have the lovely farmhouse kitchen table.
The views from this room stretch all the way down the valley in the direction of the village. It is a lovely walk as the little lane is so quiet.
Looking back towards the door to the terrace. This is your main entrance though there is another door to the cottage on the other side if ever needed.
This is the master bedroom on the first floor. It looks out over some of the original farmstead buildings.
This bedroom has plenty of space for your things.
This bathroom is also on the first floor, right next to the main bedroom.
This is the ground floor bedroom with its double sleigh bed.
The cottage is beautifully furnished and feels very tranquil and elegant.
The ground floor bedroom has this en suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle.
Please note the steps from this bedroom up into the en suite bathroom.
What a peaceful place to sit and relax. With the pond in front of you (please take care with children) and the valley stretching away down the hill.
The terrace has spectacular views and is the perfect place to get into holiday mood.
The long farm driveway leads to...
...beautiful Smugglers Cottage.
The award-winning Sea Shanty Beach cafe at Branscombe beach serves delicious locally-caught seafood.
Millers Farm shop on the A35 just outside of Axminster has an array of local produce and delicious holiday treats.
This is Jacob's Ladder at Sidmouth. There is a long sandy beach here at low tide.
This little tram runs between the historc village of Colyton and the Jurassic coast at Seaton, following the Axe estuary through two nature reserves.
Nearby Branscombe's shingle beach.
River Cottage HQ is a short drive from Smugglers Cottage, great venue for a celebratory meal or to polish your cooking skills.
The award-winning Masons Arms is one of two pubs in the long village of Branscombe.
Smugglers Cottage
3218Branscombe | Sleeps 4 + cot
7 Nights from £548
Mr Lewis May 2022
A lovely cottage in a wonderful setting with views over the country-side. The cottage is welcoming, cosy and comfortable. Most practicalities taken care of in the big open kitchen. The kitchen may appear small but the easily accessible, large kitchen table offsets any potential issue. Really nice to be able to relax in the kitchen chairs after a steady climb up the hill. Whilst the hill is a little steep, it is a lovely walk down to the village, to the beach and to access the coast path. The cafe at the beach and the Tea Rooms are both highly recommended and within easy walking distance. The upside down living really works here. After long walks, dinner on the terrace, it is nice to hunker down in the cosy upstairs lounge and watch the view. Highly recommend, Branscombe and Smugglers cottage. ...
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Mrs Jones April 2022
Wonderful location in beautiful surroundings. The cottage is really well-equipped with everything you need for a holiday away from home. Great walks out from the cottage and lots of lovely places and things to see nearby. Lovely hosts who were really kind and helpful....
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Mrs Crathern April 2022
Location was amazing. Ross the owner was extremely proactive, responding to an issue with the hot water and heating immediately. Would love to stay again. Thoroughly recommend.
Mrs Barnett September 2022
Lovely cottage, local area stunning views and coastal walks and plenty of good places to eat. The elderly may find sitting room upstairs an issue and high step into bathroom from bedroom on the ground floor. Other than that we enjoyed the holiday.
Mrs Smith July 2022
We stayed as a family of 4 - two boys aged 11 and 8 along with our four legged friend. The peace and tranquility at this farm is phenomenal along with the scenery toward the valley in the fields. The wildlife surrounding the farm is a setting in itself! Nearby we walked to The Sea Shanty beach cafe at Branscombe beach and from there we walked to Beer, about an hours walk from the cafe. Stunning walk and a little more to do in Beer with another stunning beach. There is a nice pub in Branscombe - The Masons Arms, family and dog friendly. Lyme Regis is about 20 mins drive away. It was a week of switching off from the world in such a lovely spot. The electric car charger was a godsend....
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