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 £566
Mrs Ross April 2023
Great views, friendly and very helpful owner. Appreciated the secure garden. Walking into Branscombe not for the faint hearted, especially walking back up the hill.
Mr Sinclair October 2022
Lovely cottage with beautiful views across the valley. Very quiet location just above branscombe but you can still walk to beach in about 25 mins. Highly recommend!
Mrs Heard October 2022
Perfect location. Loved the views. Cottage was peaceful, cozy & well equipped. Hosts couldn't have been more welcoming & helpful.
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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mr Page August 2022
Family of 4 stayed (two boys aged 13 and 10) for two weeks at Smugglers Cottage. The location is magnificent with stunning views over the valley in a very tranquil setting - an absolute haven for wildlife. The owner (Ross) was very accommodating and the boys loved playing with his friendly dogs and feeding the horses in the stable opposite the cottage. We ate at the Mason Arms on a few occasions and the food was outstanding- the walk down to the beach (1 mile) is lovely and the cafe at the beach (Sea Shanty) was excellent. The beach is exceptionally clean with crystal clear water. Would highly recommend the cottage and Branscombe in particular- the location is ideal for venturing to other nearby attractions - we went to Dartmouth (90 mins), Exeter (60 mins) and you have lovely places nearby such as Sidmouth and Beer which are well worth visiting. All in all, we had a wonderful holiday, in a beautiful location and will return one day in the future. ...
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