About this property
In Branscombe, one of the prettiest villages on the south coast, with a picturesque, gentle walk to the beach, less than ½ mile long, providing ample car parking, via the road. A popular pub and restaurant is yards away and there is an excellent beach cafe with a small shop, open all summer and four days a week during the winter months. From the private drive a gentle slope leads to tiled steps and a little landing with a table and chairs. A country kitchen and dining area, full of light with a big picture window and lovely rural views is a lovely space to get together and plan your days adventures. There are three bedrooms, a double and two snug twins sharing a family bathroom (suite, shower over bath with pressure flow controlled power shower) . The beach and pubs are an easy stroll from this handy heart-of-village location. Why not spend a day by the sea before eating out at the Masons Arms? The Regency seaside town of Sidmouth is just three miles away, or for budding fossil hunters, Lyme Regis on the famous 'Jurassic' coast with its iconic Cobb is just 10 miles away. With beautiful surroundings and close to the sea, 2 Smugglers Close is a perfect choice for a memorable family holiday.
Beer is a small picturesque fishing village on the south Devon coast near Seaton. The shingle beach is very sheltered, backed by limestone cliffs and was once fertile smuggling territory, plus contraband was hidden in nearby caves, which are now a popular tourist attraction
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x twin.
Country-style kitchen with dining area, sitting room.
Bathroom with bath, shower-over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom on ground floor with WC and basin.
Electric panel heaters with night storage heating.
Microwave, fridge, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher, Freeview TV with DVD, WiFi, Phone incoming calls only only.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available on request.
Off road parking for two cars.
One well-behaved small/medium dog welcome.
Sorry no smoking.
There is no garden at the property but it is surrounded by beautiful National Trust Land.
Pub 1 minute walk from the property..
Travel Cot by request.
Removable stairgate.
Note: As from Friday 3rd November this property will be a Friday changeover
Nearby points of interest
- Beer Beach
- Lyme Regis Museum
Reviews (31)
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Lawrence
Changes between our visit in June and this visit has made a difference to the over all experience. Arrival time delayed / changed by one hour mid contract; lack of information concerning change of property management company from Sykes; and problems / condition of property / lack of some basics upon arrival all added up to disappointment. A fair analogy after 6 previous visits to this property would be: 'you go to a store regularly and purchase a particular tin / package of an item, but then the next time you do so, the size is the same, the price (an assumption) is the same, but when you open it there is less inside'. That sums up our feelings about this lastest visit to 2 Smugglers Close. And we now see the changeover day is being moved to a Friday, which does impact on us visiting again. Friday changeovers are to be blunt, 'ridiculous for travel and all else combined when organizing / dealing with one's holiday'. All good things come to an end, and it certainly looks as if the holiday's we have enjoyed at Smuggler's Close have now ended.
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Lawrence
The couple who maintain the property for the owners do an excellent job, and insure the visit is comfortable, and if there are any questions they willing address them. We have already booked a stay for later this year, so that can but only reflect how we feel about number 2 Smugglers Close.
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John
3 next door Early morning and evening annoying. Similar from property opposite the front. Very tight twin bedrooms (rotate bed for ease of access) or make single. Old FF well due for upgrade. Upgrade downstairs loo. Fix rubbish vacuum and carpet sweeper Bonus:- Bistro table and chairs on red tiles outside. Upgrade TV to a smart TV. Provide a big broom. Blackout blinds.