Guests say
Smugglers Cottage in Beer, Devon, is a well-loved holiday rental praised for its cosy atmosphere, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and beautiful tiered garden with sea views. Guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome pack, though some mention minor maintenance issues and the challenge of steep garden steps for less mobile visitors.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and tidy upon arrival, indicating high standards of cleanliness. There are no significant complaints about cleanliness, suggesting that it is well-maintained between stays.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its proximity to local amenities, the beach, and restaurants. The picturesque setting and friendly village atmosphere contribute to its appeal, although parking can be challenging during peak times.
Overall, guests find the cottage comfortable, with cosy features like a log fire and comfortable beds. However, some guests mention personal preferences regarding mattress firmness and the challenge of steep garden steps for less mobile visitors.
The cottage is well-equipped, with a particularly well-received kitchen and welcome pack. Some guests experienced issues with hot water and suggested minor improvements, such as additional keys and maintenance of certain facilities.
Guests often mention the welcome pack, which adds a thoughtful touch to their stay. It is important to note that such gifts, while appreciated, are a courtesy and not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Nestling in the rural village of Beer in Devon, is this period cottage, Smuggler’s Cottage. Perfect for families or two couples travelling together, the property offers rustic and charming accommodation full of character. The sitting room is a warm and welcoming space and has original ceiling beams and a feature inglenook fireplace and woodburning stove; you can imagine gathering around the stove and spending quality holiday time together here. When it’s time for dinner step into the attractive farmhouse kitchen, where you will find everything needed to create tasty food for your party. Once prepared you can pull up a chair in the inviting dining area to eat together or if the sun is shining step out onto the marvellous terrace area which has breath-taking views over to the sea and beyond.
Even if the sun isn’t shining you can take a seat in the gorgeous summerhouse and soak up those views under cover. No doubt you’ll be tired after all those holiday adventures so choose from either of the bedrooms, a king-size complete with TV or an attractive twin; both are stylishly presented and a calming place lay your weary head at night and to wake up to in the morning. Smuggler’s Cottage offers a great base from which to explore the delights of Devon with the idyllic village of Beer a short walk where you will find the famous Beer Quarry Caves and the delightful Jubilee Gardens.
Jump in the car for a rewarding journey to visit places such as Seaton with its scenic tram trip to Colyton, Sidmouth known for its donkey sanctuary and Lyme Regis with its magnificent harbour and causeway. While you’re in Lyme Regis why not pay a visit to its aquarium and museum and have a browse around its great selection of shops? Beaches worth visiting nearby include Charmouth, Seatown, Dawlish Warren and Weymouth. For a family holiday to treasure forever, book a visit to Smuggler’s Cottage.
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. Beer is situated on the stretch of Devon coastline, known as the Jurassic Coast, a designated World Heritage Site, and the village offers sloping streets lined with picturesque stone houses and cottages built on many different levels of the steep valley sides. There are a good range of shops, friendly cafes, restaurants and pubs in Beer, plus just outside the village is the popular Pecorama Gardens, which are perched on the hill overlooking Lyme Bay. Pecorama boasts the Beer Heights Light Railway and indoor model railway exhibition, along with a children's play area. Beer is a unique Devon fishing village and a great place to stay.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV/DVD player, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Electric central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven, grill and hob, fridge with ice box, washing machine/tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Public car park a short walk from property, subject to availability and 1 permit supplied for eddc car park.
Terraced garden, summerhouse, patio, furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: Due to the tiered nature of the garden younger children need to be supervised at all times.
Note: Logs for woodburning stove are not included.
Note: Make sure you provide us with your car registration prior to your arrival to ensure your parking permit is activated for your stay.
Note: Car parking permit supplied, subject to availability
Nearby points of interest
- Beer Beach
- Lyme Regis Museum
Reviews (17)
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Melissa
We made full use of the log fire! Comfortable spacious bedrooms with loads of storage, kitchen well equipped, lovely welcome pack, we would have appreciated some salt and pepper and maybe another frying pan but that is literally our only criticism! Would love to return in the summer and make use of the tiered garden. Beer itself has everything you need and great walking on the doorstep. Thank you!
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S
It has a lovely homely feel and the tree and decorations a special touch. Might be a bit cosy for four adults around the table but would recommend as it suited us. The location is ideal for a stroll back from the bars or restaurant and perfect for those coastal walks. Thank you for sharing it!
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Rachel
We stayed the first week in December, and finding it decorated for Christmas was a lovely surprise and a great start to our holiday. The welcome package was the best one we have ever had, thank you. The cottage was clean, well equipped, comfortable and always warm. The only negative thing was the cupboard/wardrobe in the double bedroom, smelt damp. It didn't matter to us, as there were only two of us, so we used the wardrobe in the twin room. We would definitely stay again, it's a lovely cottage and Beer is a great place to stay, everyone in the village was very friendly and the local shop was very well stocked with a lot of local produce, we didn't have to go to a supermarket all week.