The Masons Arms
US$135
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$135
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Masons Arms average US$135 in the cheapest month (September) and US$241 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| June | US$213 |
| July | US$239 |
| August | US$241 |
| September | US$135 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$241)
Cheapest: September (~US$135)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Masons Arms, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 27 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Seaton, Masons Arms is by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Branscombe Forge and Branscombe Beach. This inn is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Dorset and East Devon Coast and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Beer Quarry Caves.
What's nearby
Branscombe Forge(0.5 Miles)
Branscombe Beach(0.5 Miles)
Dorset and East Devon Coast(0.6 Miles)
Beer Quarry Caves(1 Miles)
Hooken Beach(1.2 Miles)
Pecorama(1.5 Miles)
Little Beach(1.6 Miles)
Beer Roads(2.1 Miles)
East Devon(2.4 Miles)
Seaton Beach(2.4 Miles)
The Donkey Sanctuary(3.1 Miles)
Haven Cliffs Beach(4.6 Miles)
South West Coast Path Section 46 Trailhead(4.7 Miles)
The Gateway Theatre(4.9 Miles)
Axe Cliff Golf and Country Club(5 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)(16 Miles)
Location
Branscombe Village, Branscombe, England, United Kingdom
Branscombe Forge (0.5 Miles)
Branscombe Beach (0.5 Miles)
Dorset and East Devon Coast (0.6 Miles)
Beer Quarry Caves (1 Miles)
Hooken Beach (1.2 Miles)
Pecorama (1.5 Miles)
Guest reviews
9
Superb
Based on 784 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
2%
Couple
71%
Family
13%
Group
10%
Solo
1%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Masons Arms, reviewers highlight a charming country inn setting near the beach, tasty pub dining, and comfortable, characterful rooms that create a cosy stay in a peaceful village ideal for coastal walks.
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What guests think
At The Masons Arms, reviewers highlight a charming country inn setting near the beach, tasty pub dining, and comfortable, characterful rooms that create a cosy stay in a peaceful village ideal for coastal walks.
Rooms range from spacious and beautifully furnished to compact; some guests found certain rooms dark, uncomfortably warm, or occasionally noisy above the bar. Service is warmly regarded, though a few guests experienced slow or stretched service at busy times. Parking is available but can be tight or busy, and the approach roads are narrow, underscoring the remote feel. Expect a classic country-inn stay suited to travellers seeking charm and quiet.
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Facilities
On-site pub and bar have a welcoming atmosphere. Parking is available but often tight or busy, and some rooms include patios or terraces.
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LAURA
1 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely beautiful room, lovely and warm especially after arriving cold from our motorcycle journey. Interior design was well thought, well stocked fridge with complimentary lager.sat on the roof terrace on Halloween listening to the owls in the woods , breakfast was great with a good choice, will definitely be back
Absolutely beautiful room, lovely and warm especially after arriving cold from our motorcycle journey. Interior design was well thought, well stocked fridge with complimentary lager.sat on the roof terrace on Halloween listening to the owls in the woods , breakfast was great with a good choice, will definitely be back
10
Jonathan
16 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Connor in his shed was particularly welcoming and thoughtful, we especially loved the private garden. Although a single night the Masons will remain a highlight of our trip to the UK.
Connor in his shed was particularly welcoming and thoughtful, we especially loved the private garden. Although a single night the Masons will remain a highlight of our trip to the UK.
10
Francesca
24 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cute little village and the room was beautiful and roomy. The food in the restaurant was delicious and the service friendly and welcoming. The parking lot is a tight squeeze but it worked out. We will definitely return as we don’t have too much time to really check out the town.
Cute little village and the room was beautiful and roomy. The food in the restaurant was delicious and the service friendly and welcoming. The parking lot is a tight squeeze but it worked out. We will definitely return as we don’t have too much time to really check out the town.
10
Sadie
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything excellent. Beautiful, comfy, spacious accommodation, with a lovely patio outside room. Staff ALL very friendly and helpful. Food excellent (dinner & breakfast). Pretty, peaceful location with nice walks. Could not fault. Highly recommend.
Everything excellent. Beautiful, comfy, spacious accommodation, with a lovely patio outside room. Staff ALL very friendly and helpful. Food excellent (dinner & breakfast). Pretty, peaceful location with nice walks. Could not fault. Highly recommend.
10
Lauren
10 Aug 2023
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Stunning room with fantastic pub. So peaceful. Wonderful facilities including a daily hamper which really make it special! Nothing else in immediate area so need to walk or drive out. Pebble beaches this side of Devon.
Stunning room with fantastic pub. So peaceful. Wonderful facilities including a daily hamper which really make it special! Nothing else in immediate area so need to walk or drive out. Pebble beaches this side of Devon.
10
Alex
27 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great pub hotel with excellent restaurant, best in this area
Great pub hotel with excellent restaurant, best in this area
10
Gary
31 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub , good beer, good food, lovely location.
Lovely pub , good beer, good food, lovely location.
10
Sandra
24 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely stay at The Mason's Arms. The staff are just lovely. Our room was quite compact, but had everything you need. Very comfy beds. The location is good for an easy walk to the beach. Parking can be difficult, as its a popular place for food and drink, and we did visit on a bank holiday. But we had a lovely weekend stay.
We had a lovely stay at The Mason's Arms. The staff are just lovely. Our room was quite compact, but had everything you need. Very comfy beds. The location is good for an easy walk to the beach. Parking can be difficult, as its a popular place for food and drink, and we did visit on a bank holiday. But we had a lovely weekend stay.
10
Suzanne
18 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed at the Branscombe Arms in late October. The accommodation was gorgeous and the food delicious. Do book a dinner reservation, as there is no other option in the village itself. It has on-site parking and is in a great location, only a 10 minute walk from the beach and walking tracks. I would highly recommend it!
We stayed at the Branscombe Arms in late October. The accommodation was gorgeous and the food delicious. Do book a dinner reservation, as there is no other option in the village itself. It has on-site parking and is in a great location, only a 10 minute walk from the beach and walking tracks. I would highly recommend it!
10
Martin
27 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really helpful staff. My wife left her AirPods in the bedroom and the hotel found them after we left and arranged for them to be posted back to us. From a moment of despair to a moment of elation knowing that the hotel had gone out of their way to help us. Good food, a very clean bedroom and bathroom, plenty of parking spaces, good village and a pretty beach nearby. Thank you for looking after us.
Really helpful staff. My wife left her AirPods in the bedroom and the hotel found them after we left and arranged for them to be posted back to us. From a moment of despair to a moment of elation knowing that the hotel had gone out of their way to help us. Good food, a very clean bedroom and bathroom, plenty of parking spaces, good village and a pretty beach nearby. Thank you for looking after us.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and public areas are generally very clean and well maintained. A few guests mentioned maintenance issues or occasional odors.
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Jason
3 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spotless room, really friendly staff and great food and atmosphere in the oub
Spotless room, really friendly staff and great food and atmosphere in the oub
10
Lyndon
29 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautifully furnished. Very clean. Food lovely. Staff friendly. Would recommend
Beautifully furnished. Very clean. Food lovely. Staff friendly. Would recommend
6
Kevin
23 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff and the food was excellent . Exceeded expectations and the location is lovely . Unfortunately the room was a real disappointment in that it was dark with one little window . The lighting was orange/warm lights that made the situation worse and hard dark furniture/ walls . Also not well kept as ceiling damaged and looked a mess. Bathroom was beautiful and bright. Quite the opposite of the roo. Which I found depressing . Such a shame as staff food,location spot on but with room we were given I wouldn’t go back
The staff and the food was excellent . Exceeded expectations and the location is lovely . Unfortunately the room was a real disappointment in that it was dark with one little window . The lighting was orange/warm lights that made the situation worse and hard dark furniture/ walls . Also not well kept as ceiling damaged and looked a mess. Bathroom was beautiful and bright. Quite the opposite of the roo. Which I found depressing . Such a shame as staff food,location spot on but with room we were given I wouldn’t go back
10
Neil
1 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly, with well equipped clean rooms
Very friendly, with well equipped clean rooms
4
Eira
9 Aug 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The service at this hotel deserves one star only, but the rooms are pleasant enough except for the horrible drain smell. Thankfully they provide a scented room spray. Unfortunately what they don’t provide is positive service. I booked a room with bed and sofa bed for myself and two children, who spent a couple of nights with friends, and the last night at the hotel. When I asked the hotel to please make up the sofa bed for that night they had the temerity to respond that it would be impossible as *they had no sheets left*. I can’t even imagine a hotek so poorly run they could ever manage to give such an excuse. When at check out I asked if they could hold my bags, the response was “‘Mam, this is a 14th Century hotel - it wasn’t built with a luggage room.” It was also not built with showers, but somehow they managed. When I called the manager to address these issues, in addition to the dirty dishes stacked in the cupboard of the kitchenette, there was zero accountability taken, zero apologies - just blame shifting and being told no one had ever complained before. If you would like to be treated poorly by staff at all levels, not given the value for money spent, and spend the night smelling the drain from the bathroom by all means book this hotel.
The service at this hotel deserves one star only, but the rooms are pleasant enough except for the horrible drain smell. Thankfully they provide a scented room spray. Unfortunately what they don’t provide is positive service. I booked a room with bed and sofa bed for myself and two children, who spent a couple of nights with friends, and the last night at the hotel. When I asked the hotel to please make up the sofa bed for that night they had the temerity to respond that it would be impossible as *they had no sheets left*. I can’t even imagine a hotek so poorly run they could ever manage to give such an excuse. When at check out I asked if they could hold my bags, the response was “‘Mam, this is a 14th Century hotel - it wasn’t built with a luggage room.” It was also not built with showers, but somehow they managed. When I called the manager to address these issues, in addition to the dirty dishes stacked in the cupboard of the kitchenette, there was zero accountability taken, zero apologies - just blame shifting and being told no one had ever complained before. If you would like to be treated poorly by staff at all levels, not given the value for money spent, and spend the night smelling the drain from the bathroom by all means book this hotel.
10
Andrew
24 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very enjoyable stay in comfortable clean surroundings. Excellent staff and great food
Very enjoyable stay in comfortable clean surroundings. Excellent staff and great food
10
Kim
23 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely spacious clean room with everything you need. The staff were helpful and friendly. The mattress and pillows were excellent compared to some hotels.
Lovely spacious clean room with everything you need. The staff were helpful and friendly. The mattress and pillows were excellent compared to some hotels.
10
Gareth
23 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great pub style hotel in wonderful peaceful country village location. Stayed 2 nights in superior room. Great facilities. Only one real improvement needed is white light for dressing table mirror . This is an oversight in most hotels.. Loved the night light at low level giving just the right amount of light in bathroom.
Great pub style hotel in wonderful peaceful country village location. Stayed 2 nights in superior room. Great facilities. Only one real improvement needed is white light for dressing table mirror . This is an oversight in most hotels.. Loved the night light at low level giving just the right amount of light in bathroom.
10
Martin
27 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really helpful staff. My wife left her AirPods in the bedroom and the hotel found them after we left and arranged for them to be posted back to us. From a moment of despair to a moment of elation knowing that the hotel had gone out of their way to help us. Good food, a very clean bedroom and bathroom, plenty of parking spaces, good village and a pretty beach nearby. Thank you for looking after us.
Really helpful staff. My wife left her AirPods in the bedroom and the hotel found them after we left and arranged for them to be posted back to us. From a moment of despair to a moment of elation knowing that the hotel had gone out of their way to help us. Good food, a very clean bedroom and bathroom, plenty of parking spaces, good village and a pretty beach nearby. Thank you for looking after us.
8
john
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We had a very clean room , but , being a person needing an accessible room and facilities to have to walk up a slope or 6 steps and the across to the far corner of the car park to find our very nice accessible room was hard work and detracted from the old world ambience of this lovely Pub /Hotel. The Staff did for warn us of the steps at the time of booking. There was no Dedicated Parking bay for disabled patrons any where near the Accessible room that we were allocated. If at all ! We enjoyed the menu and all the staff were very attentive to our needs and most welcoming. We enjoyed our stay despite the above but with a little more consideration in design from Management on the issues raised above this could have been a brilliant experience.
We had a very clean room , but , being a person needing an accessible room and facilities to have to walk up a slope or 6 steps and the across to the far corner of the car park to find our very nice accessible room was hard work and detracted from the old world ambience of this lovely Pub /Hotel. The Staff did for warn us of the steps at the time of booking. There was no Dedicated Parking bay for disabled patrons any where near the Accessible room that we were allocated. If at all ! We enjoyed the menu and all the staff were very attentive to our needs and most welcoming. We enjoyed our stay despite the above but with a little more consideration in design from Management on the issues raised above this could have been a brilliant experience.
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Rooms
Characterful, comfortable rooms range from spacious to compact. Some were described as dark, very warm, or noisy above the bar.
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Helen
13 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely old pub. Accommodation was fine but room very dark and warm at night as there was only one small window and a door at exit of room. Breakfast was good.
Lovely old pub. Accommodation was fine but room very dark and warm at night as there was only one small window and a door at exit of room. Breakfast was good.
8
Tim
31 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
the standard rooms are small!
the standard rooms are small!
10
Janet
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great night in a lovely hotel. Room was amazing. Spacious, vintage decor, large bathroom, very comfortable large bed and great view. Service was excellent from a very friendly team. Food was great and the location was beautiful. Not something I say often but it was outstanding. Definitely want to go back.
Great night in a lovely hotel. Room was amazing. Spacious, vintage decor, large bathroom, very comfortable large bed and great view. Service was excellent from a very friendly team. Food was great and the location was beautiful. Not something I say often but it was outstanding. Definitely want to go back.
10
steve
13 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Superb duplex room 20! Great restaurant and bar
Superb duplex room 20! Great restaurant and bar
8
Anthony
25 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for two nights ,lovely pub with good food ,can be very busy with limited seating if raining. We booked a room advertised as a standard double room,however the room was not a standard size it was extremely small and very hot,I dread to think what it would be like in hot weather.
Stayed for two nights ,lovely pub with good food ,can be very busy with limited seating if raining. We booked a room advertised as a standard double room,however the room was not a standard size it was extremely small and very hot,I dread to think what it would be like in hot weather.
10
Alec
6 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room is one of the best we have stayed in, high quality, Elemis soaps, free milk, coffee machine, fridge well stocked, super comfortable bed
Room is one of the best we have stayed in, high quality, Elemis soaps, free milk, coffee machine, fridge well stocked, super comfortable bed
10
Pamela
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Brilliant weekend- eight of us and made us feel most welcome. We loved our huge room- most comfort in.
Brilliant weekend- eight of us and made us feel most welcome. We loved our huge room- most comfort in.
8
richard
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Charming little pub stay good beer and food and in a lovely area close to beach and lovely village and challenging coastal and cliff walks. Our only complaint is that our room 25 was almost unbearably hot at night even with the Dyson fan going all night. Not sure if all rooms are as hot but understand that they all have the fans!? Will likely return in the hope that another room is cooler!?
Charming little pub stay good beer and food and in a lovely area close to beach and lovely village and challenging coastal and cliff walks. Our only complaint is that our room 25 was almost unbearably hot at night even with the Dyson fan going all night. Not sure if all rooms are as hot but understand that they all have the fans!? Will likely return in the hope that another room is cooler!?
8
Carl
7 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent Quadruple room above the bar. The Village and hotel look exquisite! Both evening meal and breakast were wonderful. Only two issues. The room is rather dark with no bright light near a mirror. Some noisy music from below in the evening and morning, I think while closing and opening up the bar. When paying the rates for this stay, I would not expect these minor issues.
Excellent Quadruple room above the bar. The Village and hotel look exquisite! Both evening meal and breakast were wonderful. Only two issues. The room is rather dark with no bright light near a mirror. Some noisy music from below in the evening and morning, I think while closing and opening up the bar. When paying the rates for this stay, I would not expect these minor issues.
10
Sandra
24 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely stay at The Mason's Arms. The staff are just lovely. Our room was quite compact, but had everything you need. Very comfy beds. The location is good for an easy walk to the beach. Parking can be difficult, as its a popular place for food and drink, and we did visit on a bank holiday. But we had a lovely weekend stay.
We had a lovely stay at The Mason's Arms. The staff are just lovely. Our room was quite compact, but had everything you need. Very comfy beds. The location is good for an easy walk to the beach. Parking can be difficult, as its a popular place for food and drink, and we did visit on a bank holiday. But we had a lovely weekend stay.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful. Some reviews reported slow or stretched service, particularly at breakfast.
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10
Reza
24 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very friendly and processional team
Very friendly and processional team
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Eira
9 Aug 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The service at this hotel deserves one star only, but the rooms are pleasant enough except for the horrible drain smell. Thankfully they provide a scented room spray. Unfortunately what they don’t provide is positive service. I booked a room with bed and sofa bed for myself and two children, who spent a couple of nights with friends, and the last night at the hotel. When I asked the hotel to please make up the sofa bed for that night they had the temerity to respond that it would be impossible as *they had no sheets left*. I can’t even imagine a hotek so poorly run they could ever manage to give such an excuse. When at check out I asked if they could hold my bags, the response was “‘Mam, this is a 14th Century hotel - it wasn’t built with a luggage room.” It was also not built with showers, but somehow they managed. When I called the manager to address these issues, in addition to the dirty dishes stacked in the cupboard of the kitchenette, there was zero accountability taken, zero apologies - just blame shifting and being told no one had ever complained before. If you would like to be treated poorly by staff at all levels, not given the value for money spent, and spend the night smelling the drain from the bathroom by all means book this hotel.
The service at this hotel deserves one star only, but the rooms are pleasant enough except for the horrible drain smell. Thankfully they provide a scented room spray. Unfortunately what they don’t provide is positive service. I booked a room with bed and sofa bed for myself and two children, who spent a couple of nights with friends, and the last night at the hotel. When I asked the hotel to please make up the sofa bed for that night they had the temerity to respond that it would be impossible as *they had no sheets left*. I can’t even imagine a hotek so poorly run they could ever manage to give such an excuse. When at check out I asked if they could hold my bags, the response was “‘Mam, this is a 14th Century hotel - it wasn’t built with a luggage room.” It was also not built with showers, but somehow they managed. When I called the manager to address these issues, in addition to the dirty dishes stacked in the cupboard of the kitchenette, there was zero accountability taken, zero apologies - just blame shifting and being told no one had ever complained before. If you would like to be treated poorly by staff at all levels, not given the value for money spent, and spend the night smelling the drain from the bathroom by all means book this hotel.
10
Lois
14 Jan 2025
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Great breakfast, comfy bed, helpful staff
Great breakfast, comfy bed, helpful staff
10
Richard
10 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were all incredible and their personalities shone through in the service they provided. This helped to make it a very unique, personal experience that's rare from a hotel. The building and location are beautiful. Food was excellent. Great attention to detail from the customer service through to the rooms and home comforts. I would 100% return and recommend.
Staff were all incredible and their personalities shone through in the service they provided. This helped to make it a very unique, personal experience that's rare from a hotel. The building and location are beautiful. Food was excellent. Great attention to detail from the customer service through to the rooms and home comforts. I would 100% return and recommend.
8
Jim
6 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Everything from check in, dinner, the surroundings and my room were perfect. The breakfast experience in my opinion was poor. The staff member was rushed and lacked customer service. She was on her own so maybe needed a helping hand and a little extra training. Other than that the experience was a 10/10
Everything from check in, dinner, the surroundings and my room were perfect. The breakfast experience in my opinion was poor. The staff member was rushed and lacked customer service. She was on her own so maybe needed a helping hand and a little extra training. Other than that the experience was a 10/10
10
Jon-Peter
16 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Service was excellent. Thank you Joel and others for room and restaurant service! The room was beautiful and modern and the food was gourmet!
Service was excellent. Thank you Joel and others for room and restaurant service! The room was beautiful and modern and the food was gourmet!
10
Asha
1 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff and the customer service is exceptional, we had a lovely stay and the food is delicious!
The staff and the customer service is exceptional, we had a lovely stay and the food is delicious!
10
Adele
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome by all of the staff. A huge thanks to Connar who couldnt do enough for us. Gorgeous place to stay. Spacious room ( room25). Food was delicious and good sized portions. Great place to stay and 15 min walk to the beach.
From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome by all of the staff. A huge thanks to Connar who couldnt do enough for us. Gorgeous place to stay. Spacious room ( room25). Food was delicious and good sized portions. Great place to stay and 15 min walk to the beach.
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CRAIG
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were pleasant but very slow in everything they did. It wasn't even busy. Check in was good. Room was a dream. Evening meal was good. Breakfast was nothing to write home about. I had Eggs Benedict. Nothing special Check out was efficient. It was a good stop on my way through walking. I probably wouldn't choose to go stay there.
Staff were pleasant but very slow in everything they did. It wasn't even busy. Check in was good. Room was a dream. Evening meal was good. Breakfast was nothing to write home about. I had Eggs Benedict. Nothing special Check out was efficient. It was a good stop on my way through walking. I probably wouldn't choose to go stay there.
10
Martin
27 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really helpful staff. My wife left her AirPods in the bedroom and the hotel found them after we left and arranged for them to be posted back to us. From a moment of despair to a moment of elation knowing that the hotel had gone out of their way to help us. Good food, a very clean bedroom and bathroom, plenty of parking spaces, good village and a pretty beach nearby. Thank you for looking after us.
Really helpful staff. My wife left her AirPods in the bedroom and the hotel found them after we left and arranged for them to be posted back to us. From a moment of despair to a moment of elation knowing that the hotel had gone out of their way to help us. Good food, a very clean bedroom and bathroom, plenty of parking spaces, good village and a pretty beach nearby. Thank you for looking after us.
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Location
Picturesque, peaceful village a 10–15 minute walk from the beach and coastal paths. Access via narrow Devon lanes lends a remote feel.
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Jacqueline
18 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Peacful rooms, quiet location, lovely walk to the beach.
Peacful rooms, quiet location, lovely walk to the beach.
10
Pauline
17 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Delightful and quaint hotel in a beautiful little village. It’s close to the coastal path and beach and you can load up on a delicious breakfast before heading out to explore. Friendly and super helpful staff top it off.
Delightful and quaint hotel in a beautiful little village. It’s close to the coastal path and beach and you can load up on a delicious breakfast before heading out to explore. Friendly and super helpful staff top it off.
10
Carole
9 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I loved this Inn. It was isolated but the pub was still lively until 9:00 p.m. and then it closed for the night. The restaurant serves excellent food. The staff is friendly and helpful. The environs of Branscombe cannot be beat for a restful, stunning location, very near nice pebble beaches. I plan to go back!
I loved this Inn. It was isolated but the pub was still lively until 9:00 p.m. and then it closed for the night. The restaurant serves excellent food. The staff is friendly and helpful. The environs of Branscombe cannot be beat for a restful, stunning location, very near nice pebble beaches. I plan to go back!
10
Sam
15 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful hotel, beautiful location, (roads are a bit rough getting down to the village but worth it ) fabulous staff and food, can’t recommend enough we will return
Beautiful hotel, beautiful location, (roads are a bit rough getting down to the village but worth it ) fabulous staff and food, can’t recommend enough we will return
10
Gary
31 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub , good beer, good food, lovely location.
Lovely pub , good beer, good food, lovely location.
8
Colin
6 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice rural location
Very nice rural location
10
Susannah
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room, great food. Very peaceful location and a short scenic walk to the beach. Great stay!
Lovely room, great food. Very peaceful location and a short scenic walk to the beach. Great stay!
10
Lynda
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great ,quiet country location , with ten min walk to the beach. Great food and super service .
Great ,quiet country location , with ten min walk to the beach. Great food and super service .
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Nicola
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A really cosy and lovely traditional old inn with mod cons and a great atmosphere in a beautiful location great for long walks in the countryside and by the sea. Helpful friendly staff, very comfortable, cosy rooms, parking and a very good restaurant. Recommended.
A really cosy and lovely traditional old inn with mod cons and a great atmosphere in a beautiful location great for long walks in the countryside and by the sea. Helpful friendly staff, very comfortable, cosy rooms, parking and a very good restaurant. Recommended.
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Suzanne
18 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed at the Branscombe Arms in late October. The accommodation was gorgeous and the food delicious. Do book a dinner reservation, as there is no other option in the village itself. It has on-site parking and is in a great location, only a 10 minute walk from the beach and walking tracks. I would highly recommend it!
We stayed at the Branscombe Arms in late October. The accommodation was gorgeous and the food delicious. Do book a dinner reservation, as there is no other option in the village itself. It has on-site parking and is in a great location, only a 10 minute walk from the beach and walking tracks. I would highly recommend it!
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Dining
Food and breakfasts are frequently praised for quality. Some guests noted limited menu availability, items running out, or the kitchen closing early, so booking dinner is advisable.
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Roger
29 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Would have given a five star rating if the food was better organised. The food was excellent but the main dinner menu was missing several options, as they had run out. There was little available for non red meat eaters. Also the excellent waitress had to inform each group of diners what was not available. This took some time. Maybe the changes could have been included on a revamped menu. Accommodation was good but the external lighting needs some attention. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
Would have given a five star rating if the food was better organised. The food was excellent but the main dinner menu was missing several options, as they had run out. There was little available for non red meat eaters. Also the excellent waitress had to inform each group of diners what was not available. This took some time. Maybe the changes could have been included on a revamped menu. Accommodation was good but the external lighting needs some attention. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
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Charles
13 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and overall experience good, only let down the meals did not live up to expectations
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and overall experience good, only let down the meals did not live up to expectations
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Janet
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great night in a lovely hotel. Room was amazing. Spacious, vintage decor, large bathroom, very comfortable large bed and great view. Service was excellent from a very friendly team. Food was great and the location was beautiful. Not something I say often but it was outstanding. Definitely want to go back.
Great night in a lovely hotel. Room was amazing. Spacious, vintage decor, large bathroom, very comfortable large bed and great view. Service was excellent from a very friendly team. Food was great and the location was beautiful. Not something I say often but it was outstanding. Definitely want to go back.
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Joanne
31 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous room. Lovely comfortable bed. Short walk to a pleasant beach. Breakfast was excellent.
Fabulous room. Lovely comfortable bed. Short walk to a pleasant beach. Breakfast was excellent.
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Dorothy-Jane
22 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely location ; excellent food; staff all efficient and friendly .
Lovely location ; excellent food; staff all efficient and friendly .
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AISHA
10 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property is in the middle of nowhere but beautiful and maintained very well. We could not make it to dinner on time and so the kitchen closed a little too early. It was very inconvenient because to grab a bite literally had to drive about half hour away. So be on time to dinner. Breakfast was absolutely wonderful and the chefs creations were scrumptious.
The property is in the middle of nowhere but beautiful and maintained very well. We could not make it to dinner on time and so the kitchen closed a little too early. It was very inconvenient because to grab a bite literally had to drive about half hour away. So be on time to dinner. Breakfast was absolutely wonderful and the chefs creations were scrumptious.
10
Lois
14 Jan 2025
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Great breakfast, comfy bed, helpful staff
Great breakfast, comfy bed, helpful staff
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Michael
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic accommodation and friendly staff. Food in Masons Arms of a very good standard.
Fantastic accommodation and friendly staff. Food in Masons Arms of a very good standard.
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theresa
13 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was beautiful with extra little touches that we didn’t expect, The food in the restaurant was extremely good both for dinner and breakfast. The only negative was how full the car park gets but for me that shows how successful the business is. Well done Masons Arms!!!!
The room was beautiful with extra little touches that we didn’t expect, The food in the restaurant was extremely good both for dinner and breakfast. The only negative was how full the car park gets but for me that shows how successful the business is. Well done Masons Arms!!!!
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rhys
10 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Another fantastic stay here, 2nd time we've visited. The pub and restaurant are excellent, the best scotch egg I've ever had! Beautiful surroundings for country walks The staff were very friendly and helpful We've recommended this place to friends and family
Another fantastic stay here, 2nd time we've visited. The pub and restaurant are excellent, the best scotch egg I've ever had! Beautiful surroundings for country walks The staff were very friendly and helpful We've recommended this place to friends and family
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Alison
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Check in speedy & shown straight to room which although cosy was well equipped & very clean, staff all ready friendly & welcoming. Breakfast choice excellent. Although evening meal was well cooked & good plate size, we thought that the menu was fixed & rather limited, there were no specials offered. Would struggle to eat there for more than a couple of nights.
Check in speedy & shown straight to room which although cosy was well equipped & very clean, staff all ready friendly & welcoming. Breakfast choice excellent. Although evening meal was well cooked & good plate size, we thought that the menu was fixed & rather limited, there were no specials offered. Would struggle to eat there for more than a couple of nights.
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Barry
4 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a very good stay at the Masons arms the room was very clean and the staff excellent from start to finish. It was a very friendly business and the parking was a little hit and miss but on the whole very good.
We had a very good stay at the Masons arms the room was very clean and the staff excellent from start to finish. It was a very friendly business and the parking was a little hit and miss but on the whole very good.
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Therese
25 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We had a big beautiful room in this lovley place. Deliscious food and very friendly staff. Short walk to the beach.
We had a big beautiful room in this lovley place. Deliscious food and very friendly staff. Short walk to the beach.
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Stephen
22 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely cosy country pub, friendly staff, perfect to chill outside and watch the world go by on a warm sunny day. The roads leading to the pub are very narrow but there are plenty of passing places. The beach is not far and is not too crowded and has a lovely beach cafe/bar. We stayed for 3nts and intended to visit different places for dinner in the evening but didn't see anywhere nearby that tempted us away from this lovely pub. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Lovely cosy country pub, friendly staff, perfect to chill outside and watch the world go by on a warm sunny day. The roads leading to the pub are very narrow but there are plenty of passing places. The beach is not far and is not too crowded and has a lovely beach cafe/bar. We stayed for 3nts and intended to visit different places for dinner in the evening but didn't see anywhere nearby that tempted us away from this lovely pub. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
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marzia
22 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed for one night, and everything was wonderful. The property, the room, and the outdoor spaces were all beautiful and very well maintained. Although we didn't travel with our dog this time, it was great to see how pet-friendly the hotel is. Dogs are welcome in almost all areas, with the exception of the main restaurant, which was a big plus for us and makes us even more likely to return in the future.
We stayed for one night, and everything was wonderful. The property, the room, and the outdoor spaces were all beautiful and very well maintained. Although we didn't travel with our dog this time, it was great to see how pet-friendly the hotel is. Dogs are welcome in almost all areas, with the exception of the main restaurant, which was a big plus for us and makes us even more likely to return in the future.
FAQs about The Masons Arms
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 16:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be arranged by contacting the property in advance.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Seaton, within a 15-minute walk of Branscombe Forge and Branscombe Beach. It is 11.9 miles from Lyme Regis Beach and 18.6 miles from Devon Cliffs Beach.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for staying free is not specified.
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The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Please be advised that in the village of Branscombe there is no mobile phone coverage.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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