The Masons Arms

Hotels
9.3 (1722 reviews)
Branscombe Village , Branscombe , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Fantastic staff
Cons:
Musty odour in bathroom
Limited breakfast menu choice

Categories

Cleanliness
8.65
Reported musty odour in the bathroom.
Service
9.99
Staff all fantastic and accommodating.
Location
9.66
Beautiful location, peaceful and close to the beach.
Room Quality
9.11
Very comfortable room with great facilities.
Amenities
9.14
Loved the little cottages and room amenities.
Value for Money
9.6
Offers good value considering the location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Breakfast buffet was lacking choice, but evening meals were excellent.
Overall Experience
9.62
Fabulous stay with great attention to detail.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 10:40

Property Description

Historic Charm and Coastal Elegance
Experience a piece of history at The Mason Arms, a 14th-century property nestled on Devon’s Jurassic Coast. Enjoy the convenience of being a short stroll away from Branscombe Beach.

Luxurious Accommodations
Choose between rooms in the original building or cozy cottage rooms in the hotel's gardens, all featuring charming amenities like wooden beamed ceilings and picturesque views. Free WiFi is available, ensuring you stay connected during your stay.

Culinary Delights and Scenic Views
Indulge in award-winning dining at the restaurant, savoring dishes made with local ingredients like fresh lobster and crab. Unwind by the open fireplace in the pub or enjoy the outdoor seating area with a refreshing drink.

Book now to secure your stay at The Mason Arms and create unforgettable memories on the Jurassic Coast.

Important information:

Pets are accepted in select rooms only. Guests must contact the property to be allocated a pet-friendly room.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 1722 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.65
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.66
Room Quality: 9.11
Amenities: 9.14
Value for Money: 9.6
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 9.62
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Rod • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Overall the Masons Arms was very nice.

Cons:

Some poor quality breakfast on the second day.
Seemed to run out of certain items of food at dinner.
General presentation was good but needs some improvement.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
9
Great place to stay, plenty of character and charm, great food
Pros:

Friendly staff, great atmosphere, great food

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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RICHARD • couple • gb
6
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
10
The Masons Arms - perfection.
Pros:

The whole setting was sublime. Our only regret is not staying longer. The ambiance, the food was excellent. The room was stunning and well thought out. All together rather beautiful.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike here.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • solo_traveller • mx
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Catharine • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

The setting, the gorgeous pub and food, the character of the accommodation.

Cons:

We've been here 4 times and it's beginning to need a redecorate and clean up, especially the walls. Won't stop us coming back but it would be lovely to walk into the bedroom and not see lots of scuffs and marks on the walls.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Great rooms, great food, great service. Just com and stay here.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Cosy and comfortable

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • us
10
A wonderful beach/country getaway!
Pros:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Mason Arms.....exactly what we thought it should be in such a small, charming village. The staff were extremely friendly, and breakfast had a wide variety of choices including granola, fruit and yogurt for people who don't want to eat a big breakfast! They just debuted a new menu while we were there so several items on the menu for dinner that was delicious. The rooms were well equipped with everything to make our stay more comfortable including hot chocolate and yummy snacks. It is a lovely 10 minute walk to the beach along a grass path. I recommend checking out the rocky beach during your visit. A big thank you to the staff for such a wonderful visit.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • family_with_children • au
9
Pros:

A wonderful location, full of character the room spacious & very comfortable.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Elske • family_with_children • nl
7
Really lovely except for the car park at your door step
Pros:

The room was gorgeously decorated, the pub is lovely with great food and nice beers and wines, sourced locally. Branscombe is really pretty and the other pub that seems to be owned by the same people is also well worth a visit.

Cons:

We booked a family room, which according to the description should be in th Inn. Yet, our room was directly at the car park. Not really nice to have your terrace with a car 5 cms away from you. Being woken up by a garbage truck in front of the room at 6:30 was also not really what I had expected from a countryside getaway. The staff responded friendly but didnt seem to care. So that was quite disappointing. I would stay there again happily, but only if I could have one of the upper rooms or a room inside.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
We had a lovely relax stay. The weather was superb for October so we were able to enjoy the walks from the pub. We enjoy
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • au
9
Pros:

Service and restaurant food were excellent

Cons:

Parking was limited

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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carolyn • couple • gb
7
Okay-but rather expensive. Have stayed there before when it was cheaper and better.
Pros:

Nice large bedroom. Good breakfast. Dinner okay but nothing special

Cons:

As we are in our eighties, we were surprised our room was up lots of stairs to the highest level. A long way with our suitcases and no help from any staff.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • family_with_children • de
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jacob Hares • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Malgorzata • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful little hotel with character

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Roman • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee