The Masons Arms

Hotels
9.3 (1668 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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 1668 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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Michelle solo_traveller gb
5
Parking really lets this hotel down
Pros:

Well refurbished.

Nice walk to beach, although along a single lane road so not suitable for all.

Cons:

Parking - there was none available when I arrived and I had a lot of hassle from people complaining about me parking out front as bus struggles to get through village (reception knew and there were no signs advising not to park there), and despite multiple attempts to move my car to car park, only found a spot about 9pm. Staff were friendly but not helpful.

Noise - there was banging until 10pm at night and then from 7am. Not sure if some building work was going on? I was not advised of this.

I would like to return to Branscombe but won’t be booking this hotel.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
7
Very pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.
Pros:

The look of the pub. Loved the nooks and crannies.

Cons:

All good

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Eva couple de
10
Wunderschöne und ruhige Unterkunft zum abschalten.
Pros:

Das Zimmer war riesig und wunderschön. Es hatte eine stilvolle und hochwertige Einrichtung. Unser Zimmer hatte zudem einen Balkon und eine Badewanne.
Heimeliges Gefühl von Anfang an. Sehr freundliches Personal. Tolles Pub mit leckerem Essen.
Die Strand war nahe gelegen und ideal zu Fuß zu erreichen. Hier kann man den Alltag vergessen.

Cons:

Vielleicht die etwas schwierigere Parkplatzsituation, welche aber gerne in Kauf genommen wird bei einer so tollen Unterkunft.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
10
We spent 5 nights last week at The Masons Arms with glorious weather and excellent food and accommodation, cannot wait t
Pros:

A lovely place to stay in which we have visited many times.

Cons:

Very quiet and peaceful , very comfortable with very friendly staff

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Stuart family_with_children gb
9
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Quiet, comfortable and clean room. Lovely setting.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
B
B family_with_children nl
9
Super fijn hotel. Mooie ligging midden in dorp. Vanuit hier mooie wandelingen langs de kust.
Pros:

Ontbijt was royaal, veel keuzes. Vriendelijke bediening.

Cons:

Kamers waren erg warm. Airco of goede ventilator zou fijn zijn geweest.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
S
Shirley couple gb
9
Wonderful relaxing short break.
Pros:

I liked the comfortable bed, decor of the bathroom. Good shower.
I loved the outdoor space outside the room ( table, chairs and umbrella)
This made all the difference with the hot weather we’ve had. A real bonus.

Cons:

Breakfast was very busy ( 60 servings!)
More staff needed at peak times.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
E
Eleanor solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
G
Gábor couple hu
7
Hangulatos, de semmi több
Pros:

A szállás, a szobák hangulatos, autentikus, egy pici falucskában 10 perc sétára a tengerparttól. A vasárnapi sült a pubban nagyon finom, és a 2 felszolgáló is nagyon kedves és hozzáértő.

Cons:

A napi takarítás csak a beágyazásból és az esetleges törölköző és egyéb cserékből áll, a padló piszkos.
A wi-fi rossz, gyenge, nem stabil.
A reggelinél nagy a káosz, a kávé rossz és a meleg választható ételek sem finomak. Ha későn érkezel croissant és egyéb már nem jut.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
J
João couple pt
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
E
Elizaveta couple gb
9
Amazing hotel and incredible location
Pros:

Charm, staff and breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
H
Helen solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful setting and a very friendly pub

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
K
Katherina family_with_children au
10
We had a wonderful time at the Mason's Arms. A beautiful inn and beautiful location.
Pros:

Loved the place. It was warm, quaint and perfect.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Steve Walker solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful pub. Lovely room. Excellent, pleasant and helpful staff.

Cons:

We stayed 7 nights and ate in the restaurant every night. The food was good, but, unfortunately, as the menu did not vary except for the roast on the Sunday, we felt that choice was somewhat limited.
Also, some of the food that was served was not very hot. It was as if it had been standing for some time before the waiting staff brought it out. We appreciate that the staff were busy, though.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Valentin couple gb
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
A
Angela couple gb
9
Simply fabulous
Pros:

Gorgeous location. Super helpful and friendly staff. Delicious food

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
B
barbara couple at
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Helen Sharpe couple gb
9
Luxury accommodation in a charming pub in a wonderful location!
Pros:

This is such a gorgeous pub in a fabulous location! Our room was beautiful and we appreciated the touches of luxury. Fabulous breakfast. Helpful and friendly staff.

Cons:

There was only one vegetarian meal on offer which is normally fine. On this occasion it was pasta with a romesco style sauce and garlic bread so not a very balanced meal and carb heavy. The vegi breakfast was superb though!

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Jon family_with_children au
10
Such a quiet, quaint country pub. Bed was very comfortable and clean
Pros:

Such a quiet, quaint country pub.
Bed was very comfortable and clean

2026-07-12 via Nuitee