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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Valerie • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Sunday lunch, Own patio

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • gb
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jane • extended_group • ca
10
Great stay, lovely rooms and food was delicious!
Pros:

Charming historic property. Comfortable beds and great restaurant. Breakfast was delicious!

Cons:

Some of the wait staff could not answer the most basic questions about the food; forgot to bring the wine ordered; service was slow and unprofessional!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
J
john • solo_traveller • gb
9
Go there!
Pros:

Beautiful setting

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Ambience location welcome.
Friendly staff

Cons:

The approaching narrow lanes.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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LottaEl • couple • se
10
Fantastisk mysig pub-Inn
Pros:

Helt underbar lite pub/Inn i en liten by nere vid havet. Fantastiskt mysigt rum och skön säng. Personalen välkomnande och tänkt på allt. Radio och myslampa på när man kommer in på rummet gör det väldigt välkomnande. Maten utsökt, både sunday roast och frukost. Fina råvaror. Älskade allt med stället och skulle älska att komma tillbaka runt juletid och njuta av dekorationer mm.

Cons:

Egentligen inte negativt, för det finns gratis parkering, men den var relativt trång. Som oftast när man åker ut till små byar, trånga vägar ner till byn.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
E
Erdinch • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The charm and location. Attention to the detail in the accommodation. Food was excellent.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Austin • couple • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ramsbottom • couple • gb
8
Quaint location
Pros:

All good

Cons:

Service was slow.10 am checkout too early

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
8
Lovely location. Staff great.
Pros:

Location was good. Lovely building. Staff were polite and friendly throughout. Evening meal was very good.

Cons:

Breakfast was not quite as good as scrambled eggs were actually an omelette and bacon was under cooked. Slightly over priced.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Joel • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The whole experience was really good.

Cons:

Parking was a problem.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Loved staying at the Mason Arms, very peaceful.
Beautiful rooms full of charm, very comfortable and clean.
Staff were lovely, so welcoming and very helpful.
Would recommend the Sunday roast, very tasty and great atmosphere in the pub.

Cons:

The fact that we only stayed for 1 night, wish it had been longer.
Will definitely return.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sara • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The hospirality in this place is beyond measure. The grounds and buildings are immaculate, staff friendly with quick service, the food excelkent and beautifully presented. I had the chocolate fondant pudding which was to die for, after chicken supreme which was a very flavoursome plate. I scored 10/10 for everything!!

Cons:

There was nothing not to like!

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sara • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything!

Cons:

Nothing to dislike!

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

We stayed in a family room with a separate twin room it was Cozy, clean , stylish decor and furnishings and gardens. A delicious breakfast included, and a delightful walk to the beach! My kids loved it!

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
A
anthony • couple • gb
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Toine • couple • nl
10
mooie Pub, prachtige kamers en lekker eten
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
9
Very relaxing, Staff great !
Pros:

Loved location very relaxing loved the private garden in front of our room; staff very good ,Connor was most welcoming when we arrived,Thankyou for a lovely stay!

Cons:

Breakfast was lovely but very cramped not enough staff on when we all arrived at same time ! Staff were great nothing to much trouble, Thankyou to you all.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jürgen Grützner • solo_traveller • de
10
Absolut Top mit leckerem Essen und tollem Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
Pros:

The Mason Arms ist eine ganz außergewöhnlich schöne alte Location, absolut stilvoll, gemütlich und mit wunderbarem Essen und extrem freundlichem Personal. Eines der besten Hotels das wir jemals hatten, mit einem sehr guten Preis-Leistungsverhältnis insbesondere beim Essen.

Cons:

Eine etwas bessere Beleuchtung im Restaurant insbesondere aber auch in den Schlafzimmer zum Lesen wäre eine deutliche Verbesserung ...

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Christine Taylor • couple • gb
8
When we checked in we met Suzi who very kindly upgraded us to room 20 from room 1. No extra charge.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast. Good choices too.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee