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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Abi couple gb
8
Wonderfully relaxing and comfortable stay… we’ll be back!
Pros:

Bedrooms were spacious beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Loved the private terrace at top bedrooms too.

Cons:

Nothing. We had a fantastic stay!

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Arnon family_with_children il
7
Pros:

Charming place
Love the overall experience

Cons:

We had two rooms
One for our 3 children which was spacious and nice.
The other room where my wife and I stayed was tiny, low ceiling. So would ask for the larger rooms.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Peter couple ch
10
Charming pub in a tiny charming beachside village
Pros:

A charming and classic British pub experience with excellent food and hospitality. The location is a modest walk to the beach which is a must to visit, clean and pretty and uncrowded. We were really happy with our stay and hope to return sometime!

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple gb
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Hazel solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The superior double room was lovely with giant bed and good bathroom with great shower. Being situated on a corner was a bonus.The room was big enough that it really could have benefitted from a sofa at the end of the bed with a large rug surrounding the sofa. That would have made the room perfect. But it was good as it was.

Cons:

Oh gosh, the bar and restaurant staff desperately need some training. Lovely individuals but not much idea about prompt service. There was rather poor communication, virtually no cohesion between staff members and a lack of prescient management. The young staff all seemed to be racing around like headless chickens but in doing so were unfocused on the guests. People were standing at the bar for 20 minutes waiting to be served and seated at table for 25 minutes waiting for a drink. No water was offered despite the menu suggesting unlimited spring water available. Fawlty Towers springs to mind for various reasons.

In the morning, towards the latter part of breakfast, all staff seemed to disappear, leading to one frustrated customer becoming very vocally unhappy. On leaving the restaurant, the 2 breakfast staff members were seen eating their own breakfast in the shaded area of the terrace while customers were calling for them.

There were many service frustrations, leading to us driving down to the beach for breakfast the next day rather than eat in the hotel. Such a shame as the hotel itself is absolutely lovely and the location very picturesque.

The management company really needs to address these service issues on quite an urgent basis.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Angela family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Sallie couple nz
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Claudia solo_traveller de
9
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Lucie family_with_children cz
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Miranda solo_traveller nl
8
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Silke family_with_children de
9
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Emilie extended_group be
9
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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William couple gb
6
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
10
Fabulous high end pub accommodation in the most lovely setting -
Pros:

Lovely accommodation, comfy, cosy and well thought out. From the terrace with chairs to see views over the valley and the private entrances to rooms in the cottages. The food was lovely and the setting is superb - a lovely flat walk to the most beautiful beach. Staff are friendly and helpful without exception - we'd definitely go back again.

Cons:

Parking can be a little tricky sometimes when it's busy but staff were fabulous and found us a spot for our landrover. If I had one suggestion it would be to provide fans in rooms when the heat is extreme because the windows open to catch the breeze but are secured so they can't be whipped open too far if there is a wind. A minor issue as we did get the breeze mostly and the weather has been extreme.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Stuart family_with_children gb
10
Amazing property and perfect location
Pros:

The property was amazing! Suited our needs exactly! Plenty of space in the room and very clean and tidy. The building had loads of character .

Cons:

We were told the milk in the fridge would get refilled every day but didn’t but not a problem as I took the bottle to the bar and they refilled it straight away.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
9
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Paul family_with_children us
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
8
Beautiful and special. A rare find.
Pros:

The property is in the most perfect location. A small walk to the beach and close to Lyme Regis. The rooms are cozy and comfortable. Of course the pub is also terrific.

Cons:

The spinach at breakfast was a little gritty but this was an isolated situation.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple gb
9
2026-08-16 via Nuitee