Guests say
Clock Cottage in Seaton offers a tranquil rural retreat with comfortable accommodation and a host praised for their thoughtfulness. Guests enjoy the peaceful valley location, proximity to the Jurassic Coast, and local villages like Branscombe and Beer. The property is well-equipped, featuring a snooker table and cosy furnishings, though some guests noted minor issues with maintenance and privacy.
The cottage is described as 'incredibly clean' by a guest, indicating high standards of cleanliness. No negative comments about cleanliness suggest that it is well-maintained.
The location is appreciated for its rural charm and proximity to the coast and local attractions. However, the access via a farm track and concerns about spring water supply slightly affect the score.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage roomy, ideal for relaxation. The presence of a snooker table adds to the comfort. No significant complaints about comfort were noted.
While the cottage is praised for being well-equipped and having a snooker table, there are concerns about maintenance, such as the farm track and spring water supply. Additionally, some guests felt their privacy was invaded, which pertains to the maintenance of boundaries rather than physical facilities. Due to mixed feedback, a definitive score cannot be provided.
The host's thoughtfulness is highlighted by the warm welcome with freshly baked scones. However, it should be noted that such personal touches, while delightful, may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Branscombe beach is only 1½ miles away and the Jurassic Coast is nearby. Visit beautiful locations such as Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Chesil Beach..
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, No Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating included. Bike store.. Both properties: Gas, solar powered electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture and BBQ. 60-acre grounds (shared with other properties). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a spring. . Rockenhayne Farmstead is situated on one side of a deep valley within 60 acres of woodland and meadowland. Experience natural beauty and an abundance of wildlife, all within 3 miles of Branscombe beach. Driving down the mile-long drive through the woods and fields, look out for deer and other wildlife. The properties are set in the owner’s grounds, but retain their own privacy; they are spacious and furnished to a very good standard. Maple Tree Cottage (ref hssk) is a detached barn conversion, ideal for families.
Many walks can be taken from the door and for birdwatchers, this is a haven for buzzards and woodpeckers. The village of Branscombe has two hostelries, a post office/store, a couple of tea rooms and a working forge. Beer is only a 10-minute drive away. The Dorset and East Devon Coast, known as the Jurassic Coast, features many natural landmarks including Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Chesil Beach, and offers a selection of the finest sandy beaches to be found in the UK. The Jurassic Coast is ideal for exploring on foot, by bicycle or on horseback.
Branscombe is a haven for walkers, with a cluster of thatched and stone cottages nestling alongside a narrow lane at the bottom of a wooded valley. There is so much to do; take a trip on the tram in Seaton, or visit the nearby donkey sanctuary. Sidmouth boasts a beach and each year holds a folk festival. Beer has a lovely pebble beach, plenty of shops and restaurants, and quarry/caves which is open to visitors. Honiton market town is the home of Honiton lace and hosts a street market on a Saturday. Many National Trust properties can be found close by. Shop 1½ miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (8)
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Philip Rowe
Get over the 1 mile farm track from the main road to the cottage, and the small, thin towels and those woukd be the only very minor grips about this cottage. Once your car's suspension has gone through a thorough test, what is wsiting for you is truly fantastic. Brilliant accommodation in a lovely very rural location. Don't let no mains water or a staircase with a bend in it put you off what you do get is a snooker table & a submarine!!! With the Jurassick Coast on your doorstep (Lyme Regis, Seaton & it's trams, Beer and Sidmouth) what's not to like.
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Confirmed Guest
Had a nice holiday but...more kitchen equipment needed. Also I found it very unusual that we had to strip the beds before leaving and when I discovered that the owner was entering the property when we were out, I found this extremely intrusive. I left a dog poo on the grass as it was at the top of a slope and very slippy. I was told on my return to pick it up (which I fully intended to). The only way she would know that is by coming through the gate and searching. I was asked why I was using the upstairs bedroom, why we needed a 3 bed house and who had been baking in the kitchen etc... She had obviously been in the house several times...We felt that our privacy had been invaded.
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Andrew
Had a great time at Clock Cottage. Beds very comfortable, kitchen had everything you could need, comfortable sofas and dinning room table that also transformed into a pool/snooker table. Lovely quiet surroundings. Rosemary was a great host and very helpful. Thoroughly recommend the coast at Sidmouth, Lyme Regis and Budleigh Salterton and visiting the Donkey Sanctuary.