Introduction

The 14th Century Masons Arms is a warm friendly hotel nestled in the heart of Branscombe, Devon. A gentle stroll from the beach the Masons offers a convenient base which can be enjoyed as a romantic hideout or a family getaway. 

Offering a varied selection of foods on their delicious menu, along with a selection of St Austell Ales which are available from the cosy bar, you will never want to leave this secret treasure. 

Branscombe is a charming settlement of 'chocolate box' thatched buildings perfect to begin or end coastal or countryside walks. 

Pre-Arrival 

• Text phone, fax & email availability.
• Website accessibility.
• Information about public transport and routes, types of public transport, distance, accessibility.
• Distance to nearest town (within walking distance) Exeter is approx 21 miles away.
• Availability of accessible taxis - Peak Taxis Sidmouth - 01395 512 512.
• Nearest shop-mobility - Sidmouth Mobility 01395 512 828.
• Nearest equipment hire services - Sidmouth Mobility 01395 512 828. 

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities

• There is car parking with one disabled space 4 meters from the Reception desk.
• Assistance is offered from parking/car park to entrance.
• There is a drop off point at the front of the Pub or outside the Reception to the Hotel. Approx 4 metres from the Door.
• Type of surface - tarmac on roads and paths to entrance.
• Is there a dropped kerb - NO - there is no kerb.
• No speed ramps or traffic calming measures in place.
• No barriers to the car park or Hotel / Pub.
• There is provision of Dog Bowls outside the front of the Pub.
• The route from the car park to the entrance: Surface - on a hill approx 30 meters, smooth tarmac.
• Width of path is a cars width.
• Lighting - the car park, route and signage is well lit at night. 

Main Entrance, Reception & Ticketing Area

• There is one door threshold to the Reception area - Staff can assist on request.
• Lighting - is bright in the Reception Area.
• Additional keys to rooms or facilities available on request.
• A familiarisation tour or escorted visit is offered.
• Door type of main entrance; double leaf.
• The opening times / manned hours for reception and main doors are 8am to 10pm.
• Reception desk/Counter, height is approx 1.4 metres with direct lighting.
• Area available in reception and main entrance - approx 2 meters sq. 

Public Areas - Hall, Stairs, Landing, Corridors etc 

• The Mason Arms is set on 2 levels which the public has access to or are they on one level.
• Flooring type; Stone Slabs on the First Floor Bar Areas & Carpeted on the first floor.
• A Public telephone is available.
• Steps, stairs with some handrails are found throughout this property. step edging with painted lines are found on most, lighting can be dim in some areas of this old property.
• Corridors on the First Floor are narrow.
• No Baby Changing facilities available.
• WCs are located at the rear of the Bar area - there is NO adapted WC in this area. 

Public Areas - Sitting room, lounges, lobbies etc 

• There are none in this property. 

Public WCs 

• The location of the facility within the property - there are two - one located at the rear of the Bar Area (internal) & one located in the Car Park Area at the rear of the Property - the route to the first has steps and a slope & to the second is up steps from the rear of the property or accessible up the hill from the property on the road. There is a step up into the outside WC's.
• Doors - single leaf.
• There are no adjusted WC's available in the main property.
• There is a public WC outside the pay boundary located at the Beach. 

Restaurant / Dining Room, Bar & Bar area, Take Away & Cafe 

• Lighting - is dim.
• Aisles - width is mainly narrow throughout the property, type of flooring - stone slabs on ground floor.
• Seating & tables - is moveable, some chairs have arms and others not. There are some alcoves located in the Bar Area.
• Allergies & special dietary requirements are catered for on request.
• This is a NON Smoking establishment throughout.
• The entrance is a single leaf front door and a narrow double leafed door into the bar up a single step.
• Waitress service is available with table service as standard. 

Laundry 

• None at this property. 

Shop 

• None at this property. 

Treatment room/s 

• None at this property. 

Leisure Facilities 

• None at this property. 

Outdoor Facilities 

• None at this property. 

Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting 

• Entrance - up a ramp.
• The location of the facilities - next to the Hotel Reception.
• Describe the location of parking facilities - outside of the Double doors leading into the function room.
• Lighting - is it uniform, spotlights, bright.
• Stage – none.
• Seating - detail: is moveable.
• Accessible WC - distance from facility - it is located in this area, unisex – YES. 

Clubs & Entertainment 

• None at this property. 

Bedrooms & Sleeping Areas 

• The accommodation in this establishment break down in to two main areas, The Hotel & The Cottages: 
• The Hotel:
• The Masons Arms has six bedrooms located within the original hotel building. Situated above the bar and restaurant, these bedrooms have all recently been refurbished. These rooms still boast many of the original features associated with the fourteenth century Masons Arms, including wooden beamed ceilings and antique furnishings and all have Ensuite bathrooms. Listed below is a room description for our hotel bedrooms
• Room 22 - A standard hotel double bedroom, room 22 has a Ensuite bathroom with a mini bath and shower. This room is situated at the rear of the hotel.
• Room 23 - Our family room comfortably accommodates four people and comprises of two adjoining bedrooms and an en-suite bathroom. The master bedroom can be made up with a double bed or twin beds. The adjoining bedroom contains two single beds. The en-suite bathroom comes with a shower and Whirlpool bath. If needed, there is also space in the master bedroom for an additional Z-bed.
• Room 24 - This is one of our superior hotel bedrooms and is located at the front of the hotel, looking out over the village. Bedroom 24 comes with an en-suite bathroom, however has no shower. This room can be made up as a double or a twin and has space for a cot if necessary.
• Room 25 - A standard hotel bedroom, room 25 is situated at the rear of the hotel. This room has an en-suite bath and shower. It is larger than Rooms 27 & 28, but is the same in price due to its location above our kitchens and therefore slightly affected by fan noise during meal times. This room is available with a large double bed or with twin beds.
• Room 26 - Room 26 the second of our superior hotel accommodation, room 26 is a double room situated at the rear of the hotel. This room has a en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. This room is big enough to hold an extra bed or cot if required.
• Room 27 - A standard hotel double bedroom, room 27 and has a Ensuite bathroom with a mini bath and shower. This room is situated at the rear of the hotel.
• Room 28 - A standard hotel double bedroom, room 28 also has a Ensuite bathroom with a mini bath and shower. This room is situated at the rear of the hotel.
• The Cottages:
• The Masons Arms has twelve cottage bedrooms boasting many of the original features associated with the fourteenth century Masons Arms, including wooden beamed ceilings and antique furnishings. All these rooms are located within the hidden hotel gardens and have views over the valley, several look out to sea.
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• Listed below is a room description for our Cottage bedrooms.
• Cottage 1 - A small double cottage room with en-suite bathroom, with a shower and Whirlpool bath. This a ground floor room with views over the valley. If necessary this room has space for a cot, but not a bed.
• Cottage 2 - This room could be made up as a double or a twin room and comes with an en-suite bathroom. The bathroom has a shower and a Whirlpool bath. This is a first floor bedroom with views over the valley. There is adequate space for an extra Z-bed or cot if necessary.
• Cottage 3 - This room is the smallest double room at The Masons and comes with an en-suite bathroom, with a shower.
• Cottage 4 - This bedroom can be made up as a double or a twin and comes with an en-suite bathroom with shower. It is a first floor room with views of the valley and comes with ample space to accommodate either an extra Z-bed or cot if necessary.
• Cottage 5 - This is a double with a four poster bed. The room has an en-suite with shower and Whirlpool bath. This is a ground floor bedroom with ample space for an extra bed or cot.
• Cottage 6 - This room can be made up as a double or a twin room and comes with an en-suite with shower. This is a first floor room with views of the valley and has ample space to accommodate an extra bed or cot if necessary.
• Cottage 7 - This is a double bedroom and comes with an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. This is a ground floor room with patio style doors that open into the garden. There is ample space for an extra bed or cot if required.
• Cottage 8 - This room can be a double or a twin and comes with an en-suite bath and shower. This is a first floor rooms with views of the valley. There is plenty of room for an additional bed or cot if required.
• Cottage 9 - This is a four poster double bedroom, with an en-suite bath and shower. This is a ground floor room with patio style doors that open straight into the garden. The room comes with a sofa and also has plenty of room for an additional bed or cot if required.
• Cottage 11 - This is a four poster double with an en-suite bath and shower. This is a ground floor bedroom and comes with a sofa and has ample space for an additional bed or cot if required.
• Cottage 15 - This is a large four poster double with an en-suite bath and shower. This is a ground floor room and comes with a sofa and has ample space for an additional bed or cot if required.
• Cottage 17 - This is a large double bedroom and comes with an ensuite bath and shower. This room has a beautiful backdrop to the bed and has patio style doors that open straight into the garden. There is a sofa in the bedroom and also has ample space for an extra bed or cot if required
• Luxury Cottage Suites - The Masons Arms has two luxury cottage suites boasting many of the original features associated with the fourteenth century Masons Arms, including wooden beamed ceilings and antique furnishings. Both these rooms are located within the hidden hotel gardens & are first floor rooms with views over the valley & the sea. Both rooms have a four poster bed, en-suite bath & shower & a sitting area with sofa & large colour TV. Cottage 12 comes with ample room for two extra beds & Cottage 10 comes with ample room for three extra beds. Both our luxury cottage suites come with beautiful & interesting interior furnishings. Cottage 12 even has its own outside terrace & private car parking space.
• Please note - none of the rooms listed are currently adapted for disabled use..

Bathroom, Shower-room & WC [Ensuite or Shared] 

• Not adapted for disabled use. 

Self-Catering Kitchen 

• None. 

Caravans, Holiday Homes & Twin Units 

• None at this property. 

Touring Facilities (Holiday Parks) 

• None at this property. 

Boats - Narrow Boat, Cruiser & Hotel Boat 

• None at this property. 

Attractions (Displays, exhibits, rides etc.) 

• None. 

Grounds and Gardens 

• Steps and stairs throughout the grounds.  
• Seats provided.
• Path ways & steps have handrails. 

Additional Information 

• Address: The Masons Arms, Branscombe Village, East Devon, EX12 3DJ
• Telephone: 01297 680 300
• Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Website: www.masonsarms.co.uk
• Grid reference: SY 203 888 GB
• Hours of operation: 8am to 11pm
• Local equipment hire companies: Nearest shop-mobility - Sidmouth Mobility 01395 512 828
• Nearest equipment hire services - Sidmouth Mobility 01395 512 828.
• Local public transport numbers: Journey Devon - www.journeydevon.info - Community Transport is provided by a network of voluntary organisations that help people get to the shops, services, health appointments or leisure activities where no alternative or suitable transport is available. This may be because of rural seclusion, or for frail, disabled or elderly passengers who cannot access or use public transport.
• Local accessible taxi numbers: Peak Taxis Sidmouth - 01395 512 512. 

Future Plans 

• None at present 

Contact Telephone and Email Address