Tucked away in a stunning valley on the famous Jurassic Coastline, Branscombe is believed to be England’s longest village, bestowed with a timeless charm that’s accentuated by the picturesque village houses and historic landmarks. The town is known for the Branscombe Forge, the oldest thatched forge in England still in operation where visitors can buy authentic metalworks crafted by blacksmiths. Other historic properties are The Old Bakery and The Manor Mill, which history aficionados will love visiting. These attractions and the wonderful beach nearby are some of the reasons you might want to stay a bit longer in this amazing part of the UK. Have an amazing and cozy trip by checking out the best Airbnb vacation rentals in Branscombe, UK.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 09, 2024.
1. Historic cottage with beautifully decorated interiors (from USD 187)
Looking for a place with breathtaking views and modern interiors? This historic cottage guarantees both. The renovated rental is complete with colorful and aesthetically pleasing furniture, polished wooden floors, large windows, and spotless walls to give you that modern yet homey feel.
You can have your meals on the deck where a picnic set has been provided, or in the spacious dining area inside. You can visit the town and peruse various dinosaur fossil exhibits, or take a stroll and explore the stunning beaches and model railways displays of the area.
Branscombe, England, United Kingdom
3.44 km (2.2 mi) from The Donkey SanctuarySuperhostAccommodates: 6
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we loved having breakfast on the balcony terracethe wifi is slow but it’s a great place to switch offlots of room and beautiful views down the valley to the seathere are fabulous views out of every window and everything you could need in the kitchen and utilitybeds are very comfortable and has a rustic feel but with all the mod consCleanliness:
very clean and well equippedall super clean and well equippedspotlessly clean and immaculately maintained from top to bottomit was super clean and very well equippedreally clean and bigger than expectedHost:
adrian was a fantastic hostadrian is the perfect host and offered us flexibility to suit our visitthe hosts were so flexible and easy to communicate withadrian and david were highly responsive and so friendlyadrian is very responsive and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
a very peaceful location down a small lane well away from any hustle and bustlestunning location and great facilitiesits location is also ideal for day trips within devon and dorsetsensational location great house with lovely gardens and surroundingsa wonderful location that was so peaceful at night
2. Hamilton House (from USD 358)
Located in the heart of Branscombe, in a quiet and secure part of the coastal village, Hamilton House is only a short walk away from most of the village’s major attractions. If you want to take a dip in the sea, walk along the footpath and you’ll be at the pebbled beach in 10 minutes. The grassy lawn is perfect for little kids to play around on, and adults can lounge on the patio and enjoy their coffee.
The interiors will amaze you with the high ceilings, vintage wooden furnishings, eccentric decor, and plush sofas.
Branscombe , Seaton, United Kingdom
3.77 km (2.4 mi) from The Donkey SanctuarySuperhostAccommodates: 10
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the kitchen is really well stocked with appliances and utensilsCleanliness:
the house was beautiful and very cleanthe house is well equipped and cleanthe house was clean spacious and very well kitted out (especially if you have little ones)the beds are very comfortable and the house is spacious and very well equipped for childrenHost:
i'd highly recommend this place and adriana & mark are great hosts thank youhighly recommend this host their house and the amazing locationreally appreciate the host's communication and local knowledgelocation is perfect and adriana could not have been more helpful in the run up to our staythe hosts communication is also excellentRead more reviewsLocation:
great house in a great locationa lovely house in a great locationit’s in a great location so close to the beachbeautiful house and great location just a short walk to the beach and local pubhamilton house is a beautiful house in a wonderful location
3. Well-equipped apartment with a library (from USD 78)
Situated in the village square, this lovely holiday apartment is close to the local pubs and cafes where the villagers come to socialize in the afternoons. The property is located just a five-minute walk from the beach.
The living area is furnished with plush armchairs and a sofa, and its beauty is accentuated by stylish rugs and paintings. There’s also an extensive library of books and DVDs on the premises, great for a relaxing day indoors. You can experiment with your cooking in the fully equipped kitchen.
Branscombe, United Kingdom
4.41 km (2.8 mi) from The Donkey SanctuaryAccommodates: 4
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shower was a good modern electric onebed was very comfortable as was the sofawe had a wonderful stay at the holiday apartment in branscombea lovely homely 2 bedroom apartment in lovely villagestayed for a week at this comfortable apartment for our 29th wedding anniversaryCleanliness:
very clean and well equipped accommodationit is clean warm well equipped and very comfortablea lovely spotlessly clean and comfortable apartment with everything you would needit was very comfortable clean and had everything we neededthe apartment is beautiful very spacious clean light and quiet at nightHost:
there were plenty of books and games left by the host for entertainmentjean is very quick to respond and a friendly hostthe flat is fully equipped with everything you could need excellent communication and information from the hostsuper cozy and great communication with the ownerRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely location for a short breakwonderful location for a really peaceful breaklovely village to walk around ingreat set up good location with parking in the villageexhilarating walk to sidmouth if you're up for some 'undulation'
4. Curlew
Unwind and wake up to the gorgeous sight of the calm seas lit by the sunrise at Curlew. This stunning chalet resides towards the east of Branscombe where it nestles against the shore. The open balcony is complete with chairs and a table where guests can enjoy their morning coffee while enjoying amazing views of the sea.
There are also plenty of amenities for your kids on the premises, such as the crib and children’s books and toys. The property is pet friendly, so you can bring your fur babies along on your vacation if you’re planning to stay here.
Branscombe , Devon, United Kingdom
5.03 km (3.2 mi) from The Donkey SanctuaryAccommodates: 6
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warm and cozy with breathtaking viewsit is a delightful little home from home and the views from the balcony and kitchen are spectacularrustic inside no mod cons but nice to escape all media and tvcomfy beds central heating lovely kitchen and lounge and fantastic little balconywe didn’t use the car at all loved the hot water/shower/bath/heatingCleanliness:
clean well equipped kitchen comfy beds great shower heating if chilly and plenty of room for us fourit's clean and it's got everything you needcomfortable clean and well equipped chalet with excellent walks and local pubswe found it very clean and it had everything we needed for a weekend away with friendsHost:
even when we messed up the departure date (yes really) jonathan was super helpfulthe weather was kind to us and it was so peacefulRead more reviewsLocation:
fantastic mini break in an amazing locationlovely location beautiful and peacefulgreat place in a great locationgreat place and great locationamazing location right on the beach
5. Cozy chalet on the beach (from USD 151)
Tired from a long day of touring Branscombe village? Settle down in this spacious and comfy chalet and enjoy gorgeous views of the beach even from the confines of the living area, which opens onto a large balcony that faces the sea.
The two bedrooms provide enough space and beds for accommodating up to six guests. There’s also a kitchen in the rental where you cook up feasts for the entire family. On the property is a small backyard with dining amenities where you can watch the sun go down while having some tea and snacks.
Branscombe, United Kingdom
4.9 km (3.1 mi) from The Donkey SanctuarySuperhostAccommodates: 6
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really cosy comfortable well equipped and unbeatable views and crashing waves background noisewe also enjoyed a breakfast and lunch at the shanty restaurant which was 5 minutes from the chaletthe chalet is very well equipped and has an incredibly comfortable bedreally comfortable accommodation good heating & hot water small but well fitted kitchen comfy bedsi loved watching sunrise from my bedCleanliness:
clean tidy and just the perfect place to totally switch off xHost:
very helpful and check in is easycheck in and out was really easy and communication with the host beth was fabRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing location very cosy insidestunning location and great chaleta relaxing stay in a wonderful locationa perfect 'back to basics' locationfantastic location in a really beautiful part of devon
Choose Branscombe for a tranquil vacation
Branscombe is a fine village that will satisfy your thirst for history and embrace you in its old-time charm. A day would not be enough to take in its wonders, so make sure to plan a long week of fun and book one of the above best vacation rentals for a great vacation in this enchanting village.
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