Masons Arms

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Seaton inn

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Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed (Masons) | Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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Masons Arms, Branscombe Village, Seaton, England, EX12 3DJ
  • Place, East Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Branscombe Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed (Masons)

  • 185 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Disability Access Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 170 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Seaton

Seaside stay .You'll find Branscombe Forge and Branscombe Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Seaton inn. Dorset and East Devon Coast and Beer Quarry Caves are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • East Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Branscombe Forge - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Branscombe Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Beer Quarry Caves - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Honiton Station - 19 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sea Shanty - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taste Of Thai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smuggler’s Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Masons Arms

Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Seaton inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Masons Arms also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Seaton inn.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Masons Arms offers 27 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please be advised that in the village of Branscombe there is no mobile phone coverage.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 19 to September 19:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Masons Arms Inn Seaton
Masons Arms Seaton
Masons Arms Inn
Masons Arms Seaton
Masons Arms Inn Seaton

Frequently asked questions

How close is Masons Arms to the airport?

Masons Arms is 16 mi (38-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Masons Arms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Masons Arms.

How close is Masons Arms to the beach?

This inn is a short 11-minute walk from Branscombe Beach and 2.5 mi (15-min drive) from Beer Roads. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Masons Arms offer free breakfast?

Masons Arms does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Masons Arms?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Masons Arms?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Masons Arms?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Masons Arms have a pool?

Masons Arms does not have a pool.

Does Masons Arms have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from September 19 to September 19. The dining venue(s) are closed on Christmas Day.

Does Masons Arms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Masons Arms to downtown Seaton?

Masons Arms is 0.1 mi away from Branscombe.

Masons Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 335 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were excellent. Rooms would benefit from better lighting especially in the wardrobes and the addition of drawers.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very clean room , but , being a person needing an accessible room and facilities to have to walk up a slope or 6 steps and the across to the far corner of the car park to find our very nice accessible room was hard work and detracted from the old world ambience of this lovely Pub /Hotel. The Staff did for warn us of the steps at the time of booking. There was no Dedicated Parking bay for disabled patrons any where near the Accessible room that we were allocated. If at all ! We enjoyed the menu and all the staff were very attentive to our needs and most welcoming. We enjoyed our stay despite the above but with a little more consideration in design from Management on the issues raised above this could have been a brilliant experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really cosy and lovely traditional old inn with mod cons and a great atmosphere in a beautiful location great for long walks in the countryside and by the sea. Helpful friendly staff, very comfortable, cosy rooms, parking and a very good restaurant. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

Amazing hotel in a beautiful setting with an incredible team running the place. Nothing to much trouble for anyone there could not fault anything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was fabulously clean and decorated lovely. Staff were very friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. The food was delicious. The location is great, very peaceful and quiet. Great walking location. You will need a car to travel to nearby Sidmouth and the surrounding area due to the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation and friendly staff. Food in Masons Arms of a very good standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the standard rooms are small!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great food. Very peaceful location and a short scenic walk to the beach. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely old inn

We had a lovely stay at The Mason's Arms. The staff are just lovely. Our room was quite compact, but had everything you need. Very comfy beds. The location is good for an easy walk to the beach. Parking can be difficult, as its a popular place for food and drink, and we did visit on a bank holiday. But we had a lovely weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect breakm

Very enjoyable stay in comfortable clean surroundings. Excellent staff and great food
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Lebanon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Connor in his shed was particularly welcoming and thoughtful, we especially loved the private garden. Although a single night the Masons will remain a highlight of our trip to the UK.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything excellent. Beautiful, comfy, spacious accommodation, with a lovely patio outside room. Staff ALL very friendly and helpful. Food excellent (dinner & breakfast). Pretty, peaceful location with nice walks. Could not fault. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

The staff and the customer service is exceptional, we had a lovely stay and the food is delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place - highly recommend

Fantastic hotel. I typically stay at modern 5 star hotels with work and this was a great place (and I (unfortunately) have a pretty snobby taste). Staff great, older look but modern facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Wonderful atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay - from the attentive staff to the exceptional food we couldn’t fault the place. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming little pub stay good beer and food and in a lovely area close to beach and lovely village and challenging coastal and cliff walks. Our only complaint is that our room 25 was almost unbearably hot at night even with the Dyson fan going all night. Not sure if all rooms are as hot but understand that they all have the fans!? Will likely return in the hope that another room is cooler!?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First srsy at The Masons Arms. It was the perfect break, and could not fault The Masons Arms. It was beautiful, friendly sraff, excellent accommodation,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice property with excellent restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff were pleasant but very slow in everything they did. It wasn't even busy. Check in was good. Room was a dream. Evening meal was good. Breakfast was nothing to write home about. I had Eggs Benedict. Nothing special Check out was efficient. It was a good stop on my way through walking. I probably wouldn't choose to go stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025