Masons Arms, Branscombe Village, Seaton, England, EX12 3DJ
East Devon
Place, East Devon
1 min walk
Dorset and East Devon Coast
Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
11 min walk
Branscombe Beach
Place, Branscombe Beach
11 min walk
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
30 min drive
Room options
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Standard Double Room
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
15 reviews
(15 reviews)
151 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Double Room
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
16 reviews
(16 reviews)
Garden view
170 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed (Masons)
Hill view
185 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Disability Access Room
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
172 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Family Quadruple Room
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
170 sq ft
1 bedroom
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).
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
Taste Of Thai - 6 min drive
The Dolphin Hotel - 3 min drive
The Sea Shanty - 10 min walk
The Anchor Inn - 4 min drive
Relish - 7 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.
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 339 reviews
10 - Excellent
248
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 339 reviews
8 - Good
71
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 339 reviews
6 - Okay
13
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 339 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 339 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Adele
Nov 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome by all of the staff. A huge thanks to Connar who couldnt do enough for us. Gorgeous place to stay. Spacious room ( room25). Food was delicious and good sized portions. Great place to stay and 15 min walk to the beach.
Our four night stay at the Masons Arms was a dream come true. We first saw the pub/hotel 49 years ago and were delighted to finally have an opportunity to stay here. The room was wonderfully cosy in the inn and its recent updates were much appreciated. The shower was great and the towel heater was a treat for this Canadian! We had our breakfasts and dinners in house and the food was delicious. The location of the Masons Arms is perfect. Walks to the beach, up Beer Head, along the road to the church and up the lanes. The staff was very helpful especially on the odd occasion when we couldn't find a spot to park the car. They always managed to sort it out for us. We can hardly wait to return. Thank you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!?