About Monks Cottage

Monks Cottage is a picturesque thatched roof cottage sleeping four guests in the heart of Braunton, Devon. This historic property sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and features exposed oak ceiling beams throughout.

Braunton claims to be England's largest village and most biodiverse parish. The Tarka Trail runs just 2 miles away. Barnstaple's shopping district is 5 miles distant. Braunton Burrows UNESCO Biosphere reserve lies 4 miles from your door.

The cottage offers three bedrooms: one double and two twins. The third twin bedroom connects through the second twin and includes an en-suite WC. A refurbished downstairs bathroom features both a bath and separate shower cubicle. The living room centres around an inglenook fireplace with electric wood burner. The farmhouse kitchen overlooks the garden.

Woolacombe Beach is 15-20 minutes by car. Ilfracombe sits 10 miles away (15-20 minutes). Barnstaple's historic market lanes are 5 miles distant (15-20 minutes). Bideford takes 30 minutes to reach.

This dog-friendly cottage welcomes two pets and provides onsite parking. Monks Cottage suits families wanting a traditional Devon base near beaches and countryside walks.

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Need To Know

✓Bedrooms: 3
✓Activity: cycling
✓Activity: fishing
✓Activity: golf
✓Activity: pony trekking/ horse riding
✓Activity: walking
✓Beach Within 5 Miles
✓Bathrooms: 1
✓Central heating
✓Cooking hob
✓Dogs allowed: 2
✓Entire home
✓Dishwasher
✓Washing machine
✓Fam: High chair
✓Fam: Travel cot
✓Fridge
✓G/F WC
✓Garden/Courtyard
✓Garden enclosed
✓Ground floor bathroom or shower room
✓Ironing board
✓Kitchen
✓Bed linen included
✓Towels included
✓Microwave
✓Family friendly
✓WiFi
✓Oven
✓Private parking
✓Private entrance
✓Property type: House / Cottage
✓Property type 2: Detached
✓Pub within 1 mile
✓Smoke alarm(s)
✓Shop within 1 mile
✓Soap
✓Sofa
✓TV
✓Toilet paper
✓Tumble dryer

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Monks Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Monks Cottage during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Devon's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Braunton Burrows UNESCO Biosphere

Distance: 4 miles

EX33 1LB

Barnstaple Pannier Market

Distance: 5 miles

EX31 1BW

Ilfracombe Harbour

Distance: 10 miles

EX34 9EQ

The Tarka Trail

Distance: 2 miles

EX31 1EE

Braunton Burrows Nature Reserve

Distance: 4 miles

EX33 1LB

Woolacombe Beach Coastal Path

Distance: 7 miles

EX34 7BT

Braunton Village Shops

Distance: 0.5 miles

EX33 2AA

Barnstaple High Street

Distance: 5 miles

EX31 1DA

Tesco Superstore Barnstaple

Distance: 5 miles

EX31 2AS

Braunton Bus Stop

Distance: 0.3 miles

EX33 2DT

Barnstaple Railway Station

Distance: 5 miles

EX31 2AU

Local Taxi Services Braunton

Distance: 0.5 miles

EX33 1AA

Braunton Burrows UNESCO Biosphere

Distance: 4 miles

EX33 1LB

Barnstaple Pannier Market

Distance: 5 miles

EX31 1BW

Ilfracombe Harbour

Distance: 10 miles

EX34 9EQ

The Tarka Trail

Distance: 2 miles

EX31 1EE

Braunton Burrows Nature Reserve

Distance: 4 miles

EX33 1LB

Woolacombe Beach Coastal Path

Distance: 7 miles

EX34 7BT

Braunton Village Shops

Distance: 0.5 miles

EX33 2AA

Barnstaple High Street

Distance: 5 miles

EX31 1DA

Tesco Superstore Barnstaple

Distance: 5 miles

EX31 2AS

Braunton Bus Stop

Distance: 0.3 miles

EX33 2DT

Barnstaple Railway Station

Distance: 5 miles

EX31 2AU

Local Taxi Services Braunton

Distance: 0.5 miles

EX33 1AA

Is Monks Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Monks Cottage provides a good base for family beach trips to Woolacombe (15-20 minutes). Braunton Burrows offers wildlife spotting opportunities with 470 plant species. The Tarka Trail 2 miles away suits family cycling. Low ceilings and doorways throughout require supervision for taller children. The enclosed courtyard garden provides safe outdoor space. Barnstaple's shops and market lanes are 5 miles distant for rainy day activities.

For Couples

This historic thatched cottage offers period atmosphere with exposed oak beams and an inglenook fireplace. The cosy living room features comfortable seating and an electric wood burner for evenings in. The quiet hilltop location near a church provides peaceful surroundings. Woolacombe and Ilfracombe beaches are 15-20 minutes away for coastal walks. The enclosed courtyard garden suits alfresco dining. However, the cottage sleeps four across three bedrooms rather than offering a dedicated couples' retreat.

Pet Friendly

Monks Cottage welcomes up to two dogs and features a fully enclosed courtyard garden with mature foliage. The Tarka Trail runs 2 miles away offering excellent walking routes. Local walks around Braunton include hills and countryside paths. Braunton Burrows Nature Reserve sits 4 miles distant. The Williams Arms pub is 12 minutes' walk away. Beach access at Woolacombe is 15-20 minutes by car. Downstairs bathroom makes cleaning muddy paws easier after countryside adventures.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Monks Cottage

Williams Arms

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: EX33 2EG

The Galley Restaurant Braunton

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: EX33 2AA

Squires Fish Restaurant

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: EX33 1AJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Monks Cottage

Does Monks Cottage have a hot tub?

No, this property does not have a hot tub. The cottage focuses on traditional features including an inglenook fireplace with electric wood burner and a refurbished bathroom with separate bath and shower.

Is Monks Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, the cottage welcomes up to two dogs. The fully enclosed courtyard garden provides a safe space and local walks include The Tarka Trail 2 miles away.

How many people does Monks Cottage sleep?

The cottage sleeps four guests across three bedrooms. There is one double bedroom and two twin bedrooms, with the third twin accessed through the second twin.

What are the bathroom facilities at Monks Cottage?

The property has a refurbished downstairs bathroom with both a bath and separate shower cubicle. The third twin bedroom also benefits from an additional en-suite WC.

Is there parking at Monks Cottage?

Yes, parking is available onsite at the property. This makes it convenient for exploring Devon's beaches and towns by car.

What are the ceilings like at Monks Cottage?

The cottage features low ceilings and doorways in parts of the property with exposed oak beams throughout. Guests over 5ft 6in should take care in certain areas, particularly one doorway.

How far is Monks Cottage from the beach?

Woolacombe Beach is approximately 15-20 minutes away by car. Other coastal destinations include Saunton and Ilfracombe, all within easy driving distance from the cottage.

What shops and pubs are near Monks Cottage?

Braunton village has shops and is within walking distance. A pub is nearby, with the Williams Arms about 12 minutes' walk away from the property.

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Monks Cottage Reviews

Kathryn

Well equipped and attractive character cottage in a quiet location. Two telephone engineers and a new modem arrived during our stay. After that the internet worked very well. We weren't much troubled by low ceilings or doorways. There was only one doorway where I (at 5ft 6in) had to be a bit cautious! Other reviewers have exaggerated the problems, I feel! Instructions for some of the equipment could have been clearer, but in a wet week in October we were glad that the electric woodburner was operable without difficulty and we could snuggle up on the sofa to watch the large tv! Easy to get out to Braunton, Barnstaple, Saunton, Bideford, Woolacombe, Ilfracombe and environs by car, with Braunton (for public transport) and a pub within walking distance.

Richard

Lovely traditional and characterful thatched cottage. Tonnes of traditional features, slightly spoilt with modern add-ons in every room but necessary I guess due to lodging regulations. If you are over 5ft 4in you will be bending down throughout the cottage. Stays both warm and cool due to layout, walls and roof - a charming feature. Sited in a quiet little village, set on top of a hill near a lovely church. Provides a great base to venture out from. 15 - 20 mins car trips to get to Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Barnstaple. Car / walking distance to Braunton. 30 mins to Bideford. Some lovely local walks for all, including dogs, as long as you don't mind hills. Great local pub 12 mins walk away at Williams Arms.

Natalie

This was a last minute booking so I should have done my homework. Lovely cottage but it's not suitable for anyone over 5ft 2 . We were constantly stooping through doorways and had to crouch in the shower to get wet. I would not recommend to anyone with children under 7 or anyone with mobility issues.

Keith

Cosy and very old. We loved our stay, though you have to learn to walk around bent double to avoid banging your head in the doorways. A place we'd enjoy returning to!

Inge

We had a lovely week staying at Monks cottage. It's located in a quiet area but still close enough to shops,pub and restaurants. The garden was an added bonus which our dogs loved and looked well cared for. The downside was the very slow WIFI, no reception on phones inside either. The ceilings are very low and we did bang our heads a few times. Clattering up the stairs with the hoover was very challenging as steps very uneven and low doorways. Only had to do it once though so all good. Would recommend if you can live without proper WIFI and are the size of a hobbit.

Angela

The cottage could do with some TLC. Mirrorâ??s left on windowsills with sun reflection these can cause fires, not good with a thatched roof.

Karen

Quirky cottage in a fairly isolated location. The local pub, the Williams Arms, was very good but walk is down/up very steep hill on narrow road with no pavement. Cottage has good facilities, except wifi. There is a router but still the signal is very weak. There is a tiny tv which has Netflix but the signal wasn't strong enough to actually launch Netflix. Heating is storage heaters so very little control, 2 of the bedrooms were incredibly hot!

Terri

Really lovely position in a small hamlet. Lots of kitchen equipment including cafetière, teapot. A nice walk to Williams Arms (uphill on the way back). Small enclosed garden, we took our camping chairs, which I would recommend if you want to sit in the garden and relax. The car needed to go to the beaches. We had beautiful weather so feel very blessed.

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Monks Cottage, Braunton

About Monks Cottage

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

Monks Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Is Monks Cottage Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Williams Arms

The Galley Restaurant Braunton

Squires Fish Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Monks Cottage Reviews