This beautiful period thatched cottage is perfect - with exposed stone walls, inglenook fireplace and deep window seats it’s packed with character. Situated in the heart of Branscombe, Gill Cottage is close to the beach, village store and pubs. Gill Cottage has three comfortable bedrooms sleeping six guests. A cosy sitting room and a dining room, both with stoves to keep you warm whatever the weather. The shaker style kitchen is very well equipped with everything you’ll need and if you don’t fancy cooking, just pop into one of the local pubs for dinner. Outside Gill Cottage has a lovely lawned garden, perfect for children and the dog to play in while you relax with a coffee and put your feet up. Branscombe is in a sheltered bay on the beautiful World Heritage Jurassic Coast. The village has a couple of good pubs and a dog-friendly beach with a great cafe serving fresh seafood. Take a walk along the dramatic cliff hugging coastal path to Beer beach and stroll around the village. Take a fishing trip or delve into Beer Quarry Caves, just a short drive away. Beer 2 miles, Sidmouth 3 miles. Size: sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms Beds: 2 x double beds, 2 x single beds Accommodation Ground floor Kitchen/dining room: Shaker style, electric oven, halogen hob and extractor. Integral dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, microwave and freezer, dining table and chairs, original inglenook fireplace with electric log burner stove. Sitting room: inglenook fireplace with "electric" wood burning stove. Flat screen LCD TV with Freeview and DVD. IPOD docking station. Shower room: double shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin. First floor Master bedroom: double bed, canopied ceiling and built in wardrobe. Bathroom: bath, WC, wash hand basin. Bedroom 2: double bed, canopied ceiling and built in wardrobe. Bedroom 3: twin beds, high canopied ceiling. Entertainment: flat screen LCD TV with Freeview and DVD. IPOD docking station. DAB radio. For families: family friendly Outside: mature private lawned garden with picnic table. Parking: gated gravel driveway with parking for 3 cars. General: WiFi. Bedlinen and towels included. Electricity included in rental. Night storage heating in reception rooms and thermostatically controlled electric heaters in bedrooms. Pets: well behaved dogs welcome. Note - you will need to pay an additional pet fee and you must not leave dogs unattended in the property. Accidental Damage Deposit: you may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment. Notes: no smoking. Please be aware that the ceilings are very low in this property. Pets information: Pets are allowed at this property by prior arrangement only. Extra charge may be payable (up to £30 per pet per week). Please contact the holiday cottage agency directly after booking to arrange. Pets - allowed Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to guest upon receipt of full payment.