This is a stunning thatched cottage with the looks to grace any postcard or chocolate box dating back centuries. But there is a price to pay for historic charm. The cottage is best suited to guests of 18th century stature when the average height was much less than it is now. Mind your head on the ceiling and door lintels. Also, the stairs are steep.


This gorgeous home is just on the edge of Braunton in the heavenly hamlet of Heanton. The 16th century Church of St Augustine sits next to Monks Cottage, which is in the centre of a row of three, and retains all the charm and character of its age with substantial oak beams throughout. The front door is straight off the lane and opens into a roomy hall plenty of storage for coats and walking boots or buckets and spades. In the lounge, comfortable sofas surround a feature inglenook fireplace with electric effect woodburner. There is a separate dining room with a large oak table. The kitchen is fully equipped and looks out over a tidy and fully enclosed cottage garden. In keeping with its age, the cottage has a newly fitted ground floor family bathroom, but there is also a cloakroom upstairs. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms offering flexible sleeping arrangements, a cosy double room and two connected twin rooms.


Braunton is a short drive away and has a variety of restaurants, pubs, cafes and shops. It is also home to the Braunton and District Museum, the Braunton Countryside Centre and the Museum of British Surfing. At the heart of what is said to be England's most biodiverse parish, Braunton Burrows is abundant with richly varied wildlife. The Tarka Trail, a footpath and cycle trail built along the route of the old railway line, runs through Braunton.

House Rules

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed


- 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 2 twins – third twin bedroom accessed through the second twin bedroom

- 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle and WC with a low ceiling

- 1 additional en-suite WC

- Gas cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer

- Highchair and travel cot available

- Night storage heaters and gas central heating

- TV with Freeview

- Please bring your own beach towels

- Enclosed courtyard garden with lawn

- Private parking available at church car park less than 0.1 miles away

- Beach 4 miles, pub less than 1 mile, shop 1 mile

- Low ceilings throughout

- Steep internal stairs

- Please note, that whilst there are 6 beds, this property can only accommodate 4 guests – only two of the four singles will be made up


Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed


- 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 2 twins – third twin bedroom accessed through the second twin bedroom

- 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle and WC with a low ceiling

- 1 additional en-suite WC

- Gas cooker, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer

- Highchair and travel cot available

- Night storage heaters and gas central heating

- TV with Freeview

- Please bring your own beach towels

- Enclosed courtyard garden with lawn

- Private parking available at church car park less than 0.1 miles away

- Beach 4 miles, pub less than 1 mile, shop 1 mile

- Low ceilings throughout

- Steep internal stairs

- Please note, that whilst there are 6 beds, this property can only accommodate 4 guests – only two of the four singles will be made up



Host Terms & Conditions

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Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.