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Temperance Cottage

Braunton, Devon
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Beautiful cottage in a delightful village location, a short drive away from Saunton Sands, Croyde, Puttsborough and Woolacombe beaches ideal for surfing and bodyboarding.
  • A wonderful blend of country charm with contemporary and stylish décor
  • Relax in the sunshine in the garden, courtyard or elevated decked area, all with lovely views for some Al Fresco dining. 
Overview
Property code: OC-TEMPRA

A quirky cottage within 2.5 miles of Saunton Sands, one of the most popular surfing beaches in the whole county. Featuring a characterful lounge, spacious bedrooms and a split-level garden, this dog-friendly cottage is perfect for large activity-led families or groups of friends keen to sample the AONB’s stunning countryside and coastline at their own pace.

Set over three floors with winding stairs (not ideal for people with mobility issues), the cottage showcases many interesting features, including exposed stonework and wooden beams found throughout bright and inviting rooms. You can look forward to curling up in front of the wood burner in the lounge after a long day by the coast or an indulgent meal in the kitchen/diner, which is a haven for foodies keen to experiment with local produce. A utility room nearby is ideal for sorting out mucky pups on two and four legs after a long walk. Steep winding stairs from the kitchen/diner, with a 19th-century ship's mast featured at the centre, lead up to the first floor, home to a king-size bedroom, a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. All three have a unique character and all promise a peaceful night’s sleep which can be prepared for in the family bathroom nearby. Another set of stairs leads to the second floor’s en-suite double bedroom, complete with imposing eaves and views across to the Braunton Burrows. The enclosed terraced garden at the rear is split across three levels with steep stairs not ideal for elderly people or small toddlers without adult supervision, which are a blend of shrubs and wildflowers, a small courtyard a decked area with far-reaching views of the North Devon coast

Make Braunton’s shops, restaurants and dog-friendly pubs your second home during your stay, or take a scenic walk through Braunton Burrows or Crow Point (within 4 miles). Water sports lovers can choose between Croyde, Saunton and Woolacombe (all within 7 miles), but to see the area from a different perspective, take the South West Coastal Path to Baggy Point or the Tarka Trail to Barnstaple (within 6.5 miles).

  • 4 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 2 doubles, 1 twin, 8  people in total including infants. 
  • 2 bathrooms- 1 en-suite with shower and WC, 1 with bath, shower over the bath, and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, larder fridge, dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and larder freezer
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
  • Wood burner effect gas fires in lounge and kitchen/diner
  • Smart TV
  • Please supply your own beach towels
  • Enclosed garden and courtyard
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • On-street parking and parking in a public car park
  • Storage for bikes and surfboards
  • Shop and pub within 0.5 miles beach 3 miles
  • Various internal steps between rooms and low beams
  • Small children must be supervised in the raised gardens
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tania Robinson

This property is personally managed by Tania.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Diana 13th June 2026

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Temperance Cottage was a lovely place to stay, and is very centrally located in Braunton. It is warm and cosy, but with pleanty of room and bedrooms, and the bathroom provision is good. It has a friendly atmosphere and it was easy to produce supper in the family kitchen which everyone enjoyed. Its not luxurious but it is clean and pleasant and a haRead moreppy place to stay. Braunton itself is nothing special but access to great beaches and lovely walks is quick and easy. Hide

Reviewed by Andy 11th May 2026

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We were a party of 6 adults, one small child and two tiny dogs. We all really enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It was characterful and so typical of Braunton. The centre of the village is less than a 10 min walk away so it was in a great location. It was extremely well equipped - there was everything you need for your stay and was in fact one of tRead morehe best equipped cottages wed stayed in. The owners had thought of almost everythingeven for the canine guests! Good recycling facilities. Bedrooms were spacious and very comfortable, particularly the beds - everyone slept well. The steep staircases may not suit everyone! The lounge is quite small and couldnt comfortably accommodate all 7 of us at once, however, the kitchen has a large table which provides an additional sociable area. There is also a nice decked area outside which we didnt use because the weather wasnt quite warm enough. The lack of parking was made clear to us at booking and we knew the location of the cottage very well so understood its challenges. It was a bit tricky loading and unloading because the road is narrow and fairly busy so guests will need to be prepared for this. The owner was very responsive when the boiler developed a fault and it was repaired the next day. Hide

Reviewed by Kate 4th January 2026

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Lovely and comfortable cottage. Everything we needed in the kitchen plus full fridge and separate freezer a bonus for a large group. Location is excellent for shops and cafes in braunton, also few mins drive to saunton sands. Very good value for money, would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Jenny 3rd November 2025

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Waste and recycling days are early in the week and this is stored close to the back of the house due to the house design. This means waste from previous tenants could be still at the property when you arrive.

Reviewed by Simon 15th September 2025

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Very pleased with the accommodation. Six adults and two dogs , it had everything we needed. Washing Machine and Drier were very welcome (due to the heavy rain). Highly recommended and would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Denis 18th August 2025

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Really enjoyed our stay in this cosy and comfortable cottage. A lovely warm welcome from the owners who were friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Kevin 8th August 2025

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DO NOT RENT THIS PROPERTY!! On arrival, as we entered the cottage the lounge and kitchen area there was an overwhelming smell of dog. Although the property had a pet policy, we did not expect it to smell as bad. Within 10 minutes of arriving at the property, we had to leave the property to get away from the smell. Whilst the caretaker came roundRead more with plug ins and Febreze air freshener this did mask the smell slightly, the smell was engrained in the carpets and sofas so the smell returned within 24 hours. The caretaker came round in the morning with Vanish carpet spray and a bottle of bleach. My wife used the bleach to clean all floors with a mop and wipe down all the kitchen surfaces. The mop bucket water was black, despite the fact, we only arrived 12 hours prior. The soles of our feet were black just walking around the property. Later that day the owner also bought two throws to put on the sofas. The smell was so bad we couldnt use the lounge! We can only assume, wet dogs have slept in the lounge. Worst thing of all, we were horrified to see a massive stain on the single duvet in the twin room which my daughters friend had slept in. This is totally unacceptable and a health hazard, it would appear to be some kind of bodily fluid. As a result, the girls left early and could not stay in the property any longer. The small window in the twin room was also broken. The kitchen could do with a refit inside, the cupboards stink and are really unpleasant inside . We had to wash everything we used because of it. Apart from cereal and toast in the morning, we did not use the kitchen facilities and had to eat out every night! The windows upstairs are all filthy outside and the stairway carpet and handrails are disgusting to touch. The cupboards were full of clutter. The guest book on the kitchen table only has a few pages left in it where pages have been ripped out for what we can only think is for bad reviews. Parking is an absolute nightmare too. We parked a 1/4 mile away which was quite challenging with check in and check out!! The property is in need of a seriously good deep clean, and should not be rented out until its done. The owners do not admit fault although they have claimed to rectify the issues raised. We booked this cottage because the reviews were "Exceptional", in our opinion this was extremely misleading. Response from Holiday Cottages.co.uk - Thank you for your review. We have spoken to the Home Owner and he has confirmed that the issues have now been resolved. Hide

Reviewed by Carol 2nd August 2025

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Beautiful cottage in a lovely village.

Reviewed by Kay 26th July 2025

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Clean and tidy. Owners was very nice and checked if we were ok and if we were happy with everything. Shame it doesnt have parking and the living isnt big enough for 8 people

Reviewed by Tracey 11th July 2025

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Very cosy cottage with amenities close by ,parking can be a problem .

Reviewed by Gareth 24th April 2025

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Overall it was nice and in a great spot.

Reviewed by Jo 19th April 2025

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Great cottage & great location. 3 bathrooms which is needed for 8 people. Ideal for exploring North Devon. Only downside is that there isnt really any parking nearby, though it is only a 10 min walk to the public car parks where its 6 per day to park.

Reviewed by Kerry 3rd February 2025

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Whilst the Cottage is in a very good location being walking distance to all that Braunton has to offer, and a good size, the parking situation really does need to be made clear. You cannot pull up outside to do a quick luggage drop, parking is a lottery and in the summer I feel would be a real challenge ( we stayed end of Jan and could generally paRead morerk a few mins walk away). The decor and fixtures are a little tired / and could do with a refresh, however the facilities were good. The 2nd set-up of stairs to the en-suite are not for the faint hearted!!! Hide

Reviewed by Izabela 4th January 2025

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Reviewed by Alison 10th August 2024

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Great house and location. We loved our stay.

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Marsdens Devon Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.