Smugglers Cottage

The cottage itself was beautiful and cosy and very welcoming.

We loved it. The welcome pack and pint of milk was very unexpected but very appreciated and a very lovely kind gesture. Regarding the parking permit, it needs to be clarified a bit more. We ended up asking the kind neighbour in the end to explain it to us. The only other thing I'd say is the outdoor space needed a bit of a brush down to tidy it up. I ended up doing that myself. I know leafs can't be helped but we used the outdoor space a lot. So a little going over helped keep the cottage floor and carpets tidy. But had a fabulous time and definitely recommended and book again.

A well situated and comfortable cottage.

We had a lovely stay.

Great property with regard to location.

Living area bigger than expected which is unusual. Kitchen had everything needed and everything was good quality. Would return and recommend.

Smugglers cottage is a beautiful and well equipped cottage, a really short walk away from Beer high street.

The bedrooms are really comfortable and big with plenty of space. Downstairs is a little more cosy but very comfortable, with a good kitchen and breakfast table separate to the sitting room. The garden steps are steep but lead to a lovely garden. Just one observation, the fridge door shelf was broken, which didn't leave much room to stand up the essential bottles of wine, milk etc

I absolutely loved Smugglers Cottage, I will be back as soon as I can.

There was nothing we could not find, literally everything was provided. The garden was amazing, such a brilliant sun trap at the top. Only criticism was that the bathroom needs a blind

This is our second stay at Smugglers Cottage and we like the location and amenities it offers.

Since our last visit the heating has been up dated and is now controlled remotely by the owners. At this time of the year when poor weather may mean an early return to the cottage it was not pleasant to have to wait until 4.30 to have the heating switched on and the thermostat set for what had been decided by someone else was “warm enough”. No noticeable heating in the bedroom either was disappointing for people like us, who like to be cosy. We are aware of the log burner but don’t want to be faffing around making fires on holiday. Whilst we understand the money saving principle we would not recommend staying here other than in the warmer weather.

This is a charming cottage and was spotlessly clean with some thoughtful touches, especially the pint of milk ready for a cuppa after the journey.

It is quite small and the twin bedroom is difficult to move around in without crashing into the bed frame - might be better to put divans rather than wooden bed-frames. The hot water is hard to control, but we understand why it’s necessary to have a system to prevent the immersion tank being left on. Although mentioned in the description, the steep climb to the summerhouse is very steep indeed!

Absolutely loved our stay here.

It was a lovely well equipped cottage in a perfect location. Arrived to a lovely welcome pack with local produce and kitchen well equipped with washing up liquid, sponges tea towels etc (this is not always provided in some cottages). Although no parking there was space to unload and parking down the road in a local car park which had been paid for, for the length of our stay. Lots of lovely shops, pubs and restaurants in Beer itself. Overall would highly recommend and would happily stay here myself. Only thing to note is that the garden is not very friendly to children or anyone with mobility issues as lots of steps and on different levels, however, if you'll be spending your days in Beer or the local area it shouldn't be a problem!

Smugglers Cottage is a lovely property conveniently located in Beer.

It is very well equipped and comfortable. The terraced garden is steep, not suitable for young children as stated, but wonderful views and the summerhouse is a lovely addition.

Very cosy and clean cottage in a great location, a very enjoyable stay.

Lovely clean cottage, very well equipped, ideal situation and well thought out gardens.

The wi fi was a bit intermittent but it didn’t matter to us but I would definitely recommend changing the curtains in the bedroom as they let in so much light which is not ideal for sleeping.

Smugglers Cottage was very comfortable and so well situated for exploring Beer.

The terraced garden was perfect for enjoying the sun and taking in the lovely views.

Lovely cosy cottage in a great position.

We made full use of the log fire! Comfortable spacious bedrooms with loads of storage, kitchen well equipped, lovely welcome pack, we would have appreciated some salt and pepper and maybe another frying pan but that is literally our only criticism! Would love to return in the summer and make use of the tiered garden. Beer itself has everything you need and great walking on the doorstep. Thank you!

The cottage was well equipped for the two of us and lovely and warm.

It has a lovely homely feel and the tree and decorations a special touch. Might be a bit cosy for four adults around the table but would recommend as it suited us. The location is ideal for a stroll back from the bars or restaurant and perfect for those coastal walks. Thank you for sharing it!

Thank you for a fantastic stay in Smugglers Cottage.

We stayed the first week in December, and finding it decorated for Christmas was a lovely surprise and a great start to our holiday. The welcome package was the best one we have ever had, thank you. The cottage was clean, well equipped, comfortable and always warm. The only negative thing was the cupboard/wardrobe in the double bedroom, smelt damp. It didn't matter to us, as there were only two of us, so we used the wardrobe in the twin room. We would definitely stay again, it's a lovely cottage and Beer is a great place to stay, everyone in the village was very friendly and the local shop was very well stocked with a lot of local produce, we didn't have to go to a supermarket all week.

The cottage was perfectly placed in Beer, and on first impression the cottage was lovely and clean and garden was great.

But unfortunately the cottage is riddled with damp and there is obviously a leak in the roof affecting the bathroom ceiling. As the week went on we had problems with the hot water and towel rails, which was resolved. The instructions for putting on the hot water and towels rail are not clear at all.

Unnecessarily complicated hot water system left us without hot water.

For new occupants please do read the instructions! Toaster not working.

Nice cottage, nicely presented, comfortable sofa, nice to have outdoor space, good location with lovely views across the village with distant sea views, lovely summer house and seating on top terrace which is accessed via step steps either 45 or 47 I lost count, so bear that in mind.

Would I stay again ? yes if a few things were addressed! mattress in the main bedroom was extremely uncomfortable and both myself and my partner had severe back pain as a result, which did spoil the holiday experience, without doubt the worst mattress I have ever slept on!! The plug in the bath is not secure so the water drains out, but something that could be fixed so easily. I would suggest that you check out the fridge before you stock up as it’s only a small under counter one & unfortunately did not have a freezer which would have been really helpful, as only one cupboard to put food in, so we didn’t have enough space, but if your planning on eating out everyday it would be more that sufficient.

Smugglers Cottage is a lovely holiday home.

The accommodation was perfect for our stay. Very well equipped kitchen and the lounge was comfortable. It’s personal preference but the mattress on the single bed was too soft, but the double bed was perfect. The garden is steep but was landscaped really well, and we enjoyed sitting on the patio(s). Garden not suitable for very young children or less mobile visitors. Parking wasn’t an issue. We always found a space in the main village car park (where we had a free permit) and was able to park closer to cottage for loading and unloading. Would definitely recommend this cottage. Beer village is beautiful and lots to do in the area. Thank you for the lovely welcome pack.

The cottage was very cosy and quiet, and on the whole we had a really lovely stay.

It’s personal preference but we found the mattress in the main bedroom to be too hard for us and would recommend a mattress topper at least. Taller guests need to be aware of the beam the front room! The bath plug worked if it was put in upside down. Being out of season there were a few local attractions and facilities that were closed but I think this was reflected in the price and we had everything we needed. The Anchor pub did good food and welcomed us and our dog. The Barrel of Beer was friendly and great for a drink. Lovely fresh fish from the hut on the beach and a well stocked convenience store - all a short walk away. Best of all were the walks with spectacular views, a beautiful place to stay as a couple.

Smugglers cottage was a home from home .

The cottage was lovely and warm on arrival . The welcome pack was lovely and a nice touch . The beds were comfy an plenty of storage in bedrooms for clothes . We loved the log burner which was one of the reasons we picked the cottage . The village itself was quaint and the Anchor pub was friendly and the food delicious. Thank you for sharing your property.

We really enjoyed our week at Smugglers Cottage, so comfortable and cosy, and the extras - Christmas tree and goodie bag were a lovely surprise.

We would highly recommend the cottage and Beer itself, very pretty place, friendly people, and beautiful coastline.

Nice and cosy (but by no means cramped) cottage.

Log fire a winner. Fully equipped and comfortable beds. Ideal for our family of four and pooch.

Cosy cottage and great location for a relaxing break.

A real gem of a cottage.

The garden was a real treat which you don’t see in the listing pics. That said It’s is steep with easy access steps but worth it for the views and sun trap at the top. We loved it. The dog loved it. We had 2 couples and a small dog within our party and would definitely visit again. Even the neighbours were lovely and friendly. lovely village, lovely people and lovely cottage.

Fabulous cottage , a very short walk to the beach, shops, bars and restaurants of Beer.

The cottage had everything you could possibly need and the garden was amazing. Yes it's a bit of a steep climb to the top of the layered garden but my, it was so worth it with the sea view and views of the village. The beds were very comfortable with loads of storage space in both bedrooms, wi-fi excellent, kitchen fully equipped and the cottage was spotless on arrival. You just need to be aware that the 3 short stay spaces in the road are often occupied so be careful when unloading / loading up outside the cottage as there is not much room for vehicles to pass as you do so. However given we were there on the hottest weekend probably this Summer and at the end of the school holidays, this was only to be expected in reality. At peak times, you might also want to book the restaurants in advance and 2 were closed on Sundays which seemed a bit odd. Highly recommend Smugglers Cottage, we loved it !

We had a lovely stay in Smugglers Cottage, thank you .

The cottage was well equipped and in a great position, in spite of restrictive parking to unload. Loading back up was overcome by parking opposite the cottage after 6 pm and leaving by 9 am. There were just a few points that we found in the cottage, which did not spoil our stay, but we felt should be pointed out. A second key would have been very useful, as we could not leave the cottage unless we were together or we had to liase as to the time we got back, or one of us had to stay in! The wardrobe in the main bedroom needs a lower step, as I found it very difficult to get into! The right hand window in the bathroom we could not open and needs to be fixed. As the weather was warm and sometimes humid, the extra opening would have cleared the steam quicker and prevent dampness and ruining the beautiful decorated bathroom. The garden was amazing, but due to the three tiers and no handrails from the second tier upwards, it was difficult to use the garden for our friends who came for lunch. We were ok and used the garden often, but handrails would be alot safer. Again thank you for a wonderful stay in the cottage and we highly recommend it.

Just returned from a fabulous few days in Beer.

Smugglers cottage was lovely, perfect for what we wanted. It is walkable into Beer, near all the restaurants, cafes & beach. There was everything we needed in the cottage & a welcome pack on arrival full of little goodies which was a lovely touch. The place was clean & tidy & well looked after. The view from the top patio was beautiful, we have fabulous weather so we’re able to really appreciate it. Just wished we could have stayed longer. Would definitely come back

Have stayed here twice and love this cottage.

Cosy, love the fire, kitchen well equipped, bedrooms comfortable, bathroom all good and nice outside space. Only (very) minor improvements would be to have two door keys and a cafetière please as you do supply coffee for one in the lovely welcome pack.

Everything we hoped for- spacious but cosy, excellent heating system, comfortable bed, plenty of drawers and hanging space, well equipped kitchen, etc.

Lovely cosy cottage very comfortable had a relaxing stay in Beer close to high street and plenty of places to eat close by We were lucky with weather so could make use of sitting at the top of the terraced garden where you can see the sea view Would only say that the garden has alot of steep steps up and may not suit everyone but we enjoyed the outside space we would definitely recommend the cottage for a stay in Beer

Spot on.

Just what we were looking for.

We had a most enjoyable stay at Smugglers Cottage with our greyhound helped, no doubt, by wonderful weather.

We found the cottage comfortable and well equipped and we liked the stepped garden with tables and chairs (and a summer house) on two levels. However, our greyhound wasn't quite so enamoured with the garden - hard surfaces and many steps - so he usually sulked in the cottage when we were enjoying a pre-dinner drink. Whilst I was a bit worried about the parking arrangements, it proved simple and it was only a 5 minute walk to the car park.

Lovely cottage only drawback is the tiered garden with all the steps beautiful garden but very steep no lighting would be useful.

A pretty and comfortable cottage with a beautiful garden in a lovely seaside village.

Excellent terraced garden, comfy front room , lovely fireplace, welcome hamper was a nice touch.