The Signal House

• Sleeps: 4 (+2)
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathroom: 1
• Minimum stay: 3-4 nights

The Signal House has assumed many guises over past centuries – as a shelter for livestock, a coastguard and signal house, and even a Customs and Excise office… complete with records of former smugglers-turned-officers!

Occupying prime position atop Beer Head’s dramatic cliffs, the intriguing building has since been transformed into a charming and luxurious Devon coastal retreat for up to four guests. Savour the most magnificent views from Portland Bill to Start Point, in a magical, windswept escape from everyday life.

This is a retreat that’s particularly perfect for all-weather breaks. There’s underfloor heating and a log-burner for welcome warmth on chilly days, and an elevated patio for lazy summer evening barbecues. The private lawned area at the front is ideal for morning coffee-with-a-view, too.

Whip up feasts and snacks galore in the fully-equipped, natural light-flooded kitchen, where high-end appliances include a Quooker tap and a bean-to-cup coffee machine. There’s also plenty of room to chat with the designated chef at the breakfast island, glass of wine in hand!

One of the two elegant double bedrooms can be made into a twin on request, and there’s an occasional pull-out bed in the lounge, for flexibility that means a small family, two couples, or a group of friends can be easily accommodated.

The owners have also added some helpful facilities for guests with reduced mobility, including a ramp to the main door, wheelchair-friendly doors inside and out, and a wet room rather than a shower cubicle. Oh, and since The Signal House is a single-level retreat, there are no pesky stairs to navigate, either.

What to do with your days? You could be forgiven for staying put and simply feasting your eyes on that glorious, ever-changing scenery… taking in that mesmerising coast to the south, and soothing green farmland to the north.

At a glance

• A luxurious single-level retreat for up to four guests, secluded on the cliffs at Beer Head for sublime, wide-reaching coast-and-farmland views.
• There are two double bedrooms, one of which can be made into a twin for added convenience.
• Full self-contained facilities include a wet room shower and a well-equipped kitchen with a Quooker tap and bean-to-cup coffee machine.
• The elevated patio is ideal for summer barbecues, and there’s underfloor heating and a wood-burner to warm cooler evenings inside.
• The secluded Hooken Beach is a 10-minute stroll away, with the quaint villages of Branscombe and Beer also in easy walking distance.

Features

• Disability Accessible
• Family Friendly
• Seaside Breaks

More information

If you do feel like venturing out, a 10-minute stroll through a designated Site of Specific Scientific Interest will lead you straight to the secluded Hooken Beach.

You could also wander along to the quaint villages of Branscombe and Beer for refreshments and sightseeing. Ideal for enthusiasts of history and culture, there are three National Trust properties to visit in Branscombe, including the thatched 18th-century Forge.

The Beer Quarry Caves are a must-visit, too: a vast, man-made complex of underground caverns created over centuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone. Perhaps enjoy some fresh seafood after your visit, before ambling your way back to The Signal House to savour another spectacular coastal sunset.

Things to note

The retreat is suitable for guests with reduced mobility, but please check the property website regarding specific access requirements. Pets are not permitted.