The Rev. Heaven built the original bungalow in 1893. Constructed in colonial style, with its veranda facing east, it would not have been unfamiliar to the British living in India, Africa or Australasia. Martin Harman later named it Brambles, as its garden had become something of a jungle. By 1970 the building was derelict. The Landmark Trust replaced the corrugated iron ruin with a pair of cedar villas, deliberately reminiscent of the previous building's colonial style.

Bramble Villas East  4 people
The East villa looks over the sea towards Devon, and has the light off the sea in its rooms, particularly in the living room with windows on three sides.

Bramble Villas West  4 people
The West villa has the same marvellous quality of light, and its position is more sheltered. Visitors take full advantage of the sun trap outside its windows in the afternoon.