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Withycombe Cottage, Near Dunster

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Reviews
7.0

Good

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Minehead, Somerset
  • Popular LocationDunster Castle3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDunster Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMinehead Beach12 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Withycombe Cottage, Near Dunster

Withycombe Cottage near Dunster is part of a complex of charming country cottages in a beautiful setting of the Avill Valley between Dunster and Timberscombe, within the Exmoor National Park. This property sleeps up to 6 guests in one double bedroom and two twin rooms. Withycombe is an 'upside down' cottage that is situated in the the South Barn, a large stone building that used to part of the old farm, housing several cow stalls, and a bull's house!

Sleeps up to 6 guests in one double and two twin rooms
Dogs welcome (2 max) for £20 per dog
Bed linen provided
Towels can be hired for £3 per person
Cots and high chairs available on request
Shared indoor heating swimming pool, spa bath and games room
On-site car park
Wifi, heating and electricity is included (heating provided by Biomass Boiler)
Idyllic location with 9 acres of land to explore
Saturday changeover
Short breaks available outside of the main school holidays
Arrive between 3 pm and 6 pm
Depart by 10 am

The 4-star complex of cottages consist of a variety of cottages with varying numbers of beds to best suit your needs whether that's sleeping 2 guests or up to 6 per cottage, making this an ideal place to holiday as a family, with your children, as a couple or in a larger group.

During restrictions, the pool will be open and each cottage will have the opportunity to book a private slot. The pool was operated like this last year during restrictions and it worked very well.
The games room will be open with the door left open for ventilation, with hand sanitiser will be available outside.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Exterior
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Pool
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Minehead

This cottage is located in Minehead. Dunster Dolls Museum and Bakelite Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dunster Working Watermill and Dunster Castle. The Chocolate House and Blenheim Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Minehead, Somerset

What's nearby

  • Dunster Castle - 3 min drive
  • Dunster Beach - 11 min drive
  • Minehead Beach - 12 min drive
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 19 min drive
  • Dunkery Beacon - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 13 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coaster Coffee - 8 min drive
  • The Hairy Dog - 8 min drive
  • The Queens Head - 8 min drive
  • Kildare Lodge - 7 min drive
  • Cream - 8 min drive

Reviews

7.0

Good

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Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Karen K.

Whilst the on site facilities are good the accommodation needs a bit of attention.
Whilst the on site facilities are good the accommodation needs a bit of attention.
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10/10 Excellent

Michaela F.

Quirky and cosy vintage countryside accomodation in a beautiful and peaceful countryside setting. E
Quirky and cosy vintage countryside accomodation in a beautiful and peaceful countryside setting. Each holiday home has a different character from each other. Our upside-down-house Withycombe Cottage was warm and comfortable, with beautiful views over the hills behind it, and the paddock with the owners' two friendly miniature Shetland Ponies grazing on it. We enjoyed a couple of evenings there on our stay, and the living room area was lovely, especially with the old fashioned lamps on. Very comfortable sofas, a large dining table, and a lovely little kitchen area which had everything in it that guests could need ; including a dishwasher, washing machine fridge freezer, and microwave. Lots of hot water, and working radiators throughout. Our double bed was very comfortable, and the room was a lovely size, too, and the 4 children loved their 2 small twin bedrooms and beds. The indoor heated swimming pool was clean and a huge hit with the children, as was the jacuzzi tub. It was very thoughtful of the owners to keep a collection of balls in the water for them to play with in the pool. Plenty of private changing room space inside the onsite building. It was very kind of them to say we would still be welcome to use the pool, and the other play facilities such as the big enclosed trampoline and seperate games room hut, after we'd checked out of the Cottage at 10am. We didn't as we had a long drive back home, but although the pool house isnt usually open each day till 9.30am Richard kindly opened it up for my husband and boys at 9am so they could have an hour in it before we left. (Just one suggestion....perhaps it could be opened daily from 8am or 8.30am for families on their final morning of their stay ?) The Games Room is a big asset to the site, with it's pool table, ping pong table and football table...all the balls, cues and bats included. And there is also a concrete tennis court, and a lovely large grassed paddock for children to kick the provided balls into a goal net, and lots of seating on the grassed areas, too. We saw the wooden adventure play structure, but our boys didn't use it. So, lots for children of ages to do before or after a day out, or for a morning or an afternoon relaxing on site ; even our two 16 years were kept entertained by these facilities. Great value. Highly reccomend, and would definately return if we holiday in Somerset again. A great online find, and a fab base for outtings to the beaches and Bays around Minehead, Glastonbury, and North Devon. Thankyou to owners Richard and Julie who live in a cottage onsite, and are reassuringly present during your stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

We enjoyed using the swimming pool and walking around the property with our dog. The house is comfor
We enjoyed using the swimming pool and walking around the property with our dog. The house is comfortable and we had a very relaxing week.
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6/10 Okay

Bryan J.

Nice quiet complex of cottages in a great location near Dunster and Minehead. Overall we loved our
Nice quiet complex of cottages in a great location near Dunster and Minehead. Overall we loved our holiday. Things to be aware of if you're staying at Withycombe... * There's no private outdoor space if you're keen on eating al fresco or fancy a barbecue * The kitchen area and utensils are overdue a refresh * The wifi when we were there was pretty awful - regularly dropping out - not ideal if you have children used to a stable supply! The grounds are lovely - excellent swimming pool, games room and tennis courts. And it's dog friendly.
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4/10 Poor

Samuel M.

Good central location, cottages were quiet with large secure grounds to wander in which was ideal fo
Good central location, cottages were quiet with large secure grounds to wander in which was ideal for children and pets. The ponies were popular with children. The owners were friendly and helpful. We stayed at Withycombe cottage which was musty, in need of a deep clean and makeover. We had to clean all switches, bannister, door handles and velux window handles which were dirty. Crockery, cutlery and oven were not clean. Some essential utensils were missing. No provision of basics other than one toilet roll per bathroom and hand soap; there was no washing up liquid, salt and pepper, oven gloves, extractor fan for cooker and colander. The pool was a nice facility, but sadly so chlorinated our children developed dermatitis after several days. The games room was in urgent need of investment and dirty. The tennis rackets for communal use were not fit for purpose. The internet was poor and a solution to manage the demand from 12 cottages simultaneously is needed. Considering we are in a pandemic and paid 1600 for 6 nights, the standard of hygiene was seriously lacking, so we will not be returning. With some decoration, a deep clean and more attention to detail this could be a great holiday venue.

About the host

Hosted by Chris

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Located in the picturesque Avill Valley, within Exmoor National Park, and near to Dunster and Minehead, the cottage is in a perfect location for family holidays, romantic breaks or a get-away with your dogs. No matter what you want from your holiday, there’s something for everyone - cyclists, hikers, horse riders and families will all love the rugged and epic landscape on the doorstep. West Somerset
and North Devon have wonderful coastlines and stunning countryside, just waiting for you to explore!

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English
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