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Withycombe Cottage, Near Dunster

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7.0

Good

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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  • Pool
    PoolPool
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  • Outdoor space
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  • Pet-friendly
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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

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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

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

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
On-site 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Withycombe Cottage, Near Dunster pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Withycombe Cottage, Near Dunster?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Withycombe Cottage, Near Dunster?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Withycombe Cottage, Near Dunster located?

Situated in Minehead, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Dunster Working Watermill, Dunster Castle and The Chocolate House. St George's Church and Dunster Dolls Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.0

Good

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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.
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6/10 Okay

Dianne B.

Great location, lovely setting and indoor pool a real bonus. We stayed at Withycombe cottage, which
Great location, lovely setting and indoor pool a real bonus. We stayed at Withycombe cottage, which was disappointing. On the upside the lounge is spacious and comfortable with plenty of room for six people dining. However, the whole place was very dated and in need of a refurb. Although the double bedroom was fine, the twin bedrooms were very musty and the beds themselves uncomfortable. It was great that they took dogs and there were lovely grounds for our daily walk.
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8/10 Good

Jan W.

Great location and onsite facilities were very welcome for the family. The accommodation was comfort
Great location and onsite facilities were very welcome for the family. The accommodation was comfortable but, as other reviews have said, in need of a refresh. There were no instructions for the appliances and we found the oven difficult to use at first as the writing on the dials was worn away. The washer/dryer didn’t dry but this was overcome by use of the tumble dryer in the information block. The dishwasher didn’t clean very well so we hand washed everything instead. The on-site facilities were good but the trampoline door zip is in need of repair. The swimming pool is brilliant and the system for booking it worked well enabling each cottage to have exclusive use. Overall we had a great holiday, helped by the weather, and would stay here again. This cottage now has a sieve as I purchased one for 50p from Morrison’s and have donated it to Withycombe Cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Ildi M.

Nice touch to have tea and coffee as well as delicious biscuits on arrival. Site facilities are g
Nice touch to have tea and coffee as well as delicious biscuits on arrival. Site facilities are great whether you have children or not. On site pool, games room with table tennis, pool and football table a great hit, trampoline great size for older children and tennis court a plus. Just some things to while away the hours. Also Echo/Alexa installed for playing music. The gardens are kept in lovely condition with paths run to various activity areas. Shetland ponies in the fields are an additional extra that kids young and old enjoy watching. House was clean and had all necessary appliances in good working order. Easy drives to Porlock, try La Gelato ice cream! They also do pizzas and there is a small eating outside area. We went twice. Dunster Beach 10 minute drive away is good for playing in the sand, taking dogs for a walk, and letting kids have a run around. Minehead has old fashioned holiday staples, arcades, candy floss, fish and chips, but also some brilliant hill walks at the Quay end of the Esplanade. We ate at The Ship Aground in Minehead and the Lions Inn in Timberscombe both very good. We enjoyed our stay as a family of 6 with a 13 week puppy!
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6/10 Okay

Sue D.

Super location for visiting the area. Lots to keep the kids busy although the play area for small ki
Super location for visiting the area. Lots to keep the kids busy although the play area for small kids is very run down. Watch for dog mess on the large field area behind the cottages - not everyone watches their dog! Take plenty of towels - the one dryer in the Info room is constantly in use and few guests empty the condenser or clear the filter. Remember to take a few dishwasher tablets as there were none provided- although dishcloth, washing up liquid and tea towel were. We also would take our own pillows in future as they were uncomfortable.
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4/10 Poor

Travis M.

Amazing location and really friendly owners. Disappointing holiday as there was no hot water or cent
Amazing location and really friendly owners. Disappointing holiday as there was no hot water or central heating working for first 2 nights. Heating back on working Wed evening. This was not fault of owners as fallen tree had taken out cables, however we were staying in February half term and it was freezing. Single (noisy) fan heater in lounge. Nothing provided to heat bedrooms down stairs (freezing). Had hoped owners would supply some additional temporary heaters, ended up buying our own to use with bedrooms hovered around 8-10 degrees. Also pool temp to cold to enjoy. Property ticked all boxes in paper with great. location, facilities etc. but let down seriously by poor hygiene cleanliness. Very dusty and dog hair needing vacuuming. Overall In desperate need of serious deep clean. Outdoor facilities very attractive. Lovely grounds and tennis court. Really good information room that also had a tumble dryer for guest to use. Swimming pool looks amazing (would like to use it when heater working), great looking hot tub (unfortunately out of action during our stay), games room was a big hit with our boys but could do with some TLC and also cleaning. I do believe an investment in replacing the beds is needed, twin rooms had small singles (2’6”) which are great for kids and twin bedrooms could fit anything larger , however children complained they were not comfy so we padded them with spare duvets. The Master bed was also lumpy and disappointed to find a small double in a room that would easily accommodate a king size bed. Overall we are divided as a family, boys want to go back but I’m not convinced. Value for money was reasonable out of season but given experience would definitely not consider the higher in season prices quoted on system.

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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