The Garden Studio offers peace and privacy in a beautiful location. It's in the owner's extensive garden where wildlife thrives, and the views reach over the town to the quay and beach. It's a great choice for couples or solo travellers who want the hospitality of bed-and-breakfast accommodation with the privacy of a holiday cottage. There are no catering facilities, but a comprehensive breakfast is included, and you're only a short stroll from Minehead's many excellent cafes, pubs and restaurants. Dogs are welcome. Short breaks and more extended stays are possible all year round.
With room for up to seven people to sleep in four bedrooms and a seafront location, Seagulls Rest is ideal for families and friends on holiday to Minehead. Everything is within easy reach so you can park the car and forget it for the week, walk, cycle or take a vintage steam train to explore the coast, countryside and Exmoor National Park. Minehead has been a favourite seaside resort for generations, and this Victorian cottage offers guests the chance to stay in a quiet spot that is still within walking distance of beaches, pubs and shops.
Your family will love the chance to stay at Dunkery, which enjoys fantastic views towards North Hill and Minehead Old Town. Dunkery is a spacious bungalow that has been extended and modernised throughout to provide a high standard of accommodation. It has three lovely bedrooms, an enclosed garden and an open-plan layout that works well for families, couples and friends. Minehead's beach, harbour, esplanade and the start of South West Coast Path are a 20 minute walk (or 5 minute drive), as is the border of Exmoor National Park. One well-behaved dog is welcome.
A pretty period stone cottage on a private farm in the heart of the Exmoor National Park, East Harwood Farm Cottage has fantastic walks from the front door, including to Dunkery Beacon and the ruggedly beautiful moors. The property is dog-friendly and sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms. At around a mile from medieval Timberscombe village, it is a relaxed stroll from The Lion Pub, and within easy reach of the coast at Minehead and Porlock.
Six Tors Road is a beautifully presented holiday home in a location beside the East Lyn River in Lynmouth. You'll love this gorgeous property which sleeps eight people in four bedrooms and has a flexible layout that can suit families, multi-generational families, or friends. You will be within a short stroll of cafes, shops, the harbour, beach and the famous funicular railway that has carried passengers between Lynmouth and Lynton since 1890. Exmoor is perfect for an activity-filled holiday in all seasons, especially when you stay somewhere as spacious and well-equipped for self-catering as Six Tors Road.
Offering a lovely blend of cosiness and old-world charm, The Old Inn is perfectly placed in the very heart of Exmoor's National Park close to Wheddon Cross and Snowdrop Valley. Guests can enjoy wonderful walks from the doorstep of the holiday cottage and plenty of attractions within easy reach including the beaches of Devon and Somerset.
Peaceful stone cottage in a quiet, private location in the Somerset countryside. The Cowshed sounds rustic but has been renovated to a high standard to accommodate up to two adults (and two dogs) who want somewhere special where they can spend time together without distraction. The location in the Brendon Hills puts beautiful Exmoor and Somerset countryside on the doorstep, and there is an excellent choice of local pubs and restaurants should you want to dine out.
Welcoming and comfy self catering holiday accommodation in an idyllic setting within Exmoor's glorious National Park on the Devon/Somerset borders. Stunning location and ideal for walking, cycling, relaxing and sampling the good selection of country pubs. Close to Simonsbath, Wintershead offers the chance to escape away from it all and enjoy a taste of country life.
The Pippins is nicely presented throughout and provides the perfect self-catering retreat for couples looking to enjoy everything the Exmoor National Park and Somerset coastline has to offer. Nestling in the grounds of Cedar House on the edge of the Somerset village of Old Cleeve close to Minehead, the cottage has been awarded 4 Star Gold status by EnjoyEngland and provides a home from home and base for exploring the surrounding stunning countryside. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
The Coach House is an ideal choice for a relaxing holiday in West Somerset, surrounded by gorgeous countryside and around a mile from the beach at Blue Anchor. It is next to Exmoor National Park, and favourite attractions such as Minehead, Dunster Castle and medieval village, Watchet Harbour, Lynton, Lynmouth are all within easy reach. The two-bedroom, plus sofa bed period property sleeps five people and has a flexible layout that makes it as comfortable for couples and friends and families with a secluded patio and court yard garden overlooking the Alpacas. We are thrilled to say that we can now accommodate children of all ages, just to note as its a courtyard garden there is no play equipment for children. We are now accepting 2 well behaved dogs £25 per stay . We have an enclosed patio area however we ask owners not allow the dog to roam free due to the livestock, your dog is not to be left alone at the Coach House ( most pubs and cafe take dogs) please make sure flea and tick treatment is up to date. and don't forget the dog bed and for towels all our beaches are dog friendly in the winter! Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Coast and countryside come together beautifully in this period property. The three bedroom cottage sleeps up to five adults and is on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, just a few miles from the coast and within easy reach of the Quantock Hills, Minehead, Taunton and Bridgewater. There is plenty to see and do during your stay, including walking part of the Coleridge Way footpath which passes through the village. At the end of a busy day, put your feet up in the garden or in front of the log burner, or walk to the pub for a pint of local cider.
The pretty medieval village of Dunster is a wonderful place to stay as it gives easy access to both the Somerset coast and Exmoor's beautiful countryside. Like many of the buildings in Dunster, Fuller's Mill has medieval roots, having once been a busy cotton mill powered by the stream that still flows alongside it. The cottage sleeps up to six people in three bedrooms and, being within walking distance of shops, pubs and a playground makes it ideal for families. Minehead, Porlock and Lynmouth are just a few miles away and there are walks and cycling routes from the door.
The Bramleys offers self-catering for four guests in two bedrooms and sits on the edge of the Somerset village of Old Cleeve, close to the popular seaside resort of Minehead on the coast. Perfect for families or friends looking for a seaside holiday and base for exploring the many attractions of the area, including Exmoor National Park close by and the West Somerset Steam Railway. Relax, walk, cycle or explore - the area offers something for everyone. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Sitting on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, this beautifully presented holiday cottage is an ideal choice for anyone wanting to explore the North Devon Coastline and its stunning sandy beaches with Combe Martin, Croyde and Woolacombe (amongst others) within easy reach.
A lovely stone barn conversion in Combe Martin on the edge of Exmoor National Park, Nutcombe Barn is on private property at the end of a long driveway with no passing traffic to disturb the sound of birdsong, and no light pollution to dim the beauty of the night skies. The beach is just over two miles away, and there are plenty of walking spots nearby. It is the perfect cottage for families as there is plenty of space indoors and outside, together with three luxurious ensuite bedrooms that can sleep up to six guests. The owners of Nutcombe Barn have made the cottage both child and dog-friendly, and ideal for a relaxing holiday at any time of the year.
Just a stone's throw from Exmoor National Park and long sandy beaches, Courtyard Cottage is set in gorgeous North Devon countryside on the outskirts of the market town of Barnstaple. Perfect for walking, cycling or surfing holidays, or simply enjoying some time out in a beautiful setting, this tastefully decorated holiday cottage is an ideal self-catering getaway for couples or small families. Sleeping four guests in two bedrooms with a wood burning stove and underfloor heating it is cosy all year round.
This secluded Victorian single storey cottage on the Ashley Combe Estate, the historic Exmoor home of computer pioneer Ada Lovelace, sits across a bridge next to a stream and is surrounded by woodland a mile from Porlock Weir. It combines old world charm with modern living; fully centrally heated, an open fire adds a special glow to cooler days. Lovelace is a good base for local walks. Peace and tranquillity in the sheltered woodland encourage relaxation and are the perfect ingredients for forest bathing. Free wifi serves to stay in touch with a less enchanted world. Lovelace can accommodate three guests with two people occupying the main King bed and one the single bedroom. Alternatively, one guest could use the main bedroom and two guests can be accommodated in the second bedroom by making up the second single (truckle) bed.
Little Hanger is a comfy first floor holiday apartment in a coastal position within Exmoor's spectacular National Park. Affording beautiful views over Porlock Bay, this is a peaceful haven to relax and unwind with the only sounds of birds and waves breaking on the beach below to disturb the tranquility.
A spacious property in Somerset with sea views and plenty of space to accommodate up to eight people in four bedrooms. The flexible layout makes this holiday home a favourite with extended or multi-generational families as it enables everyone to spend time together without sacrificing their personal space. Porlock and the popular Ship Inn pub are within walking distance, and there are wonderful footpaths and cycling trails from the door. Lynton, Lynmouth and Dunster are all nearby, as are wonderful beaches and the vast expanse of the Exmoor National Park. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Enjoy amazing views from the private deck of this superb one-bedroom holiday apartment in Lynton. Coachman's Quarters is part of the character Lynton Cottage Seaview Apartments, a short walk from shops, tea rooms, pubs and attractions. It's ideal for couples who want to make the most of the coastal location within the Exmoor National Park, providing comfortable accommodation over three floors with a well-behaved dog also being welcome. This area is perfect for walking, with the South West Coast Path, Coleridge Way, Tarka Trail, and Two Moors Way all meeting on Lynmouth's promenade. Coachman's Quarters is available for bookings all year round.
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