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Charming Exmoor cottage in tranquil setting near mediaeval village of Dunster

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In the charming village of Timberscombe, this cottage offers a peaceful retreat. Unwind by the log-burning fire in the lounge or explore the surrounding moorland and forest walks. The kitchen/diner is well-equipped with a range cooker, while upstairs you'll find two bedrooms and a bathroom with separate shower and bath.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Exmoor cottage in tranquil setting near mediaeval village of Dunster

Set in the village of Timberscombe, just 3 miles from the vibrant, mediaeval village of Dunster with a wide choice of pubs, restaurants, cafes, gift shops and its romantic castle.
Situated on a quiet, no-through lane (off-road parking for 2 cars) with lovely views and direct access to moorland and forest walks.
Cosy lounge with log-burning fire, seating for four and TV/DVD with digital streaming capability.
Kitchen/diner with range cooker and all mod cons, a handy utility/boot room (please note this is 3 steps down from the kitchen and where the fridge-freezer stands) and a peaceful cottage garden with space to dine alfresco.
Upstairs leads to the bathroom (separate shower and bath) and 2 bedrooms. The pretty front room has a double bed, while the back room can be provided as either a twin room or with a spacious and comfortable zip-and-link superking bed.
Unfortunately, due to rising costs but in particular the expected increase in fuel costs, we have currently had to add a heating fee per night to cover the expected costs of gas and electricity.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Minehead, ENG

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dunster Castle - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Minehead Beach - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Dunster Beach - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 59 min drive - 66.0 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 16 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kiss Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr Micawbers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hairy Dog - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Exmoor cottage in tranquil setting near mediaeval village of Dunster pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Exmoor cottage in tranquil setting near mediaeval village of Dunster?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Exmoor cottage in tranquil setting near mediaeval village of Dunster?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Exmoor cottage in tranquil setting near mediaeval village of Dunster?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Exmoor cottage in tranquil setting near mediaeval village of Dunster located?

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

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Charming Exmoor cottage in tranquil setting near mediaeval village of Dunster Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 152 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay the cottage had everything you could possibly need - the garden was lovely as well.Enjoyed the area visiting Dunster, Watchet, Porlock, Cleeve Abbey, Exmoor and Minehead - alll were easy to get to.Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have just had a fabulous few days' stay in Timberscombe - the cottage was very comfortable with lots of thought given to detail so that the cottage is very well equipped. We have spent a few days exploring Exmoor and have throughly enjoyed our mini break.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Selene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Had a lovely stay here again. Great location and has everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in a lovely quiet village. Clean and well presented with great communication from the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3rd time staying here and the 3rd time is the charm. Great house. Great hosts. Zero complaints or issues.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and Quiet Home

The house is really beautiful and is situated in a very quiet and neighbourhood. We thoroughly enjoyed our time. Dunster and Minehead are close by and other destinations can be reached easily by car.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views and location

Beds really comfy everything u needed in house hope to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway

Beautiful, clean, well-equipped terrace cottage in a lovely quiet village.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

We spent a quiet 4 days using the rental as a base for walks in the area and region. The kitchen had everything you need in terms of basics, and the lounge was comfortable with a charming wood burning stove. The bed was very comfortable. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

honeymoon trip

a very pretty house in a lovely little village amazing scenery great walks
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Early autumn in timberscombe

Our second stay at the cottage was as peaceful and relaxing as the first time
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma Cave a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

A beautiful location by a Ford in a charming village. Perfect for visiting Dunster, and sightseeing across Exmoor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a lovely place

Very nice cottage in a beautiful place. Plenty to do in the area and Becky was very communicative and provided loads of helpful information on nearby activities, food and other things to do. The cottage itself was immaculate and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All we needed

Great cottage for our stay. The stream/ford at the end of the lane was a delight.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

alan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Well located for exploring north Devon and Somerset. Cottage in a peaceful setting in a small village just outside Dunster. Homely cottage with comfortable beds. Good for a get away from it all holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best house in the best village.

The title says it all. You'll struggle to find a better holiday home and better village in all of the UK.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice

Really enjoyed our stay at Willow cottage, it had everything we needed, we had lots of places to see, just a bit disappointed that the local pub wasn’t open while we were there, but it didn’t spoil our stay. Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

We had a really nice stay at the cottage. Everything was great, clean and Becky (owner) was really nice and friendly, questions had been answered near realtime via the portal. Only thing we missed was a pub at Timberscombe. We went to Dunster etc to eat something for dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca1 B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property, good location

We enjoyed our stay here, peaceful, close to beach, Dunster castle, host helpful and. communicative. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan and w., Wiltshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really lovely quirky and comfortable cottage

We had a great stay. The property is lovely. Spacious and comfortable and warm with everything required for self catering. Lots of lovely touches from the owners, like fresh flowers, artwork on the walls, some logs for the wood burner and hand soap which is much appreciated. The little garden area is a really nice place to sit and catch any sunshine. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Exmoor

We stayed 3 nights at Becky’s cottage. We loved it. Really comfy bed and sofas, the cottage was clean and the heating was good! We will definitely stay again the next time we are in Exmoor. Thank you Becky!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan and w., Wiltshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Easter Stay at comfortable house

Our second stay at this village house, just a short drive from all the loveliest places on Exmoor was very enjoyable. Great weather meant we could make the most of the nice sunny little garden too. The house is spacious, well decorated and has all the necessary things for a warm and comfortable stay Comfy beds made for a good nights sleep. We felt totally relaxed for our week there. We hope to return!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

PETER L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

very good

The house was well equipped and was in a nice peaceful setting.The work that was ongoing did not create any real problems,would definitly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan and w., Wiltshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely comfortable home from home

Love this house, and its surroundings. Lovely, clean, comfortable and thoughtfully equipped for a relaxing stay. Sunny little garden for eating and enjoying the sunshine. Quiet and pretty village with little community shop. It has everything we need for a relaxing stay, and it is a great base to visit all our favourite places on Exmoor. The owner is always so helpful, and responds whenever there is a query. Have now stayed a few times and always feel I want to return again as soon as I can!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maren E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect

Okay, the weather was just perfect to begin with, which is not in your hands. But everything else was perfect too. I made some a bit of a mess around the booking before we even arrived and Becky was super accommodating and helpful. The place was in spotless condition with everything you could want from a home away from home. We just loved staying there. Thank you so much Becky. What an enchanting place you’ve got!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023