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The Great House

3.5 star property
Eco-certified guesthouse in Minehead with free breakfast

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Luxury Suite (Lorna Doone)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Luxury Suite (Dunster)

Luxury Suite (Dunster)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite (Lorna Doone)

Luxury Suite (Lorna Doone)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite (Dunkery)

Luxury Suite (Dunkery)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite (Luttrell)

Luxury Suite (Luttrell)

Luxury Suite (Luttrell)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Futon
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About the area

Map
Great House,, Great House Street, Minehead, England, TA24 7TQ

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 14 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 162 min drive

About this property

The Great House

Eco-certified guest house near Exmoor National Park
The Great House provides amenities, such as free full breakfast and a terrace. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 13 May 2025 to 31 December 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

The Great House Minehead
The Great House Guesthouse
The Great House Guesthouse Minehead

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Great House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Great House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Great House located?

Situated in a national park, this eco-certified guesthouse is within 3 miles (5 km) of Dunster Working Watermill, Dunster Castle and The Chocolate House. Dunster Dolls Museum and St George's Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Great House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xanthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcoming and relaxing

We had a very warm welcome from excellent hosts. The Great House was beautifully presented and a house with fascinating history. We totally relaxed with a hot tub and freshly baked picnic whilst we were there. The walking in the area is beautiful and I recommend a visit here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Truly a Great House, with such wonderful hosts!

This grand old house has oodles of history and is located in a very quiet setting. The entire house has been beautifully restored with attention to detail. We chose the Dunster Suite on the ground floor and even in the middle of the heat wave it remained cool and comfortable! Sheila and Bruce were perfect hosts and could not have been more welcoming, attentive and kind. All the food is home cooked to perfection, and a visit to the Club Lounge is a must…you will feel like you have travelled back in time. What they have created here is very special indeed, and the room rates are great value given the amazing service, luxury touches, and the hosts willingness to go the extra mile to make sure your stay is special. I also love their commitment to sustainability. No single use plastics here, milk is served in glass bottles butter in a proper dish and sugar in a bowl. Luxury with sustainability. I cannot recommend The Great House highly enough. Five stars all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely venue, owners & food!

We found The Great House as a very convenient place to stay for a wedding in the local area. The owners Sheila & Bruce were so welcoming with handy help and excellent breakfasts. A lovely setting that we couldn’t fully explore due to weather and a wedding but would return again in an instant!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quite disappointed

The linen was filthy dirt. We had to resort to purchasing linen at local Tesco as their linen was smelling considering COVID times. This was bad will be putting a complaint to Hotels. Com with a view to getting my refund
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020