Cosy 3-bdr thatched cottage in medieval Dunster

Entire cottage in Dunster, United Kingdom

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2.5 bathrooms
Rated 4.76 out of 5 stars.148 reviews
Hosted by Helen
  1. 9 years hosting

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Beautiful area

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Valley and park views

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Centrally located in medieval Dunster, on the edge of the Exmoor National Park, our cosy 17th century thatched cottage is ideal for couples, families, or groups of friends. The cottage is well appointed with modern appliances but retains bags of medieval character. To the rear is a sunny, private outdoor area; free parking and a children's playground are 2 minutes' walk away at Gallox Bridge, and the High Street, Water Mill/Tea Room, Castle, pubs, and restaurants are all within 5 minutes' walk.

The space
James and Emma, and James’s sister, Helen, invite you to a warm Exmoor welcome at Chimney Cottage. Our cottage is a gem, located centrally in Dunster, and with all of Dunster's amenities and places of interest within easy walking distance. The cottage has two spacious bedrooms upstairs (one king with en suite, one twin) as well as a third bedroom with a double bed off the living room downstairs which is outfitted with a sink and toilet en suite. The kitchen/dining room is large, and is outfitted with high quality appliances including washing machine, fridge/freezer, gas oven, microwave and toaster. The large dining room table can comfortably seat six adults. The kitchen/dining room opens through a back porch into a landscaped rear garden which is a fantastic sun trap and which has a large patio with table and chairs, as well as a barbecue. The garden is flanked by a leat which flows through the village and powers the working water mill on Mill Street, alongside Gallox Bridge. The living room has a large, open fireplace with an electric wood burner and comfortable soft furnishings. The cottage has a smart TV in the living room and has private wi-fi access. Ceilings are low in places, so mind your heads! The space is very child and family-friendly, and the short staircase connecting the living room with the kitchen can be gated as necessary with the stair gate. There is also a high chair in the kitchen and a travel cot available upon request.

Bikes can be safely stored (and locked), in the shared passageway (covered) accessible from the street, or in the back garden (uncovered).

Guest access
The cottage is accessed directly from West Street, from which a shared passageway is accessible. An external lockbox in the covered passageway contains the door keys, and the cottage is accessible with a combination code that we will give you in advance of your arrival. From the passageway, the cottage is accessed via a door on the left which takes you directly into the living room.

Other things to note
PARKING: On arrival, you can unload your car by TEMPORARILY parking (use your hazard lights) and unloading the car directly in front of the cottage. Please pull in extremely close to the cottage such that you are not obstructing other vehicles. Pulling up here for any more than brief unloading is not recommended.

We anticipate that during low season, parking in the village will be very straightforward. There is parking at the Park Street car park (near Gallox bridge), about 200m from the cottage. Note that this car park is small and can sometimes fill up, especially in high season. Overnight parking from 6pm-9am is free, but the car park is occasionally full overnight. Where there are no yellow lines, you can also use on-street parking, in West Street, further up St George's Street (5-10 minute walk) or at Frackford Bridge (10 minutes walk, turn off to the right further west along the A396). Rates at the Park Street car park are: up to 1 hour - £1.00, up to 2 hours - £1.70, up to 4 hours -£2.70, all day - £4.90 (rates as of early 2017). You can also consider parking next to the road at the locations described above.

National Trust members with valid membership cards can also use the Dunster Castle car park for free (5 minute walk).

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What this place offers

River view
Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
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4.76 out of 5 stars from 148 reviews

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Dunster, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Dunster is a charming village with several sites of historical interest and a truly medieval feel. Dunster Castle, managed by the National Trust, the Water Mill, the Yarn Market, St George's Church, the Village Gardens and the old High Street are all less than 5 minutes' walk from the cottage. The cottage makes a great starting point for dozens of spectacular walks or bike rides, including routes that incorporate Grabbist Hill, Bats' Castle, Conygar Tower, or the 'Tall Trees' walk at Nutcombe Bottom. There are three pubs in Dunster (The Luttrell Arms, The Stag's Head and the Foresters Arms) and several restaurants and cafes. There is a nice tea room/tea garden at the Mill and the Victorian Tea Room on the High Street. For our younger guests there is a great children's playground at Gallox Bridge. Dunster Beach and the West Somerset Steam Railway (Dunster station) are about a mile away; Minehead and Porlock are 2 miles and 6 miles away respectively.

Meet your host

Host
148 reviews
4.76 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Where I went to school: Dunster!!
After working as a primary teacher with experience of teaching in many different countries for 25 years I have now retrained as a solution focused hypnotherapist as I have seen a massive need for this type of therapy in the current world. I live locally with my two children and will generally be there to meet you when you arrive and be on hand if you need any assistance during your stay at Chimney Cottage. We look forward to having you to stay!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 10:00
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Climbing or play structure
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm