Reviews

“Our annual [sometimes bi-annual] trips to Exmoor Character Cottages in Minehead has now become our own pilgrimage, with aptly named Pilgrim Corner the firm favourite, and just perfect in 2021 for some post-lockdown change of scenery and creative inspiration. Nestled amongst the tranquillity of Upper Town, not far from the door we found some new walks to North Hill that were just perfect for two inquisitive cocker spaniels. A little further afield, lunch at Tarr Farm Inn was culinary heaven cradled within the surrounding Exmoor hills. Everything about Pilgrim Corner is perfection that creates a real home away from home. The location for a wide variety of beach, woodland and riverside walks, the quality of the thatched cottage and all its amenities, the colourful garden, with the hot tub and wood burner on cold April evenings being the icing on a very moreish cake. Why else would we come back time and time again?”
The Peberdys, May 2021

“Our third visit to this beautiful cottage and again Lucy and her team did not disappoint. This time we were celebrating a very special birthday and the cottage was beautifully decorated with balloons and banners and even a bottle of bubbly in the fridge. I am a keen cook and know that when I come to pilgrim corner it will have everything I need to make a special dinner. Pet friendly, immaculately clean, Dunster Castle and the moors on your doorstep it’s perfect every time. Stunning cottage with every comfort from home with a beautiful garden and fabulous hot tub. We will return.”
The Baileys, April 2021

“We think it is a wonderful place! We love the hot tub because of the bubbles. It was my favourite Christmas. I love how you decorated the house for Christmas. Five-star review out of five. We would love to come again!!!
Lorelei, aged 8, December 2020

“Fabulous accommodation. Everything you need is provided in spades. Lovely garden for the dogs, we would highly recommend Pilgrim Corner to anyone looking to stay in this area. Steve was very welcoming, helpful and informative. A big thank you from all of us to all of you.”
Sue and friends, October 2020

“We were lucky enough to secure a week at Pilgrim Corner, having had our holiday to Wales cancelled due to COVID-19. Lucy was reassuring about the standard and when we arrived the cottage totally exceeded expectations – it was spotlessly clean, and we had been left lovely treats too! We had everything we needed and the quality throughout was so high. Thank you to Lucy and your team for a fabulous stay.”
The Nelsons, September 2020

“What a beautiful cottage! After having been locked down for several months, it was wonderful to come away. Lucy gave us 100% confidence that the whole place was spotless and had been totally cleansed and prepared for our arrival and it did not disappoint! Thanks for everything – we had a lovely break!”
The Coopers, August 2020

“Wow what a stunning cottage! Beautiful cottage and great having a hot tub too. Plus it’s the little extras too, like cake and even treats for the dog. Lucy was great even when my husband lost the keys, only to find the dog was sitting on the in the car. Weather has been kind to us too, so all in all we’ve had a great week. Would love to return here again.”
Dionne, Kevin and Ethan, July 2020

“Visiting Pilgrim Corner immediately after the Covid-lockdown for holiday homes was lifted, we wondered how much the Covid-protection measures might detract from the personal touches that bring us back time and time again? The handmade facemasks as part of the welcome tray were a great personal touch, as were the traditional hanging labels to indicate that rooms and crockery had all been cleaned to the new standard that we had been advised of – and reassured by – before our arrival. When you know that so much care and attention to hygiene for your own protection has been taken, you are very mindful of taking even more care yourself before the next guests arrive. There is definitely a new mindset that each and every one of us now has to the hygiene for ourselves and others, but nothing about the new-normal detracted from our stay. Also, we normally visit during spring or autumn when our dogs are allowed on Minehead beach, so when it came to ‘walkies’ we tasked ourselves with getting into the heart of Exmoor’s beauty and following as many of the “Little Book of Walks” that we could. We need to come back to do some more!
The Peberdys – July 2020″

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“All credit to Lucy and her team, a wonderful place to stay with everything well thought-out. We used to visit Exmoor eight years ago or so, and this has just reminded us how much we love it.”
The Butler family, May 2021

“What a way to come out of lockdown – another holiday where we have made some amazing memories. Great walks with the boys and woofer to Hurlstone Point and Grabbist Hill, a night-time trip through the graveyard, duck racing and playing on the swings in the woods are just a few of the things we got up to. The terrace was beautiful in the evenings, wrapped up in blankets, drinking hot chocolate. We highly recommend Periwinkle Tearooms – after all our years staying here this was a new one for us. It’s a shame we were only here for five days instead of our planned two weeks, but we are already booked for next year and cannot wait to come back to the best cottage ever.”
Team Foster and Dunster the Dog, April 2021

“Thank you for the beautiful welcome cake – what a treat! As always, ‘The Oval’ was a delight to stay in, and even more beautiful at Christmas time. We are so fortunate to have moved our holiday from March to now – it has been a welcome break from the turbulent year we are all having. Fab weather, wonderful walks, roaring fires, good food, books, a little piece of heaven on earth – thank you to all the team for the incredible effort you have put in, we could not have felt more welcomed. May next year to be kinder to us all.”
Chris, Tina, Sue and Vicki and Poppy and Herbie the dogs, December 2020

“We have had a wonderful week at The Oval. The cake was a lovely touch, thank you. We had lovely meals at Hathaways and Reeves and enjoyed some good walks (often wet!). The cottage is lovely and very well-equipped – everything we could wish for. Very privileged to stay in such an old property. Thank you for a lovely week.”
Laurence, Andrea, Bailey and Oscar the dogs, October 2020

“What a charming place The Oval is – it exceeded our high expectations after reading the reviews from guests online! Everything and more we could have wanted for an Autumn break. We know our two little dogs were totally at home here, and so safe for curious pooches! The four-poster bed was bliss and everything was so well organised for our arrival. Cake for us and doggie treats for the boys! We felt safe even in Covid-19. So clean, tidy, perfect. Thank you, Lucy and team for making our stay so lovely.”
Yvonne, Martin, Pip and Benji the dogs, September 2020

“Our first time staying at The Oval has been full of fun and enjoyment. We love the cottage, its long history, character and reassuring cleanliness! Very well-equipped, and ideally situated as a base for Dunster and Exmoor. We look forward to returning to The Oval next year.”
Paul, Sarah, Daisy, Alexander and Poppy and Ridley the dog, August 2020

“Perfect cottage in a perfect location – cannot fault it. We had a glorious week enjoying the superb walks – Dunkery Beacon, Watersmeet and the stretch of the south west coastal path at Minehead, Porlock and Lynmouth – all lovely. Good to see some pubs and restaurants getting back to normal, we especially liked Hathaways across the road and The Ship at Porlock.”
Martin Tillmann and friends, July 2020

“We were the first visitors after lockdown restrictions eased. It was slightly strange to be out of our house at last, be we couldn’t have chosen a better place to re-energise. We had a lovely week exploring the area and enjoying the comfort of The Oval. The walking tips in ‘The Little Book of Walks’ were very helpful. We hope to return one day.”
The Wilsons, July 2020

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“Two days was not long enough! We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and we cannot wait to one day return. The house was spotless and so lovely that we really did feel right at home, especially our little two-year-old. Thank you to Steve for showing us how to correctly use the hot tub – it was very thorough, and he is a lovely man. Also, thank you to Lucy for being so kind and informative. This cottage is absolutely beautiful – and in such a great location.”
The Roberts family, May 2021

“12th April 2021, the day we could travel after the third lockdown, this cottage would always be truly delightful but as our first time out of London for almost six months, it was incredible! Our girls delighted in the sweet shop theme, everything so cosy and comfy and the garden a truly relaxing retreat. The hot tub is the icing on the cake. In Minehead, we walked up the hill, had coffee and cake at the Echo Beach Café on the old harbour, played family crazy golf on the front and spotted the clever, fun ‘metalheads’ everywhere – poa liceman, coastguard, café owner – you name it, we found it! We will be back! An immaculate and beautiful cottage, garden and hot tub. Genuinely, no-one wants to leave, so watch out for children hiding in cupboards!!!”
The Passmore family, April 2021

“A fantastic Christmassy stay at The Old Sweet Shop! We really enjoyed the hot tub, many thanks to Steve for your hard work. We hope we will be back again post-covid to enjoy the pubs and do some more exploring. Thank you so much.”
The Ellis family, December 2020

“A fabulous girly weekend away in a beautiful and very peaceful cottage. We couldn’t have been happier with the whole experience. Thank you, it was truly lovely. We will be back!”
Hamlin party, November 2020

“The Old Sweet Shop is absolutely amazing and wonderful. The attention to detail and the quality is 100% +++. A well-stocked kitchen, everything you could need is here, superb. All the rooms have a wow factor to them = excellent. The lovely welcoming touches were really appreciated, as I was celebrating my 65th birthday. Thank you very much. The garden areas are beautiful, and the hot tub was spot on. All in all a truly remarkable week away in a fantastic, well-maintained cottage, with lovely decoration and in a wonderful area. Many thanks to Lucy, Steve and the team. 100% customer service. 100% customer satisfaction.”
Jane and family, September 2020

“What a beautiful cottage! We came with the family to celebrate my 60th birthday, and I could not have wished for such an amazing cottage, all the rooms are amazing and beautifully designed. The location was just perfect, only a short walk to the town and the beach which we enjoyed as the weather was good. Our little grandson loved the building and knocking down sandcastles! We loved getting into the hot tub in the evenings looking up at the stars, it was just perfect. We would love to return. Thank you for such a memorable holiday.”
The Isherwood family, September 2020

“A perfect change of scenery following many months of staying at home, working from home and home schooling!!! Great house, we loved the hot tub and it was a great place for a social break for two families. We visited Tarr Steps, Wimbleball Lake for kayaking, and Croyde Beach for bodyboarding. Great food at Stones, The Old Ship Aground, The Hairy Dog and Taj Mahal. A well-quipped cottage, everything you could need for a comfortable stay – thank you!”
The Ketleys and The Oldhams, August 2020

“Really lovely cottage, the little touches were very thoughtful. With a seven year old we did the inflatable family fun board/raft experience from Channel Adventures – this was a great socially distanced activity. We also visited the steam train museum day and the Cliff Railway in Lynmouth. On the way back from Lynton we took the toll road, which had amazing views. We also visited Lyn Candles which you recommended. Thank you!
The Johnsons and Morgans, July 2020

“Happy Holidays! What a lovely holiday home! Great location. Beautiful views. Stunning inside and out. Perfect finishing touches. We will be back.”
The Mattons, Bennetts and Gaigers, July 2020

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“Fantastic break! Great to have our home comforts. The cottage is lovely and thank you for the nice welcome. Great walks every day and resting in the hot tub afterwards! Monty and Maddy especially loved the woods. Highly recommended.”
Karen, Gary, Charlotte, May 2021

“Thank you so much for a great stay! The rooms were comfortable, and the garden is stunning! We enjoyed the treats and ate them all up! Love from Ron and Noisette the hamsters.  P.S. The humans enjoyed the cake and the stay too!”
The hamsters and their humans The Peplow Family, April 2021

“How delightful to walk into this lovely cottage to find a dressed Christmas tree and mince pies to welcome us – even Christmas songs on the radio! The dogs loved the little treats in their bowl too! We’ve had a really lovely relaxing few days here, thank you!”
Jo, Glen, Kendal and Teagan, December 2020

“Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. It’s been a lovely long weekend, very relaxing and definitely home-from-home. You made it very special for our daughter with all the Halloween treats and we all loved the cake! You have gone to such a lot of effort to make Stone Barn clean and ‘covid secure’ too. Thank you for a lovely time, highly recommended.”
The Beddoes, November 2020

“Once again a wonderful warm welcome to another of your lovely cottages. In spite of the changeable weather this has been a lovely base from which to explore this beautiful area. You will see us again!”
Roy, Gill and family, October 2020

“Where do I begin? We have been coming to Minehead for nearly 10 years now. We noticed this beautiful cottage two years ago and have tried to book it, but found it was always full. But we are so pleased we got to come at last to the most beautiful, comfortable, and fantastic place we have ever seen. The quality is of the highest standard, the bedding, kitchen and lounge areas are to be seen to be believed. We will definitely be back. Thank you to Lucy Steve and team for a wonderful stay.”
Caroline David and Chester the dog, September 2020

“After an uncertain year of whether we would get to come to Stone Barn, we have had a fantastic and very relaxing week. The accommodation is stunning in every way, super-clean and so well laid out. We chose to cook mainly here and only ate out twice and found the cooking facilities and equipment second-to-none. The hot tub was a big success with the three teenagers. Thank you to Steve for all the maintenance and daily chats, we enjoyed them greatly! Ollie our one-year old pup has enjoyed his first holiday, despite it being a little too hot for him in this unusual heatwave! He loved Dunster Beach and evening walks to the harbour. We love Dunster village and had a lovely lunch at Tessa’s Tea room which has a fabulous selection of gluton-free options. Thank you so much, we will be back!”
Clare, Pete, Jess, Will, Anna and Ollie the dog, August 2020

“After a 14-week lockdown, it was a brave decision to come away and stay in another house. But we couldn’t have felt more welcome, comfortable and confident in such a clean and hygienic property. Lucy has gone to exceptional lengths to ensure her holiday home meets all of the COVID standards. We have been totally relaxed in this home-from-home. The ‘Happy Holidays’ leaflet has been so useful, and we’ve had a great time exploring the area. Lynton and Lynmouth are picturesque, Watersmeet is beautiful, Dunster village adorned with miles of bunting invited us to explore and enjoy and the Castle and Gardens are beautiful! Can’t thank you enough Lucy for making us so welcome – we will definitely be back!
Marion and Godfrey Edwards, July 2020

“Thank you so much for a wonderful Stone Barn! We have had a great week exploring an area new to us, just what we needed after lockdown. The hot tub was such a treat and sparkling clean! And, my family thought it as sad, but I was very taken with the modern kitchen appliances. Thank you also, for the kind gifts for my sons 21’st, he was very touched. We hope to return and explore all the things we’ve missed this time around.”
Sarah, Justin, Racheal, Charlotte, Tom & Charley, July 2020

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