Reviews

“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″

“Thank you so much for the weekend stay in your beautiful cottage. This beautiful cottage is five-star standard. It is warm, spacious and the cleanliness is absolutely fantastic, it was totally spotless. Everything is presented so well, and the attention to detail is brilliant. The bedrooms are so quiet, and the beds are really comfortable, I don’t think I have had such a sound night’s sleep for years. I love the fact that each bedroom has its own shower and toilet. I loved sitting in the beautiful cottage garden. I have enjoyed the stay here and will be coming back very soon. Thank you again it has been a privilege to stay here and I will be in contact very soon to rebook!”
David and Debbie, March 2020

“Thank you so much for our Christmas stay at Pilgrim Corner, our family had a brilliant time staying here. The cottage is beautiful, and all of the personal touches just made it very special! The dog bits were greatly appreciated too! By far the loveliest cottage we’ve stayed in. Thank you so much, nothing was too much trouble. We hope to visit again soon.”
Bex Hall and family, Christmas 2019

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“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

“We love it in this wonderful house. There is everything you could possibly need! The tea tray with the cake is a lovely touch and all the extras you provide. Cleanliness is first class. This is our third visit to The Oval and we will be back. Many thanks.”
Pat, Gell and Jackie, March 2020

“Our third stay in this wonderful cottage. Gary and I always feel we’ve come home when we walk into The Oval. It was cold enough to have a roaring fire every night, which complemented the festive feeling with the Christmas tree and lights decorating the beautiful lounge. We love it here this time of year and have already booked yet again for next year! Many, many thanks for allowing my husband and I to ‘chill’ before the onslaught of Christmas. See you next year!”
Kathy and Gary Woodruff, Dec 2019

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“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

“What a lovely find! The cottage is absolutely beautiful and ther are lots of lovely touches. Great hospitality. We enjoyed a tasty lunch at The Apple Tree Tea Rooms after a brilliant walk, but the highlight was the hot tub to relax our aching muscles. Would highly recommend.”
The Griffiths and The Broodies, March 2020

“What a beautiful cottage! We have had a lovely relaxing girls weekend away. We enjoyed a lovely walk down into Minehead in the rain, and then a cosy night in playing card games around the fire.
The Wyatts, February 2020
PS. Can we move in?!

“Amazing. We arrived at the cottage and were instantly transported to a magical place. With the log fire bring, the lights twinkling, and a glass in hand, it was the perfect Christmas. We sat in the hot tub and looked up at the stars, with no traffic noise and the church lit up with the bells ringing. The house is beautiful, so original and full of personality. We’ve loved every minute at The Old Sweet Shop.”
The Montiers, Christmas 2019

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“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

“A lovely half term week away in Stone Barn. Storm Dennis didn’t stop us taking dog walks on the beach and enjoying evenings in the hot tub (such a luxury). It’s so well-equipped, there are not many places you can cook a full Sunday roast on holiday! We highly recommend The Old Ship Aground for fantastic pub food, Fausto’s on Holloway Street for lovely Italian food and the Taj Mahal for a great takeaway. We will be back!”
Matt, Jane, Martha, Libby and the mutts Esther and Elsie, February 2020

“Thank you for a wonderful Christmas stay at Stone barn. The property is lovely and so well equipped! Great location too ?. Thanks for all the extra touches, we felt well looked after! Please book us in for Xmas 2020! Thanks so much”
Louis, Lucy, Georg, Syd and Sonny, Christmas 2019

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