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Pilgrim Corner: “…everything you could wish for, and more.”
Ann Porter and family, November 2021
“What a beautiful house! And in such a lovely, quiet location too…literally everything has been thought of for guests. We would absolutely book again for a family getaway. Thank you Lucy and team!”
The Lawrences, The Theobalds and Winne and Sunny the dogs, October 2021
“Super cottage, a really comfortable place for a relaxing week. We love the hot tub (of course), and the gentle stroll down to Minehead town. We recommend the cottage!! The garden was stunning, a great place to get lost in. The walk to Porlock Weir was hard but worth it and there are so many quaint villages to visit locally. The Old Ship Aground pub was the best place to eat. Thank you, Lucy and team, for a super holiday home.”
The Meadows Family, September 2021
“Pilgrim Corner is the perfect holiday cottage with everything you could possibly need for a wonderful and relaxing holiday. The beds are super comfortable! We particularly enjoyed the hot tub which is big and in such a private spot in the beautiful garden. The coast and Exmoor are stunning and we went for long walks most days and enjoyed the local restaurants and fish and chips! Thank you, we hope to return!”
The Rytwinski family, August 2021
“Such a beautiful home with so much thought and attention to detail. Absolutely love the garden…the most beautiful oasis…could have happily sat out in it all day! The hot tub was such an added bonus. Everything from the house to the garden is perfect. Beautiful walks, stunning countryside, and such welcoming friendly people. We definitely recommend the Dunster village walk with Jackie and a boat trip with Skipper Mike. We did the two-hour trip to Porlock Weir – a great time with stunning coastal scenes. We’re just all so sad to be leaving. Thank you!”
Sarah and co, July 2021
The Williams/Hicks Clan, June 2021
“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
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
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The Oval: “The perfect match of old-world charm with modern convenience…”
Stuart, Sarah, Sue, Maddie and Ewan, and Bella and Doris the dogs, January 2022
“A wonderful week in a very special place to celebrate our ruby wedding anniversary. Time has flown by. Exploring many local walks with our two dogs Bella and Sam most mornings has been a joy, with fabulous views and landscape. We loved our visits to the Lockes Victorian Tea Rooms for spiced hot apple drinks and hot chocolate. There’s lovely food and atmosphere at Reeves Restaurant – and so welcoming. A cosy fire and sofas at The Foresters Arms. Best of all were the evenings in the cottage by the Christmas tree and log fire, a glass of wine and then comfy beds. A truly memorable week – thanks to Lucy and her team.”
Linda and John, Dave and Linda, December 2021
“This was our first visit to The Oval. It’s clear to see why so many people come back. A gorgeous cottage, spotlessly clean. Absolutely everything you could possibly need, including the most well-equipped kitchen of any holiday cottage. Actually – better than at home! We hope to come again.”
Elaine and Richard, November 2021
“What a fabulous week in an awesome house to celebrate my 60th birthday. Could not fault The Oval as it was equipped with everything we could need, and the bed was so comfy!! Dunster is beautiful and we loved the castle and especially the gardens which are so lovely with gorgeous views – and the watermill too. We enjoyed seeing the ponies up on Exmoor and we went to Lynmouth and Lynton which was well worth the visit. We ate in the Forresters Arms a couple of times, which offers tasty pub grub – loved the swearing parrot! The Stag was very good and recommend the ‘lamb lollipops’. Cobblestones and Lockes Victorian Tea Rooms are also good. The Luttrell Arms has a secret garden, perfect to enjoy a drink. Reeves restaurant on my birthday was five star – you must go! It’s been a wonderful birthday week. Thank you to The Oval team!”
Angela, Lynsey and Ollie the Westie, October 2021
“What a fabulous cottage! From the moment we walked in we felt at home. It was spotless and has everything we needed and more (hot water bottles were a welcomed surprise!). We explored somewhere different every day: Blue Anchor Bay, Lynmouth, Dulverton, Tarr Steps, Stogumber on the steam train (lovely cream tea at the station there), Minehead, Horner Woods and Selworthy. Had a lovely lunch at Born Appetite in Dunster one day and finished the week with a ‘pub grub’ meal at the Forresters Arms. We are so impressed with all the information we received prior to the holiday and then all the information left in the cottage. We loved ‘The Little Book of Walks’ which was so useful, and the yummy chocolate cake! Thank you, Lucy and team.”
Netta, Sue and Lulu, September 2021
James, Maryam, Freddie and Walter the dog, August 2021
“Although we’ve stayed here a number of times, I cannot seem to find any evidence of any Guest Book entries – so these comments are covering many years of coming to The Oval during 30 years of visiting West Somerset. Of all the places we’ve stayed since the late 1980s, The Oval is the one that offers the fullest Somerset flavour! It’s welcoming, comfortable, beautiful – and just ‘shabby chic’ enough to allow you to relax completely in any of the rooms! Seriously, The Oval is a complete delight in a stunning village in the most beautiful countryside in England. We will be back again, and again.
Phil, Rebecca, Tilly and Bailey, July 2021
“Another lovely stay at The Oval. A trip down memory lane for my husband and his parents who used to stay here when my mother-in-law’s cousin Claire Hoare ran this house as a B&B back in the late 70s and 80s. We had a great Sunday lunch at Reeves in the village and returned for a fabulous evening meal. Lovely cake at Tessa’s Tearoom. Brilliant walks from Gallox Bridge. For days out, go to Bossington and have the best coffee at Kitnors Tearoom. The kids loved Minehead. Dunster Castle is good, and the gardens are amazing. We love the deck at the top of the garden. It was nice to have such lovely weather to enjoy the sundowners! We forgot our dog’s food bowls, but no matter, as there were some here. Thank you.”
Kate, Jon, Alan, Mel, Daisy, Matilda and Margot the dog, June 2021
“What a wonderful week we have had. The whole place was completely catered for and nothing was needed at all! Thank you for a lovely stay, we will definitely come back for more rest and relaxation.”
Mark, Sam, and Fudge the dog, 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
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The Old Sweet Shop: “…the sweetest of Old Sweet Shops!”
The Paige family, January 2022
“We had a lovely time just before Christmas. The cottage was amazing and in a fantastic place to walk in and around Minehead. The Old Sweet Shop is a fantastic cottage, immaculately clean, we loved the roaring fire in the evening and the odd dip in the hot tub! Thank you very much.”
John, Rebecca, Amelia and Toby, December 2021
“We have had an absolutely amazing time! The cottage was so immaculately clean and absolutely gorgeous! Communication was amazing from Lucy and the team from start to finish. Thank you for the treats! We have also stayed in Pilgrim before and had a fab time there too. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much. PS> Book the private chef experience, it was delicious!”
Beccy, Chrissie, Hannah, Nicola, Kelly and Rachel, November 2021
“Afternoon tea on arrival was a wonderful surprise, beautiful cottage and everything thought of. We loved the fire and spending many nights chatting and playing game with the good friends we came on holiday with, and even celebrating two birthdays. All was just perfect – thank you!”
Six Go Mad in Somerset, October 2021
“A beautifully appointed cottage, super beds, and well-equipped. We celebrated our youngest daughter’s engagement (a surprise to her!) and were lucky enough to have beautiful weather. The backdrop of the cottage and garden made for a great photo opportunity with wonderful memories. The Little Book of Walks was used, and we have enjoyed the surrounding area. No rain was a real bonus, so our grandson enjoyed Minehead Beach for an afternoon and the hot tub was a hit for everyone.”
The Hasler and Carslake families, September 2021
“We are just leaving from the most perfect week staying at The Old Sweet Shop! We wanted to thank Lucy and her team for making our stay so easy and effortless. We were wowed from the moment we walked in on our first day, such a beautiful cottage and so clean and well-kept. The hot tub in the garden was amazing and got a lot of use! Another high was the private chef Lucy recommended to come in and cook for us! Ben and Izzy were so lovely and the food was incredible! The location is fantastic, we drove out everyday to lots of nearby beautiful walks with the dog, and even drive to Woolacombe Beach in Devon one day. We will definitely book again and would definitely recommend to friends. Thank you guys, I hope to see you again soon!”
Clare and family, August 2021
Annette, Tom, Hayley, Dave, Henry, Christian and Molly, and Max and Ronnie the dogs, July 2021
“Seven adults and two teenies stayed at The Old Sweet Shop for seven nights, what a wonderful time we all had! Beautiful grounds, facilities and accommodation. Everything we needed with lovely touches throughout. Very comfy beds too! The views are spectacular as long as you’re willing to walk up some steep tracks (which we were), but that’s Minehead!! The Guide Book, folders, information and the historical bits are all fascinating, and the neighbours are friendly – smiles all round! The hot tub was such an added bonus: very relaxing and well maintained. We’ve had a lovely stay, would highly recommend and would definitely consider a revisit in the future. Many thanks.”
The Lawton family, June 2021
“What a relaxing and enjoyable week at the beautiful Old Sweet Shop. We loved sleeping in ‘Marshmallow’, tranquil and super-comfortable. Lucy the owner has thought of everything to make the stay comfy and relaxing. We followed the Doone Valley walk from ‘The Little Book of Walks’. What a fantastic and sometimes dramatic place, well worth it! We found so much to discover, Dunster Castle, and the beach are just beautiful. After a long walk it was blissful to get into the hot tub and melt into the sunset – and sometimes the rain! A thoroughly lovely week in a quaint and gorgeous cottage. We will be back.”
Jenny and Colin Napthine, 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
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Stone Barn: A converted barn oozing character & style
Cara, Carl, Jake, Tori and Daisy and Senna the dogs, January 2022
“Our expectations were completely exceeded – the accommodation is incredible and the area is beautiful. We didn’t need or want to venture far because we enjoyed staying the beautiful Barn so much. Superb from start to finish. The Elf Experience was fab too!”
Del, Keel, Brayden, Brooke and Nala the dog, December 2021
“We have had a lovely relaxing week in Stone Barn. Well-equipped, great décor and very clean. A real home-from-home. A great secure outside space for the dog and the hot tub was just what we needed! Great location, very quiet and the views are amazing. Walking distance to town and the beach, and you get used to the hill back! Thanks to the team. Fantastic.”
Sally, Dan and Nelson the dog, November 2021
“We have had a wonderful week at Stone Barn. The accommodation is just lovely, and we love the attention to detail in all parts of the Barn. It has the best equipped kitchen of any we’ve stayed in. Great décor and very clean. This was a much-needed relaxing break and the hot tub was an added bonus – as was the weather for the time of year. It was super for our dog Jake, very secure and with plenty of room for him. The milk, chilled water and cake was as nice touch too. We enjoyed the views, the beaches and the great food at The Old Ship Aground and the Wheelhouse restaurants in Minehead. Thank you, Lucy and team!”
Jules, Alan and Jake the dog, October 2021
“Wow! What a wonderful holiday and stay at Stone Barn. So peaceful, comfortable, and quiet, everything we needed was here. The hot tub was a bonus and a real treat! As a dog owner the property was brilliant, as well as safe for furry friends! A beautiful standard of property in a great location, we will be back! Thank you”
Ben, Laura, and Willow the dog, September 2021
“Thank you, Lucy, Steve and your team for all your help and effort to ensure we were able to have a wonderful break in your lovely cottage. We arrived a little late due to my injury and you were so kind and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble! The boys loved relaxing in the hot tub and Arwen and I enjoyed the lovely views. We will be back, hopefully when I can walk around a bit more and we can climb the hills!”
Catherine, Richard, Aidan, Nathan and Arwen, August 2021
Julie, Josh, Toby, Max and Parker the dog, July 2021
“Wow! Thank you for a lovely relaxing and stunning place to stay. We had so much fun exploring just within a 20-mile area, and it was great to be so central to everything. Comfy beds, sparkling bathrooms, modern kitchen and a quiet restful garden, not to mention such a luxurious hot tub!! We hope to return in the future. Keep up the great work!”
Barbara, Emma, Andrew, David and Puddledust and Mr Zippy G the dogs, June 2021
“Thank you, Lucy and your amazing team, for our much-deserved break after a few horrible weeks. The Barn and gardens are immaculate, and the photos really don’t do it justice. We had everything we needed and more…The garden was perfect for the pooches. Thank you again, we will definitely recommend you.”
Susie, Simon, Millie and Skye, 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
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