Reviews

“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

“The moment we walked through the door of this beautiful, cosy cottage I felt relaxed. It was well worth the drive from London – and to do so over a long weekend would definitely feel like a break. The cottage is exquisitely decorated and perfect for a retreat at any time of year – my husband and I sat and watched the amazing Exmoor stars with a glass of wine by the fire. Since we have young children and spend the night’s at home this kind of thing made us feel like we’d had some quality time for ourselves. The house is spotlessly clean and spacious. Kitchen has plenty of space and great for home cooking. We didn’t need to eat out. Night times is totally quiet and peaceful, we all slept so well. Beds are so comfortable and luxurious. The hot tub in the beautiful garden, with scenic views across the landscape, was a real treat. We sat in it while the church bells rang out on a Sunday morning! The changing hut next to it is a great idea and means you don’t have to run across the garden in your swimwear! There’s enough space for more than one family with kids, and the en suites in the bedrooms make sharing with friends more comfortable. Great WIFI and quick and simple to access. Great TV! Kids had loads of space to play and loved the garden. We will definitely be coming back.”
From TripAdvisor, November 2019

“A great place to stay, really enjoyed our week here. Comfy beds and sofas etc. We enjoyed the hot tub. Thank you for the lovely cake!”
The White party, October 2019

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Pilgrim Corner
The Oval Dunster
The Old Sweet Shop
Stone Barn

“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

“A flying visit to Dunster and The Oval this time, but we’ve still really enjoyed our stay. After a long drive it was lovely to walk into this wonderful cottage knowing we’d be warm and cosy for the next few nights. The cottage was beautifully presented (as always) and the welcome treats were gratefully received. Even though we were only for a couple of nights, we still enjoyed lighting the fire and relaxing with a glass of wine. We also enjoyed two great night’s sleep in the very comfy master bedroom. We’re very sad to be leaving today but can’t wait to return in a few weeks to see in the new year. Thank you team, see you soon.”
Abby and Jonathan Foster, November 2019

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Pilgrim Corner
The Oval Dunster
The Old Sweet Shop
Stone Barn

“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

“We headed here with my family, friends and their dog. We travelled from London, but it was well worth the long drive – it’s the idyllic break – even for a weekend. Great big dining table in well-appointed kitchen made eating together fun and easy. The hot tub is big and brilliant, great for the adults once the kids are fast asleep. We spent time on the nearby beaches and forests. We all slept so well – the beds are so comfortable village is so peaceful. Would come here summer or winter. We will definitely be back. Lucy, the owner, is warm and wonderful and dealt with our queries quickly. Thanks so much!”
From TripAdvisor, November 2019

“Wonderful, wonderful cottage, perfect location, the cottage itself was so beautiful and quaint, the rooms very spacious and cosy very well maintained and spotlessly clean, had everything you could imagine, beautiful hot tub set in a lovely garden I cannot fault this. Lovely views, Minehead beach 15 min walk through lovely lanes. This is one place that we will be going back to!”
From TripAdvisor, October 2019

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Check the availability of each of our cottages and book online:
Pilgrim Corner
The Oval Dunster
The Old Sweet Shop
Stone Barn

“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

“Wow, yet again! This place delivers every time. We arrived late at night to a warm Barn with music, cake and tea. This is an amazing place to stay, everything has been thought of in the Barn. There are stunning walks, lovely local pubs (our favourites are the Luttrell Arms in Dunster with its great atmosphere and food and The Old Ship Aground on Friday night for band night). Thank you again, we’ve had an amazing time and the hot tub is a real gem!”
The Cavanaghs, November 2019

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Check the availability of each of our cottages and book online:
Pilgrim Corner
The Oval Dunster
The Old Sweet Shop
Stone Barn