Reviews

“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

“It is a very nice house, great jaccuzi which was very much used, great springy beds and a great chocolate brownie cake on arrival. Our tiny little puppy loved your dog bed and now hates our one! Would definitely recommend to our friends and family. Overall, a great designed cottage and very sweet wall of old fashioned sweet adverts. 10/10.”
The O’Brien family, October 2020

“A beautiful cottage, we loved all the little touches. The rooms are beautifully designed. We have had a wonderfully relaxing week – the children spending time with their grandparents has been precious! The weather was kind to us, and we have been able to explore. Minehead beach was perfect (the sandy side) for the children to get their sandcastle fix. Dunster castle was a lovely day trip out for all of us. If you want to venture further, we loved the drive on the coast road, really worth the views. Thank you for sharing this amazing cottage with us.”
The Clarksons and Poultneys, October 2020

“The cottage is lovely, well equipped and clean. The dogs enjoyed the beach, Blue Anchor is good for a walk with the dogs. A very relaxing week, we will definitely return. Many thanks to Lucy for being on hand for anything we needed – and the dogs loved their treats.”
The Burt family, October 2020

“Thank you for a lovely stay. The cottage is so beautiful, with lots of lovely touches. We went to Selworthy for afternoon tea at Periwinkle Cottage which was well worth it, we could go again! There’s a nice walk up to the church where the views are good. The hot tub was really nice, we spent each night in it. We will definitely come back next year and I’ll bring my parents as they’d love it here. Thank you from all of us. PS. Third time here, we will return. Thank you for looking after us so well!”
Hannah, Laura, Amy, Gary and the Gang, 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

“We came back to Exmoor with family to revisit old haunts as part of our Ruby Wedding Anniversary celebrations. What a find The Old Sweet Shop was! Lovingly restored to a high spec with lots of lovely touches and beautifully clean. Thank you, Lucy and team. As well as the places special to our family and with an 18-month old to consider, we also enjoyed time on Minehead beach, and splashing in the stream through Horner Woods. Our last night was spent tasting the different ciders bought from Torre Cider Farm at Washford (worth a visit and it’s free). As the other guests have written, we would love to come back.”
Phil, Jane & Lucy Egerton and Ben, Claire & William Horgan, September 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. And the cost of the week’s rental was a fantastic price. Many thanks to Lucy, Steve and the team. 100% customer service. 100% customer satisfaction.”
Jane and family, September 2020

“Lovely to be away from London in this COVID year and to be back in Somerset. The Old Sweet Shop was charming, especially with local friends recounted buying liquorice and sherbet here in the ‘60’s in the room we slept in! The house suited our multi-generational family and girlfriends. Although the taller members did develop a stoop for negotiating doorways. Fantastically well-quipped! The garden and hot tub were beautifully well-maintained – thanks to Steve, our ‘senior’ pool-boy! Well done cleaning team, it was appreciated!”
The Ahmet-Hayward-Kelly-Whethams family, September 2020

“Thank you for a lovely holiday in an idyllic cottage! Very well-equipped with a home-from-home feel. The hot tub was used daily and enjoyed by the whole family!”
The Forseys and Roffes, August 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

“Fantastic! Love the little touches all around the house. Hot tub was a great treat after a day’s adventuring. Good to see life again!”
The Ogilvies, 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 there 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?!

“We had a lovely stay at The Old Sweet Shop. We had such a warm welcome when we arrived, the cake was beautiful! The cottage is so well-equipped and decorated to a high standard. We loved the log fire on the cold winter days, it felt so cosy. We enjoyed some great family time playing games, and spending time in the hot tub. We would love to return again and would definitely recommend it to friends and family. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.”
The Waldrons and the Morrisons, February 2020

“We have had a lovely weekend celebrating our parents Diamond Anniversary. It has been warm and cosy, especially with the log fire. We had a lovely meal in Reeves Restaurant, and also the Luttrell Arms. Thank you very much.”
The Dandos, Prices and Merediths, January 2020

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