Reviews

“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?!

“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

“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

“The house, the location and the atmosphere, you just can’t put a price on it! We were here celebrating a special family birthday and had the most amazing time in this beautiful cottage. 5 stars for the hot tub, and amazing feature. We will return.”
Sarah, Paula, Mia, Mollie, Tilly, Scarlett and Emily, December 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

“I would recommend this cottage to anyone – it is absolutely wonderful. The location, the cottage itself, cleanliness, the views, the romance, there is not one fault – amazing!”
The Hearnes, September 2019

“We’ve had a wonderful time here at The Old Sweet Shop. Such a peaceful relaxing place to stay, every need catered for, even a bottle of bubbly for Dad’s birthday! Thank you, we will be back!”
Lianne, David and family, September 2019

“I pondered upon my birthday now I’m 51
What did I want to do that would be lovely, and fun?
I decided to spend the weekend with my lovely family
I found The Old Sweet Shop with its thatched roof, by the sea
Upon entering the cottage, I was taken aback by its utter beauty
Everything was perfect and more than I expected it to be
And there I spent three days overwhelmed by what I could see
Four poster bed, wooden beams, and en-suites three
Everything was perfect, with attention to detail everywhere
Watching my family enjoy the cottage was a gift so very rare
I would like to thank the owners who have really taken care
Of the most beautiful place I’ve stayed, my love for this place I share”
The Matchwicks, September 2019

“We really did enjoy staying at The Old Sweet Shop. It is a beautiful cottage with so much attention to detail you can see it has been very much loved (and rightly so) and was a perfect place to stay with my family. They all absolutely loved it including the dogs who were extremely excited and happy the whole stay. My daughter is now hunting the internet to find something similar to buy as she stated it was her dream home!”
Cathy and co, September 2019

“Thank you for a wonderful stay. The welcome goodies were lovely. A beautiful home with everything you need. We enjoyed seeing many places by foot, car and train. The hot tub was lovely at the end of the evening. Thank you for being on the end of the phone if needed. One of the best stays we’ve ever had, and we will be back.”
The Doels, August 2019

“We had a lovely stay at The Old Sweet Shop – such a gorgeous cottage. We enjoyed visiting the local sites including Dunster and the steam railway, and the kids loved rock-pooling on the beach. It’s been really nice to be able to walk to the beach and into Minehead without needing the car, we’ve had lots of fun playing in the garden and of course enjoying the hot tub! Thanks to the hosts for being so welcoming, with cake, sweets and milk in the fridge for an arrival cup of tea that was very much appreciated.”
Bradshaw and Sykes families, August 2019

“Had a wonderful stay here and the Stone Barn next door for a family holiday. Location is excellent with just a short 10 minute or so walk down to the beach and local town where you will find an array of restaurants and pubs to whet your appetites. Also close by is the start of the South West Coast Path and if you head west has some fantastic scenery which I highly recommended for a ramble or run. The cottage was beautiful and the hosts have thought of everything to make a week’s stay really comfortable whatever the weather. The hot tub was a nice bonus and on rainy days there’s lots of games and books to keep the kids entertained. If you’re looking for two or three cottages in close proximity, then the gardens can all interconnect. We also hired the Stone Barn which meant the kids could get from one cottage to the other easily without ever leaving the vicinity of the accommodation. If you hire just one property the gates between the gardens are locked to maintain privacy. Really nice touch too to welcome us with sweets, cake and a bottle of Prosecco! Finally, just to say that the hosts Lucy and Paul were great with communication and made the check in and out process very easy. Would highly recommend a stay at The Old Sweet Shop.”
From TripAdvisor, August 2019

“Wonderful, welcoming cosy cottage. The beautiful garden and relaxing hot tub were the icing on the cake! Thank you.”
The Paine Family, August 2019

“What an amazing cottage!! It’s been like a home-from-home, so well-equipped and beautifully decorated. The hot tub was an added bonus which was enjoyed by all in the beautiful, peaceful garden. We had the best week staying in The Old Sweet Shop and Stone Barn next door with three generations of family and will remember it for years to come. We’ll be recommending both cottages to friends and family! Thank you.”
Sandra, Paul, Jane and Luca, August 2019

“Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! The Old Sweet Shop has been a real home-from-home for our family during our time in Somerset. This is our first visit to the area, and we really couldn’t have chosen a better base for our stay. The cottage has a wealth of character and the facilities here for a large family are excellent. We couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you so much for a wonderful week and for the fabulous little personal touches which made us feel so welcome.”
The Gibbins family, August 2019

“We have had a wonderful holiday at The Old Sweet Shop; the cottage is charming, with lovely décor and thoughtful touches in the bedrooms and bathrooms. The towels were fluffy, and the beds very comfortable. We were so pleased with the carefully put together ‘Welcome’ information binders (and the yummy homemade cake), which helped us acclimatise to the area and solved any riddles on how things worked! The kitchen is very well-equipped, with plenty of room to make meals and enjoy them around the table. We loved the beautiful garden and spent ages trying to name the various plants! My husband was born in Taunton, we enjoyed rediscovering the area, which is delightful. We had days out on the West Somerset Steam Railway (we loved the station café and bookshop!) and walking part of the coastal path. We had a lovely meal at the Luttrell Arms hotel in Dunster where the food was excellent and portions enormous. We also highly recommend Oggies Pasties! Overall our holiday has been practically perfect in every way. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with us.”
Fiona, Tim, Thomas (from Houston Texas), Wendy and George (Suffolk), and Margaret (N Lincs), July 2019

“Thank you for a lovely five days, we have really enjoyed the time we spent in this lovely cottage. Everything was here, it’s a beautiful location and we have loved the hot tub after our days out. We would love to return again, this time with our partners.”
Vicky, Beccy, Derek and Debbie, June 2019

“It’s our second time here, and we’ve loved every moment of our stay at The Old Sweet Shop – so full of character and so cosy. We love the hot tub, garden, cottage and the beautiful décor. We’ll be back again. And the owners are lovely 😊. Many thanks.”
Charlotte and family, Easter 2019

“Congratulations on such a beautiful cottage, we felt relaxed straight away. A beautiful garden too – we can see you love making a welcoming home for your guests. Thank you again.”
David Range and family, April 2019

“What a beautiful cottage! Everything we needed and wanted for a week away with the family. The hot tub was awesome, and the garden beautiful. The attention to detail and the information pack were first class. We definitely recommend ‘The Apple Tree Tea Rooms’ in Minehead!! Thank you for helping us to make this week special.”
The Jones Family, April 2019

“An absolutely beautiful place in splendid surroundings with nice people too. Thank you for the goodies that greeted is on arrival, very much appreciated. The recommendation of the Old Ship Aground was also excellent, with great food and drink and excellent surroundings. Thank you again – you have it so right, just keep doing it! We hope to see you again someday.”
Roy, Gillian, Jane, Mike, Esme and Martin, April 2019

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