Reviews

“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

“An absolutely divine place to stay. Everything about the cottage was delightful. The added touches made the stay extra special. I would certainly be happy to revisit.”
Linda, March 2019

“Amazing cottage in a wonderful and peaceful area. Loved the hot tub, the views are just to die for, especially up at the church. The kids all loved the walked into town and to the beach. We can all say that we’ve had a fabulous week, and definitely look to returning.”
Helen and family, Claire and family, February 2019

“We had such a lovely stay at the cottage, it is absolutely beautiful. We will definitely be returning. Thank you so much for the cake and lovely little extras. We didn’t won’t to leave!! We were so lucky with the weather & the dogs had a fabulous holiday too.”
Donna and family, February 2019

“OMG! What an amazing cottage. We stayed as a family ageing from 4 to 64 and everyone had a brilliant time. We followed your recommendation for an early evening hot tub dip during the Friday night bell-ringing at the church – it was magical. Lovely blustery walks along the beach blew the cobwebs away.
The Vaseys and Brittons, February 2019

“The Old Sweet Shop is truly unique, a very special place to stay and in every respect exceeded everything we had hoped for. We would All like to thank you for providing a truly wonderful and magical Christmas holiday experience…5* all the way. If you are looking for the perfect property in a beautiful location you will not be disappointed, Minehead and the surrounding areas have so much to offer all age groups any time of the year. First class, well maintained property in every respect, exceptional personal customer service from the owner’s Lucy and Paul who have simply thought of every ingredient required for a thoroughly luxurious and relaxing Stay. Having previously worked in the travel industry for over 30 years I have no hesitation in recommending this property and look forward to our next visit.”
The Myatts, December 2018

“From the first click of the latch, scent of lavender and sumptuous surroundings to the wonderful memories we will take away with us from our stay, it was perfect and simply magical. Thank you – you have thought of everything. We will return.”
Elaine, Laura, David, Peter, Jean, Bo-Bo and the doggies, Christmas 2018

“Lovely family short break, the cottage is beautiful! The older children loved the hot tub and were very happy that the Wi-Fi worked LOL. We will definitely return in the summer as it’s only a short walk to the waterfront. Have a lovely Christmas.”
The Longman Family, December 2018

“We have just had the most lovely weekend in this tastefully renovated listed building. It has everything you might need and so much more. A lovely village minutes away and a selection of pubs which serve great food! The Old Sweet Shop is luxurious, and nothing has been too much trouble! We had a very successful Christmas lunch, and a homemade cake and a jar of old sweets on arrival…we would definitely visit again. In fact, we have voted it our best weekend venue to date!!! Thank you.”
Trudi and friends, December 2018

“We had a brilliant birthday weekend here with family. The cottage is very cosy and comfortable – never been anywhere so well-equipped! The hot tub is a lovely extra! We enjoyed sitting around the wood burning stove in the living room. The lovely little touches made our celebrations here really special.”
Eleanor, Andrew, Gillian, Mark & co November 2018

“Woo amazing, thank you so much, especially for all the extras, it really adds to the holiday. The beds and bedding are so comfy. We love the parking – and we never moved our cars. This place is very special with a warm welcome, we will be back of course!”
Stella and Kevin, November 2018

“Thank you, we have had an amazing time here in another of your wonderful cottages. We shall return again and again as it is a very special place for us to spend time with some very dear friends – we look forward to it all year.”
Shirley and Clive, November 2018

“We loved our week at The Old Sweet Shop. Its location near the Church Steps and walks to the north is fantastic, and we could easily reach the conveniences of Minehead. We made good use of the hot tub and enjoyed the wood burning stove. We would happily recommend the cottage and look forward to making a return trip.”
Helen and co, November 2018

“This is our second stay at The Old Sweet Shop. We feel very privileged to stay in such beautiful accommodation and it always feels like ‘home-from-home’. The owners make us very welcome and we feel like we’ve made some good friends. This visit was for our daughter’s 30th birthday and she felt very spoilt – she loved the ‘princess’ room! As always, the dogs thoroughly enjoyed themselves and are shattered from long walks. We hope to return soon.”
Duncan, Elaine, Sophie and Steve and Lola & Charlie woof, October 2018

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