Reviews

“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

“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

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