Reviews

“Very warm welcome with tea and cake. Our family had a fabulous time and will definitely recommend the place to our friends. The decoration throughout the cottage was beautiful and all the little touches makes this place definitely five stars.”
The Scott party, September 2018

“We arrived to a beautifully presented cottage. We enjoyed some lovely weather. The area is stunning especially Cheddar Gorge and Lynmouth. We hope to return. Keep up the good work!”
The Mooney family September 2018

“Many thanks, such a beautiful period cottage with every mod con included. Where in the world would you relax in a hot tub looking up at the beautiful thatched roofs, keeping an eye on prosecco time by the church clock above. Wonderful.”
The Scaringi family, August 2018

“A really unique cottage and experience. The welcome cake, sweets and the radio playing were a real treat – the ‘icing on the cake’ in fact.”
The Francis family, August 2018

“The Old Sweet Shop was a delightful place to stay and we really don’t want to leave this morning! Lucy and Paul thought of everything and the special touches were appreciated and loved. We visit Minehead quite a few times a year to visit our family – we now feel we have found somewhere wonderful to stay! We will be back…”
Sarah, Jeremy and family, August 2018

“The Old Sweet Shop is a really lovely cottage and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There is everything you could possibly need. We had glorious weather, and we really enjoyed the hot tub. The décor is a real credit to you. Our family will have many happy memories of our stay.”
The Coates family, July 2018

“What a lovely property The Old Sweet Shop is! We enjoyed a great stay here in Minehead, red hot weather all week long! I and the rest of the family enjoyed the hot tub and also some good nights out. We can certainly recommend the Old Ship Aground and the Wheelhouse Restaurant for good food. Thank you for having us, for the lovely cake and sweeties left for our arrival, and for helping us create lasting friends and memories we’ll cherish for the rest of our lives.”
Roy and Edna Doward and family, July 2018

“We wanted something special for our youngest son’s 21st birthday and we chose The Old Sweet Shop in Minehead. If you are looking for somewhere totally unique with all the extra special touches, then this is it! Thanks for a such a relaxing home-from-home.”
John, Cynthia and family, June 2018

“Thank you for being such wonderful hosts. We have had a lovely, relaxing and much-needed break from smoggy London. Everything was so expertly done. The wonderful touches, the high-end kitchen and the gorgeous ‘sweet’ touches. A highly recommended stay!”
Aoife, Michael and gang, June 2018

“Thank you so much for a truly wonderful stay! The cottage itself is just so gorgeous and every corner is so well done. It you feel immediately at home. We thoroughly enjoyed the garden and hot tub, especially with the beautiful weather. We would love to come back and highly recommend a stay here. Totally in love with Exmoor, the surrounding villages and of course The Old Sweet Shop! Thank you again!”
Helen and Ben, June 2018

“Such a beautiful period cottage. We loved The Old Sweet Shop, and the goodies left for us! The hot tub was fab and the garden immaculate. Looking forward to trying the other cottages in the near future. All-in-all a superb cottage for groups and families – so wonderfully styled.”
Chantal and friends, May 2018

“Wow – The Old Sweet Shop! You will read lots of superlatives about this quintessential English cottage. For it is, without doubt, a true characteristic example of fine five-star holiday accommodation. Having previously enjoyed holidays at all Lucy’s two other fabulous holiday cottages, we knew we would be in for a treat at The Old Sweet Shop, but it surpassed even our wildest expectations. At every turn you cannot fail to wonder at the attention to detail. Everything is done to ensure you have a great holiday, and we certainly did. So, after long days of mostly fabulous weather, walking our new puppy cockapoo Milo and discovering some of the joys and pleasures of Somerset, what better way to ease back and relax with a drink or two in the hot tub. Sheer Bliss. Already looking forward to our next visit!”
The Webbs, Peter, Maureen and Milo the dog, May 2018

“We enjoyed a very relaxing break at The Old Sweet Shop – a wonderful cottage, lovingly restored to a very high specification. We were fortunate to have several days of good weather and so we spent time in the garden and the hot tub, taking in the calming ambience of our surroundings. The owners have thought of all home comforts to ensure their guests’ well-being (especially the lovely bedrooms). I would highly recommend The Old Sweet Shop to friends and family as one of the best holiday cottages that we have stayed in.”
Annette and Tim, May 2018

“We had a wonderful greeting at The Old Sweet Shop, it is a stunning cottage – so comfortable and cosy. Full of great character and so much thought put into everything. We were all so excited to find all the beautiful rooms and the welcome goodies. The garden and the hot tub are amazing, we had so much fun out there! Thank you for making Easter morning so special with the eggs for a hunt. We will be back soon!”
Ian, Charlotte, Benjamin, Bella and Joshua, Easter 2018

“The quintessentially British picture-postcard thatched cottage is an unfulfilled retirement idyll for many of us. I can only imagine that the reality of owning such a property, with the rules and regulations around listed-buildings in a conservation zone, must be a thankless task. So, the privilege of being a temporary custodian for such a wonderful property, to cherish the experience and then hand it back, has been one that leaves a little of us behind, and ensures that we will be making a return one day soon.”
Duncan and Elaine Peberdy, February 2018

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