Reviews

“When we first saw The Old Sweet Shop, we were absolutely delighted. Totally beautiful. Thanks so much for the goodies and the thought that has gone into making the cottage so comfortable. There were nine of us and Snoopy the dog. We used the hot tub a great deal and enjoyed the TV package and played games – such a relaxing family holiday. We visited Dunster Castle, Lynton and Lynmouth and Ifracombe. We enjoyed walking down into Minehead and letting Snoopy have a good run on the beach. Thank you very much.”
The Brookes party, October 2021

“We have had a lovely week at The Old Sweet Shop. It’s in an amazing location as well! We went on lots of long walks with our dog Bolt. We shared afternoon tea by the beach, and then walked back up to the cottage to have a really peaceful sleep. I think my family enjoyed the hot tub as my brother spent most of his time in it! We loved walking down to the seafront and finding a place to eat, so many options in Minehead. Thank you for the lovely accommodation and beautifully decorated rooms. We will definitely recommend to friends.”
The Gladwell family, October 2021

“Afternoon tea on arrival was a wonderful surprise, beautiful cottage and everything thought of. We loved the fire and spending many nights chatting and playing game with the good friends we came on holiday with, and even celebrating two birthdays. All was just perfect – thank you!”
Six Go Mad in Somerset, October 2021

“Choosing The Old Sweet Shop for our Autumn holiday was a great find, and it surpassed our expectations, especially with the standard of cleanliness. Lucy and her crew must be complimented! Nothing was too much trouble. The kitchen is well-equipped. There are comfortable beds and pillows and beautiful décor throughout. We enjoyed relaxing in the secluded garden and enjoyed the hot tub every evening know that Steve maintained it well. A big thank you to Lucy and her crew for a wonderful stay!”
The Barkers, Spicketts, and Bob and his dogs, September 2021

“Wonderful family holiday. Beautiful accommodation and location. Loved the hot tub! Very clean. Hopefully we will return in the future for more happy memories.”
The Croydon and Chater families, September 2021

“A lovely stay in a wonderful cottage – very clean and well-equipped. We had lovely weather and our favourite walk was around Bossington – we would highly recommend. Many happy memories made.”
The Cross Family, September 2021

“A beautifully appointed cottage, super beds, and well-equipped. We celebrated our youngest daughter’s engagement (a surprise to her!) and were lucky enough to have beautiful weather. The backdrop of the cottage and garden made for a great photo opportunity with wonderful memories. The Little Book of Walks was used, and we have enjoyed the surrounding area. No rain was a real bonus, so our grandson enjoyed Minehead Beach for an afternoon and the hot tub was a hit for everyone.”
The Hasler and Carslake families, September 2021

“Thank you for a lovely week away. After everything with Covid it has been wonderful to finally get the whole family together again and it has been the perfect house to do that. Some wonderful memories have been made.” Here’s what the kids said:
“I liked going to bed in my bedroom because it’s just as soft as my bed at home. I enjoyed going in the hot tub nearly every day. I really enjoyed going to the beach and battling the waves. I liked learning how to play chess with the chess set.”
“I liked seeing the ponies and the cuddly dog toy. I loved going to the beach and seeing Jango the dog in the beach! My favourite bit was the hot tub – I loved swimming and enjoyed the bubbles.”
The Collins family, August 2021

“A real treat to have a second week this year at our favourite holiday house in Minehead (or is that anywhere?!). We were back for Big Birthday Part 2 (Part 1 in June), this time with my sister-in-law, sister, niece and great niece aged 20 months. As ever, Lucy and co delivered with all the equipment needed – highchair, stairgate and new kettle when the original model broke – replaced within an hour! The weather was mixed again, but the hot tub made up for the absence of hot sunshine. Driftwood Café at Blue Anchor provided a great lunch (for all ages and offers all day breakfast too). Thanks very much Lucy and team. We’re already looking forward to coming back in October 2022!”
The Platt family, August 2021

“What an amazing cottage to spend a week in! Excellent in every way. Went on some incredible, unforgettable walks and we hope to return to discover more.”
The Alltree Family, August 2021

“We are just leaving from the most perfect week staying at The Old Sweet Shop! We wanted to thank Lucy and her team for making our stay so easy and effortless. We were wowed from the moment we walked in on our first day, such a beautiful cottage and so clean and well-kept. The hot tub in the garden was amazing and got a lot of use! Another high was the private chef Lucy recommended to come in and cook for us! Ben and Izzy were so lovely and the food was incredible! The location is fantastic, we drove out everyday to lots of nearby beautiful walks with the dog, and even drive to Woolacombe Beach in Devon one day. We will definitely book again and would definitely recommend to friends. Thank you guys, I hope to see you again soon!”
Clare and family, August 2021

“We had a very good week, our first time in Minehead. We enjoyed going on the West Somserset Steam Railway from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard and were able to have a swift pint at the Quantock Brewery. The Exmoor coastal bus route is very scenic with the best views from upstairs if seats are available. We enjoyed the cliff railway at Lynmouth also. The beach at Blue Anchor is a bit muddy but suitable for children and dogs. Sandcastles were successfully made! A lovely cottage – Lucy and her team were very attentive and very approachable.”
The Davies family and Ruby the dog, July 2021

“Thank you for a lovely week. Despite the weather being a bit rubbish, the cottage was amazing! We particularly enjoyed the hot tub and the large TV screen was great for watching England make the final of the Euros! We had a few lovely walks on Exmoor, all great for dog walks and nice views. A lovely and relaxing week all round, thank you.”
The McCarthy’s and Milo the dog, July 2021

“Thank you so much for a lovely week in your beautiful cottage. You have thought about absolutely everything, so many lovely touches, a real home-from-home, well to be honest, better than home! A beautiful setting, convenient location, and some great dog walks close by. Six adults, one 10-month-old and two dogs have had a wonderful relaxing week. We hope to rebook soon! Thanks again.
Annette, Tom, Hayley, Dave, Henry, Christian and Molly, and Max and Ronnie the dogs, July 2021

“Covid prevented us from visiting The Old Sweet Shop in 2020 but we were lucky enough to secure a last-minute stay next door at Stone Barn (highly recommended). The Old Sweet Shop is so comfortable, very well-equipped and stylish too. The weather was ‘mixed’ but we still enjoyed walks on Selworthy Beacon, from Allerford to Selworthy (good refreshments on the Green), and from Lynmouth to Watersmeet. After last year’s visit to Stone Barn, it was a no-brainer for us to book this cottage. It is a fabulous property for a Big Birthday Part One. We are also coming in August with the rest of the family, aged from teens to 80s! Thanks to Lucy and her team for a great holiday experience. We will be back (quite soon, all being well)!”
The Platt family, June 2021

“We had to wait a whole year to come to The Old Sweet Shop (due to Covid) to celebrate my daughter-in-law’s 50th birthday. We had the most wonderful girls’ weekend in this delightful holiday cottage and made the very most of the beautiful weather, the hot tub and some wonderful walks through the beautiful countryside. My husband and I have then taken full advantage of the space, the lovely garden and the great area. This is our all-time favourite holiday cottage and has been a wonderful example to follow for our own let that we are setting up in Lincoln. Thank you so much Lucy and team, until the next time…”
Gill and Roy Green, Sian and Rhea, June 2021

“Seven adults and two teenies stayed at The Old Sweet Shop for seven nights, what a wonderful time we all had! Beautiful grounds, facilities and accommodation. Everything we needed with lovely touches throughout. Very comfy beds too! The views are spectacular as long as you’re willing to walk up some steep tracks (which we were), but that’s Minehead!! The Guide Book, folders, information and the historical bits are all fascinating, and the neighbours are friendly – smiles all round! The hot tub was such an added bonus: very relaxing and well maintained. We’ve had a lovely stay, would highly recommend and would definitely consider a revisit in the future. Many thanks.”
The Lawton family, June 2021

“We have had a fantastic time here in this beautiful cottage. It’s so pretty and peaceful and had absolutely everything we wanted. It has been so lovely to spend time together with the grandparents as well, particularly after such a long time apart with the lockdowns. Thank you very much, we will definitely be back!”
The Collins family, June 2021

“A lovely house with everything that you could want – exactly like you would want your house to be! Very comfortable for all of us including Hamish the dog who very much appreciated his own special bed and feeding station. We loved the hot tub and the garden, and the recommendation for Ben to be our own personal chef was brilliant! Lucy could not have been more helpful from start to finish and we would recommend this to anyone looking for a week’s comfortable rest and recouperation close to all local facilities. There are fabulous walks close by and many places to visit. We had a really lovely time. Thank you, Lucy, and your team.
PS. Forgot to mention that the house was spotlessly clean from top to bottom!
Jane and family, May 2021

“What a relaxing and enjoyable week at the beautiful Old Sweet Shop. We loved sleeping in ‘Marshmallow’, tranquil and super-comfortable. Lucy the owner has thought of everything to make the stay comfy and relaxing. We followed the Doone Valley walk from ‘The Little Book of Walks’. What a fantastic and sometimes dramatic place, well worth it! We found so much to discover, Dunster Castle, and the beach are just beautiful. After a long walk it was blissful to get into the hot tub and melt into the sunset – and sometimes the rain! A thoroughly lovely week in a quaint and gorgeous cottage. We will be back.”
Jenny and Colin Napthine, May 2021

“What a fabulous week we have had. On arrival Jackie greeted us and showed us how to use the hot tub – and we also found a delicious cake and milk in the fridge which after our long journey was needed and a lovely thought. What can I say about this cottage? It’s absolutely beautiful. Every room is picturesque, decorated to perfection. The bath is lovely and was used to relax in after walking. Everything you could need is in the cottage, down to washing machine and tumble dryer, books to read. The chess table and pieces were a great success with my daughter and the slow cooker came in handy! We loved it and will definitely book again. Ellie our dog also agrees! Thanks again, we will recommend to our friends.”
The Venns, May 2021

“Two days was not long enough! We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and we cannot wait to one day return. The house was spotless and so lovely that we really did feel right at home, especially our little two-year-old. Thank you to Steve for showing us how to correctly use the hot tub – it was very thorough, and he is a lovely man. Also, thank you to Lucy for being so kind and informative. This cottage is absolutely beautiful – and in such a great location.”
The Roberts family, May 2021

“Normally ‘hotel people’, we felt we would try a cottage during the pandemic restrictions and couldn’t have made a better choice. The location, the cottage, the garden and the welcome from Lucy and her team were just what we needed, and we have had a great five days. The hot tub was a bonus, soaking aching limbs after many miles of walking, including playing Minehead golf of course!”
John, Carol and Christine, April 2021

“12th April 2021, the day we could travel after the third lockdown, this cottage would always be truly delightful but as our first time out of London for almost six months, it was incredible! Our girls delighted in the sweet shop theme, everything so cosy and comfy and the garden a truly relaxing retreat. The hot tub is the icing on the cake. In Minehead, we walked up the hill, had coffee and cake at the Echo Beach Café on the old harbour, played family crazy golf on the front and spotted the clever, fun ‘metalheads’ everywhere – poa liceman, coastguard, café owner – you name it, we found it! We will be back! An immaculate and beautiful cottage, garden and hot tub. Unequivocally on the ‘we will be back’ list. Genuinely, no-one wants to leave, so watch out for children hiding in cupboards!!!”
The Passmore family, April 2021

“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

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