Reviews

“What a fantastic place! I felt at home straight away. Everything plus more was provided. Loved the hot tub, fire and cosy environment. After a quick wander into Minehead, it was back for the hot tub, pjs and a great takeaway from the local Indian. Would love to return and deeply recommend.”
Lisa and the girls, November 2019

“The moment we walked through the door of this beautiful, cosy cottage I felt relaxed. It was well worth the drive from London – and to do so over a long weekend would definitely feel like a break. The cottage is exquisitely decorated and perfect for a retreat at any time of year – my husband and I sat and watched the amazing Exmoor stars with a glass of wine by the fire. Since we have young children and spend the night’s at home this kind of thing made us feel like we’d had some quality time for ourselves. The house is spotlessly clean and spacious. Kitchen has plenty of space and great for home cooking. We didn’t need to eat out. Night times is totally quiet and peaceful, we all slept so well. Beds are so comfortable and luxurious. The hot tub in the beautiful garden, with scenic views across the landscape, was a real treat. We sat in it while the church bells rang out on a Sunday morning! The changing hut next to it is a great idea and means you don’t have to run across the garden in your swimwear! There’s enough space for more than one family with kids, and the en suites in the bedrooms make sharing with friends more comfortable. Great WIFI and quick and simple to access. Great TV! Kids had loads of space to play and loved the garden. We will definitely be coming back.”
From TripAdvisor, November 2019

“Historic thatched cottage in a stunning location for families to make memories in. Wood burning stove and plenty of logs in the basket were perfect for a rainy Sunday by the fire. Kitchen is well equipped with farmhouse table and it was lovely to cook a full roast dinner on the range cooker. Our bedroom window had a spectacular view across towards the hills. Great night’s sleep on comfortable beds and we all loved the hot tub before breakfast! Pilgrim Corner is only a few minutes walk to the sea front with a bathing beach, pretty harbour and the start of the south west coast path. Nearby Dunster with a castle and plenty of places to eat and drink, are about 10 minutes drive and don’t miss the spectacular scenery along the A39 or the cream teas on Selworthy Green. There is so much to do if you want to venture out from this wonderful place. Owner is very attentive, thinks of everything and nothing is too much trouble.”
From TripAdvisor, November 2019

“What a lovely cottage in a beautiful village. The cottage has everything you need, a home-from-home, clean and tidy and with accommodating hosts. The hot tub was great in a pretty garden. We would love to return, thank you very much.”
The girls from Gloucestershire, November 2019

“Fantastic family holiday in a special cottage, many thanks”
Les, Carole, Josh, Chris, Vicky Ros and Daniel, October 2019

“This is a lovely well stocked spacious cottage. Went with family, friends and dog. Within easy walking distance of shops, pubs, restaurants and beach. Also close to many lovely places to visit by car. Private garden with hot tub, patio areas and garden summer houses, very nice.”
From TripAdvisor, October 2019

“A great place to stay, really enjoyed our week here. Comfy beds and sofas etc. We enjoyed the hot tub. Thank you for the lovely cake!”
The White party, October 2019

“Wow, what an amazing surprise – the most beautiful cottage and perfect location! The cottage was so well-equipped with everything you could possibly need – such a sociable layout too! I normally hate surprises, but this one I am honestly over the moon with this one. Thank you so much, we will be back!”
Mr & Mrs Friend and Iyla, and all their friends, September 2019

“Lovely, welcoming cottage – tea and cake most welcome after the journey – even catered for the dogs with biscuits! Everything and anything you could possibly need. Beds very comfortable and the hot tub relaxing, a very nice addition to our visit. A beautiful setting by the church and Steps, we enjoyed the bellringing on Friday evening. The church is lovely lit up at night, we made a quick visit there and met and chatted to the verger who came to lock up. Following your recommendation to the pub at the harbour, The Old Ship Aground, we had an excellent meal. We also enjoyed The Apple Tree Tea Rooms a couple of times. Everyone we met in the shops, restaurants etc were very friendly and helpful and we learnt a lot about the local scene. Endless entertainment for my mother making her way through all your cookbooks!! Paul and Lucy were excellent hosts.
The Paul party, August 2019

“My family and I had a brilliant time at Pilgrim Corner cottage. It was everything and more we could wish for. The garden and hot tub was a big hit with my kids. I had a fabulous birthday and was spoilt rotten. Thank you!”
The Jones family, August 2019

“I think the first thing we all did when we entered the cottage was say “Wow!”. What a beautiful, relaxing and ultimately fantastic way to spend a week. The cottage is so well-equipped to be able to cook and clean when need, and it is so well-situated that everything you need is on your doorstep. And then there’s the hot tub! I think we spent every day in it, and we will all miss its relaxing jets and the beautiful views surrounding it. Overall, a truly uniquely lovely way to spend a week away from work and writing this, I already want to come back! Thank you so much to the team who couldn’t have been more helpful and lovely during our stay 😊.”
Brian, Lesley, Greg, Katie, Jordan, Megan, Jake and Kayleigh, August 2019

“We have all loved staying in your wonderful cottage. Have enjoyed hot tub! We had everything we needed, loved it. We will recommend Pilgrim Corner to all our family and would stay again. A big thank you.”
Shirley, Jim, Kerry Lee, Jody, Hayley Bethany Charlie, July 2019

“Staying at Pilgrim Corner is really as wonderful and as beautiful as all the reviews say. We were a family of six adults and two children, and it was than spacious enough for all. We love to cook and there are more than enough utensils – whatever the recipe – with a choice to gather around the table in the kitchen, dining room or garden. Pilgrim Corner is nestled at the foot of the steps leading to the 14th century St Michael’s Church and surrounded by similar picturesque cob-walled cottages in the historic part of Minehead on North Hill, far enough away from the town to enjoy the quiet, peaceful countryside and a 10-minute downhill stroll to the sandy beach and town centre. We’ve arrived back home feeling completely relaxed and with wonderful memories of our time at Pilgrim Corner and are already comparing diaries to plan our next stay there!”
Chrissie and her family, July 2019

“We had the most wonderful time. Stunning location, the hot tub has beautiful views. It has given the seven of us wonderful memories to treasure. And we may come back another time. Thank you!”
Sue and her colleagues, May 2019

“My wife and I travelled down to Minehead with our two daughters aged 15 and 12 and our dog Kassie for a well-earned rest. Pilgrim Corner is the ideal place to do this in a beautiful well-equipped cottage. Some lovely long walks with Kassie were then followed by a lovely relaxing afternoon in the hot tub! At being at the edge of Minehead in a peaceful part of town it is only a few minutes to walk into the main area for all the shops and places to eat. From our arrival with cake and treats for Kassie along with a bottle of fizz for Tanya as it was her birthday, it was perfect! You will not be disappointed with Pilgrim Corner – we’ve already booked again!! Thanks guys.”
The Eady family, April 2019, published on TripAdvisor

“My family and I stayed here beginning of April. We also brought our two dogs along with us. The house accommodated is all very comfortably and there was space for the dogs too. It’s very well decorated inside with its own unique touches and quirkiness. The back garden with the hot tub is absolutely stunning and the dogs had lots of space to run. The garden also had lovely little garden sheds which were great to sit and relax in. My family and I cannot rate this house highly enough. This cottage has everything you need for a really comfortable and relaxing holiday. We also stayed in The Old Sweet Shop cottage next door last year. It too was lovely. We can’t decide which one we like most as they are both excellent in their own ways. By far the best cottages we have ever stayed in – and we been in a lot of cottages. The hosts Lucy and Paul are very friendly and very helpful also and really go out of their way to make sure you have a perfect stay. I would recommend this cottage – and The Old Sweet Shop – to anyone.”
The Hamilton family, April 2019, published on TripAdvisor

“Another good stay in Minehead with wonderful walks through the woods and along the beach towards Dunster with our cocker spaniels Lola and Charlie. It’s our second stay at ‘Pilgrim’, so when we said, ‘We’ll be back’, we meant it! We’ve now also stayed twice at The Old Sweet Shop. They are both great dog and people friendly cottages. We will be back for sure!
Duncan and Elaine Peberdy, March 2019

“We have had a lovely relaxing time. It was a wonderful birthday surprise. You have a beautiful cottage, thank you again.”
Carolyn and Chris, and Lola and Nyla woof woof, January 2019

“Great 70th birthday surprise getaway! Second time here and it didn’t disappoint! Thank you for making the cottage so homely and ensuring everything ran so smoothly during our stay. I’m sure we will be back.”
Hannah, Danny, Gracie and Archie, January 2019

“Wow! What a lovely cottage – even better than any of the photos! We booked in January and have been looking forward to having all the family together for Christmas, counting down the months. From the moment we arrived, staying here has been a joy! Cooking Christmas lunch was a sinch, the range cooked everything perfectly – with a little help from hubby! The hot tub was used every day and was so relaxing. The dogs loved running around the paths in the garden and laid peacefully beside the hot tub as I floated in my little bit of heaven every morning! We had the perfect break and look forward to coming back again and again, everything has been thought of and it made this Christmas a really special one for ‘just the two of us’.”
Tina and Martin Brown and Frodo and Spirit the dogs, Christmas 2018

“We are back to our second home! The cottage is as lovely as ever, giving us a warm welcome. Dunster by Candlelight was beautiful, and we were so happy we saw it. This area of ‘Upper’ Minehead is lovely, with its charm and hidden places. We followed the ‘Minehead’ story walks using our phones, it was like a treasure hunt. Once again, the hot tub lured us up to the garden at least twice a day – even in rain, wind and darkness. Great fun by all. The cottage asks us to return, which we will be doing.”
Sue, Bob, Penny and Gary, December 2018

“Wow what an amazing place! The cottage is just beautiful and has so many thoughtful little touches! The Christmas decorations were just perfect for our pre-Christmas relax. The area is so stunning – there is so much to explore – we will be back! Thank you again for a beautiful stay.”
The Barkleys, December 2018

“Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday. We had an amazing time and it has made all the better for the gorgeous cottage. So well presented. The tea on arrival was much appreciated!! Can I recommend Exmoor Adventures for outdoor pursuits? We went sea kayaking with them and they were very professional. We were also lucky with the gorgeous weather. Reeves restaurant in Dunster was divine with excellent service. And we LOVED the garden and hot tub!! We hope to be back soon.”
Debs, James, Cherry, Graeme and family, October 2018

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