Guests say
Royal Oak Farm is a traditional thatched cottage praised for its spacious living areas, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen. The enclosed garden and local walks add to its charm, with a village shop and pub nearby. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the property is generally well-regarded for its suitability for large groups and multigenerational families.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is highly praised for its picturesque village setting, proximity to a pub, and lovely local walks, including Tarr Steps and Minehead beach. The scenic surroundings and accessibility to other local pubs and tea shops contribute to a very positive impression of the location.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with comfy beds and a warm, cosy atmosphere. However, some sofas are described as saggy, and there is mention of the property feeling a bit tired, suggesting room for improvement in overall comfort.
The property is well-equipped with a utility room, BBQ, and enclosed garden. However, there are several maintenance issues noted, such as blunt kitchen knives, a non-working light switch, and a potentially leaking towel rail. The central heating is effective, but the need for some TLC affects the score.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
About this property
Unique pink thatched cottage situated in one of Exmoor’s prettiest villages, boasting large living areas and an enclosed garden..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: Freeview TV
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 5: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Royal Oak Farm is a detached, thatched holiday cottage full of character, situated in the heart of Winsford, one of Exmoor’s prettiest villages. Some of the original parts of the cottage date back to the 14th century. There is generous living space and a large enclosed garden to enjoy. Winsford is located in the heart of Exmoor National Park. There is an inviting pub next to the cottage and a local shop within walking distance. The cottage is surrounded by the majesty of Exmoor and there is easy access to some spectacular country walks on the moorland with an extensive network of well marked footpaths. Dulverton is located 6 miles away and has a wider range of shops, restaurants and tea rooms. A visit to Tarr Steps and Dunkery Beacon, highest point on Exmoor, are some of the highlights. Wimball Lake is a short drive away where you can enjoy the wildlife that surrounds the lake, or enjoy sailing, canoeing or angling on the lake. Other local attractions that may be of interest are the village and castle at Dunster, the West Somerset Railway at Minehead and the villages of Porlock Weir, Lynton and Lynmouth. There are beaches at Dunster and Blue Anchor. Shop 100 yards and pub 20 yards.
Free WiFi
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (6)
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Rachel Benson
Lovely traditional thatched cottage in picturesque village with village shop in pub next door. Spacious living spaces with large dining room plus a 2nd sitting room. Comfy beds, hot showers plus a bath, well equipped kitchen, utility room plus useful outside covered area outside back door. Excellent enclosed garden, shame it wasn't warm enough in late Oct to sit out and use the BBQ.Younsters found the swings just across the road and enjoyed playing pooh sticks over the nearby small bridges.Maybe it should be mentioned in the details that most of the bedding included feather pillows and duvets in case of allergies. Plenty of additional blankets were available for winter stays.Nearby Tarr Steps was a perfect short walk, looking lovely in autumn colours. Kids loved the beach at Minehead with the ship-themed playground good for all ages on the promenade with parking alongside.Accommodation worked well for our multigeneration group of 2 grandparents, 4 parents and 3 grandkids so pleased to recommend Royal Oak Farm.
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Peter Thompson
Plenty of room for 9 of us (6 adults 3 children 1 dog). Enough seating and kitchen equipment but kitchen knives all totally blunt and some sofas saggy. Generally comfortable but getting tired and needs some TLC (downstairs cloakroom light switch not working and possible leaking towel rail, useless at night). Central heating worked well. Enclosed garden good for dog, parking for 3 cars but narrow drive and tight turning space, beware! Generally a nice place to stay.
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Confirmed Guest
The accommodation itself was excellent. The pub next door is very expensive and very busy. Long waiting time. But there are plenty of other local pubs to enjoy, particularly the one at Wheddon Cross. We didn't really use any amenities as such in Winsford. The location is very good with lovely scenery all around. There are also lovely tea shops - in Dulverton and Withypool to name two.The accommodation suited our needs perfectly