Holiday Cottages in Somerset with a Swimming Pool

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Elizabeth W. - Verified booking

  I booked the Annexe, as it looked exactly what we wanted for a quick September break. Peace to read and relax, Tennis on site, swimming, games room fantastic! On arrival, Richard the owner greeted us and showed us to our accommodation for the next 6 nights. As soon as we entered the Annexe we n.... I booked the Annexe, as it looked exactly what we wanted for a quick September break. Peace to read and relax, Tennis on site, swimming, games room fantastic! On arrival, Richard the owner greeted us and showed us to our accommodation for the next 6 nights. As soon as we entered the Annexe we new we had got it very wrong... it was dark and when you turned the lights on, it was quite obvious it was unloved and needed a very good clean!! Richard offered to clean the property the following morning for us, but after one night with a doggy shower, we just felt we had, had enough and we wanted out. The tennis court was unplayable due to moss covering the court, and a broken net. When I mentioned this to Richard he said they where fighting a battle with the moss as the court is positioned under trees, the net would be replaced. We just felt that everything was lovely twenty years ago, but now every thing seemed really sad, and needed a good spruce up to standard. I didn’t use the pool, but to be fair it looked clean and nice. Overall nothing looked like it did on the website, we felt trading standards would have had a field day. Having said all of the above, When we discussed the issues with Richard, he very kindly moved us into a much nicer newly renovated barn at no extra charge. So in the end after a poor start, Richard did make the accommodation work for us. We thank him very much for that.

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• norman w. - Verified booking

  Very nice area. We didn't have a car but Dunster is only 2 miles away by a quiet back road, and we walked to the summit of Dunkerly Beacon from the cottage - about 6 miles each way. We also walked to Minehead over the hill - there is a network of paths. Dunster has a lot of old buildings and a fine.... Very nice area. We didn't have a car but Dunster is only 2 miles away by a quiet back road, and we walked to the summit of Dunkerly Beacon from the cottage - about 6 miles each way. We also walked to Minehead over the hill - there is a network of paths. Dunster has a lot of old buildings and a fine castle with grounds. Park Centre runs tours of village. No grocery stores but Waitrose (Taunton) delivers to the cottages. We used taxis a bit - good service from Tony on 07748 750554 and Nigel 07746 458446. £10 to Minehead. Other nice things - Freddie and Phoenix the cute ponies at Duddings Cottages; the West Somerset Railway; and the fine coastal path from Minehead to Porlock, out along the coast, back along the ridge. We caught the train at Dunster and walked back to Minehead from Watchet. Good bus service from Taunton railway station to Dunster. Cottage was comfortable. Good wifi. Poor phone reception around Dunster.

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• Gina - Verified booking

  Very friendly and helpful hosts.

  They took great care to welcome us and even booked the pub for us for the evening meal. (Phone reception not great in parts of Somerset). A great location to see most of Somerset from. We really enjoyed it in spite of the terrible weather. The property was lovely and well equipped. In its own beautiful garden. The only slight downside was the size and location of the bathroom but it was sufficient. I would not recommend the property if you have any mobility issues because of the steep stairs to the bedroom. For anyone else it is a lovely unusual property, beautifully decorated and designed. Enough of a kitchen to make your own meals and eat at the table and a reasonable seating area with sofa and two armchairs to sit and chat and look out on the garden or alternatively watch the TV. A couple of good pubs in walking distance for meals, a great local store. Near to some wonderful walks - RSPB reserves and National Trust. From the visitor book there are a lot of repeat customers, and I can see why. Would definitely book again in the future - if available. Many thanks for such a good stay and such caring hosts.

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• Ian M. - Verified booking

  The Annexe was in a good location within the ground and well equipped with all in good working order. The outdoor games area was well maintained, the indoor games room was equipped with table tennis, table football and a pool table which had all the balls for both pool and snooker. The pool table .... The Annexe was in a good location within the ground and well equipped with all in good working order. The outdoor games area was well maintained, the indoor games room was equipped with table tennis, table football and a pool table which had all the balls for both pool and snooker. The pool table was in need of some TLC but had four or five cues a rest and chalk. The swimming pool was vary good with a large pool and hot tub. The upstairs bedrooms and bathroom of the accommodation were bright and hairy, but the down stair living area smelled of dog and three piece suite was tired, but comfortable and took several applications of Febreze to reduce the smell. Overall we had a good time and would stay there again. Ian from Manchester

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• Kenneth - Verified booking

  After a long journey we received a warm welcome from the owners, Anna and Neil.

  There was a lovely welcome gift of wine, cookies, coffee, and a jug of milk in the fridge, along with a scrumptious loaf of freshly baked bread, and butter to spread . The property is spacious, well equipped and beautifully presented. The setting of the property is in the stunning Blackdown Hills, in a tranquil, rural location. The hosts were on hand to answer any questions we had, offering advice on local walks, there if we needed them, and we were left to enjoy our holiday. Geographically well placed for visiting Cheddar Gorge (40 minutes) Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, (90minutes) Seaton Tramway (40 minutes) Also well worth a visit are the lovely Cantonteign Falls, about an hour away. Excellent forest walks only 15 minutes drive away at Staple Hill and Castle Neroche. We can't guarantee the lovely weather we enjoyed, but can't recommend this holiday let highly enough, we will definitely be returning. Ken, Bev and Minnie dog. x

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