Elm Cottage effortlessly blends traditional character and contemporary features.
The gorgeous dining-room with views over the garden. Please note the glass windows/door do not open.
We love the super-stylish kitchen.
Cosy up in front of the wood-burner.
Pretty as a picture.
Gorgeous linen and character features await you in the main bedroom.
Oh so stylish.
There's even a desk should you need to catch up on emails.
Enjoy watching the flames flicker.
This room is just perfect for spending time in together.
All the furnishings are of a high quality.
Sit and watch the chef cook up a feast!
Heading back to Elm Cottage after a busy day exploring Exmoor will be a treat.
There is a handy shower-room downstairs.
Behind every door there's another beautiful room.
Cool tones ensure you feel totally relaxed.
Time for breakfast in bed?
Peeking through to the en suite shower-room.
A large shower and roll-top bath make for a luxurious bathroom.
Soak your stresses away.
The pretty twin bedroom. Please be mindful of the sloping ceilings.
Children will love this bedroom!
Hide away in your gorgeous Exmoor bolthole.
A view of the garden, looking on to your parking area (adjacent to the shed). There will be some patio furniture available during your stay.
The dining-area overlooks the fabulous patio (the patio furniture will be in place for your stay).
You'll fall in love with the beauty of Exmoor.
Porlock Weir is a tranquil place with a lovely pub.
Nearby Dunster has a wonderful National Trust castle.
Hop on the West Somerset Steam Railway for a day out to remember.
So much green space to explore!
Elm Cottage
48373.7 miles SE of Minehead / Sleeps 6 + cot* (no children from 1 to 5)
7 Nights from £785
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearest pub
A traditional Grade II Listed pub serving quality English fayre and real ales. Ever heard of "Wassailing"? This age old annual tradition takes place here.
September 2022
Butchers Arms Carhampton.
An attractive pub,giving a warm welcome and good value basic pub food
Nearest beach
Dunster Beach enjoys beautiful views of Blue Anchor Bay and out towards the Bristol Channel. A mixture of sand and pebbles, the beach is overlooked by the West Somerset Railway Line and is easily accessible via the South West Coast Path. There are also lots of parking options, with car parks and separate parking close by. With dogs only restricted from certain parts of the beach, Dunster's flat sands, gentle gradient and lovely scenery make it a lovely spot to breathe in the fresh air and go for a walk.
July 2023
Dog freindly
Lovely little place the beach is great for dog walkers
Nearest walk
Advice and information to help you get the most out of your visit to Exmoor Natonal Park. The centre also exhibits displays on local history, nature and culture and runs programmes of events including guided walks.
Nearest town
In a spectacular position on Exmoor, surrounded by unspoilt, raw beauty, Dunster is a medieval village largely untouched by the relentless march of modern life. The streets are lined with unusual boutique shops, traditional pubs and pretty tea rooms. There is so much to do here – the outdoorsy will want to pull on their boots and take a ramble across Exmoor, girls of every age will love the Doll’s Museum and the romance of Dunster Castle will enchant everyone.
Also nearby
Encapsulating a thousand years of history in its walls, Dunster Castle has many a story to tell. Wander around and learn all about its past. Perched high on a richly wooded hillside, the castle boasts magnificent views over Somerset countryside and beautiful walks in the surrounding parklands and gardens. Intrigue extends underground too, with and old Victorian reservoir open to the public.
September 2011
A great day at the castle
Being a National Trust member, it's a great day out. Activities for the children, and garden walk great as well as the castle. There's an activity pack for them in the castle. Nice picnic area too. Beautiful castle.
Take a trip back to an era of steam and soak up the atmosphere of bygone days. Twenty miles of track wends its way through the Somerset scenery from Bishops Lydeard, northwards below the Quantock Hills to the coast at Watchet and Blue Anchor, arriving at the end of the line at the seaside holiday town of Minehead. Stop off along the way to explore one of the restored stations, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride.
November 2011
Minehead to Watchet and back - great experience and well worth the price, especially as we were able to take the dogs with us (at a small additional cost)
September 2011
From minehead to blue anchor
A great experience, the children loved the railway. To get the best value for money, we just did minehead to blue anchor (20 mins each way). It was enough for the children, and we played on the beach at blue anchor and had ice cream before getting the train back.
June 2011
Only two and half miles from Bumble Bee Barn. A very good day out for adults and children.
January 2009
What a treat!
Perfect for a family outing, an amazing trip back in time.
September 2008
From Minehead to Dunster and back.
Walking along the coast from Minehead towards Dunster and looking inland you might be lucky enough to spot a telltale trail of steam in the distance billowing across the countryside, you can even smell it if the wind is blowing in the right direction. A short walk brings you to the picturesque West Somerset Railway station at Dunster where you feel you have stepped back in time; with vintage signage and signals, luggage trolleys and even your boarding ticket looks as it might have done. Take the opportunity to sit in the rose garden and enjoy a savoury cream tea at the Victorian tea rooms in Dunster village before boarding the fantastic steam train back to Minehead.
In the centre of medieval Dunster you’ll find this friendly, characterful inn serving delicious local food. Its history dates it back to the 16th Century, so it really evokes the traditional charm of the area. There are options for a wide range of dietary requirements, but make sure you book in advance to avoid disappointment.
September 2014
Friendly service, generous portions
Having had several experiences of poor service and downright hostility in some Exmoor pubs, we were very relieved to find a warm welcome at The Stag's Head. Friendly service, great Ploughman's and Exmoor Ale - perfect combination.
If you like the idea of singing to apple trees then this is the event for you! This age old custom has been around for centuries and refers to the practice of blessing the crops and singing to good health. Taking place during mid January (usually the twelfth night), further details are available from the Butchers Arms.
This village is in the heart of Exmoor’s most outstanding countryside. Here you’ll find the Exmoor National Park Centre, which has stacks of information regarding activities on the moors, plus some pleasant cafes and pubs for lunch or a cream tea.
July 2023
Dulverton
Lovely town very friendly with a variety of eateries
May 2022
Dulverton
Also some lovely gift shops!
March 2020
Bookshop
You could lose yourself in here for hours. A treasure house of second hand and antiquarian books, well worth a visit.
July 2017
Dulverton
Very nice town with pretty shops and good Pubs and Inns
June 2016
Heritage Centre
This is an excellent display of local artefacts, pictures, countryside etc. Also railway history and a good kitchen display with a "talking" cook and housekeepr. Upstairs there is more to see - it is especially worthwhile sitting and watching 4 short videos of local events. All this for FREE although they ask for a donation. Coming into Dulverton turn left immediately after the bridge and follow the road around a big curve until it ends in the carpark with access to the centre. otherwise access through the information centre in the main street. This also has a good supply of maps, leaflets etc and the best postcards!
May 2012
An interesting little town full of conveniences.
Dulverton is not exactly somewhere I could imagine spending an entire day at, but it does provide a good centre by which to stop by and stock up. There are plenty of conveniences such as a local co-op for your simple needs (bread, milk and some alcohols: beers...not wines, go somewhere decent for wine), small thrift shops as well as some tea rooms including Lewis's which is a personal favourite. There is a beautiful church at the top of the town which is worth popping into, and in the centre of town there is a fish and chip shop which opens at lunchtime from 12 noon until 2pm. There is also a bakery which sells a selection of baked breads, pies, sausage rolls as well as many sweet items, the game pie is delicious and enormously filling. The tea rooms near the co-op (I have forgotten the name!) are smaller than Lewis's but offers an entirely different ambience, more cosy and homely, helped in no small way by the warm, friendly manners of the owners (of which the landlady kindly ushered us in for tea as we oogled the menu outside, proclaiming the redundancy of pneumonia when there are menu's indoors to browse).
By far this is no Dunster or Tiverton etc, but it is a quaint little town that is central to lots of local attractions and is worth stopping by for an hour or two.
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