Enjoy lunch or dinner cooked on the fire-pit barbecue.
The cosy sitting-room.
With nothing to disturb you but birdsong you'll have such restful sleep
A perfect spot for alfresco dining
The dining room has plenty of space to enjoy meals in.
Frogwell Cottage; your slice of Exmoor escapism.
Light up the fire-pit barbecue and treat yourself to some Exmoor Gold Ale!
Kick back and relax in the sitting-room.
Curl up and hide away in this rural retreat.
The farmhouse-style kitchen is split into two areas, with plenty of storage and worktop space in its totality.
Entering through the side door, this is a great space for dogs and wellies! Behind the gorgeous wooden door is the handy WC.
Beautiful countryside views.
Take breakfast in bed
With dual-aspect windows the twin room is bright and tranquil.
Take time to relax.
Admire the stunning Exmoor countryside from almost every room.
This sweet single bedroom looks out over the garden.
The recently refurbished bathroom looks out over rolling countryside.
The garden is full of unspoilt greenery, which is typical of this area. All of the garden has now been fenced so it is enclosed. Please keep children away from the oil tank and wood store.
This is the driveway entrance from the road. Your holiday awaits!
Walk to your heart's content in this national park.
Forty five minutes in the car will bring you to Porlock Weir and the start of the South West Coast Path.
Pack up a picnic and go paddling in the River Barle.

Frogwell Cottage

4714

3.2 miles E of Dulverton / Sleeps 5 + cot

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The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.

Nearest pub

A gorgeous riverside pub in a peaceful setting in Exmoor National Park. There's a lovely beer garden overlooking the river, perfect for sunny days. Children and dogs are very welcome.

Nearest beach

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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 Dulverton centre is part of complex housing exhibitions on Dulverton heritage with interactive displays, plus an art gallery where local artists regularly exhibit, and a library.

Nearest town

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2023

Dulverton

Lovely town very friendly with a variety of eateries


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

May 2022

Dulverton

Also some lovely gift shops!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

March 2020

Bookshop

You could lose yourself in here for hours. A treasure house of second hand and antiquarian books, well worth a visit.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2017

Dulverton

Very nice town with pretty shops and good Pubs and Inns


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

Also nearby

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A vast stretch of water in Exmoor National Park where you can try lessons in sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. Permits for angling and fly fishing are available onsite from the Angling and Watersports Centre. For land lovers, there's a tea room, children's play area, bird watching and walks, including a nine-mile circular walk around the lake and the Woodland Discovery Trail.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

April 2023

Great place for outdoor activities

We spent Easter Sunday afternoon at the lake - three of us did a Have-a-Go windsurfing session with a very cheery and energetic instructor (which everyone greatly enjoyed) while I ran round the 13.5K perimeter of the lake (very scenic trail run!). Lots of people and dogs were enjoying the lakeside walk - near the visitor centre it's accessible by mobility scooters, while down at the south end in the woods it's wilder. Great place for kids to burn off some energy.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

October 2017

Lovely day out.....

Lovely walk, very peaceful it took my 14 year old son and I four hours to walk the 9 miles. Nice cafe by the lake which served amazingly yummy ice cream. Parking was reasonably priced £4.30 covered our walk and the toilets on site were clean too.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

February 2016

Very long walk

We walked right round this lake (9 miles according to the website)it took us about four and a half hours and it was very muddy in places,but well worth the effort. Shame it was the time of year when the tea rooms were closed! Beautiful scenery.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

April 2009

This well-managed lake has a good programme of events to get involved in, with numerous nature-themed walks, including a Dawn Chorus Walk and evening Bat Walk, as well as 'fish off' competitions!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A country pub on the River Barle, on the edge of Exmoor National Park. They have been graded by the Green Tourism Scheme and serve classical British food with a twist. Dogs are welcomed with a gravy bone to chew on whilst you make use of the free WiFi!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2023

The bridge inn

Nice pub with outside seating overlooking the river, typical pub food friendly staff


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

February 2023

Friendly and good food

Local pub that served very decent pub grub and had very friendly staff. Worth booking ahead if you want to eat at the weekend.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2022

Bridge Inn

Good food friendly staff


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

June 2022

Friendly staff.

Seating outside with the River and Green just across the road, ideal for a summer evening.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful Gothic pile with stunning formal gardens and beautiful interiors. The walled garden provides produce for the Stables restaurant where you can watch the gardeners at work or explore the woodland walks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2020

Knightshayes

Interesting house surrounded by magnificent gardens.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

May 2014

Free parking and walk for dog

We couldn't go in as we had the dog with us, but the car park was free and there's a nice woodland walk off the car park where dogs can walk off the lead. Nice setting and surrounding countryside.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

September 2012

Stunning

One of the best national trust properties we've ever been to, something for all ages. The gardens are fantastic and offer both formal and woodland styles. Well worth a visit!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

May 2012

Beautiful gardens!

The gardens are the jewel of this property, with many different areas; woodland, formal garden, meadow, parkland and a stunning restored kitchen garden which provides produce for the lovely stables restaurant. Highly recommended and really easy access from the M5.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2010

One of the finest surviving Gothic Revival houses, this rare example of the work of eccentric architect William Burges has extraordinary medieval romantic interiors. The beautiful garden includes a kitchen garden.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

April 2009

Glorious garden. Monster house, but interesting contents.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars

July 2008

Good National Trust property

Interesting house and gardens, even kept the kids going for two hours.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Untwee tea! This award-winning tearoom has rave reviews about the divinity of its delicious indulgence in homemade cakes and nibbles.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

May 2012

The best Tearoom in Devon

Having stayed in nearby Bridgetown my partner and I ventured quite frequently into Dulverton before or after trips further afield to stock up on supplies and we never once missed an opportunity to stop by Lewis's Tearooms. The premesis is clean and tidy, warm and inviting with a rustic feel owing in part to the piles of firewood beside the woodburners as well as the large, heavy wooden tables and chairs which grace the front of house. Staff there were always friendly and efficient, no matter how frustrating we must have been taking so long to decide on what to have! Plenty of choice teas but our favourite was by far the Tregothan Cornish Tea - earl grey. Possibly the most delicious tea we have ever drunk. The food menu is decent with a selection of meals to chose from and which cater to a broad demographic. We did eat there twice and each time the food was flawless and timely. Prices are very fair and at no point did I find myself wondering just why something cost as much as it did, so that is always a good sign by my books. All in all a wonderful attraction endorsed by Classic Cottages and one of the many things I am already missing, post-holiday.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just outside Exmoor National Park, Bampton is everything you could hope for in a Devon town. Located entirely within a conservation area, Bampton’s streets are lined with historic listed buildings, giving the distinct feeling that you’ve stepped back in time. The town is famous for its flowers - having won the ‘Britain in Bloom’ competition no less than 6 times, Bampton is a magnet for the green-fingered, who make a pilgrimage here during the summer months to marvel at the floral displays.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

May 2014

Called in a small bakery here to purchase bread. Homemade and absolutely delicious, also purchased some venison burgers from a street vendor, the game and pheasant man. He also has a stall at another market nearby, where we paid him another visit to purchase duck and plum sausages. All the produce was exceptionally good and excellent value. We had a wonderful cup of tea in the bakery too , delicious and best value for money cuppa all holiday .

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