Grist Mill, Dunster

Experience the charm of medieval Dunster in Somerset by staying at Grist Mill, a characterful semi-detached period cottage that can accommodate up to 8 guests. This former working mill boasts three double bedrooms and a cosy loft room with a sofa-bed that can sleep 2 additional guests or provide flexible sleeping arrangements for your group. With underfloor heating and a wood burner in the sitting room, Grist Mill offers cosy and comfortable accommodation for anyone with a love of historic sites, walking, trail running and mountain biking.

This cottage is situated on the edge of the village, overlooking the leat that provides the water for the nearby National Trust Dunster Working Water Mill. The property is ideal for those who want to explore the stunning Exmoor National Park, with incredible walks and cycle rides through the Crown Estate Deer Park forest, leading to Bats Castle, an iron age hill fort, and beyond. Dunster village is also a popular tourist attraction with a fascinating National Trust Castle and Spectacular Gardens, as well as a good range of shops and places to eat.

The cottage features a newly fitted kitchen with a breakfast table and seating for 6 guests. For additional dining space, step through the bi-fold doors to the contemporary Garden room, which has a dining table for 8 guests. The cottage garden is large and divided into two separate areas, including a substantial private walled and fenced patio area with outside table and chairs, and swing seat. The patio garden has a gate leading to the village playing field and a children's play park, while the other side of the cottage along the leat provides easy access to the Foresters Arms Pub, the historic Dunster Working Water Mill, and Gallox Bridge.

Grist Mill offers private off-road parking for one car in the garage, with power points available for charging EV cars. Further parking is available nearby in the public Pay and Display Car Park, and bicycles can be safely stored in the garage or garden. With Wi-Fi, heating, and electricity included, as well as TV with Freeview and Netflix, towels, and bed linen provided, this property is ideal for families and groups of up to 8 guests. Book your stay at Grist Mill today and experience the beauty and charm of Dunster in Somerset.

Facilities
Entrance to the property is via a door from garage straight into the ground level. The newly fitted kitchen is well equipped with a modern double oven with gas hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, under-counter fridge, dishwasher, cafetière and a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses sufficient to cater for larger numbers.

The kitchen garden door opens onto the patio area and large garden. The patio has a garden room with bifold doors that open up to provide an inside-outside space with dining table and seating for up to 8.

Also downstairs is the sitting room with large fireplace and wood-burner (initial fuel included, thereafter supplies are available to buy locally). The sitting room has a large 3-seater sofa, 3 comfortable chairs and TV with Freeview and Netflix. A bathroom with underfloor heating is located on the ground level, comprising a large double ended bath, toilet and hand basin.

A door from the sitting room leads to the narrow and steep staircase (with handrail) to the first floor with three double bedrooms and second bathroom, with electric shower, toilet and hand basin.

Separately accessed from the sitting room, a former storage loft has been converted into a 'snug' with sofa-bed, an ideal spot to enjoy a quiet moment with a book, a separate sitting room or play area but which can be used as a bedroom for two extra guests, or as flexible sleeping arrangements if two guests do not want to share a room. Linen for the sofa-bed available on request.

A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid and surface cleaner will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided per toilet.

Please note, this property is period cottage, some traditional features have been retained including some low doorways, and a narrow staircase.

Location

Dunster is a medieval village on the edge of Exmoor National Park in West Somerset, dominated by its magnificent castle perched on a wooded hilltop above the High Street.

Often described as one of the most intact medieval villages in England, Dunster has a rich history stretching back over a thousand years. The iconic octagonal Yarn Market, built in the early 1600s, sits at the heart of the village -- a reminder of its prosperous wool-trading past. The broad High Street is lined with independent shops, galleries, tea rooms, and characterful pubs, many housed in listed buildings dating from the 15th and 16th centuries.

The village has its own Post Office with a cash machine, a deli, and a good range of places to eat and drink. For larger supermarkets, banks, and petrol stations, the coastal town of Minehead is just 1.5 miles away -- Tesco and Morrisons are both on the outskirts with long opening hours. Most shops in Dunster keep traditional hours of 9am to 5pm, often extending in summer.

Dunster hosts a lively programme of events throughout the year, including the Dunster Show, Dunster Country Fair, and the much-loved Winter Festival in early December when the village is lit by candlelight with music, dancing, and medieval re-enactments in the streets.