Ruffles Cottage is a cosy and comfortable property set in the heart of beautiful Dunster, generally regarded as the West Country's prettiest large villages and estimated to be the largest and most intact medieval village in the whole of England. Built in 1844, Ruffles has been fitted with all-modern appliances, yet retains its traditional feel with character features such as the wood-burning stove. The cottage backs onto St. George’s Church and offers views of Conygar Tower in the distance as well as a glimpse of Dunster Castle. There are great walking opportunities directly from the door, up onto the moor via Grabbist Hill (just a few steps away), Dunster deer park and woods, and of course the famously beautiful castle grounds.
2 first floor bedrooms (one double and one twin)
Ground floor kitchen well equipped with electric oven and hob, washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
Living/dining room with wood burning stove, television/DVD player, and books, games, and DVDs
First floor bathroom with shower over bath
Wi-fi, gas central heating, and electricity included in cost, plus basket of logs and kindling
Bed linen, duvets, and towels provided. (Please note outdoor/beach towels not provided; please bring own)
Up to two dogs welcome (supplement of £15 per dog)
Private courtyard with table and chairs, access to shared garden a few doors down, and secure storage available for bikes, canoes, etc., in adjoining lean-to
Located in the heart of one of this charming medieval village and overlooked dramatically by the magnificent Dunster Castle
Surrounded by fantastic Exmoor countryside, delightful ancient buildings, interesting boutique shops, a fine church, the famous Yarn Market, and plenty of good pubs, restaurants, and tea rooms
Just 1.5 miles to town of Minehead with its abundance of amenities, sandy beach, and famous steam railway line
Child-friendly accommodation with cot, highchair, and two stair-gates available
Tea, coffee, sugar, milk sachets, and biscuits provided, plus non-perishable items like salt and pepper and household sundries such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, liquid soap, and toilet rolls
Iron, ironing board, and hairdryer provided
Free roadside parking outside property
FacilitiesRuffles Cottage kitchen is fitted with washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, electric oven and hob, and has microwave, toaster, kettle, a variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
Other equipment includes television and DVD player, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, travel cot, high chair, two stair-gates, electric fan and many books, games, and DVDs.
Wireless internet is available throughout the property.
The log-fire in the sitting room is a wood-burning stove.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Ruffles Cottage benefits from gas central heating, there is also a wood-burner in the sitting room; in the cooler months kindling, matches and one basket of logs will be provided. Additional logs can be purchased locally.
Bed linen, duvets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips.
There are no feather pillows at Ruffles Cottage.
A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, milk sachets and biscuits will be provided, as will salt and pepper.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and liquid soap will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.
A travel cot and 2 stair-gates are provided.
There is a washing machine/dryer in the kitchen and a clothes airer.
LocationDunster 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.
