Grooms Cottage is a charming holiday home situated in Ellicombe, a courtyard in Somerset, between the historic village of Dunster and the coastal town of Minehead. The property is one of four self-catering cottages on-site, all of which have access to a shared outdoor heated swimming pool (open May to September) and a beautiful acre of sub-tropical gardens with stunning views of the West Somerset Steam Railway and the Welsh coast.
Ideal for a family of four or a small group of friends, Grooms Cottage features a double bedroom and a twin bedroom on the first floor, as well as an upstairs shower room. The large separate kitchen is perfect for preparing delicious meals, while the outside seating area overlooking the main courtyard provides a lovely spot for al fresco dining.
Guests are welcome to bring their furry friends along, as Grooms Cottage is pet-friendly. Bed linen and towels are provided, with separate towels available for use at the pool. Cleaning materials and basic essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper, and olive oil are also provided for convenience.
For those who need to stay connected, there is no Wi-Fi, but a good 4G phone signal is available. Additionally, a travel cot and high chair are available upon request. An external laundry room with a freezer, washing machine, and tumble dryer is shared with other properties on-site, and an honesty box system is in place.
Arrival time is from 4 pm, and departure time is by 10 am. A refundable security deposit of £100 is required when booking, and a maximum of two dogs are allowed per cottage. Exceptions may be made for three small dogs upon request, subject to approval by the owners.
FacilitiesSmart TV and DAB radio, comfortable seating in the living area, and outside seating overlooking the shared courtyard area . Kitchen with cooker, microwave and large upright fridge/ freezer.
Upstairs on the first floor are one double bedrooms, one twin room and a shower room, with toilet and hand basin.
A travel cot and high chair can be provided, please request this when you make your booking. Please note, bedding will not be provided for the cot.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The Cottage is fitted with gas central heating throughout.
Bed linen and towels, including large bath sheets, are provided for your convenience. Separate towels are provided for use at the pool and are replenished daily.
Local specialty Miles tea, coffee and hot chocolate are provided as well as sugar, salt & pepper and olive oil. A pint of local milk is provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dish clothes and cleaning sprays are also provided. Two toilet rolls will be provided.
For your four legged friends: dog towels, bowls, blankets, poo bags and treats are all provided.
There is access to an outside tap for washing off muddy dogs and bikes.
LocationMinehead is the largest town on the edge of Exmoor National Park, a welcoming seaside resort on the Somerset coast with stunning views across the Bristol Channel to Wales.
The town is best known as the starting point of the South West Coast Path, England's longest National Trail, which stretches 630 miles from the harbour here all the way to Poole Harbour in Dorset. A sculpture marking Mile Zero stands on the seafront near the old harbour. Minehead has been a working port since the 14th century, and the quay area retains much of its historic charm with narrow lanes and fishermen's cottages clustered at the foot of North Hill.
Higher Town, the oldest part of Minehead, sits on the slopes above the harbour and is home to the medieval Church of St Michael, reached by a steep footpath known as Church Steps that winds between thatched cottages with far-reaching views over the rooftops and out to sea. The Parade and The Avenue form the main shopping streets, where you will find independent shops, cafes, restaurants, and takeaways alongside everyday services. Tesco and Morrisons supermarkets are both on the outskirts of town with long opening hours, and there are banks, a Post Office, pharmacies, and petrol stations.
Blenheim Gardens, opened in 1925, provides six acres of green space in the centre of town with a bandstand, putting green, bowling green, and a pleasant cafe. The medieval village of Dunster, with its castle, yarn market, and tea rooms, is barely two miles away. Every May, Minehead's ancient Hobby Horse tradition brings colour and music to the streets -- a centuries-old celebration of the arrival of spring that is unique to this part of Somerset.
