The Old Coach House is a charming holiday cottage located near Dunster and Minehead in Somerset. It is one of four cottages that share a lovely outdoor heated swimming pool and magnificent sub-tropical gardens between May and September. The cottage comprises a cozy double bedroom and a private terrace with a fenced enclosure suitable for pets.
Tucked away from the main courtyard, The Old Coach House offers a secluded terrace with two seating options and dog-proof fencing. It is conveniently situated equidistantly from the medieval village of Dunster and the coastal town of Minehead, both approximately one mile away. The property has four self-catering cottages on-site that enjoy shared access to the outdoor heated swimming pool, complete with poolside furniture and a walled area. There is also a 3-acre paddock on the premises, which offers stunning views of the West Somerset Steam Railway and the Welsh coast.
This single-level property has an open-plan kitchen and living area, a private terrace with outdoor seating, and is pet-friendly for up to two dogs. The property has heating and electricity included, and guests can benefit from a good 4G phone signal. Linen and towels are provided, along with a small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, and milk, as well as luxury toiletries and hand soap. Cleaning materials, such as washing up liquid, dishcloths, and cleaning sprays, are also provided. There is an external laundry room on the premises that has a freezer, washing machine, and tumble dryer, and this is shared with other properties on-site via an honesty box. Check-in is from 4 pm, and guests must depart by 10 am.
The owner requires a security deposit of £100 when booking the property. This amount will be added to the total price of the booking and will be refunded after the stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after departure. A maximum of two dogs are allowed per cottage, although guests may request permission for up to three small dogs by contacting the owner with their size and breed.
FacilitiesThe living room has a Smart TV, vaulted ceiling and patio doors leading to the private terrace. Internet is available in the cottage.
The small kitchen off the living area is equipped with cooker, microwave and fridge freezer.
The bedroom has a double bed and the bathroom comprises shower over the bath, toilet and hand basin. There is a DAB radio.
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, dishwasher tablets and washing powder will be present in the property. 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.
