Little Haven is a beautifully presented, traditional thatched cottage sleeping four people in two bedrooms. The cottage is Grade II listed and is full of character but with all the modern requirements for a cosy stay. It's an ideal choice for couples, friends or a small family.
Guests will fall in love with Little Haven before even stepping inside: Nestled into the side of a quiet hill, the stunning exterior oozes charm while the wrap-around gardens provide an incredible vantage point from which to take in the surrounding countryside on a sunny day. The gardens are south-facing and have outdoor furniture on a top terrace where guests can soak up the sun in the summer.
Stepping inside the cottage into the kitchen, guests will find it well-stocked with all the amenities and utensils required to cook up a feast. There's a handy dishwasher and washing machine for guests' use as well. The kitchen then opens up into the main living and dining area which is perfectly designed for a relaxing time away. The exposed beams, pine doors and oak furniture make it an ideal place to sit in comfort and the large gas-burning stove in the huge fireplace will help keep guests toasty even during the coldest winter months. The cottage comes well-stocked with a selection of board games, books and maps on the local area and a DVD collection for the evenings spent indoors.
The house bathroom can also be found on the ground floor and comes with a a shower-over bath (power shower) and the traditional style bathroom furniture helps add to the cottage's characterful feel.
Up the stairs can be found the two good-sized double bedrooms with king-sized beds and vaulted ceilings. Both bedrooms enjoy countryside views across the small valley and come with plenty of storage and hanging space. The master bedroom has the added advantage of its own private wash basin.
Little Haven is situated on the edge of Alcombe, itself part of the larger town of Minehead. The local pub is only a 5 minute walk down the lane, with the local bakery only a short distance beyond that.
The cottage is perfectly located on the edge of the Exmoor National Park and is near to the starting point of the South West Coast Path - England's longest waymarked footpath which stretches for 630 miles. Inland can be found countless other footpaths making it the perfect property for hikers and dog walkers. Meanwhile, the town of Minehead offers the ideal destination for a family seaside holiday - it boasts a beautiful, long, flat sandy beach, a charming harbour, a bustling town with plenty of independent shops and cafes and family attractions.
The picturesque village of Dunster is also very close by with its splendid castle and yarn market while Watchet, Porlock and Porlock Weir are all also worth a visit, the latter being a very popular spot for crab fishing and water sports.
Little Haven has private parking bay opposite for one car. A second car can parked on the quiet street around the corner. One well-behaved pet is welcome but pets should be kept downstairs and never left alone in the property.
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Haven pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 30. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Little Haven?
As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Haven on 15 Apr 2026 start from AU$398, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Little Haven?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Little Haven?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Little Haven?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Little Haven located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of West Somerset Railway, Minehead Beach and Blenheim Gardens. St George's Church and Dunster Dolls Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km). Minehead Station is 26 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great cottage, unfortunately our time there was far too short
A very typical English cottage. Very clean. Excellent facilities throughout. Very suitable for self-catering.
Matthias
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2026
Thank you for your review of Little Haven. We are so pleased that you had a lovely time. Sorry to hear that your stay was not long enough. We hope to welcome you back in the future, perhaps for a longer break this time!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joanna
13 Oct 2025
Beautiful cottage in idyllic location.
I absolutely loved everything about this cottage. It is so peaceful and quiet. It is cosy and clean and the views from the garden are lovely.
Joanna
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bill
12 Sept 2025
Lovely relaxing and quiet stay at Little Haven
Lovely relaxing and quiet stay at Little Haven. We were lucky with the warm weather and we (and the dog) really enjoyed spending time in the lovely garden. The cottage was very comfortable and clean. A variety of activities to do in the area including walks from the cottage. Would definitely consider staying again.
Bill
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca
29 Aug 2023
Beautiful property for a peaceful stay
The beautiful gardens, quiet location. Quaint property. Lovely fluffy towels.
Rebecca
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Thank you!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julia
30 July 2025
A lovely stay in a delightful cottage with its beautiful garden.
Beautiful location
My son is tall, so kept bumping his head on the cottage ceilings! Not a lot we can do about that!
Julia
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anne
25 Feb 2025
Delightful
What an idyllic find! Well equipped, quiet, secure garden for dogs with lots of sniffs, comfortable and relaxing. Good local shops within walking distance. Great base for exploring the countryside
Anne
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2025
Hi Anne, I am so pleased to hear that you thought Little Haven was delightful! Thankyou so much for taking the time to write such a positive review!
Lovely cottage , impeccable. Just 5 min drive to town centre . It had everything we needed.
Paola A.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jenkins
24 Nov 2024
perfect retreat, to relax
I liked everything, Location was perfect, cottage was beautiful, very clean, neighbour, was very friendly, would definitely recommend and return.
I would of preferred a slightly later check out as 10am is a little early , but it wouldn't stop me returning.
Jenkins
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sophie
10 July 2023
A stunning cottage full of character with a beautiful, large garden.
We loved everything about Little Haven, it had so much character, was clean and comfortable and had a garden that I dream of having similar to one day! There were many wonderful walks from the doorstep and beaches just a short journey away. Perfect!
Sophie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jason
10 July 2023
The cottage was lovely
The cottage was lovely. Everything you needed was there. The garden was lovely, very relaxing on the top patio with fantastic views 25 minutes walk to the beech in Minehead. A little Gem
Absolutely excellent but we did have to clean the oven grill before using and sort out last week's recycling which had all been thrown in together.
Roger B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jan
24 Nov 2024
Review
Well equiped, especially the provisons for 1st use. Warm and homely. Nice garden and seating.
Warmer lights in the lounge.
Jan
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2024
Hello Jan,
I am so pleased you had a fantastic stay and that you found the property to be well-equipped for your stay. Thank you for your review and feedback regarding the lighting in the lounge.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ian
16 Sept 2022
Very peaceful.
A lovely cottage and garden, very peaceful . Cottage was on a bit of hillside that kept us fit with daily walks also there are a few steps inside the cottage that could cause problems for anyone with mobility problems. All in all a lovely break in a nice peaceful location.
Ian
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2022
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to see you had a lovely break here!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
3 July 2023
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An upstairs toilet would be good
Elizabeth
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Timothy
18 Oct 2023
Lovely accomodation in beautiful surroundings
Excellent location for walks in and around Minehead with the dog. Cottage close to village pub for drinks and food.
Check out time was a little early (10am) with a SMS text at 7am reminding us that we had to be out by that timemay face extra charges if cleaner was kept waiting. Although we were out in plenty of time we still felt slightly pressured.
Timothy
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Silke
6 Sept 2024
Calm and comfortable stay
We enjoyed the garden, sitting in the sun and having breakfast on the upper patio. The sound of the creek and the birds was very nice, it was peaceful and quiet. Everthing was in a good state and well equipped. There was a very nice neighbour who gave some good advice.
We missed a parasol and the narrow streets were a challenge for us... some things in the kitchen were not well rinsed and we noticed a light smell of dogs...
Silke
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Hi there,
I am so happy you were able to catch a rare glimpse of sunshine this summer whilst spending time relaxing in tranquillity and beauty that this property especially the garden offers. Listening to birdsong and the lapping of water really does sound like the definition of serenity.
Thank you for your feedback and I hope you will book again with us in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anjan
6 Sept 2024
One of our favourite places to stay!
Whats not to like! Gorgeous cottage with a beautiful ambience, lovely garden and sun deck - and a sense of warmth, homeliness and wholesomeness inside. This is our place of respite and renewal in England.
This time we noticed the TV display had something wrong - the pixels on the screen have gotten damaged. So TV needs changing.
Anjan
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline
23 July 2025
Beautiful cottage in an exvellent location
Beautiful cottage in an exvellent location....you just have to get use to the single track lanes! There is parking for one car opposite the cottage. Cottage hast terraced courtyard which gets full sunshine and mature lawned garden with planting galore and another seating area which is delightful and views to the hills. Bed very comfy! Location right on the edge of Exmoor national park so walking possibilities numerous. Close to surrounding coastline and we liked Dunster beach. Very friendly local people who give you information about local places to visitwalk your dog.
The property is exceptional so very little not to like. You may not like a bathroom downstairs but the shower is fantastic.
Jacqueline
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 Dec 2024
We have had a wonderful stay at Little Haven
Thank you for keeping the cottage so well equipped. We stay in many cottages on our travels and it is unusual and very welcome to have everything at hand for a relaxing stay. The master bed, the only one we used, is so comfy. We both slept better than we remember sleeping in a long time.
It probably sounds a bit snobby (sorry) but we were a tiny bit sceptical about staying so close to Minehead with memories of my childhood visit to Butlins. We were wrong! This part of the country has proved a revelation. It is stunning! We will be back and hope to stay in your lovely cottage again.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Davy A.
1 July 2024
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location
Ok nothing special
On arrival the parking was not great and the was no prior notice that the lane was tight and the parking was only for a small to medium car not as we found out suitable for a pickup, house was clean but there was clothing for other people in the rooms and used tissue under the bed, had to clean the oven tray before we could use it and the fridge was set to high and was more like a freezer than a fridge, and there was things missing from
The property like bath robes that were in the booklet saying there should of been some provided but ok for the money
Davy A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Michael
6 Jan 2023
incredibly efficient heating
incredibly efficient heating. Lovely little garden
The standard of cleanliness was good, but not outstanding. The bathroom was a little cold.
Go back in time with this beautiful English cottage and spectacular surroundings
My husband and I travelled from Boston, USA to come to the glorious county of Somerset and walk the moors, little lanes, woods, pubs, and villages of Exmoor. After a lifetime of reading Thomas Hardy, the Bronte sisters, and of course, R.D. Blackmore's 'Lorna Doone,' it was a dream fulfilled for me. This little thatched roof cottage has been the perfect place for me to feel as if I'm back in time. The grounds and garden are so peaceful and tranquil. Little Staunton lane was within walking distance (we didn't have a car) to Alcombe where right down the street we could get great food and conversation every time we were there. I've never met such friendly and intelligent people as the people of Somerset County! We were able to walk to Dunster and Minehead, but must give a shout out to Mark from Ava Cab Co, who took us out to Lynton/Lynmouth, Withypool (where we had lunch at The Royal Oak Inn where Dwight Eisenhower stayed after D-Day and Blackmore wrote "Lorna Doone"), the Tarr Steps, and the much photographed Allerford packhorse bridge. Jenny next door is the loveliest woman who really enjoys meeting all the neighbours who come and go. Do make an effort to visit her if she doesn't come by with a bouquet of flowers first to greet you! Also want to give a shout out to the housekeeper who came out to dry our clothes, as the listing shows the cottage has a dryer and the directions left in the appliance booklet also gave instructions on how to use it, but turns out there isn't one, so we ended up with a load of wet clothes! Thanks, Emma, for coordinating the drying.
My only suggestions would be to dust a bit better and get rid of all the cobwebs in the little corners and windows. Also, two small things that make life easier is to put a little towel rack by the upstairs bedroom sink, and get one of those wire shelves for the shower that hook over it to put soaps and shampoos in. Otherwise, it was perfect!
Marilyn S.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
27 July 2022
A lovely, restful break in a very nice cottage located in one of my favourite areas of the UK
Lovely location - but I already knew how beautiful West Somerset and Devon was going to be. The property is only a couple of miles from Dunster castle and village so I knew the location was going to be good! It is not often that you stay at a location on holiday and wish you could live there but I can honestly say that I felt that about Little Haven cottage - the clue's in the name!
Nothing
Stephen
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Thank you for your review Stephen, we're glad you enjoyed the property & location
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Keith
24 June 2022
An enjoyable stay in a characterful accommadation
Nice location and friendly neighborhood. Within easy walking distance to Minehead.
The toilet had a clearance problem.
Keith
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steven
3 May 2022
More like little heaven
The location and cottage itself are amazing.... we absolutely loved the place and the garden is majestic.... so many adventures..... hope to be back soon 0)
recycling information
Steven
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