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Bilbrook Cottage, Near Dunster
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8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 3
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Dunster, Somerset
- Dunster Castle4 min drive
- Minehead Beach8 min drive
- Dunster Beach10 min drive
- Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)155 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
About this property
Bilbrook Cottage, Near Dunster
Property Summary
Bilbrook Cottage is part of a complex of charming country cottages in a beautiful setting of the Avill Valley between Dunster and Timberscombe, within the Exmoor National Park. This property is well-suited to smaller families or couples, having two bedrooms, one with double bed and one single.
Main Description
Bilbrook Cottage is situated on the first floor, the front door is reached via an outside staircase just off the courtyard.
Bilbrook Cottage sleeps up to 3 guests
Two bedrooms; one double one single
Dogs welcome (2 max) for £20 per dog
Bed linen provided
Towels can be hired for £3 per person
Cots and high chairs available on request
Shared indoor heating swimming pool, spa bath and games room
On-site car park
Wifi, heating and electricity is included (heating provided by Biomass Boiler)
Idyllic location with 9 acres of land to explore
Saturday changeover
Short breaks available outside of the school holidays (Monday to Friday / Friday to Monday)
Arrive between 3 pm and 6 pm
Depart by 10 am
The 4-star complex of cottages consist of a variety of cottages with varying numbers of beds to best suit your needs whether that's sleeping 2 guests or up to 6 per cottage, making this an ideal place to holiday as a family, with your children, as a couple or in a larger group.
Indoor Description
Entering from the landing at the top of the staircase you would go straight into the open-plan lounge/diner. The kitchen is on the far side to your left. The double bedroom is straight ahead and a small corridor to the right leads to the shower room and the single bedroom.
Bed linen is provided, towels can be hired for £3 per person.
Central heating and electricity is included.
There is a washing line just outside of Bilbrook Cottage. The owner also has some additional airers that can be borrowed on request.
Outdoor Description
The cottages are set within 9 acres of land that you are welcome to explore, there are picnic areas and a safe river for paddling - in warmer weather!
The cottage also shares with the other cottages:
Hard tennis court which operates on a "turn up & play" system (racquets & balls available to borrow)
Indoor heated pool and spa bath - open all year round with changing and shower facilities (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult). The pool is 36′ × 16′6" (11m x 5m) with a depth of 1.15 m (the pool is flat-bottomed, there isn't a deep end as it's unmanned). The pool is intended for adults and children's use.
Games room with pool table, table tennis table, table football & mini trampoline
A large trampoline which is 14ft round and has a protective barrier netting (adult supervision required; please remove shoes)
Football net is situated in the "play paddock" where guests often play cricket or badminton, fly kites etc. There are also two picnic benches (please keep dogs on a lead in this shared area)
Gate Lodge Play Centre is a two-story playhouse with swings, slide, fireman’s pole & assault course
The owner's Shetland ponies, Freddie and Phoenix, are often grazing in the nearby paddock
There is also a shared information room where guests can find a payphone, information brochures, children's books, videos and DVDs.
Parking
There is an on-site car park so plenty of room to park your car. It is possible to drive down to the cottage to unload/load your vehicle but please park in the car park.
Pets Description
This has not been completed by the owner.
Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.
Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.
Christmas / New Year
This has not been completed by the owner.
The region
Located in the picturesque Avill Valley, within Exmoor National Park, and near to Dunster and Minehead, the cottage is in a perfect location for family holidays, romantic breaks or a get-away with your dogs. No matter what you want from your holiday, there’s something for everyone - cyclists, hikers, horse riders and families will all love the rugged and epic landscape on the doorstep. West Somerset and North Devon have wonderful coastlines and stunning countryside, just waiting for you to explore!
Bilbrook Cottage is part of a complex of charming country cottages in a beautiful setting of the Avill Valley between Dunster and Timberscombe, within the Exmoor National Park. This property is well-suited to smaller families or couples, having two bedrooms, one with double bed and one single.
Main Description
Bilbrook Cottage is situated on the first floor, the front door is reached via an outside staircase just off the courtyard.
Bilbrook Cottage sleeps up to 3 guests
Two bedrooms; one double one single
Dogs welcome (2 max) for £20 per dog
Bed linen provided
Towels can be hired for £3 per person
Cots and high chairs available on request
Shared indoor heating swimming pool, spa bath and games room
On-site car park
Wifi, heating and electricity is included (heating provided by Biomass Boiler)
Idyllic location with 9 acres of land to explore
Saturday changeover
Short breaks available outside of the school holidays (Monday to Friday / Friday to Monday)
Arrive between 3 pm and 6 pm
Depart by 10 am
The 4-star complex of cottages consist of a variety of cottages with varying numbers of beds to best suit your needs whether that's sleeping 2 guests or up to 6 per cottage, making this an ideal place to holiday as a family, with your children, as a couple or in a larger group.
Indoor Description
Entering from the landing at the top of the staircase you would go straight into the open-plan lounge/diner. The kitchen is on the far side to your left. The double bedroom is straight ahead and a small corridor to the right leads to the shower room and the single bedroom.
Bed linen is provided, towels can be hired for £3 per person.
Central heating and electricity is included.
There is a washing line just outside of Bilbrook Cottage. The owner also has some additional airers that can be borrowed on request.
Outdoor Description
The cottages are set within 9 acres of land that you are welcome to explore, there are picnic areas and a safe river for paddling - in warmer weather!
The cottage also shares with the other cottages:
Hard tennis court which operates on a "turn up & play" system (racquets & balls available to borrow)
Indoor heated pool and spa bath - open all year round with changing and shower facilities (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult). The pool is 36′ × 16′6" (11m x 5m) with a depth of 1.15 m (the pool is flat-bottomed, there isn't a deep end as it's unmanned). The pool is intended for adults and children's use.
Games room with pool table, table tennis table, table football & mini trampoline
A large trampoline which is 14ft round and has a protective barrier netting (adult supervision required; please remove shoes)
Football net is situated in the "play paddock" where guests often play cricket or badminton, fly kites etc. There are also two picnic benches (please keep dogs on a lead in this shared area)
Gate Lodge Play Centre is a two-story playhouse with swings, slide, fireman’s pole & assault course
The owner's Shetland ponies, Freddie and Phoenix, are often grazing in the nearby paddock
There is also a shared information room where guests can find a payphone, information brochures, children's books, videos and DVDs.
Parking
There is an on-site car park so plenty of room to park your car. It is possible to drive down to the cottage to unload/load your vehicle but please park in the car park.
Pets Description
This has not been completed by the owner.
Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.
Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.
Christmas / New Year
This has not been completed by the owner.
The region
Located in the picturesque Avill Valley, within Exmoor National Park, and near to Dunster and Minehead, the cottage is in a perfect location for family holidays, romantic breaks or a get-away with your dogs. No matter what you want from your holiday, there’s something for everyone - cyclists, hikers, horse riders and families will all love the rugged and epic landscape on the doorstep. West Somerset and North Devon have wonderful coastlines and stunning countryside, just waiting for you to explore!
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Amenities
Pool
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Minehead
Minehead is home to this cottage. Dunster Dolls Museum and Bakelite Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dunster Working Watermill and Dunster Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider The Chocolate House and West Somerset Railway.

Dunster, Somerset
What's nearby
- Dunster Castle - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
- Exmoor National Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
- Minehead Beach - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
- Dunster Beach - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
- Porlock Weir Harbour - 22 min drive - 16.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - 8 min drive
- The Queen's Head Inn - 8 min drive
- Mr Micawbers - 8 min drive
- Brewers Fayre - 6 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Chris

Located in the picturesque Avill Valley, within Exmoor National Park, and near to Dunster and Minehead, the cottage is in a perfect location for family holidays, romantic breaks or a get-away with your dogs. No matter what you want from your holiday, there’s something for everyone - cyclists, hikers, horse riders and families will all love the rugged and epic landscape on the doorstep. West Somerset and North Devon have wonderful coastlines and stunning countryside, just waiting for you to explore!
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