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Bossington Cottage, Near Dunster
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Minehead, Somerset
- Place, Dunster Castle4 min drive
- Place, St George's Church4 min drive
- Place, Minehead Beach8 min drive
- Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)155 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Garden
About this property
Bossington Cottage, Near Dunster
Property Summary
Bossington 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 families having two bedrooms, one with double bed and one twin bedroom.
Main Description
Bossington Cottage occupies the central section of The West Barn, a former stone barn, and is attached to two other holiday cottages. There are two entrances into the property, one on the courtyard side which gets the morning sun and which has an excellent view over the cottages and fields to the Avill Valley. And the other entrance is on the main car park side via an enclosed patio garden (relatively dog-proof).
Bossington Cottage sleeps up to 4 guests
Two bedrooms; one double one twin
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 main 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 courtyard you would go straight into the kitchen. The open-plan lounge/diner is on your right. In the far corner is a staircase that leads to the first floor where there is a double & twin bedroom and a shower room (no bath).
Bed linen is provided, towels can be hired for £3 per person.
Central heating and electricity is included. There is an electric coal-effect fire in the sitting room (which looks like a wood-burner).
Outdoor Description
Bossington Cottage has a patio-style garden, with some garden furniture.
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!
Bossington 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 families having two bedrooms, one with double bed and one twin bedroom.
Main Description
Bossington Cottage occupies the central section of The West Barn, a former stone barn, and is attached to two other holiday cottages. There are two entrances into the property, one on the courtyard side which gets the morning sun and which has an excellent view over the cottages and fields to the Avill Valley. And the other entrance is on the main car park side via an enclosed patio garden (relatively dog-proof).
Bossington Cottage sleeps up to 4 guests
Two bedrooms; one double one twin
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 main 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 courtyard you would go straight into the kitchen. The open-plan lounge/diner is on your right. In the far corner is a staircase that leads to the first floor where there is a double & twin bedroom and a shower room (no bath).
Bed linen is provided, towels can be hired for £3 per person.
Central heating and electricity is included. There is an electric coal-effect fire in the sitting room (which looks like a wood-burner).
Outdoor Description
Bossington Cottage has a patio-style garden, with some garden furniture.
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
Outdoor space
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 Working Watermill and Dunster Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbleball Lake Activities Centre and Porlock Weir Harbour. The Chocolate House and West Somerset Railway are also worth visiting.

Minehead, Somerset
What's nearby
- Dunster Castle - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
- St George's Church - 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
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - 8 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Kiss Coffee - 8 min drive
- Mr Micawbers - 8 min drive
- The Queen's Head Inn - 8 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews
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12 July 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Linda R.
12 July 2023
Comfortable ,cosy ,well equipped little cottage in stunning surroundings. Very dog friendly. Richar
Linda R.
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8/10 Good
Ian W.
12 July 2023
Facilities great. Stunning surroundings.
Ian W.
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10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
12 July 2023
We will definitely be coming back. The pool and spa area were clean. No issues at all. A good loca
Mary H.
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8/10 Good
Adele P.
12 July 2023
Lovely location , cottage well equiped dog friendly, and very helpful oweners.
Adele P.
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8/10 Good
Jayne L.
12 July 2023
Lovely extensive grounds, with friendly Shetland ponies, hourly pool slots so Covid friendly, perfec
Jayne L.
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10/10 Excellent
Sandra J.
12 July 2023
Lovely location, and if you want a rest the grounds are enough to keep you in. Dogs are well catered
Sandra J.
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10/10 Excellent
Jane M.
12 July 2023
Beautiful setting. Loved every moment of our stay
Jane M.
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10/10 Excellent
George W.
12 July 2023
The heated indoor pool and spa which could be booked and was wonderful after a days walking
George W.
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!
and North Devon have wonderful coastlines and stunning countryside, just waiting for you to explore!
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