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Finest Retreats | Valley Cottage

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8280 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Withypool
  • Exford Memorial Hall
    7 min drive
  • Withypool Tea Room
    2 min walk
  • Minehead Station
    40 min drive
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    179 min drive

Room options

About the area

Minehead

At this cottage you'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from Exford Memorial Hall and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2.5 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a fenced private garden and a TV are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.

What's nearby

  • Tarr Steps - 10 min drive
  • Exmoor National Park - 13 min drive
  • Dunkery Beacon - 23 min drive
  • Dunster Castle - 28 min drive
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 40 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 179 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tarr Farm Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Withypool Tea Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The London Inn - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Sportmans Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tarr Steps - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Finest Retreats | Valley Cottage

Located in the charming village of Withypool set at the heart of the Exmoor National Park, Valley Cottage is ideal for guests wanting to enjoy a rural escape. Every bit the classic image of a 'chocolate box' cottage, there is a generous garden at the front with wonderful views across the valley, and a higher lawn area at the rear of the cottage as well. Inside, there are original features galore and traditional decor offering a wonderfully homely feel.

Downstairs, there is a dining room in addition to the kitchen, and a separate living room, generously furnished with comfortable sofa and armchairs. Although not currently functional, the original fireplace makes a great focal point, and this room is great for cosy evenings together as a family.

The bedroom layout offers great flexibility for the whole family, with one of the five bedrooms being on the ground floor and having a double bed and its own ensuite bathroom. Upstairs to the first floor, there is another double bedroom, boasting beautiful views out across the valley. There is then a further twin room and two smaller single bedrooms, ideal for children. The main family bathroom is also upstairs, and has a bath with shower attachment. There is also an additional ground floor WC for convenience.

Outside, the garden has a patio table and chairs, so guests have the option of dining al fresco if desired. There is a private off-road parking area for 2 cars over the road from the cottage, and more on-street is available for no cost.

Locally, the village of Withypool has all the essentials on your doorstep, with a well-stocked village shop, popular tea rooms, and a pub all within walking distance. There are delightful walks across Exmoor straight from the village, and the coastal towns of Minehead and Porlock are within easy reach by car.
Not to be missed is a visit to Dunster, a truly picturesque village with the famous Dunster Castle, now looked after by the National Trust.

Book directly with Finest Retreats, and start looking forward to your next break away! 

Please note: 
- Valley Cottage can accommodate a maximum of 6 adults per booking.
- Access into the cottage via a pedestrian gate through the garden. Some uneven patio slabs.
-Stairs to first floor are steep, and very young children should be supervised accordingly. A stair gate is available in the cottage.
- Both bathrooms have baths with shower attachments.
- Children of any age are welcome
- Pets are welcome

Property manager

Finest Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,014 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

391307

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Finest Retreats | Valley Cottage?

The closest beach to Finest Retreats | Valley Cottage is Minehead Beach (17.2 km).

Does Finest Retreats | Valley Cottage have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Finest Retreats | Valley Cottage?

No, Finest Retreats | Valley Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Finest Retreats | Valley Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Finest Retreats | Valley Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tristan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Exmoor Cottage
Nice non fussy cottage where you feel that you have to watch everything you do. Nice, homely property with well maintained gardens.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

andrew c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay again
Good all round experience. All facilities on hand to make the stay a success. Just one issue and that is the tv hooked up to freeview. Very temperamental so needs updating. On occasions Had to use ipad to watch programmes. A small but important issue to resolve.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

kerry h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Valley Cottage
Valley Cottage is set in beautiful countryside in the village of Withypool. The property is in need of some updating but the kitchen is well equipped although dining table a little small for six adults. Local pub within walking distance as is tea room and local shop/post office.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra conroy C., Bridport Dorset

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cottage in lovely location
We had a great few days at Valley Cottage. Kitchen has everything you could possibly need, central heating was great, beds were clean and comfortable. Tv could probably do with an upgrade. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Britta S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ferienhaus mit viel englischem Charme und noch mehr Potential
Das Haus liegt in bester Lage in Withypool mit Terasse in Südausrichtung. Withypool ist mit Pub (sehr gutes Essen), Laden und TeaRoom super ausgestattet und der ideale Ort, um Exmoor zu erkunden. Das ist auch schon das Beste, was wir sagen können. Wir hatten unsere Erwartungen hinsichtlich der Sauberkeit schon auf "englisches Niveau" runtergeschraubt, aber das wurde noch locker unterboten. So waren z.B. oftmals nur die direkt sichtbaren Stellen gereinigt, es war dreckige, z.T. nasse Wäsche in der Waschmaschine, die Küche war nicht zu Ende gereinigt, auch in den Küchenschränken war es unsauber... Es stehen - vielleicht aus nostalgischen Gründen - viele alte, aber kaputte und / oder dreckige Möbel und Dekorationen herum, diese müssten einfach entsorgt werden (oder wiederhergestellt), dann würde sich ggf. teilweise auch das Dreckproblem lösen können. Im Haus war es schnell klamm und es roch wie in einem feuchten, alten Haus (Feuchtigkeitsstellen an Decken / Wänden / Teppichen). Unsere Sachen, die wir im Wandschrankauffehängt hatten, riechen jetzt noch und müssen - obwohl eigentlich sauber - gewaschen werden. Und kaputte, undichte und dreckige Fenster scheinen in England ja üblich zu sein... Der Besitzer schreibt selber, dass das Haus sich nicht in dem Zustand befindet, den es haben sollte, aber er hofft, dass wir uns trotzdem wohl fühlen. Leider muss ich da sagen: nein, wir haben uns nicht wohlgefühlt. Wir würden immer wieder nach Withypool kommen, dieses Haus aber nur buchen, wenn sich Grundlegendes geändert hat. Schade, dass dieses Haus nicht gepflegt wird...
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022