Bodkin Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score

12 Customer Review(s)

“We loved the cottage.”

It was beautiful, spotlessly clean, warm and very well equipped. It is well located within Dunster with a friendly pub around the corner and many stunning walks straight from the door: into the hills with wonderful views across the valleys or to the coastline or along the coast itself. We would very much like to visit again.

It was beautiful, spotlessly clean, warm and very well equipped. It is well located within Dunster with a friendly pub around the corner and many stunning walks straight from the door: into the hills with wonderful views across the valleys or to the coastline or along the coast itself. We would very much like to visit again.

- Mrs Clee, October 2020
Mrs Edwards September 2020

“This was a return visit to Bodkin cottage and it was as lovely as before.”

- Mrs Edwards, September 2020
Mrs Worth September 2020

“Lovely cottage in Dunster.”

Cottage so clean and the small touches of fresh flowers and a lemon drizzle cake. Everything you need in the kitchen. Only niggle nothing to do with cottage is that the church bells ring every 15 minutes. Then every 4 hours for 15 minutes even through the night.

- Mrs Worth, September 2020
Mr Albiston August 2020

“We've stayed in this cottage many times and find it matches our needs perfectly”

- Mr Albiston, August 2020
Mr Mitham December 2019

“One of the best cottages we have stayed in.”

Lovely treats left for us and our dog. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners. Would highly recommend Bodkin cottage.

- Mr Mitham, December 2019
mls260175 August 2019

“Mrs”

Just returned from a week at Bodkin Cottage and what a lovely stay we had. The cottage was very clean and full of lots of welcoming touches including a welcome pack for us and treats for our dog. It had everything 2 adults and 1 small dog could possibly need for a comfortable stay. Ideally situated right in the historic village centre, with lovely pubs and restaurants, fabulous walks and a picturesque castle right on the doorstep. We had no issues with parking during our stay but we didn’t feel the need to travel by car on many occasions as there was so much to do close by, including walks to nearby Dunster and Blue Anchor beaches. Thank you Dave and Sally for letting us stay in your fabulous cottage.

- mls260175, August 2019
FionaJ1965 August 2017

“Absolutely fabulous.”

We couldn't have asked for more. There was afternoon tea set out for when we arrived, including some treats for the dog. The cottage is immaculate and has everything you could wish for and more. Fresh flowers in each room, fluffy bath robes and very good quality furnishings all round. I noticed in the visitors book that many of the guests return over and over again and I am not surprised, we will hopefully too. I am difficult to please, but this place was perfect.

- FionaJ1965, August 2017
Critchell August 2016

“Beautiful cottage”

Lovely little cottage - ideal getaway spot. Beautifully presented, with little extras including local produce and doggy treats on arrival. Super clean and tidy and things like the helpful info pack tells you the owners really care about us having a great visit. Thank you for your hospitality

- Critchell, August 2016
ElizabethP391 May 2016

“Beautiful cottage, our second visit”

Wonderful quality furnishings, lovely quiet street next to the churchyard. The chiming clock takes a bit of getting used to at night, but can't go wrong with this lovely cosy cottage in the heart of beautiful Dunster. Super!!

- ElizabethP391, May 2016
Jane S September 2014

“So good we visited twice”

You would not find a poor review of this delightful cottage, my own from October last year was fairly comprehensive, the cottage is perfect, in a perfect location. If you like good taste, appreciate good quality, cleanliness and comfort then this is the cottage for you.

- Jane S, September 2014
Jane S October 2013

“Perfect”

We booked Bodkin cottage on the strength of the previous review and were not disappointed. This is a delightful cottage,tastefully furnished with very good quality appliances and equipment. Lovely John Lewis china very pretty linens. As clean and as comfortable as home. Beautiful pastel blue kitchen, stylish sitting room and bedroom with a good mattress! The over the bath shower was not a problem and it really worked! Everything sparkled On our arrival we found a tea tray laid out with a delicious cake, milk in the fridge and even dog bowls with dog biscuits and a few 'poo' bags. Fresh flowers in the kitchen and lounge and a full log basket. Every tiny detail had been thought of. The owner even rang to check everything was satisfactory . There is so much to do in and around Dunster we could not fit in to our long weekend, we did The River Walk, the Bats Castle Circuit and walked to Minehead via Dunster beach and the South West Coastal path, as we've yet to visit the castle and explore Exmore further we will be booking Bodkin Cottage again next year. All in all a perfect cottage in a perfect location.

- Jane S, October 2013
robinvic June 2013

“A little bit of luxury and a lot of taste and comfort”

Set in medieval Dunster this cottage is a real find. Having stayed in a number of English decorated apartments you can rest assured that there is no dusty pink, no flounces, no knick-knacks and no traces of grandma’s doilies anywhere. Instead there are luxury terry towelling robes, one large well appointed bedroom with a large bathroom with bath (which, like all English bath shower over baths has the risk of breaking your neck as you step over) while the rest of the apartment is tastefully and professionally fitted out. A really well thought out kitchen and an even better loungeroom – nothing over the top but nothing has been left out – just check out fully fitted kitchen – right down to scissors, matches and a drawer full of ‘stuff’ that you may need – it’s just like being at home, only better. As spacious as these small cottages can possibly be, but bright, airy, well heated and good quality throughout. Now add to that a fairly enchanting village with great walks, reasonably pubs and you have it all. Highly recommended.

- robinvic, June 2013
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The property

In the heart of Dunster, backing on to the village church, a charming, end-of-terrace cottage with bright courtyard (table/chairs) full of pots.Three steps up to stable doors into living room (woodburner, TV/DVD/Blu-ray, iPod dock).

Beautifully fitted kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, microwave, fridge, gas hob/electric oven) with fitted dining table/bench and door to courtyard.

Flagstone floors (rug) throughout downstairs.

Steep stairs up to a generous-sized bedroom with a double plus single bed; large bathroom (suite, shower over bath plus hand-shower) with views towards the church and washer-drier in cupboard.

NB Church clock chimes (beautifully) each quarter hour, day and night.

No children under 7, except pre-crawling babies, due to steep stairs.

A delightful cottage, a wonderful base from which to explore. Dunster: one of the West Country's prettiest large villages in exceptional countryside, its castle on a wooded hillside standing romantically over its lovely main street.

Ancient buildings, cottages; interesting shops; fine church; famous Yarn Market; good pubs, restaurants and tea rooms.

Exmoor's heather hills, 6 miles; the sea/sand, 1 mile.

Minehead (small resort town, sandy beach, steam railway, golf), 1 mile.

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

Summary

One family bedroom with double and single bed
Bathroom with bath, shower over, hand shower, WC, basin
Ground floor sitting room with wood burning stove
Kitchen with dining area.
Central heating with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge, washer-dryer, dishwasher, TV with Blu-ray, DVD, WiFi, Payphone, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Parking is usually available on a quiet road nearby
Enclosed courtyard garden
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, Sorry no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property
Note: This property does not accept children under 7, except babes in arms, due to the steep stairs.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

About the location

DUNSTER

Minehead 3 miles.

Dunster is a popular tourist village near the North Somerset coast and is a largely unspoiled spot: the centre of the town retains many old buildings which hug the winding cobbled streets. The whole village is dominated by the castle on its hill but the focal point of the High Street is the picturesque Yarn Market, a covered area built in 1609 particularly to accommodate the wool traders and other cloth merchants. Inside Dunster castle there are fine plasterwork ceilings and the extensive terraced and landscaped gardens contain many rare shrubs and trees, and offer marvelous views out to sea, and towards the Quantocks. For those who enjoy exploring the countryside, Dunster is within the Exmoor National Park and there are plenty of footpaths leading onto the surrounding hills of Grabbist and walks into Dunster’s Deer Park at the foot of the castle. Dunster is well served with traditional inns, individual shops and interesting places to explore including the working 18th century watermill. West Somerset’s premier resort of Minehead is less than three miles away and has golden sandy beaches, seaside attractions for the visitor, and plenty of cafes, shops and bistros.

Note: This property does not accept children under 7, except babes in arms, due to the steep stairs.

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Bodkin Cottage

Dunster, Somerset (Ref. 975974)

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Reviews & Ratings

“We loved the cottage.”

“This was a return visit to Bodkin cottage and it was as lovely as before.”

“Lovely cottage in Dunster.”

“We've stayed in this cottage many times and find it matches our needs perfectly”

“One of the best cottages we have stayed in.”

“Mrs”

“Absolutely fabulous.”

“Beautiful cottage”

“Beautiful cottage, our second visit”

“So good we visited twice”

“Perfect”

“A little bit of luxury and a lot of taste and comfort”

The property

Floorplans

Summary

About the location

DUNSTER