Vine Cottage

We had a wonderful time at Vine Cottage.

It is amazing to think it was built in 1833. It was exceptionally clean throughout; always a good sign of due diligence in other aspects. We are in our late 70’s and managed the car parking by off loading near to the cottage then parking in West Street literally a 5 minute walk away. There is a little elevation but manageable. Maybe less so if you had a toddler. The cottage is very functional and quirky with some lovely decor with a strong nod to the Victorian. It is ideally situated to explore the town with is deep in Heritage. Plenty of outstanding short/moderate nearby walks say one to three miles long. Plenty of places to eat too but it lacks a the village lacks a good every day food shop and lacks a place where families can take kids for a modest priced evening meal which is affordable. If you intend to go to the water mill go when it is milling and do consider going by train to Cleeve Abby which we found was better than visiting the castle. The castle is really a celebration of personal wealth and a tad too dark and indulgent. The Abbey is totally the opposite. Over 4 nights was enough for us. Week is probably long enough. Not many villages can say that!

Super cottage, very well maintained, kitchen has all requirements for cooking in.

Easy reach for walking into the village.

Dunster is a picturesque village and vine cottage perfectly placed The cottage was lovely quaint and welcoming It was spotless and had all the necessary equipment I would definitely recommend it We will return

The information, both from the owners and Sykes, was accurate and very useful.

The cottage was lovely- warm, comfortable aa well as beautifully and appropriately decorated. As we were there midweek in April, we did not have a problem parking. However the cottage is in such a great position ( within a few steps of the castle entrance, which is an absolute must but take the longer walk up to the castle once you have paid) it is of little concern. Also visit The Watermill and the packhorse bridge - a lovely stroll.

Our last visit to Vine cottage ended on February 21st , it had to be our last because my wife and I are now in our late eighties and finding the travelling bit more difficult.

We have been to Vine Cottage four times over the years and have always been totally satisfied with the cleanliness , the comfort and the ambiance. Walking in last week in early February was a joy , heating was on and a very pleasant welcome tray waiting for us to enjoy. I would recommend Vine to anyone particularly if they like Dunster and the surrounding countryside Gordon and Anne Hill

We had a lovely stay at Vine Cottage.

The cottage is very cosy and snug. A lovely old building. Just mind the low door frames! It is in a great location for visiting Dunster Castle and there are a number of good walks around Dunster.

We had a very comfortable stay at Vine Cottage.

The property is beautifully maintained and we had all we needed for our stay. We will definitely be returning.

Lovely cottage, it had everything we needed.

Vine Cottage is a lovely cosy and peaceful house tucked away near the church in Dunster.

We have stayed here 4 times over the last few years and really look forward to returning each autumn. Traditional in style but well equipped with central heating and a wood burner, so ideal for any time of year. Taller guests might need to be aware of the low doorways around the house. Being in the village means you have plenty of walks from your doorstep around the stunning hills and woods that surround Dunster, and you can even walk to the beach in about half an hour. Dunster itself is full of historical interest and has lots of nice places to eat out, whether you just want a cream tea or an evening meal in one of the restaurants or pubs in the village. Plenty of choices. We will definitely be returning here in the future.

I was extremely pleased with Vine Cottage.

Idyllic and the experience was compounded by beautiful weather. The glowing reports in the cottage comments book go to show how well it is regarded. Relaxing and rewarding is how I would sum it up.

Lovely cottage has everything you need very cosy plenty of space Great welcome.

Pack Great places for walking lots of differt walks

Vine Cottage is a lovely quirky “olde worlde “ cottage and decorated to match.

The garden is a sunny peaceful place to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening glass of your favourite tipple and definitely a bonus. The village itself is totally charming with its castle(not to be missed) and plentiful eateries, a place to dream of moving to. Exmoor walks from the door step and even a bus to Minehead/ Lynton and Lynmouth so you need not rely on the car. Although no dedicated parking space we had no problems at all. Finally a thank you to the owners who were over and above with some additional help we needed. Thank you for a lovely week.

Vine Cottage was perfect for our requirements!

Though no dedicated parking we were always able to park nearby. The cottage was well equipped with a very homely atmosphere, well maintained and clean with comfortable beds. The garden, though tiny was pretty and caught the sun. Within easy walking distance were several gardens with benches to while away some quiet time . Dunster itself is well served by cafes, hotels and pubs.

Delightful cottage, well resourced, well located within village, owners very responsive to any requests.

Lovely base to explore Exmoor National Park. Key safe in an odd place and took time to locate it. Sykes joining information should include where it is located. Owner is aware of this a sent an email the day before arrival which we didn't see until we had moved in.

Myself and ageing parents stayed for R&R.

Vine Cottage is a jem, well equipped, comfortably furnished, peaceful with a rose filled garden. The view towards the Church and hills, coupled with total darkness at night, easy access to the Castle a great deli and good places to eat made for a restful trip. Stairs were no problem. Thoroughly recommend staying.

The cottage provided a conveniently situated, comfy base for exploring and delivers what the listing offers.

Melodic bells from the nearby church and birdsong were unexpected but very much appreciated. Parking, I think related to activity at the nearby school, was a little confusing on arrival as there were many vehicles parked up in the suggested parking areas. No problem thereafter, so not a criticism. I suggest a second door key be provided to help renters who wish to go out separately. All in all a great stay, even though too short. We were lucky to have picked the finest weather this year!

Lovely, comfortable & well-equipped cottage.

Particularly loved the view of the church & castle from the bedroom window and listening to the comforting sound of the church bells and birdsong. Great base to visit the beautiful surrounding area.

We had a lovely weeks stay here.

The weather was a bit grim for a few days but it was a lovely cosy place to chill, and very well equipped. Fab shower!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Vine Cottage, The cottage was a good space to chill out and relax - a peaceful environment.

Dunster is an excellent base for exploring Exmoor. The village has a good choice of restaurants - we recommend The Luttrell Arms for dinner and the Castle Coffee Shop for coffee and delicious home-made cakes etc. We hope to have a further stay at Vine Cottage. Thank you.

A lovely homely cottage with everything you need for a few days away.

Well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, and good sized rooms for a cottage. Well located with a short walk into the village, castle and mill, and easy drives to Minehead, the beautiful National Trust village of Selworthy and beyond. Good communication with Sandra and Steve with helpful advice about parking - it is best to drive up St George's Street past the cottage, turn round at Hangars Lane and park close to the wall just above St George's Close. We had no problem at all with finding a parking space. A lovely break was had by all.

This was a short carers break, the cottage was perfect with everything required, peace and quiet and private, in a beautiful area with easy street parking and many assorted walks on the doorstep in a friendly village setting, plus being away from the main traffic.

One could happily live in this cottage, so I would recommend both Vine Cottage and the area to anyone seeking a break from the daily round of life. The Harvest of the vine will remain within me. Many Thanks. Robin. Cornwall

This is a lovely cosy cottage, we have stayed in Dunster a few time now and vine cottage is well situated in the village, Very homely would definitely come again

This was our third visit to Vine Cottage and each visit was just as good as the last one .

Cottage is always clean and fresh on arrival. Anne and myself would recommend this cottage to anyone who is looking for a quiet peaceful holiday. Dunster is a lovely old historic town . Not sure if we would go again due to our age , both in our late eighties but we have happy memories of Vine Cottage.

The property was.

very clean and tidy and had everything we needed. There was plenty of crockery and cutlery. The location was very good; close to the village and to Dunster Castle.

A lovely cottage, it had a Beatrix Potter feel about it from the beginning.

All facilities were good, the rooms were charmingly decorated and the gardens completed the overall cottage feel. We definitely recommend the cottage for a quiet, comfortable stay. Nice pubs in Dunster, too. The Luttrell Arms is a great restaurant / pub, with lovely gardens. A short stagger back to the cottage! The location, close to Dunster high Street and two National Trust properties - the water mill and Dunster Castle - were a short stroll away. Dunster village itself has a nice friendly feel to it and there are many historic places a short drive or bus trip away. At the time of writing, a single bus fare to Lynmouth was £2!

Th only complaint we have is that the lovely cottage is advertised as being for 4 adults, but in fact the second bedroom not only has a smaller bed but the room itself is very small.

We were only alerted to this after we had booked, paid and were almost about to go. We managed, and enjoyed our visit but we feel this should be made clearer at the outset. Apart from that the cottage and situation in the lovely village are idyllic.

Being 6’5” the doorways were terrible for me and as we are both in our 70’s a downstairs loo would have been very welcome.

Parking was a nightmare and far more difficult than the information highlighted. We were confused about rubbish / recycling as there was no blue bag and the ‘blue’ bag in the kitchen was black! In the end, we brought it all home with us!

We’ve had a wonderful week at the cottage very clean and comfortable.

Only dropped a mark because of the sofa wasn’t very comfortable. Enjoyed exploring the local area with walks to Minehead, Blue Anchor and Bats Castle. Dunster Castle is definitely worth a visit and the village has some lovely restaurants and shops.

Fab cottage very cosy clean had everything we needed the bed was very comfortable and the cottage was warm The starter pack was very welcoming We had a great stay knew the area very well We will be back next year

This was our second visit to Vine Cottage , last one was 2021.

The property was as before very clean and tidy and situated in a lovely area of Somerset. Parking can be a bit awkward but because we stayed towards the end of the holiday season we weren’t affected too much and managed to park without too much of a problem . I cannot really fault the cottage at all but may I make just one comment, l think the settees and armchair in the lounge are looking a bit tired and perhaps could do with a bit of a lift . A really good holiday and would highly recommend Vine Cottage to anyone Gordon Hill

Settles need re newing, both were extremely low and difficult to get up from, kitchen really needs a new stove, not 4 solid rings, fridge was broken inside, plastic compartments either cracked or damaged.

However, these criticisms aside it was ultra clean, beautifully decorated and stunning location, one more thing clean towels for 2nd week would have been welcome

The property & location are great as is the village of Dunster.

However ,with no designated parking space, parking can be a nightmare!

Lovely homely cottage in the centre of Dunster.

Very convenient for the castle with lots of local walks. The cottage is exceptionally clean and comfortable. Home from home. Couldn't fault it at all. We didn't need to use the car all week. Took the local bus to Minehead and Lynmouth.

Delightful clean and comfortable cottage!

the cottage was beautiful, clean comfortable, delightfully decorated , well equipped and comfortable, and all as described.

we had one minor blip with the heating but the owner responded very quickly to a phone call and the problem was dealt with.Sandra could not have been more helpful. Parking was easy, on road but always space nearby. possible instructions re bin day could be clarified as I put the big bin out on spotting the bin men but it was not emptied for some reason!

Love at first sight.

This is a beautiful, cosy cottage. A great deal of love and care has gone into the furnishings and decor and it was immaculately clean and well equipped. We could not fault it. It felt like coming home at the end of each day.There is so much to see in Dunster alone, including many walks from the front door but this is also a great base to explore all that Exmoor has to offer. We had no problems parking and there was usually a space by the church or below the school. We loved the church bells- especially the carillon every four hours but we closed the bedroom window at night and had no trouble sleeping. Our host, Sandra was so kind and helpful when I locked the keys inside the cottage. We will definitely be back.

We had a very enjoyable and relaxing stay .

Very picturesque cottage in the heart of Dunster. Despite having no allocated parking we had no problems parking at any time - just a few steps away from the cottage. The cottage was very clean and comfortable for 3 of us and the kitchen had everything in it we needed. The cottage is quite old fashioned which is fine and quite charming but is looking tired - needs redecorating throughout. The bathroom could also do with updating (inc. replacing carpet with hard floor in bathroom). Dunster is very pretty. Definitely recommend going on the steam railway too.

Excellent lovely cottage with character based perfectly

Beautiful cottage in a stunning area.

A brilliant week in this delightful cottage and a week of wall to wall sunshine in this special area.

We will be back and hope to stay in this cottage again. Thankyou

lovely property great location

Lovely stay in a beautiful warm cottage.

Thank you.

The best, cosy cottage imaginable.

The atmosphere was warm and inviting and every room had something interesting in it. We both remarked on the pictures by artist H.Rimmer and were excited to research him online to find out who he was - a Dunster resident. All the facilities of a modern home were provided, all with a 1950's twist with the floral decor throughout. We felt very well catered for and once we'd worked out the remote thermostat were snug and warm all day. With a nod to Little Owl Cleaning everything was spick and span. The instructions for looking after the cottage were clear as was the information on the wood burner - even though we didn't get round to lighting it. Thank you so much for an idyllic holiday !

Vine Cottage was delightful and cosy.

Set in a charming position. Everything I would want was provided. My daughter and I spent a very relaxing and comfortable week based there. Plenty to see and do in the village and surrounding area. I think we will definitely return again.

If a newcomer to this property some more detail of narrow roads and parking facilities

Very comfortable and homely.

Lovely setting and very nice owners

Vine Cottage is in the lovely market town of Dunster in Somerset.

The town itself was charming with lots to look at and is easy to get to so many other lovely and interesting Somerset locations.

Cottage was lovely, even the lack of parking wasn’t a problem, as we got street parking close by.

Loved Dunster and from the cottage to the centre was a nice stroll. Would definitely book again. One point tho a garden seat would have been nice.