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Ruffles Cottage, Dunster

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Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly

Explore the area

Map
Dunster, Somerset
  • Popular LocationDunster Castle2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMinehead Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationDunster Beach11 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)91 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.

Ruffles Cottage, Dunster

Ruffles Cottage, Dunster, is a cosy, comfortable cottage set in the heart of the beautiful medieval village of Dunster. The cottage was built in 1844 and has all ‘mod-cons’ whilst retaining its traditional character, complete with a wood-burning stove. Ruffles Cottage backs onto St. George’s Church and enjoys the melodic chimes of the Church bells. Views of Conygar Tower can be seen in the distance and a glimpse of Dunster Castle too.

Cosy cottage in the heart of medieval Dunster
Easy walking distance to Dunster High Street with many restaurants, pubs, tea rooms and shops
Character features such as wood-burning stove
Sleeps 4 in two bedrooms - one double and one twin (plus cot)
Upstairs bathroom with shower over bath
Private courtyard to the rear of the property with table and chairs
Use of shared garden a few doors down (no longer padlocked!)
Secure storage for bikes, canoes, etc, in adjoining lean-to
Towels and linen provided
Electricity and gas included
Short walk to Dunster Castle and other historic buildings of interest in Dunster
Numerous walks immediately from the front door
Free parking in street outside cottage
Free WiFi
Only 1.5 miles from Minehead
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

There are numerous walks immediately from the door – up on to the moor via Grabbist Hill (which is just a few paces away), Dunster deer park and woods, up to Conygar Tower and of course the beautiful castle grounds.

Security deposit
A security deposit of £100 is required when booking this property. This will be added to the total price of your booking, and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure.

Dogs
Up to 2 dogs are welcome for a supplementary fee of £15 per dog. The owners may consider accepting 3 small dogs by arrangement, please get in touch to ask and let us know the breeds/sizes of the dogs for their consideration. Please do not allow your dogs upstairs, a stair gate is provided to help with this, and please do not allow them on the furniture or leave them alone in the property at any time.

Smoking
Ruffles Cottage is strictly non-smoking - in the cottage or in the courtyard.

Arrival and departure
The property will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
Onsite 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
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

Property is also known as

1765

About the neighborhood

Dunster

This cottage is located in Minehead. Dunster Castle and Dunster Working Watermill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Holnicote Estate. The Chocolate House and Blenheim Gardens are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Dunster Castle - 2 min walk
  • St George's Church - 4 min walk
  • Minehead Beach - 8 min drive
  • Dunster Beach - 11 min drive
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 9 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Stand - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Deck Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Beachcomber Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hairy Dog - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Diner - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruffles Cottage, Dunster pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ruffles Cottage, Dunster?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruffles Cottage, Dunster?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ruffles Cottage, Dunster located?

Situated in Minehead, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Dunster Castle and Exmoor National Park. Dunster Working Watermill and The Chocolate House are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruffles cottage,Dunster.
Stayed here from 18th to 25th November,best place we have stayed when visiting Exmoor,the cottage was warm and cozy and in the centre of Dunster,parking was not a problem and from the bedroom we could see St George's Church lit up each evening. We will book again for next autumn!.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dunster Cottage
Lovely little cottage, very well equipped. Based in a quaint village, very short walk from village centre. Easy walk to Dunster Castle.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cozy cottage in the heart of Dunster Village
The booking and communication with the agent was easy and comprehensive. The cottage has everything you need and was clean and welcoming. Its location is ideal for local walks and is very close to pubs and restaurants. The only issue is parking. There is very little parking nearby but there are car oarks close by that we had to use.