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Finest Retreats | Valley Cottage

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

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
  • Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene
    8 min drive
  • Withypool Tea Room
    2 min walk
  • Minehead Station
    40 min drive
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    179 min drive

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About this property

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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
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Exmoor National Park. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 13 minutes by car from Exmoor National Park and 7 minutes from Exford Memorial Hall
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Minehead cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Finest Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3014 sq ft (280 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

391307

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