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Stunning location in the centre of Exmoor"

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A rural farm with a wooden barn, a fenced area with animals, and a lush green valley.
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A wooden deck with a picnic table and an umbrella, surrounded by a wooden fence and gravel, overlooking a forested landscape.
Exterior
TV, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Minehead, ENG
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Minehead

Located in Minehead, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Exford Memorial Hall and Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene. .This cottage is 10 mi (16 km) from Exmoor National Park and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Caratacus Stone.
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What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 35 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Rest and Be Thankful Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬13 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.

Stunning location in the centre of Exmoor"

Grooms Cottage was originally part of the wonderful stone built stable block at 400 year old Yealscombe Farm, and is situated at the end of a quiet country lane, surrounded by woodland and fields. 'Grooms' has been recently renovated to create a well equipped, quality 'home form home'.
The Cottage consists of galley Kitchen, Lovely light and bright living/dining room with vaulted ceiling., 1 bathroom with shower over, 1 double bedrooms, and 1 room with either 2 singles or a 6ft zip and link double.
There is a drying/ Laundry room for coats, boots and dogs. Secure area to store bikes. Enclosed outside area with wonderful views across the valley and a picnic bench and barbeque.
Situated on the outskirts of Exford, a pretty and unspoilt village with 2 good pubs, a tea room and a shop.
Centrally located in the National Park, Grooms Cottage provides a great base from which to explore Exmoor, from the rugged coastline to the inspiring moorland and everything in between.
Whilst no longer a working farm we do have Ponies, Sheep, Goats, Chickens and Ducks which Children are more then welcome to help feed/care for.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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Stunning location in the centre of Exmoor" Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Archival

8/10 Good

helen j.

tucked away, tranquil

Friendly owners. Very clean cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely friendly couple Tracey and Simon very helpful left you to enjoy the stay

Easy to rent lovely location clean and well furnished lovely tea cake and coffee on arrival. Eggs to go home with from their hens
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short getaway

We’ve just spent 4 enjoyable days at Tracey and Simons cottage. Great hosts,great location and the accommodation is very clean and tidy ……….Also excellent free range eggs😋 I’m sure we will be back. Phil,Jo and Ellie
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E.

Lovely property and welcoming owners

Well equipped character cottage recently refurbished to a high standard. Lovely welcome from family owners. Fantastic views in lovely secluded area well positioned for exploring Exmoor coasts and interior areas. Thank you to Tracey, Simon and family for a great short break, we and our 21/2 year old lab had a fabulous time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Beautiful, secluded getaway.

Wonderfully situated near the small village of Exmoor, Grooms Cottage is a great base from which to explore scenic Exmoor & the surrounding environment. The cottage itself is decorated to a high standard with all the amenities you could want & a wonderful view across the valley from the outdoor seating area, on a clear night the stars are amazing too. Tracey & Simon were great hosts, soon becoming firm favourites with the children who loved helping them feed & care for the animals (I must say, I became rather fond of Flossie the chicken myself). We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay & are looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful, peaceful location. Warm, friendly welcome.

This was our second stay in this cottage - we enjoyed it so much last year that we came back again! The cottage is tastefully decorated, clean and welcoming. A welcome tray provided with tea, coffee, milk and locally made cake. Just what is needed after along journey! Surrounded by a network of paths and bridleways with lots of opportunity to explore. Beautiful views from the cottage. Our children enjoyed the many different animals! A very warm welcome awaits and we hope to return again another time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Beautiful property, very well equipped. Perfect location

We have had a lovely stay at Grooms cottage. Tracey and Simon are fantastic hosts. They are a wealth of information for tips on the local area. We managed to spot rutting red deer because of there advise, it was magical. The goats, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs and of course Sillus the dog made the experience extra special for our children. The views from the garden are breathtaking, I highly recommend watching the sunrise over the valley from the garden bench. The tea,coffee and cake were a very appreciated welcome. The actual cottage is finished to a high standard. It is cosy and has everything you could possible need- a true home from home. We will be back again to visit soon
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting and gorgeous cottage with all that we needed for our stay

Great experience booking the property and we arrived to see exactly as the booking had indicated. The booking in process was not as wanted by the owner, so felt this could have been clearer so we did not disturb them….. Beautiful cottage, setting and all needed was required, great walks has with the dog and children……loved our days out and evenings in the warmth and stunning setting…..even the lightning storm was phenomenal!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

Lovely friendly people, nice touch with the cake it was lovely, would definitely recommend it to others and would stay again x
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage,

Perfectly located for a remote and peaceful break on Exmoor with our spaniels. Cosy, picturesque cottage, part of cobbled stable yard. Excellent local pubs. Friendly, helpful owners
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

The cottage was lovely and clean comfortable warm and cosy, the hostess were very helpful lovely people couldn’t fault the place perfect, we look forward to stay there again soon 😍
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for the deer rut

We spent 5 nights at Grooms Cottage in October with the aim of photographing the red deer rut on Exmoor. Although possibly slightly early for the rut, the location of the cottage was excellent, situated within short drives of many of the top spots for viewing. The cottage is well equipped and was a very comfortable place to relax when we weren't out. We enjoyed the lovely views from the cottage and walking around the woodland on site. Tracey is an attentive host and went out of her way to accommodate a request that hadn't shown up on the booking. Thank you so much! For anyone interested in the stars, it is worth mentioning the Exmoor Dark Skies astronomy group who meet in Exford on a Tuesday night. We found out about this too late to attend the week we stayed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, peaceful environment. Beautiful scenery.

Very clean, well equipped Cottage in the heart of Exmoor. Horses, ducks, sheep & goats all add to the experience. Really friendly hosts. Also dog friendly. We had a very relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mini break

Such a great location. Gorgeous little cottage in a peaceful and very beautiful location. 100% recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, perfect setting for us and our dogs

Very easy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yealscombe Cottage

Clean and tidy, presentation immaculate. Penny & Simon very welcoming, helpful with maps/walks. Accommodating about car and food on leaving day. Good system for recycling and food disposal. Murmur of next-door voices from enclosed pipework in upper bedroom we chose.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, peaceful & comfortable

A lovely cottage, that is well equipped in stunning surroundings close to the lovely village of Exford. We had a very warm welcome and immediately felt at home. The location is well placed for visiting both Exmoor and the coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet hideaway for peace lovers

Clean, comfortable property with good facilities. The best aspect for chilly nights was having the central heating come on automatically morning and evening!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and comfortable. Lovely walks in adjoining woodland. Great base for exploring Exmoor., wi

Fabulous, Friendly, Family, Fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JULIE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Grooms Cottage

All was perfect except that I did not receive owners phone numbers or door code before arrival. Had to wait outside for an hour until owner (who was unaware ) arrived at their house next door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and cottage

Grooms cottage is lovely, well equipped and perfectly located. Nothing was too much trouble for Simon and Tracey who are incredibly friendly and ever so patient when our “holiday brains” kicked in. Would not hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Hendrik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Entschleunigung im Exmoor

Wunderschön ruhig gelegen, sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Eigentümer; Tiere (Schafe, Hühner, Enten, Meerschweinchen und mehr) für die Kinder
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Absolutely stunning, perfect cottage

The cottage was beautiful. A superb location and a perfect getaway. The cottage was clean and tidy and the host had even left us a cake on arrival. We had our own private BBQ area which had stunning views over Exmoor. The cottage was accommodating to us and our 3 dogs and was the perfect location to access different parts of Somerset. We would certainly be back if we visit Somerset again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giles P.

Perfect

We enjoyed our stay very much. Tracey and Simon were lovely hosts and very informative on places to visit. We will definitely return thanks very much for a lovely week
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018