Ruffles Cottage, Dunster

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Dunster, Somerset

Dunster Castle2 min walk
Minehead Beach8 min drive
Dunster Beach11 min drive
Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Garden

About this property

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
Fridge/Freezer
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

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Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site 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

About the area

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.

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Dunster, Somerset

What's nearby

Dunster Castle - 2 min walk
Dunster Working Watermill - 4 min walk
St George's Church - 4 min walk
Minehead Beach - 8 min drive
Dunster Beach - 11 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?

Checkout 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.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

6 Dec 2022

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

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.

15 Apr 2022

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

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.

16 Oct 2020

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

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.

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10/10 Excellent

kieran k.

12 Jul 2023

Great place super location cosy very relaxing.

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10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

12 Jul 2023

Lovely cosy little cottage in a beautiful location! The kitchen was well equipped (we knocked up a r

Lovely cosy little cottage in a beautiful location! The kitchen was well equipped (we knocked up a roast dinner for four) and the beds are super comfy! Pretty views across the churchyard and plenty of dog walks straight from the door. We LOVED the woodburner. Great value for money, will be back!

About the host

Hosted by Chris

Dunster is a bustling village comprised of several restaurants, pubs and tea rooms, plus a varied range of independent shops. Many of the shops in Dunster are open during traditional hours of 9 am to 5 pm, although hours are often extended during the summer season. Conversely, some shops may also reduce their opening days and/or hours out-of-season.

There is a tourist information centre in Dunster, just beside Dunster Steep near the public car park at the far end of the village from Ruffles Cottage.

Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 1.5 miles from Dunster. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town and have long opening hours), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town.

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