Cottage vacation rentals in Dunster

Stay in the AONB with Own Hot Tub, Dogs Welcome

Nestled in the wilderness of the Quantock Hills AONB, this beautiful lodge is a perfect country retreat. Ideal for couples, families, walkers, trail runners, cyclists, bird watchers and nature lovers. Fully renovated, with a large hot tub, underfloor heating, comfortable furniture, a coffee machine and a wood burner for cosy winter nights. Dogs welcome, lockable shed for bicycles. Numerous walks out of the front door with unbeatable views. Superfast Wi-Fi. Toiletries and essentials provided.

Cute, Cosy & Stylish Bothy Cottage, near Sherborne

Stylish, Comfortable & Quirky - “Top 10 Dorset Airbnb” (Conde Nast Traveller) in a “Top 50 UK Village” (Sunday Times). The Bothy is a detached stone cottage where you can share some free Prosecco on your private terrace. It is in the rural historic Yetminster Conservation Area with a thatched pub, café & shop. It is next door to a quintessential "Chocolate Box" thatched cottage. You are on the edge of the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with good access to the sea & Jurassic Coast.

Romantic hillside hideaway with outstanding views

A unique and romantic hideaway, Quarryman's Cottage is dinner on the roof terrace watching the sunset over Lyme Bay & Charmouth, stargazing from the luxury freestanding bath, epic views from the double shower, reading under the old oak tree, BBQ's & firepits, leisurely walks to The Anchor at Seatown via Golden Cap or the coastal path, the sound of birdsong, the glimpse of a deer, curling up in front of the wood burner in winter. It is a tranquil & heavenly escape from the bustle of daily life.

Hidden Cottage, Porlock

Located centrally in Porlock village, this cosy cottage is tucked away in the small winding back lanes. The cottage has an open plan sitting/dining room with log burner and French doors opening out onto its own private decking area, perfect for enjoying morning coffee in the sunshine. Porlock is the perfect base for exploring the unique Exmoor countryside, with the moor on its doorstep and the beach one mile away. Dogs are welcome at Hidden Cottage, we ask for a £10 fee, towels are provided.

Charming Exmoor Cottage

This ancient little cob cottage has just been sympathetically renovated to a high standard and everything inside is newly equipped. Situated at the foot of North Hill in a no-through lane on the edge of Exmoor yet within a pleasant 1.5-mile walk of Minehead with its pubs, restaurants, steam railway, and sandy beach. The lane leads to a footpath that meanders up North Hill to meet the South-West coastal path. Quiet with fabulous views and a large garden. Ideal for families and walkers alike!

Luxury bolthole in secluded valley near coast

The Old Cow Byre is a unique hideaway in a tranquil valley, less than 20 minutes from the Jurassic Coast's stunning beaches. Perfect for a romantic break. Lounge on the balcony floating over your own private wildflower meadow. Have dinner watching the sun sink behind the valley. Sit round the woodburner for cosy evenings in, or round the fire pit outside wrapped in blankets. Discover country pubs with beer out of the barrel. Take walks from the front door or along the South West Coast Path.

Charming character cottage near Dunster, Exmoor

Offering a wealth of old world charm, Yew Tree Cottage in the Exmoor National Park is only 3 miles from the medieval village of Dunster, with its castle; yarn market; shops; restaurants & pubs, and 5 miles away from the seaside resort of Minehead, its wide sandy beach and the West Somerset Steam Railway. Dog friendly Yew Tree Cottage in the quiet village of Timberscombe, offers you that rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of this undiscovered National Park right from your doorstep.

Central Porlock character cottage with parking

☆ 25% discount is applied to 7 night stays ☆ Please get in touch for longer stays. Welcome to Yellow Gate Cottage! A charming retreat just off the high street of beautiful Porlock, set in Exmoor National Park. The cottage has two bedrooms for up to 4 guests and a quaint country garden with seating area. Private off-site parking is available and pets are welcomed, free of charge. Please note during July and August I offer minimum 7 night stays, minimum 3 nights the rest of the year.

Pennywood Garden Cottage

A detached cottage set in four acres enjoying a secluded position on the edge of the Exmoor National Park. The medieval village of Dunster is a 10 minute stroll away with pubs, restaurants, small shops, tea rooms and Dunster Castle (NT). The area is ideal for woodland, coastal and moorland walks. Minehead is a few miles away with its beach, shops, golf course and steam railway. The owners live in the adjacent cottage and are pleased to welcome you and be of any help during your stay.

Character filled Somerset Cottage in AONB

'Christmas Cottage' - A cosy hiding place, perfect for a romantic weekend away, writers retreat or just some well needed space to rest. Nestled here, in the heart of Somerset, seated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the historic, peaceful and quaint village of Nether Stowey. The Cottage is surrounded by stunning countryside walks, the beautiful 'Coleridge Way' and The National Trusts own 'Coleridge Cottage' in celebration of the English Poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Cosy Exmoor Cottage Tucked Away in Porlock

Boatman's Cottage is a delightful stylish cottage tucked away in the centre of the wonderful Exmoor village of Porlock. Believed to date back to the 1890s, this cottage is part of a small terrace originally built for boatbuilders and their families. The cottage row is described in the Historic Exmoor record as 'having a pleasing sense of seclusion' and it certainly does, yet a short walk along the mediaeval Drang and you are in the heart of the wonderful Porlock Village.

Slowley Farm Cottage Countryside view

Slowley Farm offers two unique retreats: Buttercup Cottage, a stylish barn conversion for two, and Slowley Farm Cottage, a cosy two-bed with log burner, tucked in a quiet Exmoor valley near Luxborough. Wake to birdsong, step onto moorland trails, then enjoy starlit skies from your private garden. Fast WiFi, Smart TV, parking, dog-friendly, and a real-ale pub 5 minutes away. Beaches, Dunster Castle and wild swims are close by. Book rural peace with modern comfort today.