Guests say
Little Dragons is a well-received cottage in Dunster, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy atmosphere, and proximity to local attractions. The traditional decor and thoughtful touches contribute to a delightful stay, despite minor concerns about parking and church bells.
Guests consistently commend the cottage for its cleanliness, with several reviews highlighting the spotless condition upon arrival. The attention to cleanliness is particularly appreciated in the context of Covid-19.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to Dunster's centre, local shops, and attractions like Dunster Castle. The scenic surroundings and walkability add to the appeal, although parking challenges are noted.
The cottage is described as cosy and comfortable, with special mentions of the quality beds and furniture. Guests report sleeping well and enjoying the lounge area, despite some adjusting to the church bells.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable furnishings. However, there are comments about the need for a tumble dryer or heated airer, and some mention of dated kitchenware and maintenance issues like blocked gutters.
While many reviews express satisfaction with the cottage's amenities and comfort, there is insufficient information regarding specific thoughtful gestures or gifts from the hosts to accurately assess this category.
About this property
This pretty mid-terraced cottage backs onto St George's Church in the small picturesque medieval village of Dunster. This cosy Dunster cottage is believed to date back to the mid 1800s and has retained some of the original features, but has been updated complete with two good-sized bedrooms, one with a kingsize bed, a fitted kitchen/diner and a sitting room with a woodburner. This Dunster cottage has the added attraction of a shared mature cottage garden just a short walk from the front door, and guests are welcome to sit and enjoy the flowers. There are plentiful walks around this Dunster cottage, either into the deer park up on the Exmoor Hills or along the coastal path just a couple of miles away.
The village itself has plenty of interesting gift shops, small grocery shops and a host of historic buildings, as well as a church whose bells can be heard both during the day and into the night. A short drive will take you to the pretty harbour at Watchet or west towards Porlock, and the steep hills climbing out of the village up onto Exmoor. The seaside resort of Minehead with golden sandy beaches and fun-filled mile-long beach promenade is three miles away, or why not discover the green hills of Exmoor with their abundance of deer, birds and gentle rivers bubbling through beautiful landscapes? This Dunster cottage provides a relaxing holiday in a character cottage, within Exmoor National Park.
Dunster is a Somerset village between Minehead and Bridgwater. There are many villages to explore including Porlock and the busy resort of Minehead.
Accommodation
1x kingsize bedroom and 1x double bedroom (one with TV with Freeview).
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Fitted kitchen with dining area.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Smart TV with Netflix 43” screen in living room and a 32” screen in master bedroom.
Gas central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking opposite.
Shared garden ten yards from cottage.
One well-behaved dog welcome (no other pet types allowed).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
The owner also has a site for more information about the cottage and surrounding area - https://www.littledragonsdunster.co.uk/.
Note: The property is situated next to a main road, some road noise and bell ringing may be heard throughout the day.
Note: The garden is not enclosed.
Note: The stairs leading up to the bedrooms are quite steep, please take care.
Note: Please contact us before making a Sunday or Tuesday check in.
Nearby points of interest
- Torre Cider Farm
Reviews (52)
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Valerie
A very comfortable stay.
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David
Annoyingly, no coffee in the welcome pack; an empty salt cellar, (why?), no washing machine tablets, and enough washing up liquid to fill a sink once. Surely the basics of a welcome pack could have included these? You advertise as pet friendly, yet there are half a dozen rules and regulations you must follow, when reading the rather shabby welcome folder. Why could these not be available at the time of booking? In my opinion, you are either pet friendly or you are not . That aside, the cottage was very comfortable, and we enjoyed our stay.
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Isobel
The kitchen had everything we needed, the bath and shower were wonderful with hot water on demand, and the beds were incredibly comfortable. The location couldn't have been better-full of character, intimate, and just steps from great restaurants and attractions. A perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of this medieval village!