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Minehead, Somerset

Dunkery View

The garden at Dunkery View, Minehead, Somerset
The garden at Dunkery View, Minehead, Somerset | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The large sitting room at Dunkery View, Minehead, Somerset
The kitchen at Dunkery View, Minehead, Somerset

Dunkery View

On the fringes of Exmoor, this quirky cob and thatch cottage is the perfect base for hiking the moors.

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The large sitting room at Dunkery View, Minehead, Somerset
The kitchen at Dunkery View, Minehead, Somerset
The garden at Dunkery View, Minehead, Somerset
The kitchen at Dunkery View, Minehead, Somerset
The cheery twin bedroom at Dunkery View, Minehead, Somerset
The cheery twin bedroom at Dunkery View, Minehead, Somerset
The garden at Dunkery View, Minehead, Somerset

© National Trust / Mike Henton

On the fringes of Exmoor, this quirky cob and thatch cottage is the perfect base for hiking the moors.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
1
Reference
003040
Acorn rating

About Dunkery View

Snuggle by the log burner in this cosy cob and thatch cottage. Sitting on the fringes of Exmoor, on the Holnicote Estate, it’s the perfect place to recuperate after a long day hiking on the moors. It has all the quirks and comforts of a traditional country cottage with exposed beams and low ceilings, but uniquely it’s built into the east end of the 15th-century Tivington Chapel-of-Ease. 

Enjoy views of Dunkery Beacon and Exmoor from the country-style garden of this cottage, before setting off for a walk through the Holnicote estate. Here you’ll find 150 miles of footpaths and bridleways through rugged moorland and shingle beaches to ancient woodland and charming thatched villages. Head to Selworthy for a cream tea in its pretty thatched tearoom, Periwinkle.

Just a 30 minute drive from the cottage is the historic towns of Lynton and Lymouth. Discover these pretty seaside towns and don’t leave before having a go on the famous cliff railway.

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Telephone, not available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Entrance porch, sitting/dining room with multi-fuel stove, kitchen and bathroom with shower over bath.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (1 double with 5' bed and 1 twin).

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up to date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: Night storage heating included. 

Parking: There is parking available for one car at the rear of the cottage.

Garden: Country style enclosed garden enjoying spectacular views of Dunkery Beacon and Exmoor. 

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage. 

Please note: The cottage adjoins the ancient Chapel of Ease of Tivington which is used very occasionally throughout the year for services; please call for further details. The cottage sitting room was originally used as the Vestry for the church.