Dunster, self-catering holiday cottages, barns, rural retreats and lodges to rent in Somerset, England

48 properties

Smokeham Farm, West Bagborough, Somerset, West Country, England

Price from £4215
Next available 10/04 to 21/04/23
sleeps 12  - 20 guests 12 - 20
9 bedrooms 9
9 bathrooms 9
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

9 bedroom Large Country House

Fantastic large holiday house for groups of up to 20 friends or family, complete with games room, warm bubbly private hot tub, luxurious interior and countryside views, set in the Quantock Hills just 20 minutes' drive from the coast

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGames roomOutdoor Hot Tub
1 of 10 listed cottages from Woodlands Retreats
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 131 people.

Harbour House Studio, Porlock Weir, Somerset, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 11 times recently.
Price from £330
Next available 17/04 to 23/04/23
sleeps 1  - 2 guests 1 - 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

1 bedroom Holiday Home

Sleeps 2 ground floor pet-friendly holiday rental, offering cosy studio accommodation and superb harbour coastal views in Porlock Weir

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

Pebble Cottage, Dunster, Somerset, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 14 times recently.
Price from £535
Next available 03/06 to 09/06/23
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

2 bedroom Cottage

Stylish and welcoming 2 bedroom pet-friendly holiday cottage in historic village of Dunster, within Exmoor National Park

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

3 bedroom Town house near the Blackdown hills, Wellington, Somerset, West Country, England

Family-Friendly
Viewed 9 times recently.
Price from £1540
Next available 10/04 to 13/04/23
sleeps 2  - 7 guests 2 - 7
3 bedrooms 3
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

3 bedroom Holiday Cottage

This 3 bedroom Victorian Town house is deceiving in size with plenty of space to enjoy your holiday

Facilities & Features: Digital TVFree Wifi

High Lodge, Lower Washford, Somerset, West Country, England

Price from £2052
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

2 bedroom Holiday Lodge

2 Bedroom Pet-Friendly Barn Conversion near Exmoor National Park

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
5 star

The Old Byres , Washford, Somerset, West Country, England

Price from £5103
Next available 14/04 to 21/04/23
sleeps 8  - 16 guests 8 - 16
8 bedrooms 8
7 bathrooms 7
dog-friendly cottage   ,  3 dog(s) welcome  3

8 bedroom Barn Conversion

Charming 8 bedroom 7 bathroom pet-friendly (up to 3 pet pooches welcome) Somerset escape, complete with outdoor swimming pool, inviting warm bubbly outdoor hot tub and sauna

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGames roomOutdoor Hot TubSaunaOwn swimming pool (Outdoor swimming pool in garden)
4 star

Grist Mill, Dunster, Somerset, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 13 times recently.
Price from £550
Next available 14/04 to 20/04/23
sleeps 4  - 8 guests 4 - 8
4 bedrooms 4
2 bathrooms 2
no dogs allowed

4 bedroom Unusual Self-Catering

Quirky and unique 4 bedroom 2 bathroom holiday rental just outside Dunster, originally a mill and now converted in to a welcoming no pets holiday home

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

The Roundhouse, West Anstey, Devon, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 17 times recently.
Price from £551
Next available 03/11 to 09/11/23
sleeps 3  - 8 guests 3 - 8
3 bedrooms 3
3 bathrooms 3
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

3 bedroom Unique Self-Catering

Unique dog-friendly self-catering holiday house with country views, sleeping 8 people near Exmoor National Park

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

Winsford Cottage, Dunster, Somerset, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 22 times recently.
Price from £468
Next available 07/04 to 10/04/23
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

2 bedroom Holiday Cottage

2 bedroom pet-friendly barn conversion close to Dunster in Exmoor National Park, featuring lush country views and access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool, a bubbly spa bath and games room

Facilities & Features: Gold Award Winning CottageTVFree WifiGames roomIndoor Hot TubHeated poolTennis court
4 star
1 of 4 listed cottages from Duddings Country Cottages
Total maximum capacity across all listed cottages: 23 people.

Beachside Cottage, Minehead, Somerset, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 9 times recently.
Price from £712
Next available 03/04 to 12/05/23
sleeps 3  - 6 guests 3 - 6
3 bedrooms 3
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

3 bedroom Stone-Built Cottage

This newly-furnished cottage is located in the attractive seaside town of Minehead, and is a mere walk away from the warm sand beach

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiGames room

Cosy Nook, North Molton, Devon, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 18 times recently.
Price from £700
Next available 09/04 to 04/05/23
sleeps 1  - 3 guests 1 - 3
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  2 dog(s) welcome  2

2 bedroom Thatched Cottage

Pretty 2 bedroom pet-friendly thatched cottage near Exmoor National Park

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi

Prospect Cottage, Lynmouth, Devon, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 18 times recently.
Price from £1310
Next available 14/04 to 19/04/23
sleeps 2  - 4 guests 2 - 4
2 bedrooms 2
1 bathrooms 1
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

2 bedroom Coastal Cottage

2 bedroom pet-friendly coastal cottage with sea views in Lynmouth, Devon

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
3 star

Dragon Country House near Exmoor, Dunster, Somerset, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 26 times recently.
Price from £6605
sleeps 8  - 22 guests 8 - 22
8 bedrooms 8
8 bathrooms 8
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

8 bedroom Large Country House

Stay in style at this large 8 bedroom country house, located by Exmoor National Park close to Dunster, whether for a special celebration, occasion or family break, this property offers spacious rooms and plenty of space for groups of up to 22 friends or family plus 2 dogs

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
5 star

Shells Dogs-welcome Cottage, South West England , Lower Washford, Somerset, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 15 times recently.
Price from £5318
Next available 10/04 to 13/04/23
sleeps 1  - 12 guests 1 - 12
6 bedrooms 6
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

6 bedroom Thatched Cottage

Enchanting, dog and family friendly, thatched cottage near Washford, located within beautiful private gardens on the edge of Exmoor National Park, 5 miles from the wooded hillside of Dunster Castle and just a little further afield from the medieval Cannington Priory and the chance to chill in the blue garden

Facilities & Features: TVFree Wifi
4 star

Hazel Wooden Lodge near Exmoor, Washford, Somerset, West Country, England

Online Booking Available
Viewed 21 times recently.
Price from £3519
Next available 04/04 to 07/04/23
sleeps 2  - 8 guests 2 - 8
4 bedrooms 4
2 bathrooms 2
dog-friendly cottage   ,  1 dog(s) welcome  1

4 bedroom Log Cabin

Good quality, characterful and welcoming 4 bedroom Somerset holiday lodge situated close to Washford and Dunster, built from wood, this holiday home offers charm and warmth and can accommodate up to 8 in pet-friendly accommodation, soak up awe-inspiring views over the surrounding countryside and enjoy relaxing in the outdoor hot tub during a stay here

Facilities & Features: TVFree WifiOutdoor Hot Tub
4 star

* Price quoted is not inclusive of any applicable booking fees or local charges.

The village of Dunster in Somerset has to be one of your prime locations for a fun-packed, diverse cottage holiday. Close to the coast and located within Exmoor National Park, this medieval village has something for everyone, whatever the weather. 


Advice on Cottage Holidays in Dunster

Once a feudal stronghold, then transformed into a magnificent family home for 600 years, Dunster Castle sits proudly overlooking the village.  Now owned by the National Trust and open to the public, the castle is a popular tourist attraction. Let your mind wander back to a bygone age full of splendour and pageantry as you take in the glorious plaster ceilings, striking 17th century staircase and wonderful art collection. Stroll around the beautiful terraced gardens full of exotic trees and plants, and enjoy stunning views of Exmoor and beyond. Apart from two days at Christmas the gardens are open throughout the year and the Castle is open between March and October.

Dunster has over 200 listed buildings within its boundaries so if historic architecture is a hobby of yours you’ll have plenty to see on a cottage holiday without travelling anywhere. You may also like to pop into the Dunster Doll Museum. This extraordinary collection of 800 dolls will appeal to girls young and old. Collected over a 35-year period, the exhibits from all corners of the globe represent the culture and costumes of their land as well as of their time.

Yet another popular attraction to visit on a self-catering holiday, on the doorstep is Dunster’s Watermill. Built in 1680 the mill is still working, producing flour for local shops. You can see at first hand the entire operation as well as an ancient collection of agricultural machinery displayed in its museum. And if you still enjoy the age of steam then you can relive it with a trip on the West Somerset Railway that runs from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard and back, stopping on the way at Dunster.  Or the more active can enjoy all that Exmoor has on offer in the way of walking, cycling, horse riding or nature trails.

Fancy something different to get you into the Christmas mood?  Every first Friday and Saturday in December Dunster turns off its electric lights and the village is lit entirely by candles. There is a candlelight procession through Dunster accompanied by a variety of street entertainment including stilt walkers, carol singers, a fairground organ and bell ringers. This remarkable event is funded by local traders and proceeds go to Somerset’s St. Margaret’s Hospice.  Just like Dunster village itself it’s well worth the trip.

Do plan to book cottages and self-catering accommodation for a stay in Dunster in advance, especially if large groups are concerned. The big cottages always get booked months in advance.  Whatever type of self-catering property best suits you, we hope you find a high quality cottage in Somerset that meets your needs.

Book a Dunster cottage and look forward to discovering some of the best of Somerset on holiday.