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Special cottage for 2-4 in secluded nature reserve in Exmoor National Park.

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Exterior detail
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Dulverton, ENG
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wimbleball Lake Activities Centre
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪62 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Special cottage for 2-4 in secluded nature reserve in Exmoor National Park.

Mounsey End is a 2 bedroom, self-contained wing of an Edwardian holiday house, within its own 144 acre woodland nature reserve to explore, and 2 miles of River Barle fishing for those that want. 4 miles up the valley from pretty town of Dulverton with excellent late night Co-op and other quality shops, pubs, restaurants. The house is reached down a long Devon style track and hides itself into the top of the wood overlooking the valley and the scheduled Iron Age hill fort Mounsey Castle within the reserve.

The cottage has a well appointed kitchen/dining/living room with Woodburner and micro hifi, and a study/TV room through an arch adjacent. A master double bedroom and light and airy twin bedded room upstairs give off a landing/library lined with books. The ample bathroom has bath with shower, a basin and a WC, with a downstairs loo and basin beside the front door.

There's a washer/dryer with outside drying line and a pull-out one over the bath if needed. The kitchen has an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer.

The private garden area is not fully enclosed but with 140 acres one side and 250 yards remote from the nearest public (infrequently used) lane, we've never seen the need. Ample exclusive parking for two cars. Well-behaved dogs welcome.
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About the neighborhood

Dulverton

Located in Dulverton, this cottage is in a rural area. Tarr Steps and Caratacus Stone are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Exe Valley Leisure Centre and Monsters Mansion. Traveling with kids? Consider Tropiquaria Zoo and The Chocolate House. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.
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Dulverton, ENG

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tarr Steps - 16 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Wimbleball Lake Activities Centre - 18 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 45 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 62 min drive - 68.7 km

Getting around

  • Crediton Station - 36 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Swan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Quarrymans - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion Hotel - ‬11 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

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

Secluded spot

A little spot of well hidden peace and tranquility amongst the flora and fauna - plenty of opportunity to see and hear the local wildlife. Clean and well equipped we had a really great base from which to explore. Hadn’t realised it was part of a larger property but felt completely separate and wasn’t an issue at all. Easy check in and out, and kept well informed along the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

julian A.

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

What a view!

This cottage really is off the beaten track. The last part which is down a narrow unmade road makes you wonder whether the cottage actually exists. The view though when you get there over the forest is probably one of the best I have seen from any holiday cottage. House is well equipped and the woods provide ample walks close by. Dulverton is very pretty with excellent shops and a truly great pub called the Woods. I am told the wines and the food are the reason to visit but the cider is also very good! Highly recommend cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Thank you for your thoughtful comments we hope to make it as special to visitors as we experience ourselves.
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8/10 Good

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Quite good

Ok for a short stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

nick f.

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

far from the madding crowd

peace and tranquillity in a beautiful setting surrounded by nature in all its glory . amazing views over a wooded valley and some excellent walks in the private nature reserve i managed to explore the full length of the valley and would thoroughly recommend it though some fairly steep climbs especially up to mounsey castle but well worth the experience as it opens up onto a beautiful clearing once you navigate through the scrub . certainly hope to visit again in the future and no need to travel anywhere else as the house and surrounding land has all you could wish for in the way of nature with the bonus of privacy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eleanor T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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