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Cosy stone cottage on Exmoor National Park. cycle/walk from door. Pub 2 mins.

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

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    Near Exmoor National Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator

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Timberscombe, ENG
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Minehead Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Porlock Weir Harbour
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cosy stone cottage on Exmoor National Park. cycle/walk from door. Pub 2 mins.

Bamboo Cottage, Timberscombe, Exmoor
Features
*Pub/shop 2 mins walk
*enclosed cottage garden
*Traditional Exmoor village
*Smoke-free

The Property
Bamboo Cottage is a traditional stone cottage situated in the village of Timberscombe, on the Exmoor National Park. This area of outstanding natural beauty is perfect for nature lovers, walkers and cyclists, with plentiful footpaths and cycle routes right on the doorstep.
Bamboo Cottage is the perfect retreat. A character cottage, with a bright and airy feel, it is cosy and homely; small but perfectly formed. The approach to the cottage is via a pretty courtyard. A stable door opens into an open plan living area with a modern, well-equipped kitchen and comfortable sitting and dining area. A spiral staircase takes you upstairs to the double bedroom with an adjoining bathroom, with corner bath and shower.
To the rear of the property is a small, peaceful and enclosed cottage garden with table and chairs.
The Lion Inn is a two minute walk away and has a resident chef, excellent food and real ale.
The local post-office/shop is also a two minute walk away.
Roadside parking.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 7
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please park cars by the village green and not on the driveway. The village green is just 50 metres away.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10526698
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Minehead

Minehead is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Holnicote Estate, while Dunster Dolls Museum and Dovery Manor Museum are cultural highlights. The Chocolate House and West Somerset Railway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Timberscombe, ENG

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dunster Castle - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Minehead Beach - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Porlock Weir Harbour - 26 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 48 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 12 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • Chaidlish
  • ‪Cream* - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy stone cottage on Exmoor National Park. cycle/walk from door. Pub 2 mins. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cosy stone cottage on Exmoor National Park. cycle/walk from door. Pub 2 mins.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy stone cottage on Exmoor National Park. cycle/walk from door. Pub 2 mins.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy stone cottage on Exmoor National Park. cycle/walk from door. Pub 2 mins.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy stone cottage on Exmoor National Park. cycle/walk from door. Pub 2 mins. located?

Situated in Minehead, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Dunster Working Watermill, The Chocolate House and Dunster Dolls Museum. St George's Church and Dunster Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

niki c.

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

Perfect and quaint

Excellent location, beautiful home. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2022
Hi Niki, Thanks ever so much for your kind comments. We are so glad that you enjoyed yourself at our cottage. Martin and Linda
Verified

8/10 Good

Meira B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Comfortable, small cottage

Comfortable cottage, well equipped. All in all a pleasant stay, great pub nearby and plenty to do. Dunster just a 10 min drive away. Spiral staircase could be a problem for some, as narrow and steep. Upstairs bedroom en-suite very spacious, but downstairs a wee bit tight for space, especially with a largish dog! Outside table and chairs away from cottage, in fact outside another cottage, so quite far to carry drinks etc, so we didn’t use it. Would however recommend this cottage for a short stay, but would not be ideal in the summer months if outside dining space is important.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2020
Hi Meira, We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage. Thanks for he feedback which is very useful, particularly the comments about a large dog. We will revise our profile description. Martin and Linda
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Xxxxx X.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday stay

Not very impressed with accommodation very noisy not really very private. A pain having to walk to the garden which is very over grown. and not always a parking space available on the road by the green. This needs to be explained in the details of the property. The door in the ally way to the garden is very noisy and was used the one evening 20 times while we sat and had our tea. A Range Rover parks right under the bedroom window and in front of the lounge window and the gentleman goes to work at 7.00 in the morning so no chance of a lie in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2022
It’s unfortunate that the cottage didn’t suit your particular needs. The cottage is part of a thriving village and is not on a holiday complex. This means, inevitably, that the local people will be going about their everyday lives, including perhaps having to leave early for work. For most guests, being part of a real village enhances their holiday experience (please see previous reviews) as they genuinely enjoy mingling with the villagers who are friendly and welcoming. The garden, which is tended to by a professional gardener, is a traditional cottage garden with carefully chosen plants that encourage wildlife and biodiversity. As such, they are naturally of varying heights and not uniformed in shape or structure. However, we do need, as you say, to add that the garden is approximately 35 ft from the cottage, but easily accessed at the rear. We welcome constructive comments as it helps us to make things the best it can be for guests, and gives us suggestions that we can act upon. Usually, any criticisms are outweighed by positive comments (as reflected in our consistent scores of 5 and the occasional 4). It is clear from your particular comments that the cottage was not right for you, and that’s why it’s so important to make sure that you read the information carefully before booking.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandra A.

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

Bamboo Cottage

The cottage is very small but it has everything you need. Bed very comfortable as was the settee. Shame the pub didn’t do food. The little shop was interesting and friendly. Suggest you take your own milk, tea coffee etc just in case it is shut on your arrival. The neighbours are friendly but there is a lot of too ing and fro ing around the back past the kitchen window. Little garden in very pretty and a perfect spot for your morning coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Perfekt für Entdecker

Ich war rundum zufrieden. Toller Kontakt mit Linda und Martin. Sehr unkompliziert. Es hat an nichts gefehlt und es ist ein toller Ausgangspunkt um die Umgebung zu erkunden.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2022
Wir freuen uns sehr, dass sie eine schne Zeit Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie eine schöne Zeit in unserem Ferienhaus hatten und hoffen, dass Sie eine sichere Heimreise hatten.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Y.

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

Great location

Enjoyed staying at Timberscombe. Property small but has everything you need and in a great location with beautiful walks close by and a nice pub around the corner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Cosy cottage

Perfect cottage for two people. Excellent location close to walks and cycle rides.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny C.

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

Short stay

Property had all essentials, well equipped. But would have liked freezer section in fridge. Nice bathroom and good supply of hot water. Very quiet considering proximity of neighbours who were all pleasant and friendly. Only able to stay a couple of days but good position for trips out.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olinda S.

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

Percfect little cottage

Clean and compact, with a wonderful little garden area, perfect for alfresco breakfast. Friendly neighbours and so peaceful. Short drive to beaches and places of interest. Would book again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Cute Cottage

We had a lovely stay in this cute cottage, exactly as described and very clean. The cottage had everything we needed for a week or more away. Minehead had three major supermarkets so all very easy for the initial food shop. We stored our bikes in the garden, to which we enjoyed sitting in to read, with a glass of wine. The cottage is in easy reach of Dunster, we cycled through a few times as well as enjoying a cream tea, and a sit in the beautiful garden's of the Luttrell Arms hotel for a refreshing beer. We drove to Lynton and Lynmouth what a spectacular drive up and over Exmoor, and do visit valley of the rocks 10 min walk from Lynton. The lion inn which yes is two minutes walk away was such a lovely welcoming pub, we ate there on three occasions all excellent. My wife and I felt very welcomed by the locals and their dogs, and our immediate neighbours all lovely. We hope to perhaps visit again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2021
Hi Sarah and Fiona, Glad to hear that you had such an enjoyable, relaxing break. Hope to see you again Martin and Linda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

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

Gorgeous cottage for a week away

Lovely, cosy cottage with everything we needed for our week getaway from London. Really clean, gorgeous area and really fast WiFi
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2021
Hi Kara, Glad to hear that you had an enjoyable, relaxing break. Hope to see you again. Martin and Linda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Very nice week

Very easy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2021
Hi Jason, Glad to hear that you had an enjoyable and relaxing break. Hope to see you again. Martin and Linda
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie J.

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

Wonderfully relaxing

Lovely cosy modern cottage which was centrally located for some major sights and great walking routes. Neighbours were lovely and the local pub, the Lion very welcoming and great food. Only criticism I have is that no WiFi is really inconvenient especially when your planning your day out and routes...get the WiFi sorted and I will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2021
Hi Julie, We are so pleased that you enjoyed yourself. It's funny that you should mention wifi as we are having it installed next week,. Hope to see you again. Martin and Linda
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol L.

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

Lovely stay

Great stay in lovely little cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2020
Hello Carol, Thank you for your nice review. We're glad you enjoyed yourselves. Martin and Linda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Stay in the middle of Luxborough

This was a great break for 3 days, the cottage was in a fab location which made it really easy to get around Exmoor. The recommendations in the cottage folder were great too, we loved visiting Dunkery Beacon, Dunster and Porlock.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

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

Comfortable

Very clean and well presented property ,good location in a quaint village ,so peaceful and relaxing.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2020
Thanks for your review. We were hoping that the weather would have been better for you! Hope to see you again. Linda and Martin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Satch D.

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

Lovely cosy cottage :)

We were really impressed with our stay. Communication with/from hosts was excellent from booking and throughout our stay. The Cottage was exactly as pictured and described. The Cottage was really clean and had a homely feel. We even had a welcome card and gift which was a lovely touch. The village was a tiny place with only a post office but we were made aware of that in the property description so as we were staying self catering, took all our food shopping with us. The closest supermarkets were only a 10 minute drive away anyway. There is also a pub in the village that does amazing food. The surroundings had lovely scenic walks. The only thing I would point out was that the property description said the beach was 5km away but it was actually 5 miles so this wasn't walkable. We took our bikes with us anyway and the ride was pretty painless. There is a bus in to Minehead but be aware they are not every hour. There was a book in the cottage with lots of suggestions of walks/rides and places to visit which was great. We had a lovely stay and would definitely return again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2020
Thanks so much for your lovely review, hope to see you soon.

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