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A Pretty detached Cottage within the Pack horse grounds.

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Terrace/patio
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Floor plan

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Exmoor National Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Somerset, ENG
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Exmoor Adventures
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Pretty detached Cottage within the Pack horse grounds.

The Pack Horse, Stable cottage is situated in Exmoor National Park in the National Trust Village of Allerford beside the tranquil river Aller which runs under the famous Pack horse bridge down to the sea a mile away.
Stable cottage is a detached stone cottage which sits in the corner of our pretty courtyard. Offering a spacious cosy lounge, Kitchen dinning room, Bathroom with shower & Bath plus to upstairs bedrooms
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Highchair can be provided
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered Max 2 never left alone in Cottage
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-smoking only
A booking Form to be completed on arrival Apartments to be left as they were found . All issues to be reported to owners during their stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6507051
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Located in Minehead, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Dovery Manor Museum and Dunster Dolls Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Holnicote Estate and Dunster Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre and Exmoor Adventures. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Somerset, ENG

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Allerford Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Holnicote Estate - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Exmoor Adventures - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 11 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cream* - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Pretty detached Cottage within the Pack horse grounds. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at A Pretty detached Cottage within the Pack horse grounds. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Pretty detached Cottage within the Pack horse grounds. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Pretty detached Cottage within the Pack horse grounds. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Pretty detached Cottage within the Pack horse grounds. located?

This family-friendly Minehead cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Allerford Museum and Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre. Exmoor Adventures and Bossington Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, nice and clean peaceful setting pretty garden plenty of out door seating.and private. Pet friendly just ask our dog. Paul and Wills were excellent hosts always on hand but not intrusive, We highly recommend and will certainly be back. Allerford is a lovely village great walks close to amenities plenty to see and do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Archival

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Great week thanks

Clean roomy and nice location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thank you leaving a review, it was lovely meeting you all and so pleased you had a great week.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage has a homely feel and is well equipped. The hosts Paul and Will were excellent and made you feel welcome. The welcome tray was a nice touch and included scones, cream and jam. The location is in a quiet village which is great for exploring Porlock and the wider Exmoor area. The beds were very comfy. We would recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roz A.

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

Mini break in Somerset

My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights . What a beautiful peaceful place . Wills & Paul are amazing hosts , friendly , informative and very approachable . The cottage is beautifully restored and very comfortable . The area is so scenic and there are lots of places to visit locally. I’d love to live here !!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Stable Cottage

We loved this charming, cosy and peaceful cottage, maintained to high standard and in a picturesque and quiet village. This is a very attractive area - we enjoyed some spectacular walks. Paul and Wills were very welcoming and always on hand to help if needed. We hope to come back before too long.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Lovely property in a great location!

What a great cottage, such a warm welcome by the hosts, Will & Paul. Stable cottage is well equipped, warm and cozy but with plenty of room. We had a cream tea awaiting us on arrival which was a lovely touch. The beds were so comfortable, we slept so well. The location is also great. Just a short drive to the National Park, beach and local market towns. We will most certainly be staying again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Angie L.

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

Wonderful weekend!

I booked a 3 night stay at the Packhorse recently. What a rare find in such an idyllic location. Our host was very friendly and helpful. Our accommodation was spotless, very comfortable and my only regret was that we didn’t stay longer. I look forward to another visit. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sven Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent 2½ wonderful weeks at the Stable Cottage with our family – and it was fantastic from start to finish.The hosts are incredibly warm and genuinely passionate about making their guests feel at home. On arrival, we were welcomed with a fresh bouquet of flowers, scones with clotted cream and jam, plus coffee and tea – such a thoughtful touch that immediately set the tone for our stay.The cottage itself is spotless, very well maintained, and decorated with great attention to detail. Perfect for families: cozy, comfortable, and the ideal place to relax.At one point we had a small issue with the hot water, which was fixed immediately. On top of that, we even received a little gift as an apology – completely unnecessary, but a wonderful example of the hosts’ outstanding hospitality.Bottom line: A place where everything is just right. Perfect for families (and really for anyone). Absolutely deserves 5 stars!
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Kitchen
Packhorse Bridge
Packhorse Bridge
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sven S.

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

Sehr schönes gemütliches Cottage

Der Aufenthalt in einem sehr schönen Cottage in wunderbarer Umgebung und direkter Nähe zur Bushaltestelle des Exmoor Coaster waren ideal. Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber, sehr schöne Wanderregion.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mathias P.

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

Erholung pur im Packhorse Stable Cottage

Nach einem herzlichen Empfang durch Paul und Wills nahmen wir mit unseren (Fast-)Teenis im Packhorse das Stable Cottage in Beschlag. Die Mischung aus uriger Atmosphäre und moderner Ausstattung gefiel nicht nur unseren Kindern auf Anhieb. Nach einigen Tagen London tat uns die Ruhe und Unaufgeregtheit äußerst gut. Die Landschaft läd zum Wandern und entdecken ein, gleich ab Haus: kleine und große Strecken, Märchenwald, raue Küstenszenen, Heidelandschaften, malerische Cottages, alte Kirchengemäuer - alles liegt nahe beeinander. Vieles ist zu Fuß machbar. Bus und Taxi sind zuverlässig. Klima war mild und wohltuend. Wer Entspannung und Erholung in einer bezaubernden, typisch englischen Natur-Kulturlandschaft sucht ist hier genau richtig. Fam. M. Paul aus Dresden
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

A perfect spot for getting away from it all.

Truly beautiful location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steph H.

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

A gem of a place!

We had a great time at The Packhorse. The accommodation and village were beautiful. Linda and Brian were lovely and very knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Brilliant, with lots to do but so relaxing at the same time!

Brian and Linda were the perfect hosts with a delicious cream tea on arrival. The lovely Stable Cottage was very comfy and well equipped. A fantastic part of the country with lots of great walks and superb scenery. We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

About the host

Hosted by Wills Virgo

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The Garner family did a life change in 2000, moving from Oxfordshire to Exmoor to run this small holiday complex in this unique picturesque National trust village of Allerford.
Our two young children were 3yrs & 6yrs 20 years on the girls have flown from the Pack horse nest, Brian and I still love welcoming guests to this very special part of Exmoor a real gem just of the beaten track but a little peace of England at its best.

Why they chose this property

Stable cottage is situated in the corner of our pretty packhorse courtyard, the river Aller runs alongside our building and so the sound of the babbling water can be heard as you step out from the stable door, handmade double glazed cottage windows mean it unfortunately cannot be heard when your inside Unless you have the windows or door open 😊
The Packhorse is situated in the the picturesque National Trust village of Allerford with the river running through the heart, although only stones throw from the A39 you
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