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The Ballroom at Cutthorne

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A stone building with a wooden door, windows, and a chimney.
A stone wall, a table with chairs, and an umbrella in a garden setting.
A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, and a view of greenery through a window.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a white sofa, a coffee table with a magazine, and a plate of cookies.
A stone house with a gravel driveway leading to a gate, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering bushes.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Exmoor National Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Wheddon Cross, ENG
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪85 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Ballroom at Cutthorne

The Ballroom is a first floor 2 bedroom cottage accessed from its own private hall from the farm yard. It offers an open plan kitchen/dining area with separate sitting room with wood burning stove. It has a sun terrace with table and chairs facing west. It is one of a pair of cottages set in an ancient cobbled yard of an 18 Century farm. The cottages were converted to a very high standard in the mid 1980s and have been continually modernised by the current owners. Offering a haven from everyday life with extensive grounds, private gardens/terrace and a warm friendly environment to unwind. There are 2 bedrooms in twin and double configuration, combined dining/kitchen areas and a bathroom. Up to 2 dogs are welcome for a supplementary payment of £25 per booking.

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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
Travel cot and high chair available on request
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 animals - £25 supplement applies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8432674
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Minehead

Located in Minehead, this cottage is in a rural area. Dunster Dolls Museum and Dovery Manor Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Exford Memorial Hall and Caratacus Stone. The Chocolate House and Exmoor Adventures are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Wheddon Cross, ENG

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dunster Castle - 19 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Minehead Beach - 25 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 40 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 56 min drive - 58.7 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station - 29 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 163 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rest and Be Thankful Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Tarr Farm Inn Dulverton - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kitnors Tea Rooms - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ballroom at Cutthorne pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Ballroom at Cutthorne?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ballroom at Cutthorne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ballroom at Cutthorne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ballroom at Cutthorne located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Exford Memorial Hall and Dunkery Beacon. Caratacus Stone and Dunster Working Watermill are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay at Cutthorne, and the ballroom was cosy with all we needed for a lovely restful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Fantastic Location

Absolutely brilliant! Lovely accommodation in a fantastic location. Dogs loved it too! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2023
Very pleased you enjoyed your stay thanks for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy hope to see you again on Exmoor Chris and Freya
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property. Very beautifully presented.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Loved the lambs

Beautiful property and lovely owners. Enjoyed immensely
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

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

Wonderful setting , comfy accommodation, friendly hosts!

Super few nights away with our children & dog. Girls loved meeting the animals & a great base for exploring more of Exmoor. Lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Delighted you enjoyed your stay hope to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sacha L.

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

In one word fantastic

We had a lovely stay in a beautiful cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay with us Chris and Freya
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property in an equally beautiful location. We had a lovely stay at the Ballroom, we couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Merlin S.

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

Stunning property set in beautiful surroundings

If anything, the flat exceeded our expectations. Everything was perfect and spotless, and the location is amazing, too. We only wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAUL T.

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

Review

All good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Half term break

First impressions of the property was that it was lovely and warm, well appointed, nice decor and very comfortable beds. Due to horrific traffic we arrived considerably later than hoped, Chris and Freya were very accommodating. The kitchen was perfect for self catering, the log burner a treat and loads of hot water, perfect for a soak in the bath after a long days walking in the moor. I cannot fault any aspect of our stay. We stayed for 6 nights, but wished it was longer. Thank you Chris and Freya for a truly relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable half term break. cottage is lovely
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

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

Eine wunderbare Reise in die Vergangenheit

Wir haben im Juli 2023 eine traumhafte Woche im Ballsaal in Cutthorne verbracht. Das Cottage liegt im Herzen des Exmoors umgeben von Wiesen, Hecken, Bäumen und Heide. Natur soweit das Auge sehen kann und absolute Ruhe - eine unverbaute Kulturlandschaft, von der wir gedacht haben, dass es so etwas gar nicht mehr gibt. Wir hatten das Gefühl, in Tolkiens Auenland gelandet zu sein..... Die Wohnung ist liebevoll, stilvoll und hochwertig eingerichtet - es fehlt nichts. Chris und Freya sind großartige Gastgeber. Sie sind zurückhaltend und trotzdem jederzeit hilfsbereit und sehr freundlich und sorgen dafür, dass man sich rundum wohl fühlen kann. Wir können die Wohnung von ganzem Herzen empfehlen und würden dort gerne nochmal Urlaub machen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine L.

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

Fabulous stay at The Ballroom, with great hosts Chris and Freya

Wonderful location, and the accommodation is even lovelier IRL, with beautiful views from all the rooms. Fabulously peaceful, and it was so nice to walk around in the beautiful surroundings from the front door. We loved the home-grown veg box too, and although it was too hot this August to use the log burner, it's still a great feature in the sitting room.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Very good

Very good, would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN D.

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

Relaxing hide away

The ballroom barn is perfect for a quite getaway . The views from all the rooms were wonderful. It's quite with the exception of birds and farm life which was lovely to wake up to. The barn was warm and cosy and there was the offer of a log fire but we didn't need it. The kitchen was well equiped and Chris was very helpful when the oven broke and got it fixed quickly. There is wifi so you can use your own devices but cannot get Netflix etc on the TV there but that was fine. There are lovely walks around the farm and plenty walks to do near by so overall We would reccomend this lovely Barn Cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

M.U.Helmut P.

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

Angenehm

Der Aufenthalt bei Freya und Chris war sehr angenehm, das Bett sehr gut, die Ausstattung der Küche auch. Bei kleinen Problemen ist Chris immer hilfsbereit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

3 very enjoyable days at Cutthorne

The Ballroom at Cutthorne offers everything you could want for a perfect holiday. Many thanks to Chris and Freya. My friend and I loved being there. VRBO however were very poor with communication when I requested a slight change to my booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Lovely rural retreat

We had a really lovely short stay in very cosy accommodation with beautiful views and farm grounds, our toddler loved watching the farm animals especially the ducks every morning and we had a very relaxing few days in a great location for quick access to amazing Exmoor walks and local villages , very helpful, friendly and informative hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

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

Short Stay

Really lovely location (although Storm Dennis did its best) and comfortable property with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

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

Great couple of days - perfect location

Lovely little cottage, great open fire, comfy beds, amazing views directly from your window (we admittedly were blessed with some great weather). Perfectly located too explore Exmoor. Chris an excellent host - there whenever you needed him and a great source of local knowledge. Thanks for the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clive W.

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

And Relax!

If you want to unwind, chill ,relax , this is the place to do it. A very well appointed place with roaring log fire, it’s got everything you need to make it home from home, and in a great location, will definitely be back...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Delighted you enjoy your stay with us, we would be delighted to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Great central location

Comfortable and attractive accommodation in a good location for visiting the whole of Exmoor. Friendly and helpful owners. Would be happy to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma K.

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

Lovely stay

We had such a lovely long weekend! The location is superb: in the middle of the Exmoor, but within a 20 minute drive from Minehead. The property was very clean and it looks like it has been recently renovated. My experience with UK showers hasn't been that good (small boilers, little rays) but that was certainly not the case here. So for me, that was an enormous positive! I would highly recommend this property and when the time is there, me and my family will certainly come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maike B.

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

Tolle Unterkunft mit einem super Blick über das Exmoor

Wir haben uns als Familie im Ballsaal sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Wohnung ist ansprechend ausgestattet und wir haben alles vorgefunden, was wir zum Wohlfühlen brauchten.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Perfect accomodation and wonderful location

The property is immaculate and beautiful. The owners couldnt have been more helpful friendly. The location is idyllic. Wish we could have stayed longer. Only sour note was with the HOMEAWAY booking process which is miserable experience. I'm grateful to owner for patience in resolving my prpblems with HomeAway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

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

Perfect

Friendly and welcoming hosts. The property is superb and set in a lovely location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Delighted you both enjoyed your return visit, hope to see you next year Chris and Freya

About the host

Hosted by Chris and Freya Richards

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Freya and Chris run Cutthorne as an active small holding with poultry, sheep ponies and their dogs for company. The farm house and buildings are over 200 years old with the cottages first converted in the late 1980s with continuous up grades by the current owners.

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