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Step back into the Middle Ages

Village centre location. Two reserved parking spaces. Sleeps six, two en-suite bathrooms. Wood burner, patio and sun deck.

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In the heart of the medieval village of Dunster is The Oval, our oldest cottage. Dating back to the 14th century, this cosy self-catering holiday home has original cruck beams, oak screening, a stunning four-poster bed, wood-burning stove, stone floors and many more fascinating features. It has also caught the attention of Channel 4’s Time Team, which has dendro-dated the cruck beams in the main bedroom to the winter of 1366.

The Oval is constructed of timbers some of which are more than 600 years old. Its name is nothing to do with cricket – it’s a corruption of the word ‘hovel’, used for any house in past times. It’s thrilling to explore and find marks on the wood panelling that were made by the carpenters so long ago, or sleep in the stately four-poster, just like Henry VIII.

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We haven’t forgotten that this is a self-catering holiday home in the 21st century, though. You will therefore find a fully-equipped modern kitchen, utility room, playroom for the children, a little courtyard for summer breakfasts or drinks before dinner and a decked area. There is a 50" smart TV with Netflix and DVD player, plus BT Infinity Wi-Fi.

The garden has wonderful views of Exmoor and from there, high above the village, you’ll catch the enchanting sound of the church bells.

As with all our cottages, The Oval is suitable for families with children, couples and adult-only groups. Dogs are welcome on request. Linen and central heating are included in the rental. There are two reserved parking spaces. Please contact us for more details.

3 bedrooms3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms2 bathrooms Wood-burning stoveWood-burning stove BT Wi-FiBT Wi-Fi HD TV/Netflix/Blu-rayHD TV/Netflix/Blu-ray Travel cotTravel cot Bed linenBed linen DishwasherDishwasher No smokingNo smoking DogsDogs 2 reserved parking spaces2 reserved parking spaces Pub/Restaurant Nearby Coast within 3 milesCoast within 3 miles

Key facilities:
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Wood-burning stove
BT Wi-Fi
HD TV/Netflix/Blu-ray
Travel cot
Bed linen


Dishwasher
No smoking
Dogs
2 reserved parking spaces
Pub/Restaurant nearby
Coast within 3 miles

Also includes:
Central heating
Landline
Highchair
Microwave
Fridge-freezer
Range-style duel fuel cooker
Washing machine
Tumble dryer


Garden
Games/Toys/Jigsaws
Downstairs WC
Christmas decorated

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If your preferred dates aren’t available, check out our other cottages:
Pilgrim Corner
The Old Sweet Shop
Stone Barn

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We love Exmoor. It’s a beautiful and often overlooked part of the country. As a guest once wrote in a Visitors’ Book: “We asked ourselves why we had driven past Somerset for years when everything we wanted and more was here.” To one side is the sea and inviting beaches, to another purple heather humming with bees on the moor, plus magical ancient woods... READ MORE

 

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Exmoor Character Cottages is the trading name of Greenfields Property Management Limited, registered in England and Wales, no. 08685017. VAT no. GB 307 4376 08. Registered office address: 17 Aldersmead Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 1NA

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Everything about The Old Sweet Shop - the kitchen, the bedrooms, the lounge with its log burner, the hot tub, and the quality and attention to detail throughout - more than met our high expectations set by Pilgrim Corner next door... I'm sure that Minehead's Old Sweet Shop will appeal to 'allsorts' - but, hopefully, not 'hundreds and thousands' of them! Ideally, we'd love it to remain our little 'iced gem'.

Duncan & Elaine Peberdy, February 2018
VISITORS BOOK, THE OLD SWEET SHOP

"Our first trip to Dunster and The Oval, both were fantastic! What a brilliant family holiday – we will be back! The house is spacious, we had five adults and a two-and-a-half-year-old grandson and we felt very comfortable. The location is a great base, with easy access to the beach, the steam railway and Exmoor. The village is lovely, with a number of great places to eat. We are planning to return."

The Allsopp family & Biscuit the dog, August 2018
VISITORS BOOK, THE OVAL DUNSTER

"We are not sure where to start…what an amazing place to stay! Stone Barn is amazing. Everything is done to perfection, from the kitchen utensils to towels and bed linen. There was nothing we needed….it was in a cupboard or drawer. The hot tub was such a treat and was used every evening by us. We ventured out every day and we all had our favourite. Thank you for an amazing week in a perfect location and the amazing Stone Barn, we loved every minute."

Julie, Karl, Harry, Sam & Emily,
August 2018
VISITORS BOOK, STONE BARN

"Amazing spacious cottage with a spectacular garden. Everyone was catered for, from two babies to eight adults and a dog! The little touches and attention to detail made our stay all the more enjoyable. It’s not often I have all my children under one roof, thank you for the memories we’ve made."

The Clan from the Fens, July 2018
VISITORS BOOK, PILGRIM CORNER

"Thank you so much for a truly wonderful stay! The cottage itself is just so gorgeous and every corner is so well done. It you feel immediately at home. We thoroughly enjoyed the garden and hot tub, especially with the beautiful weather. We would love to come back and highly recommend a stay here. Totally in love with Exmoor, the surrounding villages and of course The Old Sweet Shop! Thank you again!"

Helen & Ben, June 2018
VISITORS BOOK, THE OLD SWEET SHOP

"Wow!! What a wonderful place. We had a fantastic four days, we couldn’t have wanted for anything – everything was thought of. The family came away for our mother’s 80th birthday and it was perfect – lovely and peaceful – just what we all needed. The cottage is outstanding, and the garden is beautiful. Lovely walks were had by all! We will return and will highly recommend to others. Thank you."

The Williams family, April 2018
VISITORS BOOK, PILGRIM CORNER

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Exmoor Character Cottages is the trading name of Greenfields Property Management Limited. We own four luxury self-catering holiday cottages in Minehead and Dunster. We hold contact details (name, address, email and phone numbers) and guest information specific to a booking (number of guests, number and ages of children, number of pets, any special requirements) to ensure we meet our clients’ holiday needs. We never share that information with third parties. Guests can request to be added to our marketing list for occasional communications, we never add that information without written consent. Financial information is not stored digitally and kept for a limited time purely to manage Security Deposits.

If you have a query regarding our Privacy Policy or how we process personal data, please contact us by emailing info@exmoorcharactercottages.co.uk.

We can also be reached by mail at our registered office address: 17 Aldersmead Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 1NA

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