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.

The Oval - Historic Holiday Cottage and Medieval Delight

In the heart of the beautifully-preserved village of Dunster is our historic holiday cottage, The Oval. Not only is it a remarkable building, but it is the oldest of our properties and as a result it is really something quite special.

Step Back in Time (Without Losing Any Modern Luxuries)

Retaining all its 14th century period charm, The Oval does, however, come with all the contemporary finishes one expects. Indeed, all the modern-day conveniences and features inherent in such a premium self-catering holiday rental can be found here.

Certainly guests seeking authentic, yesteryear design with premium-quality contemporary finishing touches always love their time at The Oval. It’s just such a delight settling into this superb historical holiday cottage.

Full of Medieval Charm

This cosy home boasts original cruck beams, oak screening, a stunning four-poster bed, wood-burning stove, stone floors and many more fascinating features. For instance, it is thrilling to explore and find marks on the wood panelling made by the carpenters so long ago, or sleep in the stately four-poster, just like Henry VIII. In fact, Channel 4’s Time Team has dendro-dated the cruck beams in the main bedroom to the winter of 1366. Finally, in case you were wondering, The Oval’s name does not pertain to cricket – it’s a corruption of the word ‘hovel’, which was used for any house in past times.

Welcome to this exquisite historic holiday cottage - we have no doubt you will enjoy the most delightful time away here!

General Features of The Oval, Our Dog-friendly Exmoor Holiday Cottage

● Four Star Gold rated by VisitEngland
● Sykes GEM Awards winner
● BT Infinity WiFi
● Three individually-designed bedrooms
● Two bathrooms
● Dog-friendly (upon request)
● Central heating
● Linen included
● Patio and sundeck
● Travel cot
● Two reserved car parking spaces
● Pub/restaurant nearby
● Coast within three-miles
● No smoking or BBQ, please

The Oval’s Bedroom Features

● Sleeps up to six
● Large main bedroom with feature four-poster double bed and ‘Jack and Jill’ en-suite featuring jet shower accessible from the hallway (for occupants of twin bedroom)
● Double with en-suite including bath and Sanilav toilet
● Twin bedroom (can access shower room to main bedroom from hallway if desired)
● High-quality mattresses
● Hairdryer in each room
● Two travel cots
● Two ‘Sanilav’ toilets

The Oval’s Kitchen Features

● Microwave
● Fridge-freezer
● Range-style dual fuel cooker
● Dishwasher
● High chair

The Oval’s Living Room Features

● Wood-burning stove nestled within original Medieval-style open fireplace

The Oval’s Home Entertainment

● 55-inch HD TV
● Netflix
● DVD player
● Games, toys, jigsaw puzzles

The Oval’s Laundry Facilities

● Washing machine
● Tumble dryer
● Iron and ironing board
● Doggie supplies (basket, blankets, towels)
● Sink unit
● ‘Sanilav’ toilet

The Oval’s Garden Features

● Decked area with delightful views of Exmoor (note steep steps)
● Enjoy the distant sound of church bells from high above the village
● Courtyard ideal for summer breakfasts al-fresco