Ruffles Cottage, Dunster

Property Summary
Ruffles Cottage, Dunster, is a cosy, comfortable cottage set in the heart of the beautiful medieval village of Dunster. The cottage was built in 1844 and has all ‘mod-cons’ whilst retaining its traditional character, complete with a wood-burning stove.

Main Description
Ruffles Cottage backs onto St. George’s Church and enjoys the melodic chimes of the Church bells. Views of Conygar Tower can be seen in the distance and a glimpse of Dunster Castle too.

Note, this property is not suitable for work people looking for accommodation, it's only available for guests to book for holiday and leisure purposes.

Sleeps 4
Two bedrooms - one double and one twin (plus cot)
Cosy cottage in the heart of medieval Dunster
Easy walking distance to Dunster High Street with many restaurants, pubs, tea rooms and shops
Character features such as wood-burning stove
Upstairs bathroom with shower over bath
Private courtyard to the rear of the property with table and chairs
Use of shared garden a few doors down (no longer padlocked!)
Secure storage for bikes, canoes, etc, in adjoining lean-to
Towels and linen provided
Electricity and gas included
Short walk to Dunster Castle and other historic buildings of interest in Dunster
Numerous walks immediately from the front door
Free parking in street outside cottage
Free WiFi
Only 1.5 miles from Minehead
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am

There are numerous walks immediately from the door – up on to the moor via Grabbist Hill (which is just a few paces away), Dunster deer park and woods, up to Conygar Tower and of course the beautiful castle grounds.

Dogs
Up to 2 dogs are welcome for a supplementary fee of £15 per dog. The owners may consider accepting 3 small dogs by arrangement, please get in touch to ask and let us know the breeds/sizes of the dogs for their consideration. Please do not allow your dogs upstairs, a stair gate is provided to help with this, and please do not allow them on the furniture or leave them alone in the property at any time.

Smoking
Ruffles Cottage is strictly non-smoking - in the cottage or in the courtyard.

Arrival and departure
The property will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests.

Indoor Description
Ruffles Cottage kitchen is fitted with washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, electric oven and hob, and has microwave, toaster, kettle, a variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.

Other equipment includes television and DVD player, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, travel cot, high chair, two stair-gates, electric fan and many books, games, and DVDs.
Wireless internet is available throughout the property.

The log-fire in the sitting room is a wood-burning stove.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Ruffles Cottage benefits from gas central heating, there is also a wood-burner in the sitting room; in the cooler months kindling, matches and one basket of logs will be provided. Additional logs can be purchased locally.

Bed linen, duvets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips.
There are no feather pillows at Ruffles Cottage.

A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, milk sachets and biscuits will be provided, as will salt and pepper.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and liquid soap will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.

A travel cot and 2 stair-gates are provided.

There is a washing machine/dryer in the kitchen and a clothes airer.

Outdoor Description
A small courtyard is situated to the rear of the property with garden furniture. Also for your use, is a shared garden which is a few doors away, this garden is shared with a few of the other cottages in the row. Note, some reviews state that the garden has been padlocked in the past, the owner has since confirmed that this garden is NO longer locked and guests and their dogs are welcome to use the garden (please remember to pick up after your dog!).

Bikes, canoes, etc may be stored securely in the adjoining lean-to.


Parking
There is free parking on the road outside the cottage. We cannot guarantee a space, but there usually is no issue with finding somewhere to park.

Pets Description
Up to 2 dogs are welcome for a supplementary fee of £15 per dog. The owners may consider accepting 3 small dogs by arrangement, please get in touch to ask and let us know the breeds/sizes of the dogs for their consideration.
Please do not allow your dogs upstairs (a stair gate is provided to help with this) and please do not allow them on the furniture or leave them alone in the property at any time.

Sorry, cats are not accepted at this cottage.

Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.

Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.

Christmas / New Year
The cottage will be decorated for Christmas.

The region

Dunster is a medieval village on the edge of Exmoor National Park in West Somerset, dominated by its magnificent castle perched on a wooded hilltop above the High Street.

Often described as one of the most intact medieval villages in England, Dunster has a rich history stretching back over a thousand years. The iconic octagonal Yarn Market, built in the early 1600s, sits at the heart of the village -- a reminder of its prosperous wool-trading past. The broad High Street is lined with independent shops, galleries, tea rooms, and characterful pubs, many housed in listed buildings dating from the 15th and 16th centuries.

The village has its own Post Office with a cash machine, a deli, and a good range of places to eat and drink. For larger supermarkets, banks, and petrol stations, the coastal town of Minehead is just 1.5 miles away -- Tesco and Morrisons are both on the outskirts with long opening hours. Most shops in Dunster keep traditional hours of 9am to 5pm, often extending in summer.

Dunster hosts a lively programme of events throughout the year, including the Dunster Show, Dunster Country Fair, and the much-loved Winter Festival in early December when the village is lit by candlelight with music, dancing, and medieval re-enactments in the streets.