Grist Mill, in the beautiful picturesque medieval village of Dunster (Somerset) is a semi-detached period cottage with three double bedrooms, plus a cosy loft room with sofa-bed which can be used to sleep 2 further guests if required, or to provide flexible sleeping arrangements. We recommend this property is best suited to groups of up to 6 guests, but can accommodate up to 8.
The cottage is situated on the edge of the village at the end of West Street. Formerly a working mill, the cottage is built over the top of the leat, which provides the water for the nearby National Trust Dunster Working Water Mill. This location is recommended for anyone with a love of historic sites, walking, trail running and mountain biking.
The Cottage has one bathroom downstairs with double ended bath, WC and basin and underfloor heating. Upstairs has a separate shower room with WC and basin. Two of the bedrooms have hand-basins.
There is a large and cosy sitting room with wood burner, with comfortable seating for 6, extra seating can be provided if needed.
The cottage benefits from a newly fitted kitchen with breakfast table and seating for 6 guests, for additional dining space, it is a few steps from the kitchen back door to a contemporary Garden room with bi-fold doors which has a dining table for 8 guests. There is a plug-in oil radiator in this area, which warms the room up well.
The cottage garden is large and divided into two separate areas - a substantial private walled and fenced patio area with outside table and chairs and swing seat, which is accessed from the kitchen and which can be gated to provide a secure play area for children. The patio garden has a gate leading on to the village playing field through which is a pleasant walk down to a children's play park. The garden extends the other side of the cottage along the leat towards Park Street and provides easy access to the Foresters Arms Pub, the historic Dunster Working Water Mill and Gallox Bridge.
From there you can enjoy incredible walks and cycle rides through the Crown Estate Deer Park forest, leading to Bats Castle, an iron age hill fort and beyond. This is a stunning part of Exmoor. Dunster village is a popular tourist attraction with a fascinating National Trust Castle and Spectacular Gardens. The Castle often hosts visitor attractions and events for the whole family. Dunster is a busy and pretty village with a good range of shops and places to eat as well as a village deli where you can buy most groceries. Dunster has its own beach which is approx 1 mile from the village, and a steam railway station on the route from Washford to Minehead. Dunster is 1.5 miles from Minehead which has a Morrisons, Tesco, Lidl and Co-op stores as well as cinema, golf club, steam railway, beach and High Street shops. All this and the beautiful Exmoor, North Somerset and Devon coastline as well - there is so much to do!
There is private off-road parking for one car in the garage, which has an adjoining door to the cottage. Power points are available in the garage for charging EV cars. Further parking is available nearby in the public Pay and Display Car Park at the end of Park Street, a short walk from the cottage, or in the main National Trust car park. Bicycles can be safely stored in the garage or garden.
Wifi, heating and electricity included. TV with freeview and Netflix. Towels and bed linen provided.
This property is strictly non-smoking.
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.
