Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages in Somerset

Roosters Retreat is a first-floor apartment set within an old Grade II Listed cottage that is situated within 1 mile of the seafront in this lovely seaside town and offers comfortable, spacious and contemporary accommodation for up to four guests who are looking for the perfect base from which to discover this beautiful part of the country. Fully updated, it is well suited for a small family or couples and is within easy reach of shops, restaurants and the beach. The accommodation comprises a spacious open plan lounge/kitchen/diner with a high arched ceiling with a smart TV and comfortable furniture. The kitchen area has an electric oven and hob, a dishwasher and a full size fridge/freezer. Directly outside the main living area is a small sitting-out area. There are two bedrooms; a king-size and a twin and a lovely modern shower room parking is available directly outside the apartment for one car.
Minehead is a lovely seaside town that sits on the edge of Exmoor National Park. If walking is your passion, there is no better place to be. Not only do you have Exmoor on the doorstep, with its magnificent views, designated ‘dark skies’ for gorgeous stargazing, wildlife and cosy pubs; but the town is also the starting point of the Southwest Coast Path, the longest countryside trail in the south-west. It’s also the terminus for West Somerset Railway, the longest heritage railway in Britain. The town offers a wide range of attractions, including the beach, promenade, harbour, beautiful gardens and a colourful tree-lined avenue with an array of shops and amenities. Dominated by the wooded slopes of North Hill, the whole area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and is also well situated to discover the beauty of North Devon with stunning Lynton and Lynmouth en route.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.

A charming two-bedroom cottage resting in Quarme Combe, Somerset. Pet-friendly. Country views. In Exmoor National Park. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Dulverton 8.5 miles; Minehead 9.7 miles; Barnstaple 29.6 miles.

Welcome to Firtree Farm Lodges, a delightful collection of two magnificent lodges set in an enviable location that enjoy stunning views for a truly wonderful holiday experience. Although the word lodge conjures images of a small hideaway, don’t be fooled, these lodges have been bespoke designed to create a large and welcoming living space.
The open plan space has a comfy sofa to relax on, a fabulous dining area for meals or games and a compact kitchen packed with everything you need for your stay including a dishwasher. Two spacious bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms and TVs are perfect for a rejuvenating night’s sleep ready for another exciting day and allow flexible sleeping arrangements whether you are two couples or a family. Outside, you have your decked area complete with private hot tub; it really is the optimum spot to sit back, relax in the bubbles with some bubbly and admire the beautiful landscape in front of you that paints a different picture each day. You have a large, shared grass area between the two lodges, perfect for two or four legged family members to enjoy.
As hard as it will be to tear yourself away from the lodges, when you do you will find a wealth of places to visit nearby. For the motorheads, Haynes Motor Museum is just a 5-minute drive from the lodges where you can discover everything from classic cars to modern marvels at this wonderful attraction. Grab a designer bargain at Clarks Village retail outlet in Street or head to Glastonbury and explore the medieval town and climb the Tor for those amazing views of Somerset. For the foodies head to The Newt, just under a 10-minute drive; this increasingly popular venue is well known for its food, lively atmosphere and even the odd celebrity or two can be spotted passing through. You will also find plenty of National Trust properties nearby such as Lytes Cary Manor and Montacute House, both within a 20-minute drive.

Welcome to Little Folly, a delightful cottage in the heart of Exmoor’s national park. Refurbished in late 2021, Little Folly provides the perfect escape for two couples or a family looking to get away from it all and head back to nature for a while. On the ground floor you have an open plan lounge/diner/kitchen area with a stunning bay window enjoying amazing views over the garden to the hills beyond. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to prepare a meal that you can enjoy at the table, while the lounge area has comfortable seating to relax after a day on the moors. The ground floor bedroom has a double bed and views over the garden. Head up four steps to the fabulous bathroom which has a P-shaped bath with shower over and heated towel rail. On this level you will also find the main bedroom featuring a super kingsize zip and link bed (which can be made into two singles on request).

Outside you have plenty of parking, and your garden is the perfect place to relax and let your family unwind, and from the doorstep there are miles of walks over the moor. Just a mile down the hill is the village of Winsford with its local pub, or hop in the car and explore the myriad of quaint rural villages dotted around, with tea rooms and country inns that have some of the best views! The beaches of Minehead, Dunster and Blue Anchor are within easy reach and always make for a fun day out. Jump on the West Somerset Steam Railway and chug merrily through the beautiful Somerset countryside. Dulverton is just a 10 minute drive with its shops and supermarket.

The owners have received an Exmoor National Park Dark Sky Friendly business award. This is very exciting as Astro tourism is a growing component of the tourist industry. Our towns and cities create so much light pollution that most people in the UK cannot appreciate the moon, let alone the stars and planets. Exmoor, along with other remote areas of the UK run events to promote the night sky. The garden is ideal for viewing the night sky and there are two sets of Astro binoculars for guests to enjoy the starry sky. Blankets, baked potatoes and a hot drink can also be provided on request.

Nestled at the foot of Stoberry Park we have the Gatehouse, a Luxury holiday home perfect for couples or a small family to enjoy all that Wells and the surrounding area has to offer.
Beautifully presented and set all on the ground floor, This spacious Gatehouse has been furnished to a high standard, allowing you the perfect holiday. Gatehouse with a private garden, allowing access to Stoberry gardens by appointment only. The living room has a TV, writing desk and comfortable sofa and chairs, perfect to relax after a days exploring. Head in to the kitchen/breakfast room, which comes fantastically well equipped with everything you could need to rustle up the simplest of meals to a family feast as well as extras like a Nespresso coffee machine for your morning pick me up! Two spacious bedrooms (one with super kingsize zip and link bed – can be twins on request and one with a King size bed) share the luxury bathroom with its stunning double end slipper bath, walk in shower and heated towel rail, a separate dressing room can be found off the hall.
Outside you have two private parking spaces, a private garden with outdoor seating area and also access to the owners 6-acre estate and gardens, you could spend hours strolling round these admiring all the beautiful flowers no matter the season. Enjoy spectacular views of Wells Cathedral with Glastonbury Tor in the background from the main house.
The Gatehouse is the perfect base from which to explore the area, with Wells centre and its Cathedral just a short stroll away, meaning you are surrounded by shops and restaurants all easily reached without touching the car! Further afield you have the Vale of Avalon, Glastonbury with its quirky shops and ancient Tor, head to Wookey Hole Caves and try to spot the Wookey Witch or over to Cheddar with its famous gorge. The beautiful larger city of Bath is reached in around 45 minutes and is a wonderful spot to spend the day, stroll along the river, shop in one of the boutiques or head to the amazing thermal spa for a pamper treat! Beach 17 miles.

If stunning scenery, a picture-perfect village and stylish yet comfortable accommodation is on your tick list, then Withymead Cottage is the place for you! Set all on the ground floor with ramped access, you enter into the spacious yet cosy open plan living, dining and kitchen area. The kitchen comes fully equipped with an electric hob and oven, dishwasher, washing machine and all you need to whip up everything from the simplest meal to a family feast! The living area has a gorgeous corner sofa, TV and gas wood burner, making this the perfect space to relax after a busy day exploring Exmoor. The bedrooms, each with a Smart TV, are located at each end of the apartment, with a twin bedroom at one end and a double bedroom at the other which has beautiful French doors leading to your private gravelled courtyard. The large bathroom has a bath with shower over, toilet and light up mirror, there is also a second separate toilet. Outside, you have two private courtyard spaces, both of which are fully enclosed and have seating areas where you can sit back and relax or enjoy an al fresco meal. Your four legged family members are able to run around in this area. You also have use of the owner’s enchanting landscaped gardens that lead down to the River Barle, where you are able to spend time fishing as the owners have the rights to this part of the river! *Please keep your dogs on the lead in the main gardens due to the owner’s chickens and ducks.
When staying at Withymead Cottage, you are lucky enough to be staying in one of Exmoor’s most picturesque villages, with its river meandering through, a fabulous tea room, well stocked local shop and a 17th-century pub, it truly is the English countryside at its finest. Miles and miles of walks head off in every direction or jump in your car and discover more of the area, such as Tarr Steps or the beautiful north coast towns of Porlock and Lynton. For more history head to the Medieval village of Dunster and visit the Castle then jump on the West Somerset Steam Railway and chug along the coast and through the countyside.

Renovated in 2021, Otters Holt at Chipley Escapes is a charming holiday home that offers stylish interiors within a stunning medieval home that dates back to the mid 1400’s. This wonderful holiday property offers all the comforts of home with a huge amount of charm, character (including low beams) and a large dose of county chic to that creates a captivating retreat for guests looking to relax and enjoy this wonderful part of Somerset.
The accommodation is set all on the first floor and has been lovingly refurbished, now offering 2 beautiful double bedrooms, shower room and a spacious open plan living/dining room with kitchen and wood burner for cooler days. A lovely, secluded courtyard offers the perfect spot for al-fresco dining or simply a place to enjoy some warm summer sun and a cheeky tipple!
You needn’t venture far with glorious countryside walks or cycle routes from the door along with a couple of good local Inns within a short distance from Otters Holt. The pretty town of Wellington is just a few miles away and offers a great range of independent shops, pubs and places to eat, as well as an award-winning park. Wellington was also named in The Times in 2021 as the 3rd best place to live in the Britain, and so is well worth a visit. If you do venture further afield you will be impressed by the abundance of great spots to visit, from the stunning natural beauty of Exmoor National Park to the wonderful Quantock Hills, and if fresh sea air is on your list the stunning North Devon Coast is within an hour’s drive and is ideal for surfing, kite surfing for the more adventurous!
The Jurassic coastline and picturesque seaside town of Lyme Regis with its independent shops, restaurants and fossil hunting opportunities is less than 1 hour drive. Further South the beaches and seaside towns of Exmouth, Sidmouth and Teignmouth are all within easy reach.

Built in 2023, Brook Cottage is a very well presented detached cottage set within the owners’ gated grounds. The bright and airy cottage has an open plan living/dining/kitchen with a Smart TV, dining table and in the kitchen area, everything you’ll need for your stay. There’s an adjacent utility area with a washing machine and tumble dryer, and a separate toilet. On the first floor you’ll find the two bedrooms, one with zip and link super kingsize bed which can be twin beds on request, and the second with a kingsize bed. A shower rooom completes the first floor. Outside and to the rear is a large private patio garden which is fully enclosed, perfect for dogs to run around freely in (but please keep them on leads when not in this area). There are lovely borders with bespoke wooden seating and a luxurious private hot tub.
Within a 10-minute drive you have Blue Anchor beach, a wonderful dog friendly beach with café, the town of Watchet with its harbour and local shops and pubs, or the seaside resort of Minehead which has many shops, restaurants and a beach. The village of Washford is under a mile away with its lovely local Inn. Whilst in Minehead, why not jump on the West Somerset Steam Railway which weaves its way along the north Somerset coast through to the countryside town of Bishops Lydeard. Exmoor National Park, with its dark star gazing skies, is within easy reach being under 2 miles away, and has many quaint hamlets and villages to explore, miles of moors, superb scenery and the famous wild Exmoor ponies. Then there’s the local county town of Taunton where you can indulge in some shopping, dining or catch a game of cricket at the county ground.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 guests.

Welcome to Chestnut Cottage, a charming holiday retreat, newly renovated for autumn 2023, nestled in the heart of Somerset on the outskirts of the city of Wells in the village of Coxley Wick, a hamlet of Coxley, off the main road and surrounded by the beauty of the countryside. This delightful cottage offers a comfortable and homely ambiance for your holiday with public transport and country walkways in to Wells just 2 miles away as well as good accessibility to Bath, Bristol, Glastonbury, Clarks Village Outlet and wider Somerset tourist attractions.
As you step into Chestnut Cottage, head upstairs to the first floor, where a large open plan living space awaits. The living area boasts large floor-to-ceiling windows that bathe the room in natural light and provide picturesque views of the lawned garden, allowing you to relax and unwind while immersing yourself in the tranquil surroundings. The kitchen is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities, making it a joy for any culinary enthusiast to prepare delicious meals. The first floor also features two inviting bedrooms: one with a kingsize bed and another with twin beds, providing ample space for families or small groups of friends. A well-appointed family bathroom completes the first floor’s accommodation, offering all the necessary comforts. On the ground floor, a handy toilet ensures extra convenience during your stay. The utility room, equipped with a washing machine, offers practicality for longer visits.
Step outside, and you’ll discover a private seating area with a charming table and chairs, providing the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening meal amidst the fresh air. Guests also have sole use of field adjacent to property which includes a picnic bench, an excellent space for children to play freely or for guests to unwind with a book, picnic or BBQ. The village of Coxley has a playing field and children’s play area, accessed via footpath close to property for added activity for younger guests.
As you venture into Wells, you’ll find a delightful array of activities and attractions to explore. Visit the iconic Wells Cathedral, a stunning masterpiece of Gothic architecture with intricate carvings and an awe-inspiring interior. Take a leisurely stroll along the Bishops Palace Gardens, where the serene moat and lush greenery create a serene atmosphere. Wells is a favourite for major television productions including Hot Fuzz, Dungeons and Dragon and Wolf Hall. For those seeking a cultural experience, the Wells and Mendip Museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of the area. Wander through the charming streets filled with quaint shops, cafés and restaurants, providing ample opportunities to indulge in local delights, particularly the local market held every Wednesday and Saturday.
Surrounding Wells, you’ll find an abundance of natural beauty waiting to be discovered. Explore the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering picturesque landscapes, walking trails, and hidden caves to explore. Cheddar Gorge, famous for its dramatic cliffs and stunning caves, is also within reach. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, cultural experiences, or outdoor adventures, Chestnut Cottage and the surrounding area offer the perfect base for a memorable holiday filled with cherished moments.

Welcome to Whitney Cottage, a fabulous holiday home set in the wonderful Somerset village of Horton. Enter through the gate into your garden, which wraps around the house providing multiple seating areas, your own summerhouse with seating as well as your private hot tub, tucked neatly away giving you the utmost privacy while allowing you to enjoy your surroundings. Step inside where everything is on the ground floor, catering to all ages and abilities. The warm and bright living room has lovely comfortable sofas and a gas fire, perfect for those cooler evenings, however in the summer throw open the French doors and let the warm breeze flow in. The kitchen is open-plan with the dining area, with the former being extremely well equipped, while the bright and welcoming dining area is the perfect spot to enjoy a meal at any time of the day! Off the hallway, you will find the bedrooms, both finished to a high standard with cream and oak furniture, as well as a TV in each. The large shower room has a fantastic walk-in shower with both a large rainfall shower head and a handheld head for ease. Underfloor heating features throughout, making Whitney Cottage the perfect choice for your next break at any time of the year! A dog is welcome to come and stay ,but please be aware dogs must not be left unattended at any time in the cottage.
Just a 10-minute walk away you have the local bar and restaurant, which serves a range of local food and drink, or hop in the car to another pub, just a 5-minute drive, which serves gorgeous wood-fired pizzas and an amazing Sunday lunch. A 7-minute drive is another pub which serves a wonderful mix of traditional English and Caribbean foods. You will be spoilt for choice with things to do while staying at Whitney Cottage, with miles of walks from your doorstep exploring Somerset’s countryside. Venture further afield to one of the many National Trust properties nearby such as Montacute House and Barrington Court. The Jurassic Coast and Lyme Regis can be reached in around 30 minutes’, walk along the promenade, grab an ice cream and sunbathe, or head to Charmouth for some fossil hunting in the famous Jurassic Cliffs!