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Stag Cottage At Bigmoor

Withypool, Exmoor
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Beautiful former stables groom cottage with breath-taking walks straight from the door
  • Relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside in this perfect family retreat
  • Just a short drive from Dunster, Porlock and Minehead and within Exmoor Dark Skies Reserve
Property code: 77363

Beautiful cottage situated in the heart of Exmoor National Park, this cosy cottage is perfect for a small family getaway to the countryside.

This delightful former stable groom cottage is located in the small town of Withypool, sitting in the heart of the stunning and dramatic Exmoor National Park which offers a fantastic range of breath-taking walks with spectacular views. You can walk Tarr Steps in the heart of Exmoor and enjoy the sights of the beautiful wooded valley of the River Barle. There are also opportunities for horse riding and fishing nearby. A short drive away is the glorious North Devon coast, with its picturesque views, sandy beaches, charming seaside towns including Porlock, Lynmouth and Lynton, the Valley of the Rocks, and the breath-taking coastal walk from Heddons Mouth to Woody Bay.

Enter into the property and find yourself in the hallway, perfect for hanging coats and storing shoes. Heading into the cosy lounge a place where you can relax after a busy day of exploring and catch up of your favourite programme on the TV, whilst the wood burner crackles away in the background. The open-plan kitchen/diner is well-equipped with electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, wine cooler and a dining table for four. Head up the stairs to the cottages two bedrooms, the master king-size bedroom with a spectacular view and a spacious twin. Completing the accommodation is the bathroom with beautiful roll-top bath, separate shower and WC.

Venture outside to the fully enclosed garden area which offers garden furniture and a charcoal BBQ, the perfect space for al fresco dining. For guests booking both properties and requiring access to each cottage, the secure gate between the adjoining properties can be unlocked, allowing access for both properties.

There is an additional fridge/freezer in the Tack Room, including a washing machine and dryer for use by both cottages. There is ample  off-road parking.

  • 2 Bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, wine cooler, fridge and freezer
  • Washing machine and dryer located in former tack room for use by both cottages
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • TV in lounge
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Private water supply
  • Complex of properties
  • Shop and pub within walking distance
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Nicky Rice

This property is personally managed by Nicky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 44 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Neale 15th March 2024

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2nd time staying at Stag Cottage. It's our favourite place that we've found so far! Perfect location, great accommodation and great hosts also! Faultless we'll be back again soon!

Reviewed by Georgia 1st March 2024

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Stag cottage is an excellent retreat. It is dog friendly and a one from home. The cottage was spotless with everything you could wish for. The bath is wonderful, comfy bed. Miele and John are excellent hosts yet unobtrusive. However available if you need them. Great base for visiting Withypool, Tar Steps and other areas of Exmoor. Great village shoRead morep that has everything you need and the food in the local Royal Oak is excellent. This has been such a relaxing l, memorable holiday with our two dogs Hide

Reviewed by Janine 5th January 2024

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Absolutely lovely cottage. Beautifully warm and cozy. Plenty of hot water for when you need a hot bath or shower after a winter walk. Everything you need in a self catering cottage is provided and the owners are welcoming and approachable. Completely secure garden for dogs. You can walk from the cottage out onto Exmoor and there are plenty of well Read moresigned footpaths. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 17th November 2023

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A nice warm greeting, lovely cottage well equipped made to feel very welcome, we had a lovely stay.

Reviewed by Jane 27th October 2023

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Adored every minute. Quiet, clean, well furnished and fab position. There's no down to this holiday base.

Reviewed by Amy 20th October 2023

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A very cosy cottage with all you need for a super stay on Exmoor. Fabulous local walks and a places for local food and drink. Miele and John were very welcoming and always there if we needed anything. Hoping to return the same time next year.

Reviewed by Melanie 29th September 2023

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This cottage suited us perfectly. Everything was very clean and fresh and it had all that you would need for a week. It made a nice change to be greeted by the owner and given a guided tour (its very common to have to let yourself in these days) Stag cottage had a safe and adequate back garden for the dogs which is a priority for us. We used the loRead morecal shop (big tick) and the Royal Oak a couple of times but we were not hugely impressed with the meals we had there. Would stay again if in area. Hide

Reviewed by R M 22nd September 2023

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This quaint old groom's cottage has retained all its antiquated Exmoor charm yet tastefully adapted to incorporate modern conveniences. The remoteness of the location allowed us to enjoy the peaceful escape to early Autumn immersed in Exmoor's old ways, yet we wanted for nothing. We heard more owls than passing vehicles, saw more just-fledged SwallRead moreows than passers-by. Our elderly border collie was in her element here. Hide

Reviewed by Annemarie 14th July 2023

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A lovely stay in a beautiful, inspiring location. With such gracious hosts, we felt very much at home. And for our dog it was like paradise!

Reviewed by Stephen Frank 23rd June 2023

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Helpful yet unobtrusive owners. Cottage with fantastic views, lovely facilities and amazing walks on your doorstep. Dogs loved it

Reviewed by Carole 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Sharon 9th June 2023

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Lovely cottage in a fabulous location

Reviewed by Janet 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Anita 15th May 2023

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Loved it - Thanks so much Miele and John. Beautiful cottages and great garden for the fur-kids. Fabulous for going with friends and having the 2 cottages and being able to open the garden up for socialising between the two - perfect for our furries. Will be coming back and thanks for putting up with the yapping hounds :-) Cheers Anita

Reviewed by Wim 5th May 2023

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This is a great cottage, nice, clean and a well equipped. Friendly owners who advised us beautiful walks. Well situated in a remote area where you can enjoy long walks through stunning scenery. Withypool is a small village with a postoffice annex supermarket and a pub full of history, Absolutely a must-go-to for a hiking holiday in beautiful ExmoorRead more. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 21st April 2023

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Beautiful area stunning scenery and the cottage was very comfortable and very dog friendly with a secure garden for the dogs would definitely recommend staying here.

Reviewed by Emily 7th April 2023

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This cottage was relaxing and most importantly nice and warm. The surrounding was amazing and definitely a value for money. Nice big closed in garden so we didnt have to worry the dogs would be loose. Super cosy sofas around the cosy fire. Definitely recommend for a relaxing retreat away. Owners very friendly and welcoming. Amazing cottage.

Reviewed by Patrick 4th April 2023

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Reviewed by Dennis 17th March 2023

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Nice and clean and everything you need. Nice and warm.

Reviewed by Vicki 10th March 2023

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Lovely warm and comfortable cottage with marvellous safe enclosed garden for the dogs or children. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Keith 20th February 2023

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Excellent break well sited in the remote but beautiful Exmoor village of Withypool Lovely original stable block accommodation Stunning scenery & views over Exmoor National Park. Wild roaming ponys cattle & numerous pheasants Various trails to walk along the river side And dog friendly Cosy & warm full of character All kitchen equipment suppled as rRead moreequired for self catering to very good standard. Local pub - restaurant just down the road Our hosts / owners pleasant & informative Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 29th December 2022

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Super cosy and comfortable. Beautiful location and very well kitted out with essentials and little extras. The weather was awful during our stay, so we just hunkered down in front of the fire.

Reviewed by Mark 22nd December 2022

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From the warm welcome on arrival, to the friendly cheerio when we left, Miele was absolutely great. Stag Cottage is a delight. Warm and cosy and fully equipped with everything you need. All the fixtures and fittings are of high quality. The log burner is delightful feature on colder days, and the central heating keeps the cottage comfortable day anRead mored night. The enclosed garden is a real help if you are staying with a dog. Don't miss the local pub. Hide

Reviewed by Janice 21st October 2022

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Our 2nd visit to this property. Ideal for our dogs, with good local walks, and a nice quiet location. The cottage is very well equipped, and the owners are very helpful. Both the tearooms and pub in the village do lovely food, and are very dog friendly. Looking forward to our next visit.

Reviewed by Ian 7th October 2022

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Located in a lovely part of Exmoor but you only had a view from one bedroom window. Internal decor gloomy and oppressive especially the kitchen which had a glaring florescent light and mainly frosted glass. Very limited range of cooking utensils (no wooden spoons, jugs for gravy etc.) Bedrooms fine. Bathroom ok but no blind or frosted glass and oveRead morerlooked the neighbours garden. Garden enclosed, so good for dogs, but no view at all. Hide

Reviewed by christopher 1st October 2022

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Great cottage & hosts . excellent location within Exmoor if you crave peace & quiet , but not to far from the beaches in Somerset & N Devon everything thing you need with 25miles , Great for the Dogs & we will be returning in the near future

Reviewed by Jackie 23rd September 2022

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Lovely cottage with beautiful views & Very friendly host.

Reviewed by Linda 16th September 2022

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Reviewed by Kim 26th August 2022

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Lovely stay in a beautiful cottage, everything you needed and more, stunning views from cottage and the moors, very tired dogs. Thank you to Miele and John, will definitely return.

Reviewed by Natasha 15th August 2022

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Stag Cottage is a real gem. Part of a stable block its quite unusual. A lovely dog friendly cottage tastefully renovated in heritage colours and materials. Comfortable and practical, really well equipped with everything we could want for our stay and a fully enclosed garden ideal for the dogs. Truly a home from home. We loved it! Superb location. IRead morencredible views. So many fabulous walks, a local pub serving great food, a village store and tea rooms all close by. We hardly used the car! Hide

Reviewed by Shaun 12th August 2022

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Great location . Lovely and clean , really comfy and cosy

Reviewed by Gareth 5th August 2022

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A beautiful location and a lovely quirky grooms cottage. Miele made us very welcome and we left refreshed and recuperated. Thank you.

Reviewed by Sarah 1st August 2022

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Fantastic location with Exmoor on doorstep and coast within easy drive. Beautiful part of the country with lovely riverside walks. Great to have Withypool village with pub, shop and tearooms within a short walk. We also had the bonus of a clear night for star gazing on our last night. Stag cottage is very peaceful, comfortable, spacious and well eqRead moreuipped. The garden was bigger than expected and totally enclosed, perfect for our chocolate Labrador. Wonderful views from front of cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Adele 22nd July 2022

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Very peaceful rural hide away. The hill from the village is steep but its a quiet road. Village shop has all the basics and the pub has a lot of history. Lots of shops in Dulverton and a well stocked Co-op. The log fire is easy to use and makes evenings delightfully cozy!

Reviewed by Anne 8th July 2022

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Beautiful location, and fantastic views. The cottage was very well presented and had every thing we needed. Owners helpful and friendly.

Reviewed by Claire 24th June 2022

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The owners were friendly and very helpful. The surroundings were ideal for dog walking but a little disappointed in the accommodation (mainly due to the very hard beds) and no welcome pack. Local pub served excellent meals and there was also a tea room, plus shop in the village down the road.

Reviewed by Colin 17th June 2022

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Stag Cottage was a brilliant find, my criteria is to find a lovely cottage with an enclosed garden, close to walks and within walking distance of pub and shop. This cottage had all 3, especially the enclosed garden, so was perfect for us. The village of Withypool is approx 10 mins walk down a steep hill (20%) and is vibrant considering its in the mRead moreiddle of know where !. The pub was packed but the landlady made room for us & spoiled our Golden Retriever. Plenty of walks close by. Will book again. Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 10th June 2022

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This is a lovely cottage and I found the details about the cottage (the plans) really interesting. Fantastic place for dog walking both because of the location and the cottage itself is set up for dog owners. We had a wonderful week.

Reviewed by Peter 27th May 2022

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A unique cottage that retains many of its original features. Tastefully brought up to date to become cosy comfortable and stylish. We loved it.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 20th May 2022

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Lovely cottage with everything you need. Warm & comfortable. The garden is completely enclosed so suitable for dogs. The location is perfect for local walks and central enough to visit all parts of Exmoor. The famous Tarr Steps are a short drive away & the Inn there has good food which is better than the usual pub grub. The village centre is close Read more& has a tea room, shop, post office & pub. Glorious scenery all around. The hosts live in the main house so its good to know there is help on hand. Hide

Reviewed by JULIE 16th May 2022

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A lovely stable conversion, clean and well equipped. Very dog friendly with a secure garden. The owners were helpful and friendly without being intrusive. Well situated for exploring Exmoor and the coast. Lots of walks locally. Lovely views from the main bedroom and a very comfy bed. Would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed by Roy 13th May 2022

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A very well equipped property in a location with plenty of great walks on your doorstep.

Reviewed by Sally 9th May 2022

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Reviewed by Paula 22nd April 2022

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