{"id":9216,"date":"2026-05-30T09:46:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T09:46:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9216"},"modified":"2026-05-30T09:46:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T09:46:41","slug":"summer-on-exmoor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/summer-on-exmoor\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer on Exmoor 2026: Best Cottages &#038; Where to Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* boe-article-css *\/\n#kad-banner, .headerclass, .topclass, #topbar,\n.footerclass, #containerfooter, .home-footer,\n.wp-megamenu-main-wrapper, .wpmm-nav-wrap,\n#nav-main, .nav-main, #mobile-nav,\n.elementor-location-header, .elementor-location-footer,\n.kad-header-wrap, .kad-desktop-header,\nheader.banner, footer.footer-area,\n#header, #footer, .home-wrapper {\n    display: none !important;\n    visibility: hidden !important;\n    height: 0 !important;\n    overflow: hidden !important;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    padding: 0 !important;\n}\nbody { background: #f5f5f0 !important; 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padding: 40px; border-radius: 24px; margin-bottom: 50px; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(144,178,132,0.3);\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 24px;\">Your Exmoor Summer Starts Here<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #e8f5e9; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 16px;\">Long golden days, hidden beaches, riverside walks and cottage gardens made for cream teas. Find your perfect summer cottage with our small local team &mdash; and save &pound;20 with code SUMMER26.<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ffffff; color: #5a7a50; padding: 16px 36px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse Cottages &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- INTRODUCTION -->\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Summer is when Exmoor is at its most magical. The days stretch long and golden, the heather-clad moors hum with life, and the coastline &mdash; from Lynmouth&#8217;s wooded cliffs to the wide sands of the Bristol Channel &mdash; is made for slow, sunlit days. Whether you dream of wild swimming in a hidden river pool, walking a stretch of the South West Coast Path, or simply reading in a cottage garden with a cream tea, an Exmoor summer delivers.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">This guide rounds up the best Exmoor holiday cottages for a summer break &mdash; handpicked retreats for couples, spacious homes for families and groups, and characterful boltholes a short stroll from the beach. Every one is exclusively managed by our small, local team. And to help you make the most of the season, we have a little something to share first.<\/div>\n\n<!-- SUMMER OFFER VOUCHER BOX -->\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5a7a50 0%, #90b284 50%, #6a9460 100%); padding: 40px; border-radius: 24px; margin: 40px 0; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(144,178,132,0.3);\">\n<p style=\"color:#e8f5e9; margin:0 0 8px; font-size:12px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:3px; font-weight:700;\">Your Exclusive Summer Offer<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color:#ffffff; margin:0 0 14px; font-size:34px; font-family:Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-weight:600;\">&pound;20 Off Your Summer Stay<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color:#ffffff; margin:0 0 20px; font-size:17px;\">Use code <strong style=\"display:inline-block; background:#ffffff; color:#5a7a50; padding:6px 18px; border-radius:8px; letter-spacing:3px; font-size:22px; vertical-align:middle;\">SUMMER26<\/strong><\/p>\n<a style=\"display:inline-block; background:#ffffff; color:#5a7a50; padding:16px 36px; border-radius:50px; text-decoration:none; font-weight:700; font-size:14px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:2px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse Cottages &amp; Book &rarr;<\/a>\n<p style=\"color:#e8f5e9; margin:20px 0 0; font-size:13px;\">Valid for stays in May and June 2026. Enter the code when you book online, or quote it when you call us on 01182&nbsp;300&nbsp;750.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- TABLE OF CONTENTS -->\n<div style=\"background: #f5f5f0; padding: 32px; border-radius: 20px; margin: 40px 0; border-left: 4px solid #90b284;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #90b284; font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 24px;\">In This Summer Guide<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\">\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#why-summer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>1.<\/strong> Why Summer Is the Best Time to Visit Exmoor<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#couples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2.<\/strong> Romantic Summer Cottages for Two<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#families\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>3.<\/strong> Summer Cottages for Families &amp; Groups<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#coast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>4.<\/strong> Cottages Near Exmoor&#8217;s Beaches &amp; Coast<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#things-to-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>5.<\/strong> Things to Do on Exmoor in Summer<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#offer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>6.<\/strong> How to Get &pound;20 Off Your Stay<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333;\" href=\"#faqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>7.<\/strong> Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Prefer to plan around what&#8217;s on? Take a look at our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/exmoor-in-may\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exmoor in May<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/whitsun-half-term-exmoor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitsun half-term on Exmoor<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/exmoors-top-wild-swimming-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exmoor&#8217;s best wild swimming spots<\/a> for more summer inspiration.<\/div>\n\n<!-- 1. WHY SUMMER -->\n<h2 id=\"why-summer\">1. Why Summer Is the Best Time to Visit Exmoor<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Exmoor packs an extraordinary variety into one small corner of the West Country, and summer is when it all comes together. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">national park<\/a> rolls from high open moorland down through ancient oak woodland to one of the most dramatic coastlines in England &mdash; all within a half-hour drive. With daylight stretching past 9pm in June and July, there&#8217;s time for a morning on the beach, an afternoon walk, and a sunset pint in a village pub, all in the same day.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">It&#8217;s the ideal season for the things Exmoor does best: paddling and rock-pooling on the beaches at Lynmouth and Combe Martin, cooling off with a swim at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/tarr-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tarr Steps<\/a> or Watersmeet, walking the coast path between Porlock Weir and Culbone, and spotting red deer and wild Exmoor ponies out on the moor. Round the day off at one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/best-exmoor-pubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exmoor&#8217;s best pubs<\/a> and you&#8217;ll see why so many guests come back year after year.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Summer is also our busiest season, so the best cottages &mdash; especially those sleeping families or close to the coast &mdash; book up early. If you have a particular property or week in mind, it pays to reserve sooner rather than later.<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #90b284; margin-top: 30px;\">Summer Favourites to Start You Off<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/3503\/1f45cbc8-02b4-4087-b177-040754db1088.jpg\" alt=\"Lorna Doone Cottage, Lynmouth\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Lorna Doone Cottage, Lynmouth<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 4 &middot; 2 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-lynmouth\/lorna-doone-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2086\/264d0684-c30c-46db-a3f6-720607ae6348.jpg\" alt=\"Plum Tree Cottage, Porlock\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Plum Tree Cottage, Porlock<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock\/plum-tree-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/3784\/2688dac2-eace-47e4-ba44-fd6c80177543.jpg\" alt=\"Captain's Cottage, Minehead\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Captain&#8217;s Cottage, Minehead<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 4 &middot; 2 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-minehead\/captains-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 2. COUPLES -->\n<h2 id=\"couples\">2. Romantic Summer Cottages for Two<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">For couples, summer on Exmoor is hard to beat: long light evenings, quiet lanes, and cottages tucked away where the only sound is birdsong. These three are among our most-loved romantic retreats &mdash; each sleeping two, with the kind of peace and privacy that makes a getaway feel like a proper escape. You&#8217;ll find more in our collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/cottages-sleeping-2-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cottages for two<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\"><strong>Dunkery View<\/strong> is a charming first-floor apartment near Wootton Courtenay with stunning views towards Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor&#8217;s highest point &mdash; a superking bed and a well-equipped kitchen make it a wonderful base for walking the moor. <strong>The Folly<\/strong> at Bratton Fleming is part of a former mill down a meandering private lane, a true hideaway with easy reach of both Exmoor and the North Devon coast. And <strong>The Coach House<\/strong> on the fringes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dulverton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dulverton<\/a> is a characterful 200-year-old conversion with beamed ceilings, a log burner and a private garden &mdash; and it welcomes up to two dogs, so no one need stay behind.<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #90b284; margin-top: 30px;\">Our Favourite Couples&#8217; Retreats<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/1742\/0faacea9-edc3-4e1e-987a-6e3699e660bd.jpg\" alt=\"Dunkery View, Wootton Courtenay\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Dunkery View, Wootton Courtenay<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 2 &middot; 1 Bedroom<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-wootton-courtenay\/dunkery-view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2106\/e8697285-a711-464f-ac1c-58e4e4f9d47d.jpg\" alt=\"The Folly, Bratton Fleming\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">The Folly, Bratton Fleming<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 2 &middot; 1 Bedroom<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-bratton-fleming\/the-folly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/5044\/images\/4ee1c978-276a-4ffc-8f50-b202ad27a20e.jpg\" alt=\"The Coach House, Dulverton\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">The Coach House, Dulverton<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 2 &middot; 1 Bedroom &middot; Dog-friendly<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dulverton\/the-coach-house-dulverton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 3. FAMILIES -->\n<h2 id=\"families\">3. Summer Cottages for Families &amp; Groups<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Summer is prime time for the big family get-together, and Exmoor has space for everyone. From beautifully converted barns to grand country houses, these cottages give you room to spread out, gardens for the children to run wild, and easy access to beaches, woods and moorland adventures right from the doorstep.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\"><strong>The Piggery<\/strong> near Dulverton is a luxurious barn conversion at Stockham Farm, sleeping six with stunning countryside views and one well-behaved dog welcome &mdash; perfect for exploring the Barle Valley and Tarr Steps. <strong>Grist Mill<\/strong> in the heart of medieval <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dunster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dunster<\/a> sleeps eight, ideal for two families sharing a base within strolling distance of the castle and village. And for a real occasion, <strong>Emmett&#8217;s Grange<\/strong> at Simonsbath is a spacious country house sleeping thirteen across six bedrooms, with acres of moorland on the doorstep &mdash; made for milestone birthdays and multi-generational reunions.<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #90b284; margin-top: 30px;\">Room for the Whole Group<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2583\/b5907145-7095-4f64-aec3-fa2d7876b871.jpeg\" alt=\"The Piggery, Dulverton\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">The Piggery, Dulverton<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms &middot; Dog-friendly<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dulverton\/the-piggery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/3558\/2272713a-190a-46ec-a84e-b5fea1c36bab.jpg\" alt=\"Grist Mill, Dunster\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Grist Mill, Dunster<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 8 &middot; 4 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dunster\/grist-mill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/4979\/96fde635-1eb7-4202-b63c-c5791a6b2f3d.jpg\" alt=\"Emmett's Grange, Simonsbath\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Emmett&#8217;s Grange, Simonsbath<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 13 &middot; 6 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-simonsbath\/emmetts-grange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 4. COAST -->\n<h2 id=\"coast\">4. Cottages Near Exmoor&#8217;s Beaches &amp; Coast<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Exmoor&#8217;s coast is one of its great summer secrets &mdash; soaring cliffs, tucked-away coves, and harbour towns where the sea is never far away. Base yourself within reach of the water and you can swim, paddle, rock-pool and walk the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk\/walk-coast-path\/south-west-coast-path-national-trail\/area\/somerset-and-exmoor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coast path<\/a> before strolling back for fish and chips by the harbour.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">The twin villages of Lynton and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-lynmouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lynmouth<\/a>, the &ldquo;Switzerland of England&rdquo;, are linked by the famous water-powered cliff railway and surrounded by some of the finest coastal scenery in the country. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-minehead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minehead<\/a> has a long sandy beach and a traditional seaside buzz, and marks the official start of the 630-mile South West Coast Path; while the quirky harbour town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-watchet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watchet<\/a>, with its marina and arts venues, makes a characterful eastern base.<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #90b284; margin-top: 30px;\">Cottages a Stroll from the Sea<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/4976\/6ac4a536-e679-4c4d-a82c-cef572f4b8f0.jpg\" alt=\"Penthouse Lynmouth Bay\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Penthouse Lynmouth Bay<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-lynton\/penthouse-lynmouth-bay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2354\/1bfcbd52-2c96-4571-ad4e-eecc6aab733f.png\" alt=\"Seagulls Rest, Minehead\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Seagulls Rest, Minehead<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 7 &middot; 4 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-minehead\/seagulls-rest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2662\/40b1e7d3-d4b0-4b24-a81b-fbcaf49b5d0c.jpg\" alt=\"Cuain Cottage, Watchet\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Cuain Cottage, Watchet<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 5 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-watchet\/cuain-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 5. THINGS TO DO -->\n<h2 id=\"things-to-do\">5. Things to Do on Exmoor in Summer<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">There&#8217;s no shortage of ways to fill a summer&#8217;s day on Exmoor. Here are a few of our favourites:<\/div>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wild swimming and paddling<\/strong> &mdash; cool off at Watersmeet, the river at Tarr Steps, or Wimbleball Lake. See our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/exmoors-top-wild-swimming-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exmoor&#8217;s top wild swimming spots<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coastal and woodland walks<\/strong> &mdash; from the gentle stroll to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/tarr-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tarr Steps<\/a> to the spectacular cliffs of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/countisbury-circular-walk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Countisbury circular walk<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beaches<\/strong> &mdash; sandcastles and rock-pooling at Lynmouth, Combe Martin and Dunster Beach.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/somerset\/dunster-castle-and-watermill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dunster Castle<\/a> &amp; village<\/strong> &mdash; a National Trust gem with gardens, a watermill and a medieval high street.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heritage steam trains<\/strong> &mdash; ride the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West Somerset Railway<\/a>, Britain&#8217;s longest heritage line, from Bishops Lydeard down to the coast at Minehead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wildlife<\/strong> &mdash; red deer, wild ponies and rare birds across the moor; the long evenings are perfect for a dusk safari.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Village pubs &amp; cream teas<\/strong> &mdash; round off the day at one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/best-exmoor-pubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exmoor&#8217;s best pubs<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">For families visiting over the school holidays, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/whitsun-half-term-exmoor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitsun half-term guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/exmoor-in-may\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exmoor in May guide<\/a> are packed with rainy-day ideas and events too. For more local know-how, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/porlock-visitors-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porlock visitors&#8217; guide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/dulverton-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dulverton guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do-in-minehead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">things to do in Minehead<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; color: #90b284; margin-top: 30px;\">Well-Placed for Exploring<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2559\/688f8f65-50c2-4abb-8219-8a9350573d81.JPG\" alt=\"Robins Brook, Porlock\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Robins Brook, Porlock<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 4 &middot; 2 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock\/robins-brook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2239\/50e7a3ba-03ef-450b-9209-2538f4b0f12f.jpg\" alt=\"Bowness, Porlock\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Bowness, Porlock<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock\/bowness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bookingbrain-files\/properties\/2095\/17bd8eaa-3624-4662-873b-3ea6406905d3.jpg\" alt=\"Merrijig, Dulverton\" \/>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px;\">Merrijig, Dulverton<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #666; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Sleeps 6 &middot; 3 Bedrooms<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #90b284; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-dulverton\/merrijig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- 6. OFFER -->\n<h2 id=\"offer\">6. How to Get &pound;20 Off Your Stay<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Booking direct with The Best of Exmoor means you deal with a real local team who know every cottage personally &mdash; and right now you can save &pound;20 on your summer break. Simply use code <strong>SUMMER26<\/strong> when you book online, or quote it when you call us on <strong>01182&nbsp;300&nbsp;750<\/strong>. The code is valid for stays in May and June 2026.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.4em;\">Not sure which cottage is right for you? We&#8217;re always happy to help you find the perfect fit for your dates, group and budget &mdash; just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get in touch<\/a> and one of the team will point you in the right direction.<\/div>\n\n<!-- BOOK EARLY BONUS -->\n<div style=\"background: #1c1917; padding: 32px; border-radius: 20px; margin: 40px 0; color: white;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #90b284; font-family: Cormorant Garamond, Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px;\">A Tip for Summer Bookings<\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #d6d3d1;\">Exmoor&#8217;s most popular cottages &mdash; the larger family homes and anything within walking distance of the coast &mdash; are often booked months ahead for July and August. If your dates are fixed, reserve early to avoid disappointment. Travelling outside the school holidays? Late June and early September are quieter, often cheaper, and just as beautiful, with the bonus of warm seas and lighter crowds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- FAQ SECTION -->\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 30px auto;\">\n\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">When is the best time to visit Exmoor in summer?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">All summer is lovely on Exmoor, but each part has its own appeal. June brings the longest days and quieter lanes; July and August are warmest and best for the beach, but busiest; and early September offers warm seas, lighter crowds and often better cottage availability. If you can travel outside the school holidays, late June and September are the sweet spot.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">What is there to do on Exmoor in summer?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">Plenty &mdash; coastal and moorland walking, wild swimming at Watersmeet and Tarr Steps, beaches at Lynmouth and Combe Martin, Dunster Castle and village, wildlife safaris to spot red deer and Exmoor ponies, heritage steam trains, and a calendar of village shows and festivals. Long evenings mean there&#8217;s time to fit in far more than you&#8217;d expect.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Where are the best places to stay on Exmoor?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">It depends on what you&#8217;re after. Porlock, Dunster and Dulverton are charming villages with shops, pubs and easy access to the moor; Lynton, Lynmouth and Minehead put you right by the coast; and Simonsbath, Exford and Withypool sit deep in the heart of the national park for peace and walking. We have hand-picked cottages across all of these, for couples through to large groups.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Are there beaches on Exmoor, and can you swim?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">Yes. The Exmoor coast has lovely spots for paddling and swimming, including Lynmouth, Combe Martin and the sandy beach at Minehead, plus the family-friendly Dunster Beach. Inland, Watersmeet, the river at Tarr Steps and Wimbleball Lake are popular for wild swimming. Always take care with tides and currents, and supervise children closely.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; text-align: center; font-variant: small-caps; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Are your Exmoor cottages dog-friendly?<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 20px 20px 20px; text-align: center; color: #555;\">Many of them are. Exmoor is a wonderful place to bring a dog, with miles of open moorland and dog-welcoming pubs and beaches. You can browse our full selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/cottages-accepting-dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog-friendly cottages<\/a>, and each listing shows how many dogs are welcome. 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