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The Oval in Dunster
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The Oval in Dunster on Exmoor (Somerset) is located on West Street, a historically fascinating, quirky holiday cottage, once an open ‘hall house’ believed to date from the 1400s – one of the oldest buildings in Dunster. A beautifully upgraded self catering apartment which sleeps up to 5 guests.
The Oval in Dunster (Somerset) on West Street, a historically fascinating, quirky cottage, once an open ‘hall house’ believed to date from the 1400s – one of the oldest buildings in Dunster. Now beautifully upgraded, furnished and decorated whilst retaining charm, history and wonky floors. At the back, small courtyard (table/chairs) and, up steep steps (gate, handrail), decked patio (table/benches) with lovely views over the village to wooded hills. Downstairs, tiled/stone floors (rugs), ancient timbers, leaded windows, low lintels, beams. Behind a heavy timber door, oak-screened hall, off which comfortable living room (Smart HD TV/DVD/Netflix) with fireplace (woodburner). Snug with easy chairs - a quiet reading room. Two steps up to the breakfast/dining area with French windows to the courtyard and smart oak-fitted kitchen (dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge-freezer, range-style electric cooker). Behind a low medieval doorway, a utility room (tumble drier, sink) and cloakroom (loo), good for wet coats/boots and dogs. Stairs (stairgates) up to three bedrooms – step up to a beautiful double (four-poster bed) with door to shower-room (suite, also accessible from landing), 2 steps up to a twin, and another small double (footboard) with en-suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath); both double rooms have vaulted ceilings, cruck beams, good fabrics, window seats. Permit provided for reserved parking space in Nat. Trust car park; second space in private car park, 450 yards. A lovely house in a beautiful village. The Oval in Dunster (Somerset) has a security deposit of £200 is required when booking this property, it will be returned to you 48 hours after your stay providing the owner does not discover any damage or breakages. The smaller double can sleep 1 adult or 2 smaller children
- Hair dryer
- Wi-Fi available
- Log fire
- Central heating
- Kettle
- Games room
- Fan
- Cooker,Fridge,Freezer,Microwave,Toaster
- Washing machine,Dishwasher,Clothes dryer
- TV,DVD player,CD player
- Ironing board,Iron
- High chair
- Towels provided,Linen provided
- BBQ
- Parking
- private garden (not enclosed)
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Shared garden
- private garden (enclosed)
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Secure parking
- Detatched Property
There is a small terrace outside the dining room/kitchen. There are steep steps (handrail) up to a decked area with views out to the village and church. The rest of the garden is private. Please note due to our insurance policies, and the age and special nature of these historic buildings, we do not allow BBQs.
Restricted mobility
Wheelchair users
The region
+ MoreDunster: one of the West Country's prettiest large villages in exceptional countryside, its castle on a wooded hillside standing romantically over its lovely main street. Ancient buildings, cottages; interesting shops; fine church; famous Yarn Market; good pubs, restaurants and t...ea rooms. Exmoor's heather hills, 6 miles; the sea/sand, 1 mile. Minehead (small resort town, sandy beach, steam railway, golf), 1 mile.
Recommended transport links
Airport
ferry port
Train station
Car required
car not necessary
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Floor Plans
No floor plans available.- Booked
- Colour Possible arrival days
- Available
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Best value arrival day
for a 7 night break
Adults
Children
Ages 2-12Infants
Under 26 Guests maximum. Infants don't count toward the number of guests.
