Dragon House

About this property

Dunster 3.7 miles. This superb Grade II listed house is situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park, just less than four miles east of the village of Dunster in Somerset. A former gentleman’s house, this Dunster holiday home is steeped in character with a warm and welcoming feel, which combines with tasteful furnishings to create a special retreat for family celebrations and reunions. Having seen service in the past 300 years as a Methodist meeting house, pub and hotel, this fabulous Dunster holiday home offers guests a fully-equipped commercial kitchen, a magnificent oak-beamed dining room with inglenook fireplace and a cosy bar area with open fire and working bar optics and pumps. The sitting room of this splendid Somerset house is oak panelled and has a range of comfy sofas and sumptuous armchairs to provide plenty of room for everyone in your party. There is a bright, sunny conservatory leading off the bar area, an ideal place to enjoy breakfast whilst overlooking the slate-cobbled courtyard and gardens. Through the stylish hallway, which has a wooden reception counter, the stairway at your Somerset holiday home leads to the first and second floors where most of the bedrooms are, all of which boast en-suites, a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. There is also a second floor games room with table football, TV, beanbags and an Xbox 360 ensuring everyone is entertained. There are also two further en-suite bedrooms across the courtyard of this holiday home near Dunster, each having their own entrance and with the top floor room enjoying views of the glorious gardens. Guests will love to linger for drinks and refreshments in the garden where there is a large lawn, sun drenched courtyard and shady trees. In the immediate vicinity of this holiday home near Dunster, there are a host of activities, including historic Dunster Castle, a day at the beach at Blue Anchor and rides on the spectacular West Somerset steam train to Minehead, and further afield are the picturesque coastal resorts of Porlock, Lynton and Lynmouth. This unique Dunster holiday home is the perfect base to simply relax in peaceful surroundings and to explore Exmoor. Note: This property is attached to Ref. 25293, together they sleep 24.

The popular village of Dunster is situated near the North Somerset coast and offers winding cobbled streets, a castle, shops and traditional inns. The Exmoor National Park is well worth exploring with plenty of footpaths leading onto the surrounding hills, and there are sandy beaches close by.

Accommodation

Main house.

Over three floors.

Six bedrooms with TV: 1 x family room with 1 super king-size double and 2 singles with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 1 super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) and 2 children’s single with en-suite roll-top bath, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 1 double and 2 singles with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x second floor eaves double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor eaves children’s bunks with en-suite bath, basin and WC.

Annexe.

Two bedrooms.

1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor double with en-suite bath, basin and WC.

Two ground floor basin and WC.

Commercial kitchen.

Shared external utility.

Dining room with gas coal-effect fire.

Sitting room.

Second sitting room (seats 18) with bar and open fire.

Conservatory with dining area (seats 14).

Hall with seating.

Second floor landing with sitting area (seats 2).

Second floor games room with table football.

Oil heating with electric convector heaters, gas fire and open fire.

Two commercial gas range cookers, two microwaves, two fridge/freezers, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility, commercial dishwasher, 9 x TVs with Freeview, 6 x DVDs, Xbox 360 with selection of games, WiFi, selection of books,games and DVDs.

Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair.

Off road parking for 15 cars.

Shared lawned gardens with patios, courtyard and furniture.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 2 miles, pub 7 mins walk.

Beach 2 miles.

Note: Bar can be stocked on request at extra charge, contact owner to arrange.

Note: Second floor rooms, including landing, have sloping ceilings.

Note: Some road noise may be heard in few rooms at front of property.

Note: Limited mobile phone reception.

Note: Unfenced pond, children to be supervised.

Note: Check-in 5pm, check-out 10am.

Note: Winter Short Breaks are available from a Friday or a Monday start only.