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06/09/2023

Congratulations to Lucy and all her team at The Oval Dunster and Exmoor Character Cottages

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27/07/2023

🏡 Exmoor is a very special place to live. If you'd like to sample a simpler, quieter and more nature-connected holiday in England's south west corner, you'll find it all at Exmoor Character Cottages

👩‍💻 Our website is chock-full of short break or longer stay ideas for a getaway for 1 - 8 people. Visit us: www.ExmoorCharacterCottages.co.uk and listen to our podcast too via the LinkTree

🎉 To all our page friends and followers, have a lovely weekend!

27/07/2023

28/06/2023

There are times where guest stories stop us in our tracks. This beautiful blog was written by a ‘frequent flyer’ guest who has come back to The Oval Dunster for ten years.

In this time, we’ve watched the family grow up and appreciate even more about and the surrounding greater area, including Wimbleball Lake, Porlock Whortleberry Tearoom and more local attractions such as Tessa’s Teashop Dunster and The Foresters Arms!

We’d encourage you to take a look at our online blogs and check out what makes us special. www.ExmoorCharacterCottages.co.uk or

27/06/2023

We are currently experiencing phone and wi-fi connection issues. Please if you could bring cash when you come in it would be very helpful.

Also, any chance that anybody booked in for tonight and tomorrow could see this post and be able to get cash we appreciate it. Thank you for understanding!

21/06/2023

10/06/2023

If you missed Dunster Day in the Tithe Barn last Sunday, we have moved the exhibition to the North Aisle of St Georges Church. It is a fascinating exhibition documenting some of the discoveries the Early Dunster Team from SAHNS has made digging around in people's roofs. Did you know Dunster has one of the largest collection of Medieval Somerset Hall Houses, many of which are cross passage houses. Don't know what that means, then head down to the Church and also the Museum where we have another exhibition on the project. Photographed here is Tony Harding, he is the amazing builder of the model Medieval House in the Museum. We challenged him to a new project to make medieval wood frames that could be pulled apart and rebuilt by kids (or adults) as a new part of our hands on area in the Museum!

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01/06/2023

🏡 A stay with us is always special, but why not treat yourself to an extra-special break with friends or family?

🎁 Our Special Offers page is now online for direct bookings. Why not take a look and book your perfect break or longer stay at Exmoor Character Cottages on this first day of Summer? https://www.exmoorcharactercottages.co.uk/home/specials/

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16/05/2023

Do you run a tourism business in Dunster and want to get involved in the Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival? We will be holding a drop-in event at the Dunster National Park Centre on Thursday 25th May between 2pm and 4pm. Why not come along and explore how we can put Dunster on the Festival map.



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09/05/2023

In May 1902, a meeting was held in the Church Schoolroom, presided over by Mr. G. F. Luttrell, to decide how Dunster should celebrate King Edward VII’s forthcoming coronation. Preb. Hancock suggested that they follow the same format as they had for Queen Victoria’s jubilee in 1887: a procession ...

09/05/2023

Come and hear the findings of this fantastic 5 year investigation into the medieval buildings of Dunster carried out by SAHNS in association with Dunster Museum and Exmoor National Park Authority. Booking is essential, especially if you want lunch!
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01/05/2023

29/04/2023

It's , so we're reminding our lovely social media fans about .

Penned (and walked) by our very own Lucy Green and supported with superb photography from Delicious Exmoor by Julia Amies-Green, a complimentary copy of the Little Book of Walks will be waiting for you at your cottage when you stay with us for a week or more.

If your glove box or rucksack demands another copy, or for an Exmoor lovers gift, the book can be purchased at Love Minehead, Exmoor Society in Dulverton and at Tom Deer Dunster

The Little Book of Walks is the perfect accompaniment to your holiday. Get yours today!

24/04/2023

💤 Did you know that around 60% of working age people don't sleep well on a Sunday night?
Fortunately, for almost all of our guests at The Oval Dunster, a sound night of restorative sleep is possible in our principal bedroom - which is truly fit for a king!

😴 If you'd like to enjoy a few nights of luxurious relaxation in the heart of one of England's best preserved villages, book direct now at: https://www.exmoorcharactercottages.co.uk/the-oval-dunster-cottage/ and get 10% off July to December breaks when you book direct before 30th April! See website for details! (Alternatively, just click on the

10/03/2023

📍 A hospitality business in Minehead and Dunster is recruiting a housekeeper on a flexible basis.

With bookings arriving all the time, we’re looking to expand our flexible team to cover any day of the week including weekends.

Working hours are usually 10am - 4pm and are pre-scheduled on a rota with the rest of the team. Occasionally they are notified at short notice to cover last minute bookings. We’re busiest from July - September, but shifts will usually be available throughout the year.

You’ll be able to work flexibly, with an exceptional level of attention to detail. We’ll pay above local market rates, and you’ll have the satisfaction of working with a great team who are passionate about delivering great holidays for our guests.

The business owner would welcome a conversation about the role.
Please call 07817 698366 or email [email protected] at any time.

08/03/2023

This Sunday at the famous Dunster Tithe Barn Community Hall.

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🇬🇧 We're incredibly proud to be hosting the Dunster Antiques Fair this Sunday from 10am - 4pm.

🕙 With over twenty stalls chock-full of Antiques, Vintage goods and Collectables, you're certain to find something special.

🚗 We're expecting to be busy, so please come early! Parking is available at Dunster Steep Car Park (TA24 6AS). Walk through the village, enjoy our wonderful shops, cafes and pubs and linger longer - we know you'll love what you find!

Check out the village we**am and find out more about local attractions at Discover Dunster - www.discoverdunster.info

See you Sunday!

08/02/2023

We are so excited to announce that we will be back open this Thursday at 9am!

Lots of new and exciting additions to our menu this year! We can’t wait to see you 🌞

03/12/2022

Lovely to see Dunster By Candlelight this evening via the we**am even if we can't be there in person this time

02/12/2022

🕯 Dunster By Candlelight is taking place this weekend, where the medieval town will be transformed into a cosy wonderland of lanterns and candlelight, where you can enjoy festive fun with free entertainment, late night shopping and so much more. 🕯

With a choice of transport from local towns, why not come along this weekend and say hello!

29/11/2022

🎄 Coming to this weekend? Staying in the area? Looking for something unique for someone special?

🎅 Then make a date with Dunster's Festive Fare at Tithe Barn, Dunster!

📣 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS📣

The Festive Fayre will open to Candlelight 'first footers' from around 4pm on Friday 2nd December and will open from 10am 'til late on Saturday, then from 10am - 4pm on Sunday.

Also, will return on Sunday 11th December for a very special festive food and drink event you'll not want to miss. More on this soon!

Porlock Visitor Centre

27/11/2022

It's almost that time of year again! Yes, it's next weekend, so time to dig out those coats, hats and scarves and enjoy everything our medieval village has to offer.

Due to a late cancellation, we still have availability at The Oval Dunster. Our historic, cosy and incredibly comfortable cottage sleeps six in comfort and has all the space you need to come together and enjoy a pre-Christmas break.

Direct Bookings Only:
2 Nights: £735
3 Nights: £800
7 Nights: £1035

To book, email now: [email protected] or DM.

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