A grade II listed cottage full of luxury in a gorgeous Exmoor village, the little touches turn this into a wow property that you will not want to leave!. Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: (2 Steps), Breakfast Area, Electric Cooker, Aga, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Doors Leading To Garden
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: (1 Step), Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There are 6 steps in the garden, holidaymakers only.. Where the River Exe meets Winn Brook, in a pretty valley setting just north of Dulverton, you will find Karslake Cottage. Fully renovated to a high standard in 2021, this beautiful semi-detached property sits in the heart of the village of Winsford, considered to be one of the prettiest in Exmoor. Retaining many of its original features and stylishly presented throughout, it is an ideal location for enjoying the delights of this lovely area. The ample entrance hall leads to a gorgeous, spacious comfortable living room with oak beams, and an impressive inglenook fireplace housing a wood burning stove which still has the original bread oven in place, the perfect spot to cosy up with a drink and watch a film after a days exploring. Also accessed from the hallway is a utility room and separate toilet. Two steps lead up to the exceptionally well equipped and attractively presented kitchen/dining room boasting a vaulted ceiling, large Aga and Belfast sink. A curved staircase, narrow in parts, leads up from the kitchen to the galleried landing where one step down takes you into the stylishly presented spacious double bedroom. Along the landing, one step down is a further attractively furnished double bedroom, and a stunning bathroom with a fabulous roll top, claw footed slipper bath plus separate shower cubicle serves both rooms. Accessed from the kitchen is the pretty south facing tiered garden, with seating on both levels, fully enclosed and with a patio area plus barbecue.
A couple of minutes’ walk from the cottage is a local tea room and the picturesque thatched 12th century Royal Oak Inn offering a good choice of food. The small medieval town of Dulverton, which has a good selection of quality shops, tea rooms and the National Park Visitors Centre is just a short drive. Ideally suited to couples, friends, and families with older children, this lovely home from home will provide a warm welcome at any time of the year. Karslake Cottage sits within the boundaries of Exmoor National Park, which offers great walking for all abilities, a wide range of wildlife including deer and the famous Exmoor ponies, and some superb places to visit including Withypool, Lanacre and Tarr Steps. The Exmoor town of Dulverton is worth a visit and has a good range of shops and restaurants. Looking towards the coast, there is the medieval town of Dunster with its castle (NT), and then on to Minehead, which also has a larger range of shops and amenities, as well as the West Somerset Railway and beach area. Other areas of interest close by are Porlock and Porlock Weir, and a little further along the coast are Lynton and Lynmouth, the two towns being connected by the Victorian cliff railway. Spend a day on the beach at Dunster or Blue Anchor.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are steps within the property.
Holidaymakers only.
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About the area
Minehead
Minehead is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Holnicote Estate, while Dunster Dolls Museum and Dovery Manor Museum are cultural highlights. The Chocolate House and North Devon Hawk Walks are also worth visiting.
Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 36 min drive - 35.8 km
Ilfracombe Harbour - 53 min drive - 59.8 km
University of Exeter - 54 min drive - 57.7 km
Woolacombe Beach - 61 min drive - 65.5 km
Getting around
Minehead Station - 33 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 175 min drive
Restaurants
The Bridge Inn - 12 min drive
The Royal Oak - 1 min walk
Woods - 12 min drive
Exmoor White Horse Inn - 10 min drive
Tarr Farm Inn Dulverton - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Winsford pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 2 bedroom accommodation in Winsford?
As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 bedroom accommodation in Winsford on 3 July 2026 start from NZ$263, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 2 bedroom accommodation in Winsford?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Winsford?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Winsford?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Winsford located?
Situated in Minehead, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Caratacus Stone and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tarr Steps and Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene. Exford Memorial Hall and Exmoor National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Had an amazing stay at Karslake Cottage. Beautiful location in the heart of Exmoor with so much to see and do. Lovely fresh home made cream tea to greet us and a lovely cottage to stay in.Would 100% recommend and look forward to a return visit!
Doug Thorndyke
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Keith Palmer
10 May 2025
Warm comfortable cottage .
Warm comfortable cottage .All well equipped.We would not hesitate to recommend it to friends .
Keith Palmer
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Hazel Buckingham
11 November 2025
We enjoyed our stay in this warm, cosy, immaculate and beautifully appointed cottage, we have alread
We enjoyed our stay in this warm, cosy, immaculate and beautifully appointed cottage, we have already booked to go back next year.John and Carol are lovely people who cannot do enough for you, even down to trying to get my phone to work. The cottage had been decorated for Christmas which added to the warm atmosphere. The cottage had everything needed for a delightful stay.The Royal Oak pub is literally almost opposite the cottage, it does good food and has a lovely community atmosphere, we were made very welcome and left feeling as though we had made new friends.
We enjoyed our stay, the cottage is well maintained and the skylight upstairs allows brilliant views of the stars, I could easily see Jupiter and Mars without a telescope! Location is excellent. The only thing is there were some signs that the cleaning wasn't overly thorough... we moved the coffee table a little to allow our toddler to play a bit better and there was a nasty area of (food / sick - it looked like small carrots etc) hiding under where the table leg was. Also there was a lot of dust and debris aroubd the backs of the dining chairs and the freezer had remnants of food in it. Also the water in the downstairs hand basin came flying out really fast and when I cleaned the water from the floor with a paper towel it showed how dirty the floor was - that was within half an hour of arriving. So I'm not sure how often the floors get cleaned. The host was very friendly and helpful and overall the cottage was lovely and in good order.
Heather L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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