Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Holnicote Estate
- Place, Porlock Weir Harbour
- Place, Minehead Beach
- Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A Pretty detached Cottage within the Pack horse grounds.
The Pack Horse, Stable cottage is situated in Exmoor National Park in the National Trust Village of Allerford beside the tranquil river Aller which runs under the famous Pack horse bridge down to the sea a mile away.
Stable cottage is a detached stone cottage which sits in the corner of our pretty courtyard. Offering a spacious cosy lounge, Kitchen dinning room, Bathroom with shower & Bath plus to upstairs bedrooms
Although we have a no refund policy all cancellation's will be reviewed
Stable cottage is a detached stone cottage which sits in the corner of our pretty courtyard. Offering a spacious cosy lounge, Kitchen dinning room, Bathroom with shower & Bath plus to upstairs bedrooms
Although we have a no refund policy all cancellation's will be reviewed
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Highchair can be provided
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Pets considered Max 2 never left alone in Cottage
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Non-smoking only
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Minehead
Located in Minehead, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Dovery Manor Museum and Dunster Dolls Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Holnicote Estate and Dunster Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre and Exmoor Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Somerset, ENG
What's nearby
- Holnicote Estate - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Exmoor National Park - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
- Porlock Weir Harbour - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
- Minehead Beach - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
- Dunster Castle - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - 6 min drive
- Kiss Coffee - 6 min drive
- The Old Ship Aground - 8 min drive
- Mr Micawbers - 6 min drive
- The Queen's Head Inn - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Wills Virgo
The Garner family did a life change in 2000, moving from Oxfordshire to Exmoor to run this small holiday complex in this unique picturesque National trust village of Allerford.
Our two young children were 3yrs & 6yrs 20 years on the girls have flown from the Pack horse nest, Brian and I still love welcoming guests to this very special part of Exmoor a real gem just of the beaten track but a little peace of England at its best.
Our two young children were 3yrs & 6yrs 20 years on the girls have flown from the Pack horse nest, Brian and I still love welcoming guests to this very special part of Exmoor a real gem just of the beaten track but a little peace of England at its best.
Why they chose this property
Stable cottage is situated in the corner of our pretty packhorse courtyard, the river Aller runs alongside our building and so the sound of the babbling water can be heard as you step out from the stable door, handmade double glazed cottage windows mean it unfortunately cannot be heard when your inside Unless you have the windows or door open 😊
The Packhorse is situated in the the picturesque National Trust village of Allerford with the river running through the heart, although only stones throw from the A39 you
The Packhorse is situated in the the picturesque National Trust village of Allerford with the river running through the heart, although only stones throw from the A39 you
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