Living area
Room
Exterior detail
Exterior
Interior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • 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

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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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Highchair can be provided
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered Max 2 never left alone in Cottage
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-smoking only
A booking Form to be completed on arrival Apartments to be left as they were found . All issues to be reported to owners during their stay.

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.
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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

  • Minehead Station - 11 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 163 min drive

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

Is A Pretty detached Cottage within the Pack horse grounds. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at A Pretty detached Cottage within the Pack horse grounds. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Pretty detached Cottage within the Pack horse grounds. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Pretty detached Cottage within the Pack horse grounds. located?

This family-friendly Minehead cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Allerford Museum and Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre. Exmoor Adventures and Bossington Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Wills Virgo

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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.

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