Chapel Cottage, Ellicombe | Cottage in Minehead

Property Summary
Chapel Cottage, between Dunster and Minehead, is one of four holiday cottages with a shared outdoor swimming pool and beautiful gardens. Double bedroom upstairs accessed via a spiral staircase. Upstairs shower room. Pet-friendly. Private enclosed South-facing garden.
Main Description
Tucked just off the lane, this romantic cottage is full of character and charm. The cosy sitting room opens directly onto a private, secure south-facing garden – perfect for relaxing in the sunshine. Inside, the original 16th-century chapel door remains in place, adding a touch of history. The spacious kitchen comes with a dining table and looks out across the Manor’s lawn. A spiral staircase leads upstairs to a bright master double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room. For added flexibility, the cottage also features a comfortable double sofa bed in the sitting room.
Sleeps up to 2 guests
One double bedroom on the first floor - access via spiral staircase
Please note, not suitable for young children due to the spiral staircase
Upstairs shower room
Large kitchen with dining table
Private, enclosed garden to the rear of the property
Shared outdoor swimming pool (heated May to mid-September - available for cold water swimming the rest of the year)
Large shared gardens with fire-pit, swing set, picnic bench and large chess set
Dogs welcome (2 max) for £20 supplement per dog
Wifi, heating and electricity included
Bed linen and towels provided
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 10 am
Chapel Cottage is equidistant to the medieval village of Dunster and the coastal town of Minehead, approx 1 mile to each. There are four self-catering holiday cottages on the same site, which all enjoy shared use of the outdoor swimming pool, with its own walled area and poolside furniture, and an acre of magnificent sub tropical gardens and paddock offering views over the West Somerset Steam Railway and across the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coast. Guests are encouraged to interact with the resident animals including Shetland ponies, sheep and goats. Chapel Cottage has its own grassed, secure back garden with seating for al fresco dining.
A refundable security deposit of £150 is required for this property, to cover the cost of possible damage during your stay. All things being well, this security deposit will be returned shortly after your departure providing there is no damage to the property or its contents. Two weeks prior to your arrival, you will need to contact the owners to arrange payment of the security deposit.
Indoor Description
Smart TV and Digital Radio, sofa (which is a sofa-bed for flexible sleeping), and doors leading to the private garden. Two steps down into the kitchen/dining room with electric cooker, Nespresso Coffee machine (pods provided), microwave and fridge freezer.
Spiral stairs lead upstairs to the first floor where you will find the bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower room, with toilet and hand basin (reduced height ceiling above the toilet). Complimentary "green" toiletries provided.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Chapel Cottage is fitted with gas central heating throughout.
Bed linen and towels, including large bath sheets, are provided for your convenience. Separate towels are provided for use at the pool and are replenished daily.
Local specialty Miles tea and coffee are provided as well as sugar, salt & pepper and olive oil. A pint of milk is provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, cleaning spray, dishcloths and t-towels will be provided. Three toilet rolls will be provided.
Outdoor Description
There is a private garden area with garden furniture directly outside the property. Plus the cottages are set in the grounds of a 16th century manor and share an acre of magnificent sub-tropical gardens and 3-acre paddock offering views over the West Somerset Steam Railway and across the Bristol Channel to the Welsh coast. The gardens are a special feature, filled with mature palm trees, named exotic plants and shrubs and quiet corners with seating. Here, visitors may discover the ‘secret garden’ giant chess set or use the Kadai firepit to BBQ on or enjoy a glass of wine, while toasting marshmallows.
The outdoor swimming pool is shared with the other three holiday properties on-site, it's heated from from May to mid-September. Outside of these times it's available for cold water swimming as part of the Ellicombe Eiders!
Guests are welcome to use the paddock at the bottom of the garden to exercise their dogs.
Situated very near to Grabbist Hill, in the Exmoor National Park, there are many options for walking and exploring Exmoor on foot, whether you fancy the hills or the coast. A mile away, Dunster, with its famous castle and yarn market offers a selection of pubs, shops, and restaurants. Minehead beach also approx 1 mile, whether you opt for the sandy beach or coastal path walks. Also, one mile to the start of South West Coast Path.
Parking
There is off-road parking available in front of your cottage.
Pets Description
Dog towels, water bowl, biscuits and poo bags will be provided in the cottage.
Maximum of 2 well-behaved dogs per cottage welcome for £20 each.
Please do not allow your pets on the furniture and do not leave them alone in the property at any time. Please note that dogs are the responsibility of their owner at all times and guests are responsible for cleaning up after their pets, including around the paddock where guests are welcome to exercise their dogs.
Restricted mobility
Not suitable for anyone with limited mobility due to the spiral staircase for accessing the first floor.
Exit in case of emergency
There are three exits - main front door that leads onto lane. Door to back garden - exit point from garden through wooden gate into main courtyard. Backdoor leading onto Manor's garden - fire exit only.
Christmas / New Year
The Cottage will be decorated for Christmas including a real tree.
The region
Dunster is a bustling village comprised of several restaurants, pubs and tea rooms, plus a varied range of independent shops.
Minehead is one of West Somerset's best known and well-loved coastal resorts, nestling as between the slopes of Exmoor and the sea. The town offers a wide range of attractions, including the beach, promenade, harbour, beautiful gardens and colourful tree lined avenue with an array of shops and services. Dominated by the wooded slopes of North Hill, the whole area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and there are superb walks over open moor land, through woodland and along the coast.

Chapel Cottage, Ellicombe is located in Alcombe. Chapel Cottage, Ellicombe provides accommodation, featuring Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, Laundry, among other amenities. This Cottage features Bedding/Linens, Kitchen, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Chapel Cottage, Ellicombe has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Alcombe has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Alcombe, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.