Heyden Cottage

4.6★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Cot available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

41 Customer Review(s)

Janet
October 2024

“This is a lovely house-very spacious and well equipped.”

There are small improvements which could be made (e.g. towel rail in downstairs loo) but overall we loved it. The ‘laundry’ room space is wasted -we played table tennis on the table out there (with our own things) but this space could easily be improved into a games area for table tennis or table football. I hope we will be back again some time

There are small improvements which could be made (e.g. towel rail in downstairs loo) but overall we loved it. The ‘laundry’ room space is wasted -we played table tennis on the table out there (with our own things) but this space could easily be improved into a games area for table tennis or table football. I hope we will be back again some time

- Janet, October 2024
Diane March 2024

“A lovely old cottage, great for getting away for a quiet stay as no television and limited Wi Fi quite secluded just surrounded by woods but Minehead not far away for eating out.”

Plenty of walks nearby and places to visit. We did find the stairs quite challenging but this is what you expect in an old cottage

- Diane, March 2024
Brenda October 2023

“Lovely cottage in a very peaceful location.”

We had a very relaxing, tranquil time. The walks from the door were great. The surrounding countryside is beautiful. The cottage is cosy and warm, a home form home. The garden was a lovely place to sit and read.

- Brenda, October 2023
Caroline September 2023

“Overall this was a lovely venue; the house was warm, clean and generally very well equiped.”

The fires were fantastic as was the generous supply of logs. Thank you. In addition, the garden and the surrounding area was beautiful. Only a couple of areas for potential improvement. The broadband worked most of the time, although perhaps using a supplier whose main business is petro-chemicals (Shell), might need reviewing? Also, there were no shelves in the fridge door, which really limited the storage. Moan over and, to be honest, we've booked again four months after our first trip, so the positives (One of which was my wife spying a rabbit feeding just outside the bedroom window, which sent her giddy with delight!) far out-weigh the negatives! Kind regards Andrew

- Caroline, September 2023
Barbara August 2023

“Despite it's proximity to a noisy stretch of the A39, the cottage feels incredibly isolated and deep in the forest!”

Everything works well, it is warm and comfortable.WiFi fine for basic stuff. Keen walkers have a wealth of routes from the doorstep, but these involve the initial steep climb through the forest. Not a place for strolling after dark. Lots of places accessible within a short drive, lovely place to stay.

- Barbara, August 2023
Peter June 2023

“Exceeded expectations.”

Large secluded rustic house with plenty of space and atmosphere. Delightful substantial garden. An absolute gem for walkers. Freezer badly needs defrosting.

- Peter, June 2023
Deborah May 2023

“Very good cottage”

- Deborah, May 2023
Phillip May 2023

“We had a lovely stay at the cottage, the sofas and beds were really comfy, the kitchen was well stocked with cutlery, glasses, plates, bowls, cooking utensils etc and the setting is beautiful.”

I would of given it 5 stars, if it had a nice table and chairs to sit on outside as we had wonderful hot sunny weather, but we couldn't eat or drink outside as there was no where to sit.

- Phillip, May 2023
Barbara April 2023

“We really enjoyed our stay at Heyden cottage.”

Didn't miss tv or phone signal. Wifi was good. Loved the wildlife around the cottage. Only used the car once when we went to Lynton. Walked straight from the cottage everywhere else. Walked approx 70-80 miles in the week. Enjoyed steam train ride to Washford and Cleeve Abbey. Walked to Dunster Castle. Many more walks from the door. Walks in information folder helpful. We highly recommend this cottage.

- Barbara, April 2023
Philip December 2022

“A truly lovely property, in a lovely location.”

We loved the isolation from the outside world - no TV & no cell service were exactly what we needed to decouple and decompress. We will return!

- Philip, December 2022
Martin September 2022

“Very nice cottage lots of space but if you want to walk in the woods you will need to be fit, very steep.”

- Martin, September 2022
Eleanor September 2022

“Great location with walks from the cottage & close to so many beautiful places to visit.”

Lots of room in the cottage, the kitchen/diner is definitely the heart of the cottage. Note for dog owners, the secure space for dogs was all paved, ours needed to be on leads in the grassy areas as they could've escaped.

- Eleanor, September 2022
David March 2022

“Perfect holiday have stayed before, peaceful and tranquil spot.”

Everything you need in the cottage. We will be back again

- David, March 2022
Geoff November 2021

“The farm house was everything we wanted; quiet, secluded, warm, cosy and well maintained.”

Lovely log burner, big kitchen, warm shower, lots to do in the local area, and lots of info at the cottage for walks and places to visit. We will be back next year for more firework avoidance for our aging Cockapoo.

- Geoff, November 2021
Emily August 2021

“The cottage and location were superb, we really enjoyed our stay and plan to return.”

It is perfect for couples with young children as it has a big garden and woods all around for them to explore, and is removed from the main road.

- Emily, August 2021
Alice July 2021

“A great place to stay with young adult daughters and dog.”

Beautiful woods to walk through on your doorstep and lots of wonderful places to discover on Exmoor and at the coast. We were last here six years ago and loved our holiday this time as much as we did then.

- Alice, July 2021
Robin June 2021

“Hayden Cottage met our expectations because we have stayed there many summers.”

We know what to expect and love this cottage its space and location. So peaceful.

- Robin, June 2021
Maureen May 2021

“Really comfortable cottage with everything you need.”

No TV but what a joy didn't miss it at all! Loved the telephone box! Even though it's May still had a few fires in the evening and spent most of time we were at the cottage in the kitchen/dining room as so very cosy. The garden is really lovely and can imagine if you have children ot would be an absolute joy for them to play in.

- Maureen, May 2021
Peter May 2021

“A delightful little cottage to get away from it all whilst also being just a short drive from Dunster and everything the village has to offer; I've already recommended the cottage to friends and family.”

Having no TV or mobile phone reception is a massive benefit as is the enormous wood burning stove with gratis logs. A superb location and ideal for exploring Exmoor and its environs. Certainly I'll book the next trip via Helpful Holidays as there is an excellent choice of properties.

- Peter, May 2021
Jill May 2021

“Superb location.”

Far enough away to feel isolated, close enough to all amenities Porlock / Minehead. Property was spacious , comfortable and very homely. Lots of outside space for dog to wander around in safely.

- Jill, May 2021
Peter April 2021

“The house was a beautiful location and we loved it.”

However on arrival there was a very strong smell of oil which made everything taste of oil and was very unpleasant for 2 days and probably not good for the health. We couldn't spend time relaxing downstairs and eating was not an option unless we wanted to taste anything other than oil. Ironically I had asked for the aroma sticks to be removed as we have an extremely sensitive sense of smell. Angie Brown was very helpful in getting out an engineer within the evening of the second day of our stay. The smell started to subside after that but it was a while before it disappeared although we could sometimes smell it when we returned after a day out. I appreciate that these things happen but I understand that this had been known about for 2 weeks and yet we still had to get an engineer out who spent at least an hour on it. For such a lovely place this didn't give us a good start. The surroundings were lovely and generally peaceful. We would come again if there was no repeat of the oil leak.

- Peter, April 2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed Heyden Cottage and the location. The issue with the boiler had been addressed initially prior to your stay - unfortunately the engineer needed to be called back in and I am pleased the caretaker was able to assist so swiftly - apologies for any inconvenience. You'll be pleased to hear it is a permanent fix this time! We do hope you'll choose Heyden Cottage again in the future. Property Owner
Gary September 2020

“We had a excellent break at Heyden Cottage.”

If you're looking for a low tech holiday where there's no TV and limited internet then this is for you either for walking or just relaxing. There are woods on the doorstep and there is numerous walks to be had direct from the cottage no driving needed except for shopping. we walked into Minehead, Dunster etc no problem The orchard is ideal for the dogs to run around in and is fully enclosed and gated also the small courtyard is enclosed as well. The Log burner and supply of wood is a nice to have after long walk . We will certainly add this as one of our favourite holidays and will look to visit again.

- Gary, September 2020
Lynda September 2020

“Beautiful cottage very secluded but not far from main road to head off out and about.”

Noise minimal from the road Although had been a wi if problem this was working when we arrived.We needed to be in the lounge for wi if to work but as we were surrounded by trees it was expected.Angie very helpful and did not bother us during our visit.Wonderful for our dogs to go straight out from the cottage for walks in the woods.This is a requirement for us and not something we always get.This is a cottage we would highly recommend.

- Lynda, September 2020
Sarah September 2020

“The main issues were there was no internet service not much point advertising ...”

The main issues were there was no internet service not much point advertising property having Wi-fi if you can’t get internet also the smallest box room had a cot in it made a very small room even smaller court yard was very slippery as covered in mould also problems with the showers which were fixed

- Sarah, September 2020

Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback, we have been notified by the owner that the Wi-Fi has now been fixed following a wiring issue. Apologies for the issue with the courtyard, this has also been resolved. Property Owner
A August 2020

“Wifi, although advertised as available, was non secured and would not connect anyway.”

Not really a problem for us, but might be for others who may need it. There is a very noisy main road just below the property, the noise from which is quite invasive by day when outside or if windows are open. However it dissipates at night. Having said that, the woodland location and seclusion is perfect for those who enjoy walking and wildlife (we saw deer rutting, a fox, rabbits, birds of prey and squirrels from the house, and were serenaded by an owl (Little Owl?) most nights. There are numerous walks from the door, or further afield. The cottage itself is very warm and cosy, with plenty of wood for the fire/woodburer and piping hot water. We were only contacted twice by the caretaker, once to make sure we had arrived and were happy, and once just before we left to give us leaving details. Other than that we were left to our own devices. Just as we like. There were not reams of rules and regulations as is sometime the case at holiday cottages, so we instantly felt at home. Just one or two niggles : the upstairs loo takes an age to refill and the upstair shower head is "lazy" and wont stay upright. Perhaps a mirror over the basin would be better for those who wet shave. As a cottage in which to recharge the batteries it is perfect and had the desired effect.

- A, August 2020
Jessica March 2020

“Cottage was really lovely and exactly what we needed, but the absolute star was the location and beautiful garden area.”

Amazing secure dog field, outside campfire area and miles away from anyone! Within walking or short drive away from some outstanding dog walks. We had an amazing time and had so much fun exploring the wonderful scenery.

- Jessica, March 2020
Peter October 2019

“If you like log fires with endless supply of logs woodland walks and seclusion in a cosy warm cottage with large garden for your dog Heyden cottage is the place to go!”

..we loved every minute of our stay there thank you

- Peter, October 2019
Simon August 2019

“Nice location a bit tight to get a vehicle in if drive anything a bit big but very quiet”

- Simon, August 2019
Richard August 2019

“We had a really good holiday.”

We knew that there was no television but if we had known that there was a DVD player we could have taken a few films for the children.

- Richard, August 2019
David July 2019

“An unusual but interesting and cosy cottage in a quiet location .”

Ideal for getting away from the hussle and bustle. Straight out of the gate and into the woods for ideal walks , although very steep and rough under foot in places . Lots of pubs and take aways nearby with some quaint villages and towns on the doorstep . An ideal location for a quiet break . We will be back.

- David, July 2019
Robin June 2019

“Heyden Cottage is a really great location if you want to be a little bit away from things in the woods.”

It's super good for our dogs with beautiful walks just outside the door. I think this is the 5th year we have stayed at this cottage and will certainly return again next year. The cottage is well kept and is as fresh and clean now as the first year we stayed there. It's a home from home for us.

- Robin, June 2019
Stephanie June 2019

“We've been coming to Heyden Cottage for nearly 10 years now and it still holds the same charm for us as it did the first time we came.”

We had a couple of issues on the first day but a quick phone call and they were sorted out within 24 hours with a follow up call to make sure everything was ok. That's service! Looking forward to our next visit.

- Stephanie, June 2019
Linda March 2019

“We visited the cottage on a cold week in early March.”

Central heating fine, masses of logs for fires, but upstairs bathroom was rather chilly, though downstairs shower room was snug. Otherwise all good.

- Linda, March 2019
Hils December 2018

“The cottage is lovely, very peaceful and quiet.”

HH were just the booking agent and we had no contact with them in person so can't really comment on that aspect! Angie however is great, there were lovely welcoming & Christmassy touches left for us and she rang us to make sure we were happy in the cottage. It was a fabulous Christmas break in a great cottage - we'd all love to go back!

- Hils, December 2018
rachel September 2018

“Lovely location”

- rachel, September 2018
Dan August 2018

“Lovely cottage on edge of beautiful woodland with loads of tracks to explore.”

- Dan, August 2018
Jim August 2018

“The cottage owner has it nailed.”

The property is lovely. A home from home and the midweek phone call to check everything is ok is great. It was so good I wanted to move in permanently

- Jim, August 2018
Claire August 2018

“The premises were very good - very comfortable and spacious and the location was excellent.”

The only drawbacks were no phone signal and no tv although we don't watch tv much so it didn't affect us. Definitely recommended.

- Claire, August 2018
Claire June 2018

“Amazing cottage, we had a great week.”

Everything we needed and more was supplied, really helpful caretaker Angie who was keen to ensure we had a comfortable stay. Kids loved the garden and surrounding woods which were great to explore. Really homely kitchen with big table and sofa where we spent most of the time when not in the garden. Lounge not so relaxing, not sure why just missing something, so didn't really use it. Loved the welcome info pack owner has a great sense of humour. Would thouroghly recommend especially with children, hardly noticed road, we knew the area well so knew it would be the perfect location for exploring exmoor both by car and from the front door.

- Claire, June 2018
Rita May 2018

“My granddaughter said “It was like walking into a dream” when we arrived at the cottage.”

We all loved it there. It was relaxing and peaceful. We would definitely go back. Wish it slept 8 so my son could come as well as my daughter.

- Rita, May 2018
Michael April 2018

“This cottage was one of the very best we have stayed in for the following reasons,the secluded setting in it's own grounds,the cleanliness and cosy atmosphere,it was also very well equipped with the bits and pieces that made it areal home from home.”

We would also note that Angie the housekeeper was on call to help if needed and obviously keeps the cottage up to a very high standard.We have plans to return!!!Thank you.

- Michael, April 2018

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Summary

Over two floors with 3 bedrooms; 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin and 1 x single
Bathroom with separate shower
Downstairs shower room and separate WC
Large kitchen dining room with wood burning stove
Sitting room.
Central heating, open fire with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot available on request Off road parking for five cars
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property
Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly
Note: This property has no outside lighting so torches are recommended
Note: Due to its rural setting the Wi-fi at this property is intermittent.

The property

1½ miles from Minehead, above Bratton hamlet, a classic Exmoor cottage, detached and set in 150 acres of mixed-leaf woodland (red deer, birdsong, whortleberries, walks, extensive mountain bike trails all the way to Dunster).

Beautiful Woodlands for you to adventure into and enjoy.

No other houses visible (nearest neighbour, ½ mile), so wonderful night skies free of light pollution.

Small suntrap courtyard (table/chairs).

Along 200 yards of private, uneven drive from the road and set in a clearing, the cottage is comfortable, light and contemporary with tiled floors downstairs, original artwork and long views from all rooms across the valley to fields and heather moorland.

Big heart-of-house kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric oven/induction hob) with sofa, big windows and woodburner.

Living room (open fire, no TV, no DVD).

Downstairs shower-room and separate loo.

Upstairs, three bedrooms - a double (5' bed), a twin, and a single (limited clothes-hanging space); bathroom (suite with separate shower), all accessed by steep stairs from either the kitchen or living room.

The original wash house (washing machine, sink) has plenty of space for wet coats, boots, bicycles and dogs.

Spring water.

A unique place to stay: great for walkers, mountain biking and accessible solitude.

Bratton: farming hamlet below the A39 Minehead to Porlock road and on the edge of the beautiful Vale of Porlock.

Minehead (Exmoors seaside resort, sandy beach, harbour, golf, tennis, swimming pool), 1½ miles; Selworthy (pretty National Trust village) and Selworthy Beacon (one of the highest points on Exmoor, terrific views), 2 miles; Porlock, 4.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

MINEHEAD

Taunton 24 miles; Bridgwater 27 miles.

The popular seaside resort of Minehead occupies a wonderful sheltered spot beneath the dramatic North Hill, on the lovely West Somerset Coast. This welcoming town boasts a mile long esplanade, providing a wonderful backdrop to the golden beach, whilst the pretty harbour, visited in the summer by the famous paddle steamer Waverley, offers excellent fishing opportunities. Enjoy a nostalgic steam train journey from the seafront on the West Somerset Railway, or visit Blenheim Gardens, winner of many awards for its beautiful floral displays. Renowned for the largest herd of red deer in England, Exmoor National Park with its wooded valleys, pretty bridlepaths and heather clad moors, is well worth a visit, whilst the magnificent Norman Castle at nearby Dunster is a must.

Note: Sorry, no short breaks. Spring water.
Note: There are a few areas where thinning of trees will be undertaken to improve canopies for the future.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is a lovely house-very spacious and well equipped.”

“A lovely old cottage, great for getting away for a quiet stay as no television and limited Wi Fi quite secluded just surrounded by woods but Minehead not far away for eating out.”

“Lovely cottage in a very peaceful location.”

“Overall this was a lovely venue; the house was warm, clean and generally very well equiped.”

“Despite it's proximity to a noisy stretch of the A39, the cottage feels incredibly isolated and deep in the forest!”

“Exceeded expectations.”

“Very good cottage”

“We had a lovely stay at the cottage, the sofas and beds were really comfy, the kitchen was well stocked with cutlery, glasses, plates, bowls, cooking utensils etc and the setting is beautiful.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Heyden cottage.”

“A truly lovely property, in a lovely location.”

“Very nice cottage lots of space but if you want to walk in the woods you will need to be fit, very steep.”

“Great location with walks from the cottage & close to so many beautiful places to visit.”

“Perfect holiday have stayed before, peaceful and tranquil spot.”

“The farm house was everything we wanted; quiet, secluded, warm, cosy and well maintained.”

“The cottage and location were superb, we really enjoyed our stay and plan to return.”

“A great place to stay with young adult daughters and dog.”

“Hayden Cottage met our expectations because we have stayed there many summers.”

“Really comfortable cottage with everything you need.”

“A delightful little cottage to get away from it all whilst also being just a short drive from Dunster and everything the village has to offer; I've already recommended the cottage to friends and family.”

“Superb location.”

“The house was a beautiful location and we loved it.”

“We had a excellent break at Heyden Cottage.”

“Beautiful cottage very secluded but not far from main road to head off out and about.”

“The main issues were there was no internet service not much point advertising ...”

“Wifi, although advertised as available, was non secured and would not connect anyway.”

“Cottage was really lovely and exactly what we needed, but the absolute star was the location and beautiful garden area.”

“If you like log fires with endless supply of logs woodland walks and seclusion in a cosy warm cottage with large garden for your dog Heyden cottage is the place to go!”

“Nice location a bit tight to get a vehicle in if drive anything a bit big but very quiet”

“We had a really good holiday.”

“An unusual but interesting and cosy cottage in a quiet location .”

“Heyden Cottage is a really great location if you want to be a little bit away from things in the woods.”

“We've been coming to Heyden Cottage for nearly 10 years now and it still holds the same charm for us as it did the first time we came.”

“We visited the cottage on a cold week in early March.”

“The cottage is lovely, very peaceful and quiet.”

“Lovely location”

“Lovely cottage on edge of beautiful woodland with loads of tracks to explore.”

“The cottage owner has it nailed.”

“The premises were very good - very comfortable and spacious and the location was excellent.”

“Amazing cottage, we had a great week.”

“My granddaughter said “It was like walking into a dream” when we arrived at the cottage.”

“This cottage was one of the very best we have stayed in for the following reasons,the secluded setting in it's own grounds,the cleanliness and cosy atmosphere,it was also very well equipped with the bits and pieces that made it areal home from home.”

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MINEHEAD