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The Best of Exmoor
Reviews & Experiences

Reviews for The Best of Exmoor mostly highlight clean, well-equipped cottages, good locations for walks and dependable hosts. Guests commonly praise easy booking, prompt communication and helpful owners who assist with local planning and dog-friendly arrangements. A small number of reviewers mention property imperfections or isolated locations, so check individual property details and photos before booking. For prospective guests, confirm pet policies, specific access or parking details and recent guest feedback for the exact cottage you plan to book.

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Overview & Key Metrics

Review count
21
Sources
External Source, Collected.reviews
Last updated
October 2025

What reviewers often mention

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Service quality

Many reviewers praise helpful owners and responsive customer service; hosts frequently assist with day-planning, dog arrangements and arrival details.

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Value for money

Very few reviews address price. One guest called a stay “great value”; most feedback focuses on facilities and location rather than rates.

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User experience

Several guests report straightforward online booking and an easy website experience; bookings described as quick, simple and easy to rebook.

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Product quality

Most reviews describe clean, well-equipped and comfortable cottages with good kitchens, comfy beds and easy access to walks; one reviewer noted imperfections.

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Communication

Guests note prompt, informative contact: emails, phone access and quick answers to queries. Communication is repeatedly described as reliable and helpful.

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Overall experience

Overall feedback is positive: many guests recommend properties, rebook and praise locations, cleanliness and amenities; a single review was mixed.

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Filtered, experience-based customer reviews from public sources; vague and duplicate submissions removed.

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Sources: External Source (20) · Collected.reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: October 2025

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Kym Francis-Hill
External Source Oct 02, 2025

Dunkery View was beautiful spacious & exceptionally clean accommodation. It was very clear to see the hosts t...

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Janet Garnett
External Source Oct 02, 2025

Lovely cottage in quiet location. Good selection of maps and walking guides, and exc...

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Charles Woodard
External Source Oct 02, 2025

Sheepfold Cottage - Fabulous little cottage in the perfect location to explore Tarr Steps and the surrounding area. So beautiful and even in the r...

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Mrs K Nevshehir
External Source Oct 02, 2025

The Stables - Fabulous place to stay. - The Stables, Lydeard St Lawrence Lovely cottage, perfectly situated for travelling to the Quantock Hills, Dunster Castle and the coast. The cottage wa...

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Tracey M
External Source Oct 02, 2025

Good choice of accommodation - Easy to use website, good variety of properties across Exmoor for all occasions. Loved the house and vill...

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MP
External Source Oct 02, 2025

Vale View Apartment Excellent and very spacious apartment...

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Wendy
External Source Oct 02, 2025

Great location. Very well appoin...

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IAN WILTON
External Source Sep 30, 2025

This property is in a great location close to walks, town and woods! The house was very nice and decoration etc good. The garage and utility space was...

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Linda Rowe
External Source Sep 21, 2025

Ball Cottage Wisnford - We just love this cottage and the surrounding area. The weather this time wasn't the kindest but just being in the cosy warm cottage was a holiday by...

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Michelle Compton
External Source Sep 16, 2025

We ALWAYS book with Best of Exmoor - they have proven to be the best company for properties around the area. Customer service is second to none and th...

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Mr Derek Peddie
External Source Sep 16, 2025

Hare & Hounds, Exton. We found this lovely cottage last minute and so pleased that we did. Cottage has been sympathetically renovated ,retaining perio...

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sk
External Source Sep 16, 2025

Looking forward to next years stay already! - I think the fact that we have booked with Best of Exmoor, and stayed in one of their cottages twice now, and have already booked for next year & 2027...

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Mrs Shenton
External Source Sep 16, 2025

the cart shed. brendon hills. booked with 'the best of exmoor' which was a b...

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Mrs Carol Kite
External Source Sep 16, 2025

A True Gem - Location is everything with this cottage- we loved having our own slice of this picturesque location- albeit just for a week. The cottage is comfortab...

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customer
External Source Sep 16, 2025

Cherries is absolutely lovely, everything you could possibly need is there. The little extras of Prosecco, biscuits and even milk in the fridge were g...

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David
External Source Sep 16, 2025

Great property, well kitted out kitchen, excellent beds. Superb location, lovely...

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Chris Barwell
External Source Sep 09, 2025

Booking through the Best of Exmoor was really very quick and easy and we would definitely use them again. Ruffles Cottage itself, is a lovely cosy cot...

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Gunter
External Source Sep 09, 2025

Fantastic last minute holiday at Hare and Hounds - What a lovely find for our last minute summer holiday! Gorgeous character cottage in quiet location - perfect for (re-)visiting the Exmoor area. The H...

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Jim Corby
External Source Sep 08, 2025

High Bank, Porlock - We had a great stay in this lovely property. Beds were comfortable and it had ev...

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Andrea
External Source Sep 07, 2025

The Stables, Coursley Farm Cottages. Tucked away in a tranquil, secluded setting, this charming cottage offers the perfect retreat for those seeking p...

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About The Best of Exmoor

The Best of Exmoor is a UK-based holiday-cottage agency specialising in properties around Exmoor National Park. It publishes property listings and booking information on a public-facing website, and acts as an intermediary between guests and private cottage owners. The agency’s portfolio typically targets visitors seeking rural cottages, walking access and dog-friendly options across villages, coastal spots and moorland near Exmoor.