Guests often praise clean, well-equipped cottages in quiet Exmoor settings. Many return to the same property year after year. Reviews regularly mention easy access to local walks and scenic views. One guest offered a qualified recommendation due to a cottage’s isolation.
Examples from available reviews (Nov 2021 – Feb 2026).
Repeated visitors praise comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen and log burner.
“beds really comfy, kitchen well equipped and the log burner was wonderful.”
Beautiful, spacious and exceptionally clean accommodation with attentive hosts.
“exceptionally clean accommodation”
Regular customers praise excellent customer service and well-maintained properties.
“Customer service is second to none”
Owner rents a dog-friendly cottage; likes area but notes isolation.
“I WOULD PARTIALLY RECOMMEND THE STORE TO PROSPECTIVE BUYERS”
Reviews that focus on service mention helpful owners, warm welcomes and thoughtful arrival touches. Several guests describe quick replies and owners helping with local plans. Customer service earns repeated praise across reviews.
Comments on value for money appear, but less often than other themes. When guests mention it, they call properties a “perfect retreat” and say they offer great value, with the key comforts included.
Experience feedback highlights peaceful settings, cosy interiors and easy access to walks and villages. Many reviewers talk about returning and recommend the properties for walkers, families and dog owners. Guests repeatedly mention quiet nights and dark skies.
Quality comments often point to spotless accommodation, comfortable beds and well-equipped kitchens. Several reviews note sensitive renovations, modern fittings and period features kept intact. Cleanliness and attention to detail come up throughout.
Website and communication feedback describes a simple site and an easy booking process. Several guests mention quick booking messages and clear arrival instructions. Helpful pre-arrival communication shows up in multiple reviews.
Reviews are strongly positive overall, with most ratings at the top end. Repeat bookings and future reservations suggest steady satisfaction. One review offered a qualified recommendation due to perceived isolation, an uncommon contrasting note.
For each review, the core experience based on original source reviews.
Sources: External Source (20) · Trustpilot (20) · Collected.reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: February 2026
Cosy, well equipped cottage ideal for walkers with local meals available.
“Cosy and comfortable, well equipped”
Repeated bookings with no issues; cottages have been excellent.
“Would definitely recommend this company”
Four visits with consistently clean, well-equipped accommodation.
“Always clean and well equipped.”
Cottage ideally placed in Dunster with cosy, comfortable accommodation.
“The cottage is ideally placed in the heart of Dunster”
Magical location and homely cottage with an easy booking system.
“The location is magical.”
Comfortable winter stay with family-friendly garden and handy pizza oven.
“it was absolutely perfect.”
Large, spacious accommodation in peaceful location with many walks nearby.
“Excellent accommodation, very large & spacious”
Repeated visitors praise comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen and log burner.
“beds really comfy, kitchen well equipped and the log burner was wonderful.”
Quiet, peaceful cottage ideal for walks and cycling with comfy bed.
“very quiet, peaceful and dark at night.”
Spacious apartment with lovely views and easy access to Porlock Weir.
“Apartment was very spacious and comfortable, with lovely views.”
Peaceful, comfortable stay with good walks and repeat appeal.
“Peaceful bliss!”
Warm welcome, excellent accommodation and delicious food.
“Wonderful welcome, fabulous accommodation and Scrumptious food too.”
Immaculately renovated cottage with comfortable rooms and well equipped kitchen.
“Its immaculate from top to bottom.”
Outstanding bungalow with excellent fittings, pristine cleanliness and comfy bed.
“This is an outstanding holiday home”
Preferred Porlock location; consistently wonderful stays and repeat bookings.
“Our third stay at Splatt Barn in as many years and just as wonderful as ever!”
Clean, well appointed cottage with wood burner and great location.
“very clean, well appointed and comfortable.”
Consistently clean, comfortable and convenient cottage with repeat visits.
“Clean, comfortable and convenient sums it up.”
Easy, straightforward booking and a spacious property with sea views.
“Booking was easy and straightforward.”
Comfortable, clean cottage with thoughtful welcome treats provided.
“small touches like the biscuits, cake and coffee provided were lovely!”
Lovely cottage in a great location with useful off-road parking.
“Lovely cottage in great location; off road parking a real asset.”
Beautiful, spacious and exceptionally clean accommodation with attentive hosts.
“exceptionally clean accommodation”
Quiet cottage with excellent walks and easy access to Porlock.
“Lovely cottage in quiet location.”
Fabulous cottage ideally located for Tarr Steps and riverside walks.
“Fabulous little cottage in the perfect location to explore Tarr Steps”
Charming cottage, beautifully decorated with very helpful owners.
“very helpful when planning our day”
Easy-to-use website with a good variety of properties and helpful communication.
“Easy to use website”
Very spacious apartment in a great location with nearby walks.
“very spacious apartment”
Well appointed cottage with comfy beds and good equipment.
“Comfy beds and well equipped”
Great location near walks, town and woods with useful utility space.
“This property is in a great location close to walks, town and woods!”
Cosy cottage with good access, local amenities and pleasant walks.
“just being in the cosy warm cottage was a holiday by itself.”
Regular customers praise excellent customer service and well-maintained properties.
“Customer service is second to none”
Sympathetically renovated cottage with modern facilities and dog-friendly utility.
“Cottage has been sympathetically renovated ,retaining period features with modern facilities.”
Repeated bookings and future reservations show strong satisfaction.
“have already booked for next year & 2027 to avoid disappointment”
Perfect retreat with all comforts, great value and easy booking.
“perfect retreat. all comforts you need. great value.”
Picturesque cottage comfortable and well equipped with welcoming touches.
“This is a true gem.”
Lovely cottage stocked with thoughtful extras; booking communication was prompt.
“Cherries is absolutely lovely, everything you could possibly need is there.”
Well-equipped property with comfortable beds and superb location.
“well kitted out kitchen, excellent beds.”
Quick and easy booking; cosy cottage in great location.
“Booking through the Best of Exmoor was really very quick and easy”
Character cottage thoughtfully renovated, spotless and very well equipped.
“spotless clean and decorated with great attention to detail”
Comfortable beds, well-equipped property with a relaxing garden by the stream.
“Beds were comfortable and it had everything we needed.”
Stylish, well equipped cottage offering luxurious beds and peaceful surroundings.
“A grand, luxuriously soft bed dressed in crisp, immaculate linens”
This page combines submitted experiences with public reviews from platforms such as Google, Trustpilot, etc. Recurring points are summarised without changing the content of reviews.
The Best of Exmoor offers self-catering holiday places to stay in and around Exmoor National Park. The company lists cottages, apartments and bungalows in rural and coastal villages. The website includes property details, availability calendars and online booking. Guests can filter by location, property type and amenities such as dog-friendly stays and off-road parking. The business caters to visitors planning walking, coastal and countryside breaks in the Exmoor area.