Ruffles Cottage, Dunster, Somerset, TA24 6RZ

Ruffles Cottage, Dunster, is a cosy, comfortable cottage set in the heart of the beautiful medieval village of Dunster. The cottage was built in 1844 and has all ‘mod-cons’ whilst retaining its traditional character, complete with a wood-burning stove.

Dunster is a bustling village comprised of several restaurants, pubs and tea rooms, plus a varied range of independent shops. Many of the shops in Dunster are open during traditional hours of 9 am to 5 pm, although hours are often extended during the summer season. Conversely, some shops may also reduce their opening days and/or hours out-of-season. There is a tourist information centre in Dunster, just beside Dunster Steep near the public car park at the far end of the village from Ruffles Cottage. Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 1.5 miles from Dunster. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison’s are both situated on the outskirts of the town and have long opening hours), most major high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town.

Ruffles Cottage kitchen is fitted with washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, electric oven and hob, and has microwave, toaster, kettle, a variety of cookware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. Other equipment includes television and DVD player, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, travel cot, high chair, two stair-gates, electric fan and many books, games, and DVDs. Wireless internet is available throughout the property. The log-fire in the sitting room is a wood-burning stove. 

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. Ruffles Cottage benefits from gas central heating, there is also a wood-burner in the sitting room; in the cooler months kindling, matches and one basket of logs will be provided. Additional logs can be purchased locally. Bed linen, duvets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips. There are no feather pillows at Ruffles Cottage. A small amount of tea, coffee, sugar, milk sachets and biscuits will be provided, as will salt and pepper. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and liquid soap will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided. A travel cot and 2 stair-gates are provided. There is a washing machine/dryer in the kitchen and a clothes airer. Up to 2 dogs are welcome for a supplementary fee of £15 per dog. The owners may consider accepting 3 small dogs by arrangement, please get in touch to ask and let us know the breeds/sizes of the dogs for their consideration. Please do not allow your dogs upstairs, a stair gate is provided to help with this, and please do not allow them on the furniture or leave them alone in the property at any time.