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Dunster, Somerset
A five bedroom house in the middle of medieval Dunster with a walled lawn garden, room for three dogs, and the deer park walkable from the garden gate.
Dunster barely feels like it belongs to this century. The village sits at the foot of an 11th century castle with a Yarn Market standing in the square, and High House is in the middle of it, five bedrooms and five bathrooms, a four poster, an open fire and a hot tub in the grounds. It takes ten people and three dogs without anyone falling over anyone else.
Your dog gets the better half of Dunster. There is a walled lawn garden to come back to and a cluster of walking most addresses cannot match. Dunster Beach is three tenths of a mile from the door. The Yarn Market is a hundred yards, the Butter Cross and Gallox Bridge a little further, and Blue Anchor Bay a mile and a half along the coast road. The deer park and the Coleridge Way open off the garden gate, so the first walk of the day needs no car.
A walled garden means the last trip out at night is a door rather than a drive, and three dogs is generous for a house of this size. The real advantage is the gate onto the deer park: ten people can scatter in different directions all day and the dogs still get three proper outings without anyone reaching for the car keys. This is the house for a family gathering where two or three dogs are part of the party rather than a problem to be solved.
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from £3,292 for 7 nights
High House takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Heading outside the varied gardens are enchanting and include a walled lawn garden that is perfect for relaxing on a summer afternoon
- Dog Facilities
- Dog shower, Drying room
- Sleeps
- 10 guests
- Rooms
- 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
- Price
- from £3,292 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:30, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Bbq, Games, Hot tub, Open fire, Parking, Wifi
High House from £3,292 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is High House dog friendly?
Yes, High House welcomes up to three dogs, which is genuinely generous for a property of this size. There's a walled lawn garden for them to use, and the deer park is accessible directly from the garden gate, so walks start the moment you step outside.
Are dogs allowed at High House year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the property directly to confirm availability for your travel dates. Given the walled garden and direct access to the deer park, it's set up to work well for dogs across the seasons.
What should I know before visiting High House with my dog?
The house accommodates up to three dogs, and the walled garden means a late-night trip out is just a matter of opening a door rather than getting in the car. Dunster Beach is just three tenths of a mile away, Blue Anchor Bay is a mile and a half along the coast road, and the Coleridge Way opens off the garden gate, so you'll have plenty of walking options without needing to drive.
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High House from £3,292 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
Attraction0.1 mi awayDunster, Yarn Market
Somerset
A 17th century octagonal market hall in the middle of Dunster high street, a village stop with your dog rather than a site visit.
Attraction0.2 mi awayDunster Butter Cross
Somerset
The stump of a medieval stone cross on the edge of Dunster, worth it for the lane walk your dog gets on the way up rather than the monument.
Beach0.3 mi awayDunster Beach
Somerset
A quiet pebble and sand beach at Dunster near the edge of Exmoor National Park with year-round access.
Attraction0.3 mi awayDunster Gallox Bridge
Somerset
A medieval packhorse bridge over the River Avill, with clear shallow water and the Macmillan Way running straight from it for a proper walk with your dog.
Beach1.4 mi awayBlue Anchor Bay
Somerset
A pebble beach on the Somerset coast with year-round access, views across the Bristol Channel to Wales and the Blue Anchor pub as reward.
Beach2.2 mi awayMinehead Beach
Somerset
The start of the South West Coast Path with a wide sandy and pebble beach, seasonal restrictions but good off-season access.