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Timberscombe, Somerset
A detached cottage for four in Exmoor National Park at Timberscombe, approached over a bridge, with a grand wood burner, a garden with a barbecue and two dogs welcome.
A bridge leads you to The Old Saddlery, a detached cottage in a peaceful village within Exmoor National Park, surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife. It is a haven for keen walkers, and as a dog friendly cottage for four it welcomes two dogs, which will find plenty to explore from the very first morning.
Exposed brick and a grand wood burner set the tone in the lounge, the place to unwind and soak up the country atmosphere with a best seller, a Smart TV or a DVD. With the opening basket of logs supplied and the fire going, two dogs settle quickly after a long day out. For a night in, the kitchen and diner has all the kit a cook could want, plus a TV, and a downstairs WC completes the ground floor.
A wooden staircase leads up to a king size bedroom with a TV and a twin, and to the bathroom, which has a separate shower as well as its roll top bath. The garden is fully enclosed, with gated shared access across the rear path, and it has garden furniture for taking in the view and a barbecue for eating outside. Supper on the grill, two dogs underfoot: a fine way to end an Exmoor day.
Lace up your walking boots and the medieval town of Dunster is about an hour on foot, with its National Trust castle. The beaches at Dunster, Blue Anchor Bay and Minehead are within a few miles for the dogs to race along, and the West Somerset Steam Railway, Wimbleball Lake and the Quantock Hills are nearby, while Lynton and Lynmouth, with their cliff railway, make a longer day out.
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from £460 for 7 nights
The Old Saddlery takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Outside is an enclosed garden with gated shared access across the rear path
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £460 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:30, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Wifi
The Old Saddlery from £460 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Old Saddlery dog friendly?
Yes, The Old Saddlery welcomes up to two dogs. It's a two bedroom cottage in the quiet village of Timberscombe, with an enclosed garden and an open fire to come home to after a day out.
Are dogs allowed at The Old Saddlery year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and the cottage has real advantages in quieter months — Exmoor walking from the doorstep and valley routes that avoid the coast road in August. It's worth confirming directly with the owner if you're planning a specific time of year.
What should I know before visiting The Old Saddlery with my dog?
The garden is enclosed, which is great for dogs, but access is via a gated shared rear path — so it's worth understanding how that works before you arrive rather than assuming. The listing suggests checking the gate setup on your first morning, and for two dogs in a village this quiet it's generally fine, but it's the kind of detail that's good to be aware of.
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The Old Saddlery from £460 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukWhat’s Nearby?
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Beach2.6 mi awayDunster Beach
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Beach2.7 mi awayMinehead Beach
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Beach3.7 mi awayBlue Anchor Bay
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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.