Dragon House

Rating
Sleeps 22
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 10
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

“This house is fantastic for large family's or groups of people, it has lots of nooks and hidey holes all around, the grounds are great with loads of space for rounders etc young and old alike.”

The house is what it says on the tin its a Grade 2 listed house with significant character. The kitchen is amazing great beer fridges!!! We enjoyed our stay, lots to ... more
The house is what it says on the tin its a Grade 2 listed house with significant character. The kitchen is amazing great beer fridges!!! We enjoyed our stay, lots to visit in the area.

Mrs Donaldson, August 2019
“Great place for a group of friends to spend time together”

Mr Apps, July 2019
“The owner of Dragon cottage was really helpful and very welcoming.”

The property is full of character and comfortable. I have re-booked for next year already, thank you!

Ms Bradley, June 2019
“A wonderful celebratory weekend at Dragon House.”

.. from the moment we arrived and met Harvey the owner - the magic of the place started. Being shown around the quirky, but dignified house was an indicator of the fun... more
.. from the moment we arrived and met Harvey the owner - the magic of the place started. Being shown around the quirky, but dignified house was an indicator of the fun ahead. By first evening, the dye was set as we gathered in the 'thatched pub'. Harvey had been kind enough to light the log fire earlier - so we were really snug. All twenty of us sat comfortably in the characterful dining room later that evening for a noisy first night together supper. This was a surprise party weekend for my husband's 60th Birthday... I could write so much more about this weekend, but suffice to say - Dragon House is perfect for a large gathering - a well equipped kitchen made it easy to prepare meals, and the fastest dishwasher in the world to clean afterwards. Everywhere spotless upon arrival too. I am now working out an excuse to return!

Mrs Saunders, January 2019
“It was a lovely place to have a family celebration.”

Mrs Kelly, November 2018
“It was perfect for what we wanted, thank you.”

Miss Williams, November 2018
“The Dragon House has been a fantastic weekend, very unusual and fun property a little bit of TLC required here & there but a fantastic location and really enjoyed the facilities especially having our own bar - the boys loved it!”

The beautiful dining room was fantastic for our afternoon tea, and having a welcome lit fire was most appreciated!

Mrs Searle, October 2018
“The Dragon House was a brilliant venue for a surprise birthday party.”

It's quirky, olde worlde charm was fantastic and we spent most of our time in the bar! The property had everything we needed for our weekend of celebrations. The gard... more
It's quirky, olde worlde charm was fantastic and we spent most of our time in the bar! The property had everything we needed for our weekend of celebrations. The garden was lovely and we were blessed with nice weather so were able to enjoy breakfast on the terrace and an afternoon drink on the lawn. Being a former hotel, it had plenty of space so everyone could relax and the kids loved the little games room on the second floor.

Mrs Paton, September 2018
“The house was a little tired and needed some TLC especially the mattresses on the beds as we had to swap one over with another room that wasn’t used and one of the super kings had no springs at all in the middle of the mattress, so it felt like you was lying on a board.”

There was also no stream at the bottom of the garden as stated in listing.

Mr White, August 2018
“Whilst the accommodation met our needs and was reasonably comfortable, the state of repair was poor.”

We understand the building is old and rustic but it was the fixtures an fittings which let it down, a bit more maintenance would make a huge difference.

Mr Hutchinson, August 2018
“The accommodation was comfortable for our group of 14 and as Dragon House was a former hotel it was novel to have the run of the place without the normal restrictions of a hotel.”

It was certainly spacious and once we'd mastered the industrial sized dishwasher (so much faster than the norm) we could spend more time in the bar. The one let down wa... more
It was certainly spacious and once we'd mastered the industrial sized dishwasher (so much faster than the norm) we could spend more time in the bar. The one let down was that we would have expected soap to have been provided in our bathrooms but a quick trip to Lidl sorted that out.

Mr Macpherson, March 2018
“Perfect”

Excellent house for a large party / families. All rooms had ensuite. Huge kitchen for the cooks and plenty of space for a big group. The bar area was fantastic for the ... more
Excellent house for a large party / families. All rooms had ensuite. Huge kitchen for the cooks and plenty of space for a big group. The bar area was fantastic for the evening with the log fire and the small play room for the kids. Fantastic, would recommend.

Worcsfamily, January 2017
“A great way to celebrate a BIG! Birthday”

This house is just perfect for a big family/friends celebration. The owner is very friendly and takes you round the house and is available if you have any questions. ... more
This house is just perfect for a big family/friends celebration. The owner is very friendly and takes you round the house and is available if you have any questions. We were allowed to check in at 3pm as the house was vacant before so that was an added bonus rather than the 5pm as advertised and when I asked if I could buy some ice locally on the phone, the owner kindly offered to make some ice for our arrival. Very much appreciated. The reception area was a fun way to check friends in on arrival. The house was oozing with character. We all loved it! There are two rooms a few steps across the garden courtyard, one up and one down which were the newer of the rooms and nice and warm even though not adjoining the house. The industrial kitchen worked perfectly with all the pots and pans along with the industrial dishwasher which once up and running had dishes done in just 3 mins. The house also came with washing up liquid, cloth and tea towels so easy to keep things clean. The bar area was my favourite room as really special and makes for such a great party as you really feel you have taken over a pub. Some friends were serving behind the bar and others sitting in front and constantly changing as it was fun to do both. With the open fire made it just perfect. Two of the family rooms have an additional small room with the additional twin beds so still feels private and works well. Also a nice dining room so all could dine together in one room making for a great party. There is some welcome information in reception regarding useful information you require while staying at the house and for local attractions. Some great walks to be had straight from the house to Watchet and Dunster. Also there is ample parking for guests. We ordered a local curry takeaway from Williton. Dropped the order in earlier in the day and arranged for evening delivery. This was a great way to get the party started. Also to note, the reception stairs in the hall way and the pretty garden terrace made for some great group photos to remember the weekend. Bring your tripod. Mobile reception very limited but free wifi is provided.

WendySwiss, March 2016
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The property

Dunster 3.7 miles.

This superb Grade II listed house is situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park, just less than four miles east of the village of Dunster in Somerset.

A former gentleman’s house, this Dunster holiday home is steeped in character with a warm and welcoming feel, which combines with tasteful furnishings to create a special retreat for family celebrations and reunions.

Having seen service in the past 300 years as a Methodist meeting house, pub and hotel, this fabulous Dunster holiday home offers guests a fully-equipped commercial kitchen, a magnificent oak-beamed dining room with inglenook fireplace and a cosy bar area with open fire and working bar optics and pumps.

The sitting room of this splendid Somerset house is oak panelled and has a range of comfy sofas and sumptuous armchairs to provide plenty of room for everyone in your party.

There is a bright, sunny conservatory leading off the bar area, an ideal place to enjoy breakfast whilst overlooking the slate-cobbled courtyard and gardens.

Through the stylish hallway, which has a wooden reception counter, the stairway at your Somerset holiday home leads to the first and second floors where most of the bedrooms are, all of which boast en-suites, a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

There is also a second floor games room with table football, TV, beanbags and an Xbox 360 ensuring everyone is entertained.

There are also two further en-suite bedrooms across the courtyard of this holiday home near Dunster, each having their own entrance and with the top floor room enjoying views of the glorious gardens.

Guests will love to linger for drinks and refreshments in the garden where there is a large lawn, sun drenched courtyard and shady trees.

In the immediate vicinity of this holiday home near Dunster, there are a host of activities, including historic Dunster Castle, a day at the beach at Blue Anchor and rides on the spectacular West Somerset steam train to Minehead, and further afield are the picturesque coastal resorts of Porlock, Lynton and Lynmouth.

This unique Dunster holiday home is the perfect base to simply relax in peaceful surroundings and to explore Exmoor.

Note: This property is attached to Ref. 25293, together they sleep 26.

Summary

Main house
Over three floors
Six bedrooms with TV: 1 x family room with 1 super king-size double and 2 singles with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 1 super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) and 2 children’s single with en-suite roll-top bath, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 1 double and 2 singles with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x second floor eaves double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor eaves children’s bunks with en-suite bath, basin and WC
Annexe
Two bedrooms
1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor double with en-suite bath, basin and WC
Two ground floor basin and WC
Commercial kitchen
Shared external utility
Dining room with gas coal-effect fire
Sitting room
Second sitting room (seats 18) with bar and open fire
Conservatory with dining area (seats 14)
Hall with seating
Second floor landing with sitting area (seats 2)
Second floor games room with table football.
Oil heating with electric convector heaters, gas fire and open fire
Two commercial gas range cookers, two microwaves, two fridge/freezers, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility, commercial dishwasher, 9 x TVs with Freeview, 6 x DVDs, Xbox 360 with selection of games, WiFi, selection of books,games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair
Off road parking for 15 cars
Shared lawned gardens with patios, courtyard and furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub 7 mins walk
Beach 2 miles
Note: Bar can be stocked on request at extra charge, contact owner to arrange
Note: Second floor rooms, including landing, have sloping ceilings
Note: Some road noise may be heard in few rooms at front of property
Note: Limited mobile phone reception
Note: Unfenced pond, children to be supervised
Note: Check-in 5pm, check-out 10am
Note: Winter Short Breaks are available from a Friday or a Monday start only.

About the location

DUNSTER

Minehead 3 miles.

Dunster is a popular tourist village near the North Somerset coast and is a largely unspoiled spot: the centre of the town retains many old buildings which hug the winding cobbled streets. The whole village is dominated by the castle on its hill but the focal point of the High Street is the picturesque Yarn Market, a covered area built in 1609 particularly to accommodate the wool traders and other cloth merchants. Inside Dunster castle there are fine plasterwork ceilings and the extensive terraced and landscaped gardens contain many rare shrubs and trees, and offer marvelous views out to sea, and towards the Quantocks. For those who enjoy exploring the countryside, Dunster is within the Exmoor National Park and there are plenty of footpaths leading onto the surrounding hills of Grabbist and walks into Dunster’s Deer Park at the foot of the castle. Dunster is well served with traditional inns, individual shops and interesting places to explore including the working 18th century watermill. West Somerset’s premier resort of Minehead is less than three miles away and has golden sandy beaches, seaside attractions for the visitor, and plenty of cafes, shops and bistros.

Region Information

Note: Winter Short Breaks are available from a Friday or a Monday start only.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

Dragon House

Bilbrook near Dunster, Somerset (Ref. 25294)

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Reviews

“This house is fantastic for large family's or groups of people, it has lots of nooks and hidey holes all around, the grounds are great with loads of space for rounders etc young and old alike.”

“Great place for a group of friends to spend time together”

“The owner of Dragon cottage was really helpful and very welcoming.”

“A wonderful celebratory weekend at Dragon House.”

“It was a lovely place to have a family celebration.”

“It was perfect for what we wanted, thank you.”

“The Dragon House has been a fantastic weekend, very unusual and fun property a little bit of TLC required here & there but a fantastic location and really enjoyed the facilities especially having our own bar - the boys loved it!”

“The Dragon House was a brilliant venue for a surprise birthday party.”

“The house was a little tired and needed some TLC especially the mattresses on the beds as we had to swap one over with another room that wasn’t used and one of the super kings had no springs at all in the middle of the mattress, so it felt like you was lying on a board.”

“Whilst the accommodation met our needs and was reasonably comfortable, the state of repair was poor.”

“The accommodation was comfortable for our group of 14 and as Dragon House was a former hotel it was novel to have the run of the place without the normal restrictions of a hotel.”

“Perfect”

“A great way to celebrate a BIG! Birthday”

The property

Summary

About the location

DUNSTER

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