Greenslades in Exford near Dulverton | Stunning Somerset Group Cottage

About Greenslades

Greenslades offers a fantastic group escape in Somerset, perfect for bringing everyone together. This spacious property sits in the beautiful Exmoor National Park, giving your group direct access to outstanding natural scenery and miles of walking trails right from the doorstep.

The surrounding area is quintessentially West Country. Rolling moorland stretches in every direction. Ancient woodland and dramatic coastline lie within easy reach.

The accommodation provides plenty of space for larger groups to spread out and relax together. Multiple bedrooms ensure everyone has their own comfortable space. Generous living areas give the whole party room to gather. The kitchen is well-equipped for preparing group meals. Bathrooms are thoughtfully distributed throughout the property.

Dunster Castle sits just 3 miles away (8 minutes). Porlock Weir beach is 4 miles distant (10 minutes). Lynton and Lynmouth are 12 miles away (25 minutes). Minehead offers shops and attractions 5 miles away (12 minutes).

Greenslades works brilliantly for walking groups and families wanting countryside adventures. The Exmoor location means wildlife spotting, stargazing and proper fresh air. Book this for an authentic moorland experience.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with woodburners
✓Range cooker with electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 3 x tvs (one smart tv) with freeview, netflix, dvd, wifi, selection of books, games and dvds
✓Fuel, power and starter packs for woodburners included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot, highchair
✓Off road parking for 6 cars
✓Front, rear and side (enclosed) lawned garden with patio, furniture and bbq
✓One well-behaved dog welcome
✓Second dog welcome for £25
✓00 - this must be booked in
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop and pub 5 mins walk

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Greenslades

Exmoor National Park Location

Step straight onto moorland trails from your door, with red deer, wild ponies and spectacular views all around you daily.

Spacious Group Accommodation

Everyone gets their own space with multiple bedrooms and large living areas perfect for gathering the whole party together comfortably.

Close to Coastal Attractions

Porlock Weir and dramatic North Devon coastline are minutes away, offering beaches, harbours and stunning cliff walks for all.

Perfect Walking Base

Hundreds of trails start from the doorstep, from gentle valley walks to challenging moorland hikes across this protected landscape.

Near Historic Dunster

Medieval Dunster village with its famous castle, yarn market and independent shops is just three miles away for group days out.

Peaceful Rural Setting

Escape the noise and enjoy proper countryside peace, with dark skies for stargazing and wildlife encounters throughout your stay.

Getting To Greenslades

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Greenslades by car, take the A39 towards Minehead and follow signs for Exmoor National Park. The property is accessible via country lanes and offers off-road parking for your group's vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Taunton, approximately 30 miles away. From there, arrange taxis or car hire for the scenic journey through Somerset countryside to your Exmoor base.

Off-road parking for multiple vehicles

Taunton station (30 miles)

Accessible from the A39 via country lanes

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Dunster Castle

Distance: 3 miles

TA24 6SL

Porlock Weir

Distance: 4 miles

TA24 8PB

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Distance: 12 miles

EX35 6EQ

Dunkery Beacon

Distance: 6 miles

TA24 7JY

Horner Woods Nature Trail

Distance: 4 miles

TA24 8HY

Selworthy Beacon

Distance: 5 miles

TA24 8SB

Minehead Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

TA24 5NQ

Dunster Village Shops

Distance: 3 miles

TA24 6SH

Porlock Village Stores

Distance: 6 miles

TA24 8QD

Minehead Railway Station

Distance: 5 miles

TA24 5BG

West Somerset Railway

Distance: 5 miles

TA24 5BG

Exmoor National Park Centre

Distance: 3 miles

TA24 6SE

Dunster Castle

Distance: 3 miles

TA24 6SL

Porlock Weir

Distance: 4 miles

TA24 8PB

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Distance: 12 miles

EX35 6EQ

Dunkery Beacon

Distance: 6 miles

TA24 7JY

Horner Woods Nature Trail

Distance: 4 miles

TA24 8HY

Selworthy Beacon

Distance: 5 miles

TA24 8SB

Minehead Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

TA24 5NQ

Dunster Village Shops

Distance: 3 miles

TA24 6SH

Porlock Village Stores

Distance: 6 miles

TA24 8QD

Minehead Railway Station

Distance: 5 miles

TA24 5BG

West Somerset Railway

Distance: 5 miles

TA24 5BG

Exmoor National Park Centre

Distance: 3 miles

TA24 6SE

Is Greenslades Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Exmoor National Park provides endless outdoor adventures for children. Walking trails suit all ages and abilities. Wildlife spotting includes red deer, ponies and birds. Dunster Castle offers medieval history and grounds to explore. Nearby beaches at Porlock Weir and Minehead provide rock pooling and sandcastle building. The West Somerset Railway runs steam trains that fascinate younger visitors.

Groups Will Love...

The spacious living areas at Greenslades give groups proper room to gather and socialise together. Multiple reception rooms mean different activities can happen simultaneously. The kitchen accommodates group cooking with everyone helping prepare meals. Large dining spaces let the whole party eat together. Separate seating areas allow quiet reading or lively games. This layout works perfectly for multi-generational family gatherings or friend groups.

Pet Friendly

Greenslades welcomes dogs to join your group holiday. The Exmoor location provides exceptional walking straight from the door with miles of moorland trails. Enclosed outdoor space lets pets explore safely. Nearby beaches at Porlock allow dogs year-round. Local pubs welcome well-behaved dogs. The National Park offers some of Britain's best countryside for exercising active dogs. Remember to bring bedding and bowls.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Greenslades

The Luttrell Arms

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA24 6SG

The Ship Inn Porlock

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA24 8QD

The Tea Shoppe Dunster

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA24 6SF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Greenslades

Is Greenslades pet friendly?

Yes, Greenslades welcomes dogs so your four-legged family members can join the adventure. The Exmoor location provides endless walking opportunities perfect for exercising pets of all energy levels.

How many people does Greenslades sleep?

The property accommodates larger groups comfortably with multiple bedrooms spread throughout the house. Exact capacity details should be confirmed when booking to ensure it matches your party size.

What facilities are available for groups?

Greenslades features spacious living areas where everyone can gather together, plus a well-equipped kitchen for group meals. The layout gives both communal spaces and private areas so groups can balance time together and apart.

Is there parking available?

Yes, off-road parking is provided at the property for multiple vehicles. This makes it convenient for groups arriving in separate cars or planning day trips around Somerset and Devon.

What outdoor activities are nearby?

Exmoor National Park surrounds the property with walking, cycling and wildlife watching opportunities. The coast is minutes away offering beach visits, harbour walks and water sports at various locations.

How far is the nearest shop?

Minehead town is approximately 5 miles away with supermarkets, shops and amenities for stocking up. The village of Dunster, 3 miles distant, has local shops and cafes for essentials and treats.

Is Greenslades suitable for elderly guests?

The property layout should be checked for accessibility requirements as moorland locations can involve uneven terrain. Contact the booking team to discuss specific mobility needs before confirming your reservation.

What makes this good for family groups?

The Exmoor setting offers outdoor adventures that appeal to all ages from children to grandparents. Safe walking trails, wildlife spotting and nearby attractions like Dunster Castle provide entertainment for multi-generational gatherings.

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Greenslades Reviews

A well equipped cottage with a good layout so that there is space for everyone. The cottage is in a good position for exploring Exmoor.

Very comfortable cottage with excellent facilities. .Everyone staying here said how comfortable the mattresses were.! all the rooms had a pleasant view and lots of bathrooms for us to choose.Many different levels in building I would suggest are difficult for elderly people staying here. The house is on a steep incline and so parking cars was a little tricky. However it was a great place to stay

Elaine

Very comfortable and clean accommodation. Owners and Staff very helpful.

George

All 8 of us 5 adults, 1 toddler, 2 dogs really enjoyed our time at Greenslades, we are already considering booking another holiday as the cottage was so spacious and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The location was superb with a short walk into the village but also not far to drive around Exmoor.

Christine

Very comfortable a well appointed property. Well equippedcleanwelcoming.would highly recommend. Some people might find the steep steps down to the back door slightly inconvenient, but there is an alternative route down and over the lawn.

Corrie

The house is very spacious and all the necessities to start you off are provided tea, milk, toiletpaper. The logs for the fire were very much appreciated. The kitchen is well equipped, but most of the pans need to be replaced, we think. The large cooker in the kitchen is a big plus. The beds were comfortable.

We found Greenslades to be very comfortable and well provisioned. It is in a delightful location with great views and a lovely garden. The welcome cake was amongst the best we have had and very welcome at the end of a journey. We would definitely consider the property if visiting the area again.

Judy was a great host with good communication, one of our party is ill and Judy arranged with Lorna to have a bedroom ready early so she could rest. Lorna made sure that everything was ready and the whole cottage was so clean and left warm and cosy for us. The cottage is beautiful and has everything that you need for a relaxing stay, the beds were comfortable and perfect for us as a group of 4. It was so quiet and peaceful we heard owls at night. Our only disappointment was that we never got to use the 2 gorgeous log burners because the weather was so mild and the cottage was so cosy warm. We were sad to be leaving. We would 100 recommend ths cottage.

A spacious, comfortable cottage, well equipped and perfect for a large family holiday. Great location.

Really enjoyed our four night stay in this well equipped comfortable property. We had trips to Porlock Weir, Valley of the Rocks and Selworthy to name a few which were a short drive away. Would definitely recommend.

Cosy and comfortable, clean and wellequipped. Garden proved secure, even against an inquisitive cocker spaniel. A great location for exploring further afield, or just wandering the local lanes and footpaths. Exford is great with all the facilities you probably need and all the locals are very friendly. White Horse Inn suited us just fine whatever time of day, whilst the Crown Hotel's business hours were awkward. Overall, really good.

Michael

The facilities were very good and the beds were comfortable and the property was clean. It would have been nice to know about the access to the property before booking, both vehicular and on foot. Tight turn getting in and out of driveway. Also there is no T.V signal downstairs for freeview so could only watch streaming services which was a disappointment for ourselves. Overall we were very happy with our stay and appreciated the cake and milk that awaited us on arrival. We would definitely stay again.

Richard

We had a lovely week at Greenslades. It provided a peaceful base for our exploring of Exmoor and a wonderful garden to sit under the pegola and enjoy the views. The sitting room provided a coool hiding place from the extreem temperatures we had on a couple of afternoons with its very thick walls. Our bedroom was very comfortable and the shower in the main bathroom was a great size and plenty of waterflow. All in all a very enjoyable week. Thank you.

A really nice, comfortable cottage with very good facilities and it was immaculately clean. The beds were very comfortable ensuring a good nights sleep. The garden is very well kept and has a nice seating area where we were able to watch a pair of roe deer in the field opposite in the evenings as well as many different types of birds when sitting out there. The chocolate cake left for us was gorgeous. We will return as we had a great time there.

We all love Greenslades, the garden was looking lovely, weather was good and our horses all enjoyed themselves too ! Just booked for next year !

Exford is a good location for a base to explore Exmoor and the nearby coast and the cottage is great for a family group in our case 3 mature couples. Downstairs the kitchen is large and extremely well equipped and the lounge has plenty of space for relaxing in the evening. The beds upstairs were comfortable and it worked well having 2 ensuites and a separate bathroom for the 3rd bedroom. Despite the instructions from the owners we struggled to find the cottage the first time a sign saying Greenslades as you approach the fork in the road would be helpful as you can't see the house sign until you've driven past the turning into the drive! The owners have provided a really detailed file about the house and the area best we've ever seen and the fresh milk and home made cake on arrival were very welcome.

Robina

It was just a joy! I'm sure you get moans and groans as people always find something to moan about, we had a lovely time, heating was set which was nice to come into as it wasn't warm on our stay. Cake on side, beds made and 910 for cleanliness so what else can you ask for... Bigger tv that's all as I'm deaf and struggled with subtitles from the sofa in the evening but that's just me being cheeky! Loved it!

Anthony

Had a minor glitch on arrival but soon sorted by the owner and many thanks to Lorna the Caretaker a real gem of a lady. Garden well tended on arrival lawns cut and the property had everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable stay. Walking distance to Exford and a peaceful place to stay, thoroughly enjoyed.

Greenslades is lovely cottage for exploring Exmoor. Comfortable beds and bathrooms with showers. One ensuite could do with upgrading next time the owners are reviewing the property. Our extended family found it comfortable and we would all go back there. The light over the hob was not working but the maintenance man had been alerted and had it in hand. We appreciated that everything required for cooking and preparing meals was provided and used the BBQ a couple of times. The younger members enjoyed the table tennis and archery. The garden was private and well fenced for the dog who also had a good time. Having a local shop a pleasant walk away in the village added to the plusses

This is our 3rd stay at Greenslades, so that speaks for itself ! ps Coffee cake was delicious, a lovely touch to provide us with one.

Greenslades was exactly as described on the website. The owners gave us all the details we needed to enjoy our stay. The house was excellent and we would have no hesitation in recommending it. Many many thanks. Best wishes. Paul

An amazing place to stay. So comfortable, spotlessly clean, spacious with everything you could possibly need in situ. The bedrooms and bathrooms were superb. A short walk into the village of Exford with lovely pubs and friendly people made us wish we had booked a longer stay but we will be going back.

A lovely property and perfect for a long weekend on Exmoor. Extremely comfortable accommodation. Half mile walk to the village centre and its pubs hotels and shop made for a very enjoyable and relaxed time.

Anthony

Lovely spacious property in Exford, walkable to shop & pubs. Comfy beds & the zip & link bed super large & comfy ...good nights sleep had by all. Everything you could want for a relaxing holiday.

Jacqueline

Great weekend away. House easily catered for the 7 of us with lots of room and was well equipped every thing you need is there. Lovely part of the world will definitely be back Thank you and the cake and milk was a lovely touch after our 2.5 hour journey.

A lovely cottage really well equipped and extremely comfortable. Beautifully warm even in a very cold week. Great communication from the owner with plenty of advice on walks and activities in the area. Exford is a lovely village with 2 great pubshotels.

Stuart

We enjoyed our recent stay at Greenslades, it was wet and dreary weather most of the week, mind you it's mid Nov and on Exmoor so to be expected. So it was nice to get back to a warm and cosy cottage after each day out. Although there's two woodstoves we only used the smaller dining area one for background warm, as the main central heating was excellent. We found everything we needed for our stay was provided, bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and comfortable. A home from home.

This was a fantastic house, warm and welcoming with great facilities. We were a family group ranging from 189 and it worked very well for us. The information sent by the owner prior to our stay was very helpful. We very much enjoyed our stay in Exmoor.

Sharon Theresa

Our second time at this lovely house. The house is very comfortable, clean, and spacious. Great garden with lovely views over the countryside. Nice touch that they leave milk and a lovely homemade cake on arrival. Would definitely return.

Lovely spacious house well equipped for a comfortable stay. The house is perfectly positioned for a short circular walk into Exford for the shop, playground and pubs.

We had a wonderful few days at Greenslades. It was perfect for our family gathering with everything we needed, comfortable beds and just that lovely home from home feeling. We were exceptionally lucky with the weather, so had drinks and meals outside, enjoying the peace and tranquility of the lovely garden and surrounding area. Wonderful walks from the house and an easy walk or cycle ride down to the village for supplies and a cheeky pint.

Greenslades is an exceptional cottage spacious and very comfortable, the dining area in the garden with such beautiful wisteria and wonderful panoramic views of the countryside really made our holiday. The cottage is ideally situated for trips to Lynmouth and Porlock and many other places. The owners of the cottage have left ample leaflets and ideas for a Taylor made holiday..whats not to enjoy

Sharon Theresa

This house is fantastic it was so comfortable and spacious it has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and is ideally located close to Exford village which has two good pubs and a well stocked village shop. It has stunning views over the countryside which can be seen from the lovely garden. We will definitely return to this house.

Rachel

This holiday was perfect! The booking, payment, key collection and information process was seamlessly easy. Greenslades Cottage was absolutely gorgeous in every way a beautiful property, with every possible need provided for. There was a large chocolate cake, a litre of milk in the fridge, and two vases of daffodils for us when we arrived. The bedrooms and bathrooms were beautiful, with big comfy beds, excellent power showers and lovely bath sheets provided.There was plenty of room for all of us .5 adults, 2 children and a large dog and everything was spotlessly clean. It was early March and one day there were 5 inches of snow, but the cottage was always warm and cosy There was plenty of fire wood provided for the burners in the sitting room and dining room, but we didn't need to use it. None of us wanted to leave, so we would definitely recommend Greenslades to others and the Sykes company for their efficient and accurate operation.

Absolutely perfect for two families to share with plenty of space and privacy. Clean, warm and comfortable, a well equipped kitchen and two lovely fires. Spotless bathrooms with hot, powerful showers, perfect for relaxing after a walk on the moors. Recommend the White Horse pub in the village. We would love to return!!

Warm welcome with cake and daffodils, home is spacious and ideal for extended family get togethers ideally situated for Exmoor and surrounding areas.

Steven

Delightful cottage in a lovely village. Really nice bedrooms, cosy lounge with log burner & the kitchen had everything you could possibly need. Would definitely recommend. Lovely pub in the village White Horse Inn. We had a couple of lovely meals there. Beautiful area to explore.

Anthony

We had a lovely stay at Greenslades a very comfortable, spacious house set in a good garden which Basil our dog also loved and failed to escape from! A lot of thought has gone into providing all that we would need on a holiday and even the weather was better than had been forecast The location is great within easy reach of both the coast and moorland walks and with plenty of good pubs round and about. We hope to return with more of the family.

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Greenslades, Exford

About Greenslades

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Exmoor National Park Location

Spacious Group Accommodation

Close to Coastal Attractions

Perfect Walking Base

Near Historic Dunster

Peaceful Rural Setting

Getting To Greenslades

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Greenslades Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Luttrell Arms

The Ship Inn Porlock

The Tea Shoppe Dunster

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Greenslades Reviews