Sweet Shop Cottage, Minehead

Sweet Shop Cottage is a 17th-century thatched property in Minehead, Somerset, sleeping eight guests across four bedrooms. This former sweet shop sits on the edge of Exmoor National Park. The property works brilliantly for groups with four en-suite bathrooms, a private hot tub in the enclosed garden and a summer house for outdoor gatherings. Original wooden beams and exposed stone walls create real character throughout.

Minehead offers direct access to Exmoor's moorland and coastal paths. The beach sits just five minutes away by car. Dunster village and its medieval castle lie within easy reach.

The ground floor features a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Upstairs you'll find three more double bedrooms, each with their own en-suite. The kitchen includes an electric range cooker, gas hob and dishwasher. The lounge has a wood-burning stove and Smart TV with Sky and Netflix. Outside, the garden provides an eight-seater dining table and hot tub.

Dunster Castle (2 miles, 6 minutes) offers medieval history and gardens. West Somerset Steam Railway (0.5 miles, 2 minutes) runs heritage trains along the coast. Exmoor National Park (on doorstep) provides walking and wildlife watching. Valley of Rocks (8 miles, 20 minutes) features dramatic coastal scenery and wild goats.

Sweet Shop Cottage combines period features with modern facilities. Best for groups wanting coastal and moorland access with luxury touches.