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Westholme Lodge, Minehead

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4.7
out of 5
Sleeps up to 14
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 3

Westholme Lodge is a seven-bedroom Victorian house in Minehead, Somerset. This property sleeps 14 guests across three floors. The location puts you 0. 1 miles from the beach and shops. Groups get ample off-road parking, a private hot tub and a dedicated children's playroom.

Minehead sits on the edge of Exmoor National Park. The town has a mile-long esplanade and golden beach. You can walk to the harbour in minutes. The West Somerset Railway runs steam trains through the area.

The house has three bathrooms including two en-suites. Bedroom one offers a super-king with en-suite bath and shower. Bedroom two has a super-king zip-and-link. Bedroom three features a king-size with day bed. Bedroom four is king-size with basin.

 

About Westholme Lodge

Westholme Lodge is a seven-bedroom Victorian house in Minehead, Somerset. This property sleeps 14 guests across three floors. The location puts you 0.1 miles from the beach and shops. Groups get ample off-road parking, a private hot tub and a dedicated children's playroom.

Minehead sits on the edge of Exmoor National Park. The town has a mile-long esplanade and golden beach. You can walk to the harbour in minutes. The West Somerset Railway runs steam trains through the area.

The house has three bathrooms including two en-suites. Bedroom one offers a super-king with en-suite bath and shower. Bedroom two has a super-king zip-and-link. Bedroom three features a king-size with day bed. Bedroom four is king-size with basin. Bedroom five has a double with en-suite shower. Bedrooms six and seven are twin and single. The kitchen includes an electric Range oven, gas hob and large family dining table. Two sitting rooms provide separate spaces for adults and children.

Dunster Castle sits nearby with medieval architecture and gardens. The West Somerset Railway offers heritage steam journeys. Dunkery Beacon provides Exmoor's highest point for walking. Lynton and Lynmouth deliver coastal scenery along dramatic cliffs.

Westholme Lodge works brilliantly for multi-family gatherings. The layout gives everyone space whilst keeping groups connected through the huge kitchen-diner.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Westholme Lodge

Spacious Kitchen-Diner

The large kitchen table seats all 14 guests together for meals. Families love cooking and eating as one big group.

Hot Tub Relaxation

After coastal walks, groups unwind in the private hot tub. The rear garden provides a peaceful setting for evening soaks.

Children's Playroom

A dedicated playroom keeps younger guests entertained. Parents appreciate having separate space whilst children play safely indoors.

Beach Walking Distance

Just 0.1 miles to the beach means no car journeys needed. Groups walk straight from the house to the seafront.

Comfortable Beds

Guests consistently praise the bed comfort across all seven bedrooms. Everyone gets proper rest after busy days exploring Somerset.

Excellent Location

Walk to shops, restaurants and the beach within minutes. Dunster Castle and Exmoor are short drives for day trips.

Getting To Westholme Lodge

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Westholme Lodge by car, follow the A39 into Minehead and continue onto The Avenue. The property is easily accessible from the town centre with ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Taunton, approximately 23 miles away. From there, take a bus or taxi to Minehead. The West Somerset Railway also runs heritage steam services into Minehead station.

Ample off-road parking for multiple cars
Taunton station (23 miles)
Easily accessible from the A39

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Dunster Castle
Distance: 2 miles
TA24 6SL
West Somerset Railway
Distance: 0.3 miles
TA24 5BG
Dunkery Beacon
Distance: 8 miles
TA24 7JL
South West Coast Path
Distance: 0.1 miles
TA24 5RQ
Exmoor National Park
Distance: 3 miles
TA24 7SH
Minehead Beach Promenade
Distance: 0.1 miles
TA24 5QS
Minehead Town Centre
Distance: 0.1 miles
TA24 5NQ
Tesco Superstore
Distance: 0.5 miles
TA24 5BJ
Co-op Food Store
Distance: 0.2 miles
TA24 5UB
Minehead Harbour
Distance: 0.4 miles
TA24 5QT
Butlins Minehead Resort
Distance: 1.2 miles
TA24 5SH
Lynton & Lynmouth
Distance: 18 miles
EX35 6EQ
Dunster Castle
Distance: 2 miles
TA24 6SL
West Somerset Railway
Distance: 0.3 miles
TA24 5BG
Dunkery Beacon
Distance: 8 miles
TA24 7JL
South West Coast Path
Distance: 0.1 miles
TA24 5RQ
Exmoor National Park
Distance: 3 miles
TA24 7SH
Minehead Beach Promenade
Distance: 0.1 miles
TA24 5QS
Minehead Town Centre
Distance: 0.1 miles
TA24 5NQ
Tesco Superstore
Distance: 0.5 miles
TA24 5BJ
Co-op Food Store
Distance: 0.2 miles
TA24 5UB
Minehead Harbour
Distance: 0.4 miles
TA24 5QT
Butlins Minehead Resort
Distance: 1.2 miles
TA24 5SH
Lynton & Lynmouth
Distance: 18 miles
EX35 6EQ

Is Westholme Lodge Right For Your Group

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

For Families
Children love the dedicated playroom with space for games and activities. The beach is just 0.1 miles away for sandcastle building and rock pooling. Dunster Castle offers medieval history and woodland walks. The West Somerset Railway provides exciting steam train journeys. The large garden has lawn space for outdoor games. Cots and highchairs are available on request for younger guests.
Groups Will Love...
The hot tub in the rear garden provides perfect group relaxation after coastal walks or Exmoor hikes. Set on the patio area, it offers privacy for evening soaks under the stars. Guests consistently praise this feature for bringing the group together. The garden also includes lawn space, outdoor furniture and a barbecue for summer gatherings. Multiple families can take turns whilst others enjoy the spacious indoor areas.
Pet Friendly
Westholme Lodge welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The rear garden provides secure outdoor space with lawn and patio areas. The property sits 0.1 miles from the beach where dogs can exercise on the sand. Exmoor National Park offers extensive walking routes nearby. The garden wraps around the house with access to the driveway. Owners should note the gate may need supervision for smaller dogs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Westholme Lodge

The Luttrell Arms Hotel

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA24 6SG

The Beach Hotel

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA24 5QJ

Cream Tea Cottage

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: TA24 5NP

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Westholme Lodge

How many guests does Westholme Lodge accommodate?
The property sleeps 14 guests across seven bedrooms on three floors. There are three bathrooms including two en-suites with one separate cloakroom.
Is Westholme Lodge pet friendly?
Yes, the property welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. A £1000 good housekeeping bond applies to all bookings.
What cooking facilities are available?
The kitchen has an electric Range oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. A large family dining table seats all 14 guests comfortably.
How far is the beach from the property?
The beach is 0.1 miles away, making it a very short walk. Shops and the town centre are also 0.1 miles from the house.
What parking is available at Westholme Lodge?
The property provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles. Guests report fitting four to five cars on the driveway comfortably.
Does the property have a hot tub?
Yes, there is a private hot tub in the rear garden. The garden also features a lawn, patio area with furniture and a barbecue.
What sleeping arrangements are available?
Bedrooms include two super-kings (one zip-and-link), two king-sizes, one double, one twin and one single. Cots and highchairs are available on request for families with babies.
Are there separate living spaces for groups?
Yes, the house has two sitting rooms plus a children's playroom. The layout provides space for adults to relax whilst children play separately.

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Westholme Lodge Reviews

Weve just returned from a lovely week in the sunshine, the house is in a great location. Walking distance to the beach and high street. Plenty of space throughout the entire house. The garden along with the decking and hot tub were amazing. The whole place is kept to a high standard and was very clean. The kitchen is very well equipped, it could do with maybe another fridge as we struggled to squeeze all of our food and drinks in, as there was 11 of us. The wooden bench on the decking could do with a sand as a few of us had a couple of splinters but the new composite bench was great. Overall we had an amazing time, the owners responded very quickly with any questions we had. Highly recommend to anyone.
Andrew
Arrived on the first day to find part of the driveway dug up to repair the gas supply. We didn't have hot water and had to use small electric heaters until the gas supply was reconnected on the evening of the second day. Using the driveway was a challenge until eventually repaired on the penultimate day. No proactive communication from the ownercaretaker related to the gas supply issues. Also no reply from the owner or Sykes regarding a partial refund. TV was missing from the playroom and the welcome pack was only shared halfway through the stay.
Hayley
Beautiful property. We did New year together. Was great to have 3 generations staying together. Clean property, comfortable beds, good play room and great hot tub. High chairs, stair gates and travel cot provided. Plenty of space to dine together. Only downside, Sykes sent the guide late on last day of stay, so did have some challenge figuring things out.
An excellent, comfortable and well equipped property. Ideal for a family gettogether whilst exploring Exmoor and the coast. Would have benefited from instructions regarding recycling. Hot tap in Lynton bedroom wash basin too stiff to open. We had a very enjoyable holiday here.
Stephen
We hired Westholme for the week to bring our extended family together for a holiday. The house provided everything we needed! The kitchen with its large family table was wellequipped and provided a good gathering space at mealtimes. The garden was a winner for the toddlers, and the barbecue combined with the patio to give a great evening. We used the hot tub only once, but it was much appreciated! The beds were comfortable, and made for good nights sleep. Westholme is wellsituated for all the outings we planned to Withypool, Exford, Dunkery Beacon, the West Somerset Railway, Lynton and Lynmouth and Dunster Castle as well as being in lovely Minehead itself. And its very close to a rapid electric car charging point!
Josephine
Perfect base for our family holiday. Loved the breakfast kitchen. Nice hot tub. Comfortable beds and plenty of in and outdoor spaces for a large group. Great position with a very short walk into town. Plenty of off road parking. Wonderful local walks and very close to Dunster.
Gorgeous, comfy, homely property. Well maintained and Kitchen well stocked. Shops, pubsrestaurants and beach within walking distance. We were a family group of 13 and all had a lovely weekend!
The house was a great size for our group. It was unfortunate that the three bedrooms upstairs didnt have any kind of bathroom or sink even to share between them, so they had to use the bathroom on the middle floor. Whilst the house was very comfortable, it is in need of maintenance a lot of black mould on the ensuite ceilings, lights not working, shower door didnt shut causing water to get spill onto the floor double room ensuite. Some of the ceilings downstairs looks like water has been leaking so they are brownyellow and makes it feel a bit dirty. The garage light flashed on and off all night which kept some of the guests on that side of the house awake. Kitchen was great loads of plates and cutlery, and we were impressed that there was a huge kitchen table as well as a dining room. It was nice to have 13 of us all sit together. The hot tub was extremely hot, so no one could stay in for long and we were advised to not touch the temperature. We kept the driveway gate closed when we were in the house and although the Garden was a good size, as it wrapped round the whole house and is on a main road, I couldnt take my eyes off my dog for a second as he would have been able to walk straight under the gate onto the road. As this property allows dogs, I think its something to be mindful of. If there was a short fence to block off the driveway, it would have put my mind at ease. It would have been good to have a welcome packmanual on how to use appliances such as the coffee machine or speaker system in the kitchen. Sykes didnt send me the welcomeinfo email until near the end of our holiday which was unhelpful. Location was great and we didnt use our cars at all. Overall we had a lovely time away, the house just needs some maintenance black mould removal
Amanda
Lovely house Comfortable beds kitchen and dining room really well equipped we ... Lovely house Comfortable beds kitchen and dining room really well equipped we cooked for 12 of us a couple of times Had a great weekend
Nicholas
The House is amazing and spacious . The furniture is all in keeping with a grand house. We will be back in the future, as my family all loved the house.
Robert
We had a lovely week at Westholme Lodge, the house was great for a group of families. The kitchen was big enough for everyone and had all that we needed. In the local area we enjoyed the steam railway, the beach and Dunster Castle.
We enjoyed Westholme Lodge, nice base for us to explore Somerset. Loads of space for our big family. We would definitely return. Had some issues but the maintenance guy came and fixed them The house could with some maintenance upkeeps like the lights on the decking didn't work, the speakers in the kitchen weren't working well.
Trevor
The house was amazing, by far the best equipped holiday house we have ever hired. Any questions were answered promptly. The location of the house was superb and we didnt travel far throughout the week and had the best family holibob ever. We will definitely return.
Denise
We were very happy with our stay for a family birthday, grandads 70th! The only draw back was no airers for drying clothes on wet days . We werent sure about the bin days as we had no information while we were there, so we contacted the housekeeper who I must say was very helpful.Denise
Fabulous Stay with my whole Family 10 Adults, 3 Children and 2 Dogs. Extremely spacious and comfortable. Very clean with lots of Kitchen Utensils, fantastic childrens playroom, and huge dining table able to seat all of us in Dining Room. Close to town, beach and amenities with lots of parking available on site. Highly Recommend Staying especially for large groups.
Ten of us stayed at Westholme for three nights to celebrate our 25th anniversary and my husbands birthday, perfect layout for us to enjoy. Comfortable lounge area, great kitchen diner, utility, large formal dining room worked well. Bed's were comfy. We were able to walk from the property along the sw coastal path to Porlock, which was a treat not having to take out the the cars over the weekend, with a welcomed dip in the hot tub upon our return, not all in at once!! On Sunday, we walked to Dunster. It was a great lunch in the Luttrell Arms Hotel. We also visited Dunster Castle on Monday, worth a look. Obviously, if you are not walkers there is a good bus service, also the taxis are not badly priced.
Michael
We had a lovely time second time weve stayed. Only comments I would make are there are quite a few cobwebs around, there should be a clothes horse or 2. We did washing 6 kids but had clothes draped everywhere. The first time we stayed there were tea towels but not this time. All in all though a very nice house.
Sheila
Westholme is a large comfortable house and our family of 12 including 4 children had a really good week there. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped and there was plenty of space and seating in the sitting room. We found the beds very comfortable and with 7 bedrooms there was plenty of room for everyone. We all enjoyed our stay there.
Michael
Lovely property and we had a great stay. Fourteen of us for my 70th birthday and new year. Kids had a great time.
Our stay at Westholme Lodge was enjoyable. The beds are extremely comfy and the duvets are lovely and thick. The kitchen is nicely decorated and a great place to socialise however please be aware the kitchen does not come with any salt & pepper, cooking oil etc so make sure you bring your own. The house has two living rooms which is great as it provides a separate space for the children to chill out whilst the adults can relax as well. The hot tub is a great addition however the water was not a high enough level so the jets were not usable as they squirted the water out of the hot tub. The location is great and a short walk to the beach and shops and a short drive to Dunster and Exmoor too. When we arrived there was only a half roll of toilet or less in each bathroom and no spares provided so we did have to go out and buy more quite swiftly as there were 14 of us staying there. The fridge is also quite small and we were not able to fit in all the food we had brought with us. Overall the lodge was a nice place to stay and there is a nice big garden and parking space enough to fit 45 cars on.
Great location and the facilities are excellent would thoroughly recommend a stray here.
The house was amazing it suited our families with all the bedrooms and garden space . The house was fully equipped with more than you would think ok . The location was perfect for accessing the town and beach but also local to view other areas . The beds were so comfy too. The only fault we could have is that the duvets were down feather filling and one of my family members is allergic to them but there was enough spares to compensate their bedding in their room .
Lovely spacious property, in very good order and well equipped. The living accommodation was great with a large kitchen diner, separate dining room, large lounge and a playroom. 10 minute walk to the main shopping street and 15 minutes to the beach.
Westholme was a truly wonderful house for our family stay ! We have for the last 10 years have had a holiday when the family get together and we have stayed in some lovely houses this has been the best so far for accommodation, cleanliness, comfort and a great homely feel . One of my grandchildren said it was a Mary Poppins house practically perfect in every way So thank you very much . Minehead is a nice town but the access to Exmoor and other wonderful places is second to none.
The welcome folder in the kitchen didn't contain user manuals for the kitchen appliances or hot tub, which would have been helpful. There weren't any oven gloves which means you have to use tea towels, which is a bit of a health and safety issue. The boxes for recycling were very small for such a large house so we couldn't put one of the bins out. The other confusing thing was the information app conflicted with the check out time as the 'So long, farewell' instructions said to be gone by 11am but the key safechangeover information said 10am. We ended up leaving in the middle at 10.30am. It would be nice to leave a dishwasher tablet for each day as we had to buy a box to be able to use the machine, which we left for the next occupant. We also have some feedback on the hot tub that we will share directly with the owner.
We had a wonderful stay. Westholme is a beautiful house and a lovely family home. We were celebrating family time together so.....perfect. Westholme has everything you could need and more! Great location for all that Minehead has to offer. We were sorry to leave.
As a group of 14, we were all very pleased with the accommodation booked for our annual New Year's holiday. The house was very spacious, comfortable and well equipped for large groups although can I suggest a second kettle be added. For reference for future winter guests, we found the bedrooms on the top floor cooler than the first floor which suited as the house was very warm indeed. The location was excellent for walking, shopping and eating out, all without having to take the car out. We would recommend eating at The Ship Aground pub in Minehead, the village of Dunster and also a short drive out to Exmoor to walk around and over the ancient Tarr Steps over the River Tarle which is now one of my favourite short circular walks ever!
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