Exmoor Holidays, Self-Catering Cottages and Apartments

Discover the charm of Exmoor holiday cottages, offering an array of moorland self-catering holidays for all seasons, ranging from intimate one-bedroom cottages to luxurious holiday retreats. Nestled within the Exmoor National Park, experience the beauty of rolling moorland and tree-filled valleys spanning 267 square miles of North Devon and West Somerset. Choose from cosy thatched cottages, barn conversions, or beautifully restored manor houses, all catering to various needs, from romantic getaways to locations for large house parties.

Where the moor meets the sea, marvel at rivers and streams cascading down Europe's highest cliffs between Porlock and Combe Martin. Walk the South West Coast Path between Minehead and Ilfracombe. Brave the heights at Great Hangman and Little Hangman and enjoy Bristol Channel views across to Wales. Wander down flower-filled lanes to picturesque riverside villages like Exford, Brendon, Malmsmead, Simonsbath and Withypool. Explore inviting tea rooms and pubs, offering local ale, locally sourced culinary delights and delightful clotted cream teas. Looking for a countryside holiday getaway? Click here to discover our full Devon holiday cottages listings.

A 2-storey stone-built house overlooks a courtyard.
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

One Grooms Cottage is a luxurious stone-built holiday cottage in Dunster. Its interior promises guests tradition and sophistication. Original features are scattered throughout the pet-friendly property, which boasts contemporary furnishings and technology and places guests within the beautiful Exmoor National Park.

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A 2-storey-cottage overlooks a lawn surrounded by trees.
  • Sleeps 5
  • Bedrooms 3

Escape to Lower Spire Cottage and experience the beauty of Exmoor, just a short walk from your pet-friendly, three-bedroom holiday home in the moorland hamlet of Simonsbath. Enjoy breathtaking views in a stunning, picturesque setting, perfect for a tranquil getaway with your family - with the benefit of a very good pub within walking distance.

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Exterior of a 2-storey cottage with courtyard and large tarmac parking space.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1

Overstream Annexe is a delightful romantic cottage in the beautiful seaside village of Porlock in Somerset. The two-storey house is ideally situated for exploration of the Exmoor region. It offers an open-plan design, a sun-trap patio, contemporary comforts, peace and a cosy log fire.

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Exterior of a terraced stone-built holiday cottage in Dunster.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Pebble Cottage is a delightful renovation of a traditional cottage for holidays exploring the West Somerset coast and Exmoor. The pet-friendly holiday cottage in Dunster sleeps four and offers a vibrant mature, south-facing, furnished garden, a stylish interior with an open-plan design and a wood-burning stove.

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A fitted kitchen with breakfast bar and a pine-wood dining table seating 6.
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3

Pip’s Corner is a spacious Edwardian holiday cottage in Lynton, close to the sea in North Devon. It sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. The pet-friendly cottage enjoys an ideal village location and boasts tiled floors, a log fire, modern comforts, multiple outdoor spaces, and a sun-drenched conservatory. Enjoy Lynton, trips down the Lynton-Lynmouth cliff railway, and exploring the Exmoor National Park.

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A large rural bungalow with a conservatory overlooks a sloping grassy field.
  • Sleeps 12
  • Bedrooms 4

Redway Lodge is a large and sophisticated Exmoor coastal cottage just moments from beaches in Porlock Weir. The modern cottage boasts beautiful views across the Porlock vale to the sea and offers spacious and elegant rooms and bedrooms with en-suite. Stroll to the beach and explore the independent shops and galleries in the centre of Porlock.

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Exterior of a stone-built riverside cottage on Exmoor
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Riverside Cottage is a stone-built Exmoor holiday cottage in Brendon. It offers bags of character with contemporary styling & a wood-burning stove and access to the Noth Devon coast and countryside. The pet-friendly cottage sleeps four and features a delightful furnished garden that catches the sun.

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Exterior and interior of Royal Oak Cottage, a luxuriously furnished Exmoor holiday cottage in the moorland village of Withypool.
  • Sleeps 7
  • Bedrooms 4

Royal Oak Cottage is an impressive Exmoor holiday cottage in Withypool. The pet-friendly cottage sleeps seven and boasts features of its past as an Ale House, including oak beams, two large fireplaces, stone walls and a bread oven. It also offers natural light and a sun-trap furnished patio.

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The exterior of a village holiday cottage with a sheltered porch and flower-filled planters on a village street.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Ruffles Cottage abounds in character. The pet-friendly cottage in the centre of Dunster promises a perfect family holiday with its carefully selected décor, wood-burning stove and endless contemporary comfort. Guests can explore footpaths on Exmoor, explore Dunster and its beach, ride steam trains on the West Somerset railway or relax in the cottage.

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The double-fronted exterior of a rustic, terraced holiday cottage in a Mid Devon village street with a flowery creeper overhanging the front door.
  • Sleeps 8
  • Bedrooms 4

Sausage Cottage in Oakford is a large and charming Mid Devon holiday cottage that can accommodate up to eight guests. It offers four delightful bedrooms, an inviting sitting room with an art deco fireplace, and a separate Snug/TV room. The cottage is situated within walking distance of the village pub and is an ideal base for exploring the idyllic moorland surroundings. It promises a unique and memorable stay for its guests.

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A thatched cott`ge lings to the foot of a steeply wooded hill right above a pebble beach.
  • Sleeps 7
  • Bedrooms 4

Seagulls Rest offers water frontage and fantastic sea views from multiple vantage points. The stone-built Victorian cottage sits a hop and skip from the sand in Minehead, Somerset and welcomes families and pets to a property with contemporary styling, a lovely private courtyard and a clean sea breeze.

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thatched Somerset country cottage overlooks a large lawn.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Splatt Barn is a lovingly-restored rural holiday cottage in Somerset with a thatched roof amidst beautiful countryside with coastal views. Situated on the edge of Porlock, the pet-friendly cottage sleeps four guests. It boasts a delightful spacious garden, a conservatory, luxury furnishings, an open-plan design and a log fire.

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Country Cottage with large garden overlooked by a steep, wooded hill
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Uninterrupted ocean views await guests at St Anthony’s Cottage, a luxurious Exmoor coastal cottage just a stroll from the beach in Porlock Weir, Somerset. The pet-friendly cottage boasts contemporary charm and pastel hues, generous grounds, a sun-drenched patio, a wood burner and refreshing sea breezes.

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An Exmoor farmhouse overlooks a large lawn surrounded by trees.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

The Victorian Wing of Stockham Farm is a self-contained rural holiday cottage within a traditional farmhouse. It offers ample grounds, a wood-burning stove, a bespoke kitchen, subtle elegance and wonderful countryside views. The pet-friendly cottage lies in an easily accessible remote rural location above Dulverton in the heart of the Exmoor National Park.

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Syms Cottage is a characterful rural holiday cottage in Cutcombe. It boasts wide-reaching views of the Somerset countryside and an inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove and bread oven. The pet-friendly Exmoor holiday cottage blends contemporary style with country charm and offers walks directly from its front door.

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