The Old Dairy Annexe

The Old Dairy Annexe Detached stone barn conversion providing 5* self catering holiday accomodation in the heart of Somer The archway will fit any normal size family car.

Donyatt is a pretty Somerset village full of character & picturesque thatched cottages. It is home to St Marys 15th century church & The George Inn village pub. Set on the bank of the river Isle there are plenty of local walks including Herne hill & the famous old railway line which is a popular route for walkers & cyclists between the towns of Ilminster & Chard. This route takes in the tranquil C

hard Reservoir nature reserve - a great place to chill for a few hours with a picnic! The pretty market town of Ilminster is a five minute drive away with convenient petrol station & supermarket & the county town of Somerset, Taunton just 12 miles away. We are surrounded by beautiful country houses to visit including the stunning Forde Abbey & gardens (8 miles) & the wonderful National Trust properties of Montacute house (10 miles) & Barrington Court (6.5 miles). The World Heritage Jurassic Coastline is a mere 30 minutes drive where you can visit the picturesque coastal towns of Lyme Regis, Seaton & Beer. We are very easy to find with great road links to the M5, A303 & A358. Our property is approached through the thatched archway of our neighbour Smithy Farmhouse where you will find allocated parking for one vehicle. We live on site in The Old Dairy & will be on hand to ensure you have a great stay! Strictly No Smoking or Pets.

An insight to a changeover day.Our changeover preparation begins on a Thursday. Ironing bedding Topping up our cleaning ...
04/09/2026

An insight to a changeover day.

Our changeover preparation begins on a Thursday.
Ironing bedding Topping up our cleaning caddy’s Everything to hand for a smooth departure

Our check out time is 10am on a Friday morning & we always try to see our guests before departing & thank them for staying.

Our changeover routine takes a minimum of 3 hours. We strip everything out & then start methodically cleaning, disinfecting & polishing EVERYTHING room by room.

Only when we are 💯 satisfied with the clean will we start re-dressing.
Replenishing welcome packs Fresh towels, tea towels, oven gloves Filling up cleaning products Topping up toiletries Complimentary drinks in the fridge Toilet rolls & kitchen rolls Fresh bedding Checking the TV’s, Wi-Fi & every light bulb

Once everything is dressed it’s time for hoovering & dusting & a final double check!

Then we turn our attention to the outside!!!
Recycling bin cleaned Windows cleaned Flowers in pots deadheaded Outside furniture cleaned Hedges tidy. Key in the key safe

And as if by magic 🪄 ✨ The Annexe is guest ready again.

We strive to give every guest the ‘ first to stay’ experience & this is reflected in our amazing 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews.

I always think of all the holiday let’s doing changeovers on a Friday - it’s been a very challenging summer - cleaning in temperatures in the high 30’s some weeks 🥵 So we salute you all - the unsung hero’s of changeover days ❤️

And here we are…………all ready for our new arrivals while I spend the rest of the afternoon doing the laundry! 🧺 🤦‍♀️🥂

23/06/2026

Some of our lovely reviews we’ve received recently - thank you so much ❤️

It’s not a well known fact but unfortunately if customers opt out of receiving marketing emails when booking through cottages.com this also stops them receiving special offer vouchers & the link to leave a review 😔

Online reviews are so important to us as we all read them before deciding where to stay.

If you’re looking for a quiet stay in a beautiful 5 star detached cottage have a look at what we can offer!

- 2 Guests
- Secure off road parking for one vehicle
- Pretty Somerset Village of Donyatt
- Countryside walks
- 25 mins from the famous Jurassic Coast
- Characterful stone Barn conversion
- Stunning vaulted ceiling bedroom
- Fully equipped new kitchen
- Spacious shower room
- Smart TV's in Lounge & Bedroom
- Wifi
- Outside seating area
- Next door to the village pub

Please follow the link below for latest availability & bookings.

https://www.cottages.com/cottages/UK38034

It’s Wisteria time again at the Old Dairy Annexe & it’s looking & smelling so beautiful.We are delighted to have been aw...
07/05/2026

It’s Wisteria time again at the Old Dairy Annexe & it’s looking & smelling so beautiful.

We are delighted to have been awarded the industry Customer Choice award for the 4th year running 🎉
Achieved by our constant high standards & customer feedback 🙏

Tomorrow see’s the start of a 12 week run of back to back guests so a very busy season ahead of us.

We still have some availability from August onwards so if you’re looking for a holiday in this stunning part of Somerset please book now to avoid disappointment.

☀️Character stone holiday cottage
☀️Self catering with fully equipped kitchen
☀️Pretty Somerset village with local walks
☀️Award winning 5 star property
☀️Secure off road parking
☀️Traditional village pub nearby
☀️Sleeps 2 guests

For latest availability, bookings & full details just click on the link below.

https://www.cottages.com/cottages/UK38034

Lovely outgoing guests this morning enjoyed a super week exploring the area.Went to the races, visited Forde Abbey & the...
27/03/2026

Lovely outgoing guests this morning enjoyed a super week exploring the area.
Went to the races, visited Forde Abbey & the Fleet Air Museum then rounded their week off with a delicious meal @ The George Inn Donyatt.
They are looking forward to a return visit which makes my little venture so rewarding ❤️

What a gorgeous weekend! ☀️☀️☀️The village & surrounding countryside is looking so beautiful with the first signs of Spr...
23/03/2026

What a gorgeous weekend! ☀️☀️☀️

The village & surrounding countryside is looking so beautiful with the first signs of Spring just around the corner.

We are booking up fast for this year but still have April availability if you’re looking for a break in this stunning part of Somerset.

☀️Character stone holiday cottage
☀️Pretty Somerset village
☀️Award winning 5 star property
☀️Secure off road parking
☀️Traditional village pub nearby
☀️Sleeps 2 guests

For latest availability, bookings & full details just click on the link below.

https://www.cottages.com/cottages/UK38034

🎄✨🎄✨🎄✨🎄✨🎄✨🎄✨🎄✨🎄It’s been another wonderful year welcoming such lovely returning & new guests.We would just like to say a...
21/12/2025

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It’s been another wonderful year welcoming such lovely returning & new guests.
We would just like to say a huge thank you for choosing to spend your holidays in The Annexe.

To all our friends, family & Facebook followers who regularly share our posts & show us such amazing support - thank you ❤️🙏

On behalf of Dean, Myself & Loki we wish you all a very Merry Christmas & Happiest of New Years! xx

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17/09/2025

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This weeks Sunday menu
Limited tables available
Call us on 01460497096

12/09/2025
Another fantastic week ahead here in scorching Somerset ☀️☀️☀️ We even found time to escape to the gorgeous little town ...
16/08/2025

Another fantastic week ahead here in scorching Somerset ☀️☀️☀️ We even found time to escape to the gorgeous little town of B**r for some cool sea breezes!

If you fancy a break when it’s cooler & less crowded we still have availability for October which is a beautiful time to visit this part of the world 🍁

For latest availability, more information & bookings just click on the link below ⬇️

https://www.cottages.com/cottages/UK38034

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The Old Dairy
Donyatt
TA190RW

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