The Best of Exmoor

The Best of Exmoor The Best of Exmoor strives to bring you a selection of quality holiday cottages in this beautiful part of the world. We are a family business.

No-one is more passionate about Exmoor than The Best of Exmoor team. We all live and work in the local area and want our customers to love this place as much as we do. We aim to do all we can make sure that our customers have a great holiday. We offer straight-forward descriptions of our properties with clear photos so that our customers can see as much as possible of what they are getting when th

ey make their booking. We will always be honest and reply as soon as we can to your queries, questions, comments or concerns. We hope to help make your Exmoor holiday a reality soon! If you have a property that you would like us to advertise for you, please contact us for further information.

Grace Cottage, Porlock | "Lovely clean, well laid out cosy cottage. Everything needed for a comfortable stay was provide...
09/09/2026

Grace Cottage, Porlock | "Lovely clean, well laid out cosy cottage. Everything needed for a comfortable stay was provided. Will be back."

Another 5-star review from a happy guest at Grace Cottage, Porlock.

A beautiful base in Porlock for exploring everything Exmoor has to offer. From ancient woodland trails to charming village pubs, the best of the moor is right on your doorstep. It's the kind of place where you arrive as a visitor and leave feeling like you've found a second home.

Have you stayed here? We'd love to hear about your experience!

🏠 Stay here: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-porlock/grace-cottage
📷 Guest review

Webber's Post | Mist in the pines, bracken going over.Straight pine trunks fading back into the fog, ivy climbing the ne...
09/09/2026

Webber's Post | Mist in the pines, bracken going over.

Straight pine trunks fading back into the fog, ivy climbing the nearest ones, and a single young beech holding its gold in the middle of it all. The bracken underfoot has already turned rust and copper.

Webber's Post sits above Horner with the car park right on the edge of the woods, so this is one of the easiest places on Exmoor to walk into proper woodland. The paths drop down into Horner combe or climb towards Dunkery.

Is a misty morning your kind of walking weather, or would you wait for the sun?

🏠 Stay near Horner: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-porlock/
📷 Photo: Neville Stanikk

Gamekeeper's Cottage, Martinhoe | Sea and valley from the hillside. 🌊A two-storey cottage set into the hillside above th...
08/09/2026

Gamekeeper's Cottage, Martinhoe | Sea and valley from the hillside. 🌊

A two-storey cottage set into the hillside above the Heddon Valley, one of only three in a big character building. 🏡 Sea views one way, wooded valley the other, and very little else in earshot but buzzards.

Martinhoe is barely a hamlet: a church, a scatter of houses and the Coast Path running past. ⚓ Woody Bay and Heddon's Mouth are both walkable from the door if you fancy the climb back up afterwards.

Have you walked down to Heddon's Mouth before?

🏠 Book Gamekeeper's Cottage: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-parracombe/gamekeepers-cottage
💬 Or WhatsApp us: https://wa.me/447798536801
📷 Photo: The Best of Exmoor

Sheepfold Cottage, Dulverton | "The host, though not on site, was very kind and helpful and the cottage was warm, cosy a...
08/09/2026

Sheepfold Cottage, Dulverton | "The host, though not on site, was very kind and helpful and the cottage was warm, cosy and comfortable with some interesting books about the local area."

Another 5-star review from a happy guest at Sheepfold Cottage, Dulverton.

Set in stunning Dulverton, this cottage offers an unforgettable Exmoor escape. Whether you're here for long walks across the moor or quiet evenings by the fire, this is a place that stays with you. The landscape around Dulverton is some of the finest in the South West, and this cottage puts you right at the heart of it.

Morning walks or cosy evenings by the fire — which is your favourite?

🏠 Stay here: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-dulverton/sheepfold-cottage
📷 Guest review

Bury | A packhorse bridge, a ford, and the first tree turning.The medieval packhorse bridge at Bury crosses the Haddeo b...
08/09/2026

Bury | A packhorse bridge, a ford, and the first tree turning.

The medieval packhorse bridge at Bury crosses the Haddeo beside one of the last working fords in the country. One beech has gone copper already while everything around it is still green, which is about right for the first week of September.

Bury is a handful of houses on the eastern edge of Exmoor, close to Dulverton and a short drive from Wimbleball Lake. Cars still splash through the ford beside the bridge rather than over it.

Would you drive through the ford, or take the bridge?

🏠 Stay near Dulverton: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-dulverton/
📷 Photo: Neville Stanikk

Hans Meadow, Trentishoe | Bright, level and close to the sea.A recently renovated bungalow just below Trentishoe's littl...
07/09/2026

Hans Meadow, Trentishoe | Bright, level and close to the sea.

A recently renovated bungalow just below Trentishoe's little church, on Exmoor's northern edge. Everything inside is new, it is all on one floor, and there is space for five without anyone feeling squeezed underfoot.

The Heddon Valley and Heddon's Mouth are a short drive, where the river runs down through the woods to a pebble beach between two of the highest sea cliffs in England. Parracombe and the Fox and Goose are a few minutes inland.

Coast first or moor first on your opening morning?

🏠 Book Hans Meadow: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-parracombe/hans-meadow
💬 Or WhatsApp us: https://wa.me/447798536801
📷 Photo: The Best of Exmoor

Ruffles Cottage, Dunster | "2nd time of visiting Ruffles, a lovely well presented cottage right in the heart of Dunster,...
07/09/2026

Ruffles Cottage, Dunster | "2nd time of visiting Ruffles, a lovely well presented cottage right in the heart of Dunster, beds really comfy, kitchen well equipped and the log burner was wonderful."

Another 5-star review from a happy guest at Ruffles Cottage, Dunster.

Nestled in the heart of Dunster, this is the perfect retreat for anyone seeking peace and natural beauty. With rolling countryside views and cosy interiors, it's easy to see why guests keep coming back. The surrounding area is full of wonderful walks, welcoming pubs, and all the charm that makes Exmoor so special.

What would you do first if you stayed here?

🏠 Stay here: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-dunster/ruffles-cottage
📷 Guest review

Horner Wood | Two ponies, and the bracken on the turn.A pair of Exmoor ponies picking their way through the whortleberry...
07/09/2026

Horner Wood | Two ponies, and the bracken on the turn.

A pair of Exmoor ponies picking their way through the whortleberry and bracken in Horner Wood, the ferns already going bronze around them. They are a native breed, hardy enough to live out on the moor all year.

Horner Wood is one of the largest ancient oak woodlands left in Britain, running up the combe from Horner village towards Dunkery. The ponies drift down off the tops into the shelter of the trees as the weather turns, which is why you often meet them here rather than out on the open moor.

Have you come across the ponies in the woods rather than out on the open moor?

🏠 Stay near Horner: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-porlock/
📷 Photo: Shaun Davey

The Garden Studio, Woodcombe | Two of you, under North Hill.A studio for two set in the owners' garden on the edge of Wo...
06/09/2026

The Garden Studio, Woodcombe | Two of you, under North Hill.

A studio for two set in the owners' garden on the edge of Woodcombe, with North Hill rising 900ft directly behind. Quiet, self-contained, and a few minutes from the start of the South West Coast Path.

Minehead is where the Coast Path begins, so you can walk out of the door and follow it west towards Selworthy and Bossington, or take the West Somerset Railway inland instead. Dunster and its castle are ten minutes down the coast road.

Have you walked the first stretch of the Coast Path out of Minehead?

🏠 Book The Garden Studio: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-minehead/the-garden-studio
💬 Or WhatsApp us: https://wa.me/447798536801
📷 Photo: The Best of Exmoor

Ball Cottage, Winsford | "A stunning cottage with beautiful surroundings. The cottage was extremely well equipped with e...
06/09/2026

Ball Cottage, Winsford | "A stunning cottage with beautiful surroundings. The cottage was extremely well equipped with everything we needed. It was truly a fantastic family mini break in a beautiful place."

Another 5-star review from a happy guest at Ball Cottage, Winsford.

With Winsford on your doorstep, this cottage is ideal for walkers, families, and anyone needing a proper countryside break. Guests love the warm welcome and the stunning setting. From dramatic moorland to hidden valleys, there's always something new to discover on your next visit.

Have you explored this part of Exmoor before?

🏠 Stay here: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-winsford/ball-cottage
📷 Guest review

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