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Watchet Cottage

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A traditional thatched-roof cottage with a well-maintained garden and a clear sky. - Watchet Cottage (Watchet)
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A traditional thatched-roof house with a chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a picnic table in the foreground. - Watchet Cottage (Watchet)
A room with a sofa, a television on a stand, a wooden floor, and a door with a black handle. - Watchet Cottage (Watchet)
Consider a stay at Watchet Cottage and take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and a playground. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as boating and cycling, at this cottage. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Watchet Cottage

  • Our holiday cottage in the heart of the ancient harbour town of Watchet, boasting a colourful maritime history dating back over two thousand years.

    Nestled between Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills it is a cosy cottage for couples or families to enjoy the town and surrounding area with all local shops, real ale pubs, harbour, beach and the West Somerset Steam Railway on your doorstep.

    The cottage sleeps four, with one double and one twin room (one of the single beds can be stowed to make space for your own supplied cot) with a family bathroom and downstairs cloakroom providing plenty of facilities.

    It has a well equipped modern kitchen with double leather sofa's and an LED Smart TV in the sitting room for cosy evenings in. With WiFi also available to upload pictures of your days adventures.

    Outside is a furnished private courtyard garden ideal for al frescho dinning or just to enjoy a glass of wine after a long day exploring.

    Parking is available in adjoining carpark, also please note that to minimise the impact on the environment from short stays at our cottage, we don’t supply towels

    Well behaved dogs welcome

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Dogs accepted at additional fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Watchet, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Quantock Hills, while The Radio Museum and Bakelite Museum are cultural highlights. Tropiquaria Zoo and The Chocolate House are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. Visit our Watchet travel guide
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Watchet, England

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sunset over calm waters, rocky cliffs, and distant hills.
    Exmoor National Park
    7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • The Radio Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Watchet Harbour Marina
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • beach near Watchet Memorial Ground
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • beach near Doniford Farm Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Minehead Station
    20 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    144 min drive

Restaurants

  • East Quay Watchet
    4 min walk
  • McDonald's
    14 min drive
  • Hotshots Sports Bar
    15 min drive
  • Burger King
    14 min drive
  • Inn on the Green
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watchet Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Watchet Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Watchet Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watchet Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watchet Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Watchet cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of The Radio Museum, Quantock Hills and Tropiquaria Zoo. Bakelite Museum and Cleeve Abbey are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Watchet Cottage Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

Had a lovely stay in Watchet. Friendly village. Highly recommend the Busk Stop pub for local ciders. We walked from Watchet to Minehead and came back on the steam train. Cosy house and just right for the three of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A. Bynoe.

We returned to this property having visited in August this year. All was good. X.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back!

The property was clean. A short walk from the harbour. The property was dog friendly, unlike some other places which say that they are but blatantly aren’t. We respected the owners wishes for our dog not to go upstairs but he was more than happy in the courtyard garden until we took him out for lots of walks. The people of Watchet were so very friendly. We will be returning soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ok place to stay for a couple of nights. Had a day in Watchet Place was clean and met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a lovely stay at this cottage—it was clean and well-suited for a small family, with everything we needed for a comfortable visit. The location was great, making it easy to get around and enjoy the surrounding area. The owners were incredibly considerate and maintained excellent communication throughout, always replying very promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The macs

Lovely stay close to the town and harbour, great hosts easy to contact and great communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property for a weekend away. There were only two minor issues - the hot tap wasn’t working in the bathroom sink and there’s nowhere to hang a hand towel in the downstairs cloakroom. Not big issues and easily rectified.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not clean

On arrival we were unable to access the key from the safe with the code we were given and had to contact the owner. Fridge and worktops were dirty the floor hadn't been mopped and was sticky .This was very disappointing as there is meant to be extra cleaning with covid!!!. The plugs in both the sinks and the bath didn't work.Every time you make a slice of toast or open the oven door the smoke alarm goes off. Very disapointed with the standard of this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spot on

Excellent amenities within the cottage, a real home from home. Ideally located for touring, and for The Bell! A 5 star stay, highly recommended
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Whatchet cottage

Lovely cottage, very clean. Slight problem with text/email for details about key but the owner came down to us to help which was much appreciated 😃 perfect holiday home. Will use it again in future 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a short break

Everything was as described...very clean and with everything you need for a short break Lovely little place Watchet too....Pebbles tavern a must as is Dunster.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Watchet

Had a great stay in Watchet. Small town with lovely people and lots of places to eat and drink. Lots of beautiful places to visit in the local area and enjoyed the peace and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot, great access to everything

Great property, cozy and clean and in an amazing location. Perfect for our stay. Loved that you could quite literally step out of the door and onto Swain street (the main street in town), while still being quiet and isolated in the small gated court. Would have preferred to receive the check in details a little sooner and would have liked to have the lack of towels explicitly spelled out ahead of time. We did not notice this until the check in message when we were already in town, luckily we have family in town so we were able to borrow some. Other than that, perfect stay and will definitely be using this spot on our next visit to Watchet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026