Duddings Country Cottages, Timberscombe, Exmoor National Park, Somerset
With over 600 miles of public footpaths and bridleways on the doorstep, guests can spend their days exploring Exmoor's spectacular landscapes, taking in panoramic moorland views and discovering picturesque villages and harbours scattered throughout the region. Wildlife enthusiasts will have the chance to spot Exmoor's famous wild ponies and red deer, while history lovers can visit the nearby medieval village of Dunster, only two miles away. Here, visitors can explore Dunster Castle, the historic priory, ancient church, tithe barn, dovecote, working water mill and the iconic Yarn Market.
Back at Duddings Country Cottages, guests can make the most of a fantastic range of on-site facilities designed to keep everyone entertained throughout their stay. The warm indoor heated swimming pool is perfect whatever the weather, while the hard tennis court, putting green, table tennis, pool table and football net provide hours of fun. Younger visitors will love the Gate Lodge Play Centre, complete with a two-storey playhouse, swings, slide, fireman's pole and assault course. Eight acres of landscaped grounds offer plenty of space to relax, enjoy a picnic or wander alongside the safe river, where brown trout can often be spotted.
One of the greatest attractions of Duddings is its wide variety of accommodation. Whether planning a romantic getaway, a family holiday or a celebration with friends, there is a property to suit every occasion.
The impressive West Wing is perfect for larger gatherings, sleeping up to 12 guests across six bedrooms. Forming the greater part of a beautifully restored 16th-century Grade II listed Devon longhouse, it combines historic character with modern comfort. Exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and spacious living areas create a welcoming atmosphere, while the well-equipped kitchen, generous dining room and cosy lounge with wood-burning stove make it an excellent choice for family celebrations and group holidays.
Couples can choose from the cosy Horner and Cleeve apartments, each sleeping two guests and offering comfortable open-plan living spaces with lovely countryside views. Bilbrook provides an ideal option for smaller families or friends, sleeping three across two bedrooms.
Families will find an excellent selection of cottages sleeping four to six guests. Selworthy, Bossington, The Annexe and Winsford each accommodate four guests, with thoughtfully designed living spaces and everything needed for a relaxing self-catering break. Luccombe and Allerford sleep up to five guests, while Withycombe provides spacious accommodation for six.
For larger family gatherings, Tivington and Exford each sleep between eight and nine guests, with generous kitchens, dining rooms and comfortable sitting rooms. Together, the two cottages can accommodate up to 18 guests, making them an ideal choice for reunions, celebrations and multi-generational holidays.
Each cottage is fully equipped with modern conveniences, including well-appointed kitchens, comfortable living areas and laundry facilities, allowing guests to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a true home-from-home experience.
Whether visitors are looking to explore Exmoor's dramatic scenery, discover Somerset's charming villages, enjoy days at the coast or simply unwind in peaceful surroundings, Duddings Country Cottages offers everything needed for a memorable self-catering holiday. With accommodation to suit parties of all sizes and a superb range of on-site facilities, it remains one of the area's most popular destinations for relaxing countryside escapes.
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