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 they 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.

Brook Cottage, Challacombe | Just the two of you, and a sun-room.Originally an agricultural dwelling, with two bedrooms ...
18/09/2026

Brook Cottage, Challacombe | Just the two of you, and a sun-room.

Originally an agricultural dwelling, with two bedrooms knocked into one large double-aspect room, plus a sun-room added later and insulation throughout. Small, warm and set up for a couple.

Challacombe sits high on the western side of the moor near the Chains, the boggy plateau where the Exe and the Barle both rise. It is a good base if you want walking straight from the door.

Where would you go first, with the whole of the western moor on your doorstep?

🏠 Book Brook Cottage: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-challacombe/brook-cottage
πŸ’¬ Or WhatsApp us: https://wa.me/447798536801
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Vikings Annexe, Minehead | "We had a fabulous stay, perfect position for exploring the south west coast path. Hosts are ...
18/09/2026

Vikings Annexe, Minehead | "We had a fabulous stay, perfect position for exploring the south west coast path. Hosts are wonderful 😊"

Another 5-star review from a happy guest at Vikings Annexe, Minehead.

Set in stunning Minehead, 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 Minehead is some of the finest in the South West, and this cottage puts you right at the heart of it.

Have you explored this part of Exmoor before?

🏠 Stay here: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-minehead/vikings-annexe
πŸ“· Guest review

Porlock Marsh | The drowned trees, and the sea that did it.Bare skeletons of trees standing in green samphire and saltma...
18/09/2026

Porlock Marsh | The drowned trees, and the sea that did it.

Bare skeletons of trees standing in green samphire and saltmarsh grass. The sea broke through the shingle ridge here in 1996 and never went back, and the salt killed every tree it reached within a couple of seasons.

What was grazing marsh is now one of the best places for birds on this coast, with waders and little egrets out on the flats through the autumn. The Coast Path runs along the ridge between the marsh and the sea.

Have you walked out across the marsh to the shingle ridge?

🏠 Stay near Porlock: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-porlock/
πŸ“· Photo: Neville Stanikk

Red Deer Cottage, Wheddon Cross | A converted barn on a working farm.A detached barn conversion for six, spacious and fl...
17/09/2026

Red Deer Cottage, Wheddon Cross | A converted barn on a working farm.

A detached barn conversion for six, spacious and flexible enough for a family or a group travelling together. It sits on a working farm, so there is normally something happening in the yard.

Late September and October are when the red deer rut starts on Exmoor, and the roaring carries a long way on a still morning. Dunkery and the Punchbowl are both within a walk of the village.

Have you ever been out early enough to hear the stags roaring?

🏠 Book Red Deer Cottage: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-wheddon-cross/red-deer-cottage
πŸ’¬ Or WhatsApp us: https://wa.me/447798536801
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Overstream Annexe, Porlock | "A lovely place very clean and everything you would need. Great location in the centre of t...
17/09/2026

Overstream Annexe, Porlock | "A lovely place very clean and everything you would need. Great location in the centre of the village to walk to pub and shops. Off street parking is also a nice perk."

Another 5-star review from a happy guest at Overstream Annexe, Porlock.

Nestled in the heart of Porlock, 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.

Planning your next holiday? Drop a comment below!

🏠 Stay here: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-porlock/overstream-annex
πŸ“· Guest review

Combe Martin | Benches out, tide out, sun going down. βš“The seafront at Combe Martin in the last of the evening light, pi...
17/09/2026

Combe Martin | Benches out, tide out, sun going down. βš“

The seafront at Combe Martin in the last of the evening light, picnic benches empty on the terrace and the beach cleared right out by the tide. 🌊 The headland beyond has already gone into shadow for the night.

Combe Martin has the longest village street in the country running inland from this beach, nearly two miles of it. β˜• It marks the western end of Exmoor, where the moor finally gives way to the Devon coast proper.

Beach in the evening or beach first thing, which is your kind of day? πŸ’¬

🏠 Stay near Combe Martin: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-combe-martin/
πŸ“· Photo: Neville Stanikk

The Granary, Luxborough | Beams, bare stone and a boot room.You come in through a boot room with proper space for wet co...
16/09/2026

The Granary, Luxborough | Beams, bare stone and a boot room.

You come in through a boot room with proper space for wet coats, into an open-plan living space with beams and an exposed stone wall at one end. Finished to a high standard, comfortable, and set up for four.

Luxborough sits in a fold of the Brendon Hills with the Royal Oak at its centre, one of the best-known pubs on Exmoor. The lanes around it are some of the quietest anywhere on the moor.

Is a good village pub within walking distance part of the decision for you?

🏠 Book The Granary: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-luxborough/the-granary
πŸ’¬ Or WhatsApp us: https://wa.me/447798536801
πŸ“· Photo: The Best of Exmoor

Squirrels Lodge | "Squirrels lodge is in a beautiful setting, easy to find, the lodge is beautifully decorated, spotless...
16/09/2026

Squirrels Lodge | "Squirrels lodge is in a beautiful setting, easy to find, the lodge is beautifully decorated, spotless and the hot tub is a great extra."

Another 5-star review from a happy guest at Squirrels Lodge.

With South Molton 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.

What's top of your Exmoor bucket list?

🏠 Stay here: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-south-molton/squirrels-lodge
πŸ“· Guest review

Selworthy Beacon | Birches, bracken and the low sun through.Thin birch trunks with the sun coming through them almost ho...
16/09/2026

Selworthy Beacon | Birches, bracken and the low sun through.

Thin birch trunks with the sun coming through them almost horizontally, and the bracken underneath already turned full rust and orange. The grass is still green, which is what makes the colour underfoot look so strong.

The birch scrub sits just below the Beacon itself, on the walk up from Selworthy village or along from Bossington Hill. It is one of the first places anywhere on this coast to properly show its autumn colour.

Early morning or late afternoon light, if you had the choice?

🏠 Stay near Selworthy: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-porlock/
πŸ“· Photo: Neville Stanikk

Grist Mill, Dunster | A period cottage in the medieval village.A semi-detached period cottage with three double bedrooms...
15/09/2026

Grist Mill, Dunster | A period cottage in the medieval village.

A semi-detached period cottage with three double bedrooms and a loft room with a sofa-bed, so it flexes between six and eight. Beams, thick walls and the whole of the village a few steps from the door.

Dunster is about as complete a medieval village as England has: the castle above it, the octagonal yarn market in the street, a working watermill still grinding flour, and the old packhorse bridge over the Avill.

Have you been up to Dunster Castle, or only ever seen it from the road?

🏠 Book Grist Mill: https://www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk/stay-in-dunster/grist-mill
πŸ’¬ Or WhatsApp us: https://wa.me/447798536801
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