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                                      Comments from Past Visitors
                                                          2026

Fabulous stay in The Stables for our group of 12. Perfect space and wonderful surroundings.
 
JL – June 2026 - Stables

 
 
This was a brilliant place for the family holiday 8 adults and 6 grandchildren and a family friend and husband for 2 nights. Not far from supermarkets. Beautiful valley and 9 acres of land to explore with horses, swimming pool - which we used each day, heated and 1.22m deep for the whole pool, games room - table tennis, table football, pool, playground areas, gardens. Felt very secure and easy to use, all we needed, to look after ourselves was on site and Richard was always happy to give advice or help.
 
AT – May 2026 - Stables

 
 
MANY THANKS for your help and support over the weekend. We had an amazing party.
 
KS – May 2026 - Luccombe

 
 
We had a great few days staying here. Only wish we’d had more time to enjoy the pool and other amenities on offer and the beautiful countryside
 
ES – May 2026 - Stables

 
 
We had a fantastic time in Selworthy and Allerford last weekend and enjoyed the party room.
 
JK – May 2026 – Selworthy & Allerford

 
 
Richard was a true gentleman, all questions answered, advised on good walks and his team pointed us to the nearest shops and an awesome chippy. Good starting location for surrounding villages and towns.
 
RJ – Apr 2026 - Allerford

 
 
We had a very relaxing time. On arrival Richard showed us around and told us everything we needed to know ! Facilities were great & the kids had a great time. Being able to bring the dogs was a plus ! After all they are part of the family even they had a great time walking in the field ❣️Swimming pool was always clean and water was to a nice temperature & the jacuzzi was nice and hot and the highlight of the day for me ❣️Definitely will come back and most definitely recommend ❣️🙏
 
AR – Apr 2026 - Annexe

 
 
I would just like to say a big thank you for our wonderful stay at The Stables Cottage this past weekend.
 
The cottage, grounds and facilities were perfect for our multi generational gathering for Mum’s 90th Birthday  -  even the weather was good for us. 😊. The Cottage felt very homely and was equipped with everything we could possibly want. We all had a fantastic time and hope to visit again sometime.
 
SW – Mar 2026 - Stables

 
 
We really enjoyed our weekend stay for a big family 60th birthday get together. Plenty of parking on site a short walk from the accomodation, steep drive but you can access with your car for drop off etc. Richard was friendly and walked us through all of the main points with a comprehensive folder of info provided as well. The Pool was great for all of our age groups as was the games room and tennis courts. Minehead is only 10 mins drive and Dunster is even closer with its castle worth a visit. Special mention to the Lion Inn (Timberscomb) for a fantastic Sunday lunch, walkable over the fields ( 5 mins in car) they were great, and to Crispy's Fish & Chips (Minehead) who delivered out to us, bang on time. A really enjoyable relaxing weekend. Many thanks.
 
DC – Mar 2026 - Stables

 
 
Friendly host. Homely accommodation
 
JT – Feb 2026 – Horner

My family and I stayed at Duddings for a long weekend. It was the perfect place for us - beautiful grounds and great facilities, and the cottage we stayed in was clean and had everything we needed. The pool was a real bonus! Richard was easy to communicate with too. All in all a brilliant place to stay, would highly recommend it.
DG – Feb 2026 - Stables

Wonderful stay. Host, accommodation and location made for a perfect weekend break. Richard always quick to communicate and answer questions and very laid back which put us at ease straight away. felt like a (better) home from home and the various facilities- pool, games etc meant the kids weren't bored for a second. loved it.
LA – Feb 2026 - Selworthy
 
A great weekend getaway! The holiday home was cozy, we loved the pool and games room, the area is beautiful, and the host was very friendly and helpful.
AR – Jan 2026 - Bilbrook
 
Thanks for our stay in The Stable Cottage this year. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves yet again.
RI – Jan 2026 - Stables
 
A great few days away in a beautiful location that was very amenable. 12 people were very comfortable here and everything was easy to find and well equipped for our stay.
VM – Jn 2026 – West Wing

Really enjoyed our week in the stables. great setting, pool was very well received by all and easy to access. Richard was attentive when needed but let us enjoy the stables and grounds without any disruptions. Thoroughly recommend staying here
JN – Jan 2026 - Stables
 
                                                                                            2025

If you're looking for a peaceful, cozy place perfect for exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside, then book Horner cottage! It's equipped with everything you need, has warm and comfy armchairs to relax, and the indoor pool was a real bonus. The mattress was a little firm, but apart from that, we really couldn't fault it.
SA – Dec 2025 - Horner
 
Lovely place, nice horses, great host
CO – Dec 2025 - Stables
 
Booking was easy and Richard was very accommodating and responsive. The accommodation was fantastic for our annual friends Christmas celebration - the cottage was perfect with lots of space. We had the best time and will be booking again!
SP – Nov 2025 - Stables
 
Fab stay for a group of friends to catch up!
RM – Nov 2025 - Stables

Our stay at the Stables was amazing. Having accommodation that was big enough to accommodate the whole family was something we had never found before. There was 16+a baby and the Stables was big enough that you never felt overcrowded. We will be returning.
SJ – Nov 2025 - Stables
 
We all had a lovely family stay - lovely and cosy, thank you!
LW – Nov 2025 - Stables
 
Spending time with 15 members of the family from a few months old to 84 was a delight. The accommodation was spacious for us all and the activities on site meant that apart from walks around the countryside everyone was entertained.
AV – Oct 2025 – Stables
 
We stayed for a family birthday, 13 of us and 3 dogs - the stables allowed us to all be under one roof to celebrate together. The layout is quite quirky as it's two units knocked into one, they mirror one another. The dining area allowed us to all get around one table and celebrate together. The children loved the ponies, pool and playing tennis. We had a fabulous afternoon playing rounders in the paddock.
DA – Sept 2025 – Stables

It was such a beautiful location, quiet, family orientated, wonderful views and the family were very friendly and kind. We didn't get to use the swimming pool but will definitely be going back in the next few months.
SD – Sept 2025 - Bilbrook
 
For a family of 11 of mixed ages a perfect place to be together. The children especially enjoyed the Swimming Pool and Tennis Court.
MB – Aug 2025 – West Wing

Lovely location between Dunster castle and Exmoor. Cosy well equipped accommodation. kids loved the ponies and the swimming pool. Dog friendly. We really enjoyed our stay and will recommend Duddings to others.
JM – Aug 2025 - Allerford
 
Really lovely and peaceful place to stay. Lots to do on site. Loved the pool and hot tub. Loved that it was dog friendly and some great places to walk the dog. Richard was a very welcoming host. Had a lovely break.
SB – Aug 2025 - Bilbrook
 
Beautiful countryside, very peaceful. Good facilities on site, nice pool, games room and dog walking field.
DP – Aug 2025 – Annexe

We went on a family break 10 of us, everything we needed was there, the place was well kept and plenty to do.
ET – July 2025 – Selworthy

Family birthday weekend   The house had plenty of room for the entire party with space to have time alone. The children enjoyed the swimming pool and games facilities. It was an easy journey to Minehead for shopping and Dunster Castle for sightseeing.
 
DB – Apr 2025 – Stables
 
very relaxing and stunning surroundings. The surroundings was beautiful, the games room was fun and the amazing swimming pool and jacuzzi we loved. and also the 2 cute Shetland ponies on the field was so sweet to see
 
TM – Oct 2024 – Luccombe

Everything was flawless for our stay. Richard was very kind, friendly and responsive. Thanks a lot!
RU – Aug 2025 - Horner

We stayed as a party of 13 and we had the most wonderful time. What struck me about the house is that even though there were so many of us there, we didn’t feel on top of each other at all. The house is huge and almost every one of the eight bedrooms has its own bathroom which I hadn’t quite realised from the advert and which was amazing. The two kitchens were also most welcome. There’s also a separate drying room which was invaluable. We made full use of the games room and tennis courts and also did several walks in the beautiful countryside. We can’t fault the house and we will be back!
CA – Aug 2025 - Stables

Thank you for a lovely stay
B & IP – Aug 2025 - Cleeve
 
Spent a lovely week there with family of 11 and 2 dogs. We enjoyed our week stay, it felt comfortable and we settled in instantly. The playroom, tennis court and swimming pool really helped keep our children of all ages entertained. Would book again Thank you.
RM – Jul 2025 - Selworthy
 
Just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful stay. The cottage and grounds are amazing.
Thank you again
IH – July 2025 – West Wing

My family and I had a wonderful time at Richard’s place. There were 11 adults, 2 young kids and 2 dogs and we were very comfortable. We were incredibly lucky with the weather, so were able to make the most of the beautiful grounds, including playing lots of tennis! Richard was very responsive and would always help out where needed. He even leant us some skewers from his place for our BBQ which was lovely of him.
CC – July 2025 – Stable Cottage
 
We had a wonderful stay with our family, the grandkids loved the pool and the games room and the dogs loved the walks… we adults enjoyed the relaxation. Thanks so much
JB – July 2025 – Stable Cottage

We hired Richards place for a multi generation family get together. It was perfect with loads of space for 10 of us with great facilities. The swimming pool and games room kept everyone entertained and was only a quick drive to the shops at Minehead!
SW – June 2025 - Selworthy
 
Lovely stay with family, so nice to have the pool, hot tub and games room to use.
JC – June 2025 – West Wing

What a wonderful place! We had a big group of adults and kids and honestly had the best time. The house is gorgeous and the two kitchens worked really well for us being a split party of meat eaters / vegan. The park is a great secret spot for the kids, loads to keep them entertained. Pool is clean and great fun. Didn't realise was a games room when booking so was a fab surprise Richard was wonderful, very responsive and a great host. Close to local Town and we even went to the local beach which is less than 15 mins away. We will be back! Thank you!
HF – June 2025 – Stable Cottage
 
Absolutely lovely setting and accommodation. Hosts were very friendly. 9 of us stayed for a long weekend. Thoroughly enjoyed it. No issues at all. Already thinking of booking again and going for longer next time. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
IJ – June 2025 – West Wing

Friendly and helpful host. Well equipped accommodation and good site facilities.
RT – June 2025 - Luccombe

A Beautiful location and ideal for big families
LB – June 2025 – Stable Cottage
 
It suited our family ranging from 10 months to 16 years kids and 5 adults. Lots of storage space and roomy, bedrooms great size. Excellent for the dog. Secure enclosed courtyard. Games room really useful. All in all very happy and would return!
LDS – May 2025 – West Wing

Absolutely lovely property with lots of space and beautiful peaceful surroundings. Very beneficial having two kitchens with lots of space to cook big meals and plenty of fridge and freezer space. Richard was very helpful and the instructions were nice and clear. Would definitely visit again and highly recommend
AR – May 2025 – Stable Cottage

Thank you for such a lovely stay this weekend, it was a great base for us while our daughter did the Exmoor challenge and we loved all the facilities Duddings had to offer. Hopefully our second daughter will do it next year and we’ll be sure to be back
TB – May 2025 - Allerford
 
We stayed at the annexe with our 3 and 6 years old. The apartment was clean, spacious enough for us, and had all what we needed. We used everyday the shared facilities (swimming pool, tennis court, trampoline, table tennis, football) and we often had these only for us, although we were there during easter time. These were very useful with the kids, at the end of the day or if it was raining. Apartment and facilities are not brand new, but everything is working well and well maintained.
LB – Apr 2025 - Annexe
 
Richard is such a friendly and accommodating host. The setting is truly unbeatable and worth every penny. Couldn’t recommend highly enough. We will be back!
OH – Apr 2025 - Allerford

We stayed here as a family of 17 including 2 babies, 5 children and 9 adults and it was the perfect size. It had everything we needed and plenty of space. The pool was great. Overall it was a great stay, in incredible grounds and Richard was the perfect host. We’ll be back for sure !
 SB – Mar 2025 – Stables
  
Thank you for a lovely stay. Hope to visit again. Had a very relaxing week
SP – Mar 2025 - Bilbrook
 
Thank you very much. Had an amazing time. The place is lovely and the games room and tennis court were a delight.
 BS – Mar 2025 – West Wing
 
Just to let you know how delighted we were with all the facilities at Duddings and how perfect The West Wing was for my family party .I have passed your details to several friends , and hopefully we can arrange a return visit sometime in the not too distant future.  
 CW - Mar 2025 – West Wing
 
Lovely place. Lots of space with well equipped facilities. Swimming pool was great for adults and kids with plenty of room to sit and watch. Two kitchens a big bonus for large group. Would definitely return
DF – Feb 2025 - Stables
  
Had a very pleasant stay thank you, all facilities were as expected. Would recommend.
 PH – Feb 2025 - Cleeve

Had a great nights stay here with friends, very peaceful & beautiful surroundings.
HJ - Feb 2025 - Annexe

Lovely place to stay with the children with access to the pool and games room throughout the day. really enjoyed it. Look forward to visiting again. Thank you Richard and Julie for your hospitality
RW - Jan 2025 - Luccombe

Such a lovely place, great pool, beautiful views and Richard was a super host.
 PB -  Jan 2025 - Allerford
 
Great stay, lovely location, the children loved the ponies, play area and swimming pool. Great communication would highly recommend
 KW - Jan 2025 - Stables
 
Lovely hosts. Very responsive and helpful. Loved the accommodation and facilities and will definitely be back.
JH – Jan 2025 - Luccombe
                                                                                                 2024
  
This is a lovely little place to stay. With good access to Exmoor and the surrounding area. The pool, spa and games room were a great addition for our stay, especially on the wet days. Richard was very helpful throughout and we will be looking at returning again and bring a few of our friends to stay in one of the other property’s which are on offer.
 KK – Dec 2024 - Annexe

We had a fantastic time, the Stables was exactly what we needed for our large family get together. The kitchens were well equipped and the dining table was a fantastic space for us all to enjoy our family meals. The younger ones could go on to bed while the adults stayed downstairs in one of the 2 Living areas without disturbing the children! The enclosed garden area was perfect for the 3 dogs and we felt very safe.
EC -  Dec 2024 - Stables

We had a lovely peaceful stay at Richard’s place, well equipped and easy to find, plenty of storage around the house to unpack for the duration of our stay. Swimming pool was such a great size for all 13 of us and loved the huge table so we could all sit together to eat and play games in the evening! Having two kitchens meant cooking was a lot easier with the amount of people we had stay. Overall lovely time and would definitely come back again!
 BC – Dec 2024 - Stables

Duddings was a lovely little spot with plenty to do in the local area. it had lots to offer for the kids to see and do albeit we struggled to balance taking advantage of what was on offer on site (a great indoor pool and hot tub, games room, tennis court, trampoline and ponies) with spending time exploring what was around and very-much readily accessible from this location. We arrived much behind schedule and Richard was responsive and accommodating.
JW– Nov 2024 - Winsford
 
 Fantastic communication, location and facilities. A perfect venue for my partners venue.
DK – Nov 2024 – Stables
 
 Fabulous stay at Duddings. Such a beautiful setting and brilliant facilities. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you.
AL – Nov 2024 – Annexe
 
 Can I say thank you for allowing us to stay at your place. It was fantastic, my mother absolutely loved the whole weekend as well as the rest of the family.
PW – Nov 2024 – Stables
  
We all had the best time at Duddings, It was absolutely perfect. All 22 of us enjoyed ourselves. We couldn’t fault anything. We absolutely loved using the pool/spa in the afternoons, and having a table big enough for us all to sit around for dinners and breakfast was a bonus. The two kitchens accommodated perfectly too! We had a breakfast kitchen and a dinner kitchen! Thank you again for being so kind and allowing us an earlier check in so I could surprise my mum! She had absolutely no idea.
Thank you - we will be back!
JCP– Nov 2024 – Stables

Many thanks, and thank you for a wonderful stay - we will be back soon!
AG - Oct 2024 - Annexe
  
We had a lovely family break. The surroundings were lovely, lots of land and plenty of things to keep the kids busy.
EMW – Oct 2024 – Stables

Fabulous stay at The Stables for 16 of us, age ranges from 77 down to 6 weeks. Big family get together. The Stables were spacious, plenty of rooms, bathrooms and 2 big kitchens. Big dining table so we could all eat together. Fun games shack for the kids, tennis court and ponies to keep them entertained. We all loved the pool and even a charging point for the electric car. We had a great stay!
DH – Sept 2024 – Stables

Brilliant stay for 13 of us and a couple of dogs! Felt right at home!
TC – Sept 2024 – Stables

Lovely place to stay ideal for larger families too with lots for the children to do. The swimming pool, games room plus tennis court were great. Is the perfect place for visiting local attractions around Exmoor. In a very beautiful, calming and very relaxing area. Richard was very helpful and friendly and we loved all the eco things like recycling and the new drying room etc.
MT – Aug 2024 – Withycombe
  
We had a wonderful week with you and certainly plan to return with grandchildren who so loved pool and activities you have,
MW – Aug 2024 – Stables
We wanted to say a big thankyou, we've spent a lovely  week in your very well appointed  cottages in a truly  beautiful  setting. Feeling rested and recharged, and l know the younger members of the family  experienced a great day at the nearby lake kayaking & waterboarding. We also used your pool too, everyday
PL– Aug 2024 – Luccombe & Withycombe
  
The cottage is in a great location, with plenty to see and do in surrounding areas. The facilities are good, we loved the pool and games room and it's set in lovely surroundings.
CI – Aug 2024 – Bossington

Nice rustic cottage, perfect for dogs and exploring the nearby beaches. Pool was really great
HB – July 2024 – Allerford

Thank you from all of my family for the wonderful holiday that we had at your beautiful cottage. It’s the first time I had my 4 children & their families together for such a long time. We had such fun in the pool & all the amenities provided.
DW – June 2024 – West Wing

Most of us didn’t even leave the grounds during our stay as we had everything we needed there. We ranged from 2 and a half to 70 years old and we were all catered for. We used the play ground, the trampoline, the games room, the trampoline and tennis court and had a great time. Good indoor space. Handy little snug for those who needed to work online. Good size fridge freezer which coped with 10 of us. Richard was available for anything we needed but gave us our privacy. Thank you Richard!
PF – West Wing - June 2024

Beautiful house - Lovely Stay - Very Clean - Richard a lovely chap
MM – Stables - June 2024

Just wanted to say thank you for a lovely week. The cottage and grounds were great, and we will be back in a year or 2.
AB– Withycombe - June 2024

Thanks for a great weekend, my daughter hasn't stopped talking about the Ponies!
Great location and facilities, thoroughly enjoyed our stay
DB – Luccombe - June 2024

The stunning location, scenery and peacefulness are beyond words. Owners were onsite, helpful and yet not intrusive. I would stay here again in a heartbeat and as for value for money, it can't be beaten. Everything was well looked after, kitchen was well stocked with utensils etc., and the owners greeted us on arrival, made sure we were settled. Welcome pack was a lovely touch.
LK – Annexe  - May 2024

We booked the house for 12 friends and ourselves for our Ruby Wedding Anniversary weekend. This house was lovely and really peaceful. There were 14 of us and everybody said that it made them really relax. My husband is going through a couple of illnesses at the moment but, within 30 minutes, he felt “very, very relaxed”. Both kitchens were really well equipped and there were tables and chairs in both. There was a large dining area which we were all able to sit at for our meals. Richard did not make his presence felt but, I asked for a high chair and, as if by magic, one turned up!!  The grounds surrounding the house were quiet and tranquil with the occasional toot from the steam train. Everybody in our party have asked if we can go again next year so I will be organising this very soon
DS – Stables - May 2024
 
We had a lovely stay in Bossington, the cottage was clean & tidy and very comfortable. It was very peaceful too. Lots of birds to listen to. Easy check in, all very simple. The pool was a really great feature and the kids loved it, especially because unfortunately the weather was quite wet when we were there. We had fun in the games room and tennis court too.
LC - Bossington - Apr 2024

Great location and facilities. We had a wonderful stay- plenty to do for the kids. Would recommend.
GB – Stables - Apr 2024  

Good place near to Minehead and Dunster and pet friendly, cheaper than a hotel and plenty of space would definitely book again, has a games room and swimming pool but did not use but 5 stars from me.
SW – Winsford -  Mar 2024

We stayed in a large group of mixed ages from 9 months to over 70 and it catered well for all of us. The setting is stunning and the pool, hot tub, games room, tennis court, ponies etc kept everyone well entertained and we all had a lovely time celebrating my dad's big birthday.
LC – Stables - Mar 2024  

Really happy with the place. Lovely location. Everything described accurately and the hosts were very friendly.
SR – Annexe - Mar 2024
 
Nice and clean property, we really enjoyed our stay as there were plenty of places to enjoy with the dogs
WJ – Bilbrook Mar 2024

Lovely place, great swimming pool and games room and the whole place exceeded expectations. Lot to do and see in the local area too with the family, highlights included Dunster Castle, zoo, walk to tallest tree in England (a few miles away in beautiful forest) and fossil hunting at Watchet. Beautiful location.
GT - Selworthy - Feb 2024

We had a lovely stay at Richard’s with our grandson. He loved the swimming pool as did we. It’s a very quiet location despite there being other properties around it. We would love to stay there again.
JB - Annexe   Feb 2024
 
Richard was a great host, we urgently needed gravy granules for our Sunday Lunch and Richard kindly provided us some !! Great location, Great facilities, the girls loved it... we will be back
SL-K – Stables - Feb 2024

Myself and my partner really enjoyed our stay here, the pool and jacuzzi were a bonus. Richard was really friendly and accommodating when our flight was delayed by 24 hours, he was there to meet us at check-in and was always near by if we needed any help or had any questions. would definitely recommend and would love to stay again
CH - Bilbrook - Jan 2024

The Annexe was ideal for our stay, it was very clean and well appointed with a welcoming tray of tea, coffee and biscuits. Richard very helpful on arrival. The spaniel loved the dog field and we enjoyed the pool.
SC - Annexe - Jan 2024

Just wanted to thank you for our lovely stay in Horner. You were out walking the dogs when we brought the key around. We will definitely recommend it to people.
JN -   Horner & West Wing  - Jan 2024

If you are looking for a peaceful getaway this is exactly what you would get staying here. The Annex is very cosy especially with the log burner burning. We really enjoyed our stay and would come back …. Probably in better weather next time!
DM - Annexe - Jan 2024

2023

A wonderful peaceful cottage in a great place with beautiful scenery. Great for kids. I loved the heated indoors pool and the games cabin as well
AG -  Allerford Dec 2023

Our Family of 12 and 4 dogs stayed in the West Wing in November.
The cottage is full of character and had ample room for us all, the courtyard was a great size and we had dedicated parking for 3 cars.
It was so nice to all sit at one table for our meals and the wood burning fire was cosy in the evenings.
The views and grounds are lovely. There is a field that dogs can go in & a stream by the cottage to clean the dogs feet off after a walk.
There is a nice kids play area which ours would have benefited more if we had come in the warmer months.
The swimming pool is a great plus and went down well with the kids, they had great fun.
The location was perfect to Dunster, shops and the beach and we even bought local fish and chips back to the cottage.
Richard was a great host and even helped sort returning items that we had left behind!
LC - West Wing Nov 2023

We had a lovely stay in The Stable Cottage & really enjoyed the area.  
CW - Stables - Oct 2023

We were a large party that stayed in The West Wing at Duddings Cottages. Not disappointed at all, children loved all that they had on site. Plan to return. West Wing suited us all & Richard was a great host.
S. - West Wing - Sept 2023

Thank you so much for such a lovely stay, the children and all the adults had a ball !  The weekend was perfect and it's an ideal place to stay with children. They loved the ponies and the pool.  
KD - Stables - Sept 2023

Thank you for our stay, all the children absolutely loved staying in the cottage, swimming and adventuring the grounds. What a lovely property you have !   
SR - Stables - Aug 2023

My son and I had a fabulous time this week and will be back.  
RH - Bilbrook - Aug 2023

Just to say a big THANK YOU for allowing us to stay in the holiday cottage Selworthy sleeping 11. The whole family had a fantastic time, We played hide & seek late in the evening, enjoyed the pool & games room plus tennis so much everybody wants to come back, The location & views are fantastic. Faultless.  
RA - Selworthy - Aug 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Duddings in July 2023. There were 25 of us - a big family group ranging from 70 years old to 2 (12 children and 13 adults). We took the Stables and the West Wing. The accommodation suited our needs - country cottages with plenty of toilets/bathrooms and three kitchens between the two houses. Lots to do on site. We enjoyed the swimming pool and games room and also the trampoline and paddock and the outdoor play area. The kitchens were well equipped and we were able to seat all 25 of us for dinner in the Stables after a bit of reorganisation. Outside there were tables with parasols. There were barbecues at each house.  Richard sorted out any minor problems we had. Each house had dishwashers and tumble driers and washing machines. The smaller children loved dancing to Alexa BS - Stables & West Wing - July 2023

Fab cottage for 16 people. Clean & well equipped.  
LJ - Stables - Jul 2023

Stayed in 'The West Wing' for a week - a large cottage that accommodated our family of 12. The building is quirky but homely with lots of space inside and a communal area outside, as well as shared spaces and facilities across the site. Our boys loved the swimming pool and games room..  
RS - West Wing June 2023

I just wanted to say thank you so much for a lovely weekend at Duddings. West Wing was like a home away from home, it had everything we needed and was the perfect space for 12 people - room to be together and to get away from each other too ! The outside space was perfect and we played many board games under the shade of the umbrellas.
Your grounds are beautiful and we really enjoyed the games room, trampoline & tennis court. The pool was the highlight for my children - what a lovely sized pool - they had a huge amount of fun in it .Duddings far exceeded our expectations. Thank you and I am absolutely sure we will be back.  
KD - West Wing - June 2023

On behalf of all of us at the Stables. Thank you so very much for a beautiful place to stay and for your kindness. You have really helped a very special family to me and already we have made fabulous memories
JK - Stables - June 2023

We had a great time and would really like to come again and probably stay in a bigger cottage with friends and for longer  
GL - Allerford - May 2023

Thank you so much for our lovely holiday. We have had a wonderful time. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub after our walks.
CS - Annexe - Mar 2023

We gad an amazing holiday with our family, the grandchildren enjoyed the swimming, games room and ponies.
S - Selworthy Feb 2023

A big thank you from all of us. Everyone had a fantastic weekend and loved the cottages and facilities, especially the pool !  We will definitely be back !   
J&MN - Stables, West Wing, Selworthy, Allerford, Bossington, Luccombe, Winsford, Bilbrook - Mar 2023

Thank you, we had a really lovely time and in fact are hoping to come back in the autumn.
KR - West Wing - Mar 2023

Just to say thank you for our stay at The Stables. We had a great week - the weather was very kind and we made full use of your facilities, especially the pool. You certainly have a lovely spot and are ideally placed for all sorts of activities & outings.  
Stables - JS - Feb 20  
         
                                                              2022
Beautiful quirky house , perfect for large groups. Swimming pool was a great size and warm. 10 minute drive from Minehead beach, Owner very responsible with questions we had during our stay.
Selworthy - S - Dec 2022

Great cottage, swimming pool is lovely ant the kids enjoyed the games room.
T. - West Wing - Oct 2022

We all had a wonderful stay in your cottage, I have already recommended you to a couple of friends.  
SA - Stables - Sep 2022

You have a super home and cottages - thank you so much for sharing with us.  Everyone was amazed at what Exmoor had to offer and I'm sure some or all of us will be back !
D&SB - Stables & Selworthy - May 2022

Thank you for a wonderful stay - the cottages are beautiful and we have had a lovely week & the boys really enjoyed the swimming pool.  
CC - Allerford & Bossington - Apr 2022

Had a lovely few days with our whole family (including dogs) in this beautiful part of Exmoor. We arrived a bit earlier than expected and the owner kindly let us move in to the cottage a few hours before the check-in time. The accommodation was fantastic with a well equipped kitchen. The pool and games room were great too and kept the kids occupied for hours. On the last day storm Eunice hit and we were kept safe by our centuries old stone cottage. The owners checked that we were all OK and provided us with candles and hot water for tea / coffee. We would love to come back again in times of less extreme weather!  
EC - Bossington Feb 2022

Thank you very much for a thoroughly enjoyable stay.
AL - Annexe - Jan 2022

2021
We had a lovely stay in Bilbrook. You have an absolutely fantastic site and we had an amazing time - we'll hopefully be back again another year. Thank you once again.  
JB - Bilbrook - New Year 2021

I just wanted to say a massive thank you. we all thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay at The Stables. The accommodation was perfect and we had a great time celebrating my husband's 50th Birthday.  
NN - Stable Cottage - Dec 2021

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and we have made some fantastic family memories. The views from the cottage were lovely, the situation was great it was so quiet and peaceful. The swimming pool was a fantastic facility and we loved everything about it.
AB - Stable Cottage - Oct 2021

Second time we have stayed, lovely little upstairs cottage with a nice view of the pony's and hillside, has a pool and jacuzzi, would recommend. JL.  Horner - Sept 2021

Rested comfortably. Well  kept cottage with plenty of comfortable rooms. Would highly recommend.
BW.  Stables - Sept 2021

Visited for a second time in September 2021. Previously in 2013. Lovely little site - dog friendly. No silly prices post COVID!!!  
JP.  Withycombe - Sept 2021

Brilliant place to stay. Family are very friendly and nothing is too much bother. Great location too.  
RP  Stables - Sept  2021

Excellent cottages in amazing environment and surrounds, it has appeal for everyone. Clean, extremely family friendly, accessible and friendly service. Went with a large party of adults, teenagers and children and everyone loved it. We are already planning dates to go back.
RP. Selworthy - Sept 2021

Another splendid holiday at Duddings - third time lucky with the booking !  
DE - Selworthy & Withycombe - Aug 2021

Our Family have had a wonderful stay and are now on their return trip home. You have a wonderful site, and we will be recommending your cottages to other friends and family that come to visit us.
SS. Bossington Aug - 2021

We had a lovely week - the cottage and location are great as a base for exploring Exmoor and North Devon, and we all loved the facilities - games room and pool - for some relaxation.
EC. Annexe - Aug 2021

An excellent venue, well presented, good value for money, well located for day trips around Somerset and Devon - both more gorgeous than we expected. The resort has an excellent information centre, a games room, pool and space to breathe and relax.    
GB    Bilbrook - June 2021

Amazing place. Kids had such a great time feeding the ponies, playing on the trampoline and in the games room. The swimming pool was great especially having the whole pool to ourselves for an hour.
CH   Luccombe - June 2021

Nice touch to have tea and coffee as well as delicious biscuits on arrival. Site facilities are great whether you have children or not. On site pool, games room with table tennis, pool and football table a great hit, trampoline great size for older children and tennis court a plus. Just some things to while away the hours. Also Echo/Alexa installed for playing music. The gardens are kept in lovely condition with paths run to various activity areas. Shetland ponies in the fields are an additional extra that kids young and old enjoy watching. House was clean and had all necessary appliances in good working order. We enjoyed our stay as a family of 6 with a 13 week puppy!     
IH   Withycombe - June 2021

Small but perfectly formed Had everything I needed including a washer dryer Ths Alexa was a real bonus     
YG   Cleeve - May 2021

Very clean, friendly accommodation and people. Easy to find and lovely atmosphere in beautiful surroundings.  
HM   Cleeve - May 2021

Great location. Nicely maintained grounds. Lovely crows and jackdaws roosting onsite and nearby. Charming ponies onsite  
KD   Horner - May 2021

Just wanted to say thank you for a lovely stay which the whole family enjoyed  
JJ  Cleeve - May 2021

I had a nice experience in The Annexe. I really recommend this place.*****   
JQ   Annexe - Apr 2021

Despite the current restrictions, really appreciated the 'timed slot' approach so that it was possible to use the indoor pool. Nice new oven and hob in the apartment too and the heating system worked very efficiently despite the stone walls so that even with overnight frosts the apartment was always warm.    
JS    Cleeve - Apr 2021

2020
Have just heard from ..... and they had a truly wonderful time, so thank you very much.  Really hope to get the family together one of these days at Duddings as ....  said it would be perfect for us.   
MR    Luccombe - Oct 2020

We just wanted to say how much we had enjoyed our stay at Duddings last week. Our boys loved the pool ant the games room facilities and our Weimaraner loved the land to investigate.
k & JM    Allerford - Oct 2020

Thank you, we've had a lovely holiday. Thanks also for the loan of the walking guides.  
MB    Annexe - Oct 2020

We had a great break thank you ant the accommodation and facilities are superb. We are down on Exmoor for both an Autumn break and over New Year every year. We certainly see ourselves staying with you for the Autumn break on a regular basis hence the rapid booking for next year.
I have passed your details on to several of our friends so that may generate some additional interest
P & JB    Winsford - Oct 2020

I came with my family for a short break and we had a lovey time. The place is stunning. My pregnant wife slept so well. The swimming pool and function room were a great addition. The owner was welcoming. It was just wonderful. Looking to go back Sept 2021!  
EA  Stables - Oct 2020

One of the best holiday destinations in the UK that I have visited. Amazing scenery, lots to do, was wonderfully nice and clean A nice very friendly very welcoming and very helpful. Right in the heart of the National Park so you gain some amazing with nearby comodities not more than 10 minutes drive . Nice getaway with the family or group of friends highly recommend.  
NM   Oct 2020

Lovely place to go, the cottage had a lovely cottage atmosphere, with a fire place. Beds were very comfortable and clean! Dishwasher and dryer was very convenient. Kids enjoyed their stay. Thank you! -
West Wing - Oct 2020

This place was unbelievable, it  was so beautiful, the view, the inside of the cottages, everything. Had such a lovely time with my husband & kids there.
SB - Oct 2020

We stayed in Horner which proved to be ideal for the two of us. The views were excellent and Horner is very handy for getting to the excellent swimming pool and the car park. The weather was brilliant and we really appreciated being able to book the pool for one hour private sessions. It was also useful to have a washer/drier in the cottage. The armchairs were very comfortable and we also found the bed very comfortable and slept really well. We received a very warm welcome on arrival.  We will certainly return again.  
JP    Horner - Sept 2020

Lovely extensive grounds, with friendly Shetland ponies, hourly pool slots so Covid friendly, perfect location.   
JL   Bossington - Sept 2020

2nd time here, lovely cottage that sleeps 18.  It was absolutely spotless, soooooo clean, even the washing machines draws  (x 2) were spotless, I checked lol.  The cleaners need an award 👌Loads of cooking pans, stuff and maintained to a high quality.  Fabulous garden area for cricket, football and games room, swimming pool.  I would highly recommended 😁  
AS   Stables - Sept 2020

Thank you so much for a great holiday   
AM     Luccombe - Sept 2020

Lovely location, and if you want a rest the grounds are enough to keep you in. Dogs are well catered for. We loved the history and buildings in Dunster. Cream tea to fill even the biggest tummy. Enjoy!    
SJ    Bossington - Sept 2020

Lovely extensive grounds, with friendly Shetland ponies, hourly pool slots so Covid friendly, perfect location.  
JL.   Bossington - Sep 2020

Very nice to have plenty of outdoor space and the ponies plus the pool was a huge benefit after a long walk. Overall nice little property and they are not on top of each other. Great food at the Lion Inn at Timberscombe just down the road.  
NM.    Allerford - Sep 2020

Just a quick note to say thanks or a fabulous and relaxing week at Duddings !  The pool arrangement worked really well for us. The children loved seeing the new ponies and the always popular family table football championships were tense!  Thanks again and we look forward to returning again in the future    
J. M. E. & T.    Winsford - Aug 2020

Photos do not do this place justice! We booked this holiday very last minute so weren't quite sure what we'd be getting, but it turned out to be a complex of cottages all nestled on beautiful grounds with lovely views     
SG    Horner - Aug 2020

We are all much looking forward to coming to Duddings again next year, Covid etc permitting - my family won't go anywhere else !
JO    Stable Cottage - Aug 2020

We had a brilliant week, and as a family with 3 boys the facilities and grounds were fantastic and kep them entertained throughout !
AR    Allerford - Aug 2020

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for a fabulous stay last week. We loved it. Thank you so much to you and your team - hopefully we'll be able to return one day.  
JG   Annexe, Bossington & Cleeve  - Aug 2020

RIchard-in-Charge was very helpful, and the cottage (apartment) was clean and well organized. We were happy to use the cottage as a base for exploring Exmoor.  
SC  - Bilbrook - Aug 2020

Nice quiet complex of cottages in a great location near Dunster and Minehead. Overall we loved our holiday. The grounds are lovely - excellent swimming pool, games room and tennis court. And it's dog friendly.  
BJ    Withycombe - Aug 2020

Just wanted to thank you for a great stay over the last week.  J
B   Bilbrook - Jul 2020

A beautiful location with great on site facilities and near to Dunster for morning coffee and Minehead for grocery shopping We stayed for a week but I would have preferred two. We have two small dogs and it was great for them with a paddock to run in.
CW.    Luccombe - Jul 2020

You have a lovely place here - the cottage is perfect and we love all the outside facilities.  
RS     Luccombe - July 2020

We had a great time thank you and really liked Duddings.  
IP   Luccombe - Feb 2020

Thank you for a wonderful stay at Selworthy Cottage - we had a super New Year break with our friends.  
RW    Selworthy - Jan 2020

We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Stables to celebrate Dad's 80th birthday - can't believe it's all over.  
DN    Stables - Jan 2020

                                                           2019
I just wanted to say a big thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful cottage. We had a wonderful weekend made all the better by the fantastic accommodation.   
DK     Luccombe - Dec 2019

Lovely location , cottage well equipped dog friendly, and very helpful owners.   
AP   Bossington - Nov 2019

Lovely weekend here as a large group. Facilities are great, and location too.  
NB     Selworthy, Bossington & Allerford - Sept 2019

Thank you for a lovely stay. All four families really enjoyed themselves, especially the children who enjoyed the pool, games room, trampoline and all the space around.  Cottage was well equipped, spacious and comfortable.  Children didn't want to go home !    
TD     West Wing  - Aug 2019

Very nice place to stay, Richard was very friendly and helpful. Really nice pool and hot tub, well equipped games room and plenty of places for the dogs to have a run.
PF    Allerford - Aug 2019

Thank you for all your help. It's such a lovely place you have here.   J.    Cleeve - July 2019

Had the best of times here celebrating a friends 50 th ... clean/tidy bedrooms were all fab ...with use of jacuzzi and swimming pool area surrounding is beautiful ... hoping to return   
SD     2019

Just returned from a family two week holiday in West Wing. Stayed as a family of 12 with four children ranging from 2 to 10. Also took our two dogs, who loved the walled garden and looking over to say hello to anyone passing. Something for everyone to enjoy, from feeding carrots to Freddie and Phoenix the pony’s, trampoline, games room, tennis, play field, and especially the heated indoor pool and hot tub. The cottage was large and well laid out, with everything you could want. Beds comfy all had a good nights sleep. The owners were very friendly but left you alone unless you needed them and then they were readily available. Some spiders and cobwebs ,but to be expected in a thatched 16th century long house but didn’t spoil a lovely family holiday. We all agreed we would definitely return.   
SD     West Wing - 2019

We had a wonderful time staying in the West Wing at Duddings for a school friend reunion. The space was more than adequate for 11 adults and was wonderfully cosy with the log burner and brilliant to be able to make use of the swimming pool and hot tub. Close to many local attractions including Lynmouth and Dunster, with good pubs nearby too. Excellent value for money - we will be back!  
EF    West Wing - 2019

Fabulous...we had a great weekend...pool was brilliant for grandchildren and adults alike...much fun was Had playing pool and table tennis...and the West wing was a perfect setting for a relaxing family time to eat drink and celebrate a special birthday....many many thanks     
CF     West Wing - Mar 2019

Just back in London after a short break in Duddings. The cottage was really comfortable and cozy, with a great view of the Shetland ponies and valley. Shame about the drizzle, but we had a great time, and made the most of the swimming pool and hot tub - very necessary after the long walks on the moor!   
TM     Horner - Apr 2019

We were a group of 16 ladies and we stayed in the Stables. The property was excellent and was fully equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. The facilities were perfect. The location was amazing and the walks were great. Richard is a great host and communication was brilliant. The stay was such a great weekend that we are now booking to go back again next year. 10/10!   
CC     Stables - Mar 2019

Lovely place ....nice and clean....has it's own swimming pool...games room...outside trampoline... accommodation is all clean and
Everything you need ....Beautiful scenery....my boys had  blast...  
TB     Bilbrook - Feb 2019

2018
So friendly. Host very helpful, quaint community of cottages plus pool and games room. Not glamorous, but honest, down to earth accommodation and conveniently sited.  
ST     Allerford - Nov 2018

We had a wonderful time staying in the West Wing at Duddings for a school friend reunion. The space was more than adequate for 11 adults and was wonderfully cosy with the log burner and brilliant to be able to make use of the swimming pool and hot tub. Close to many local attractions including Lynmouth and Dunster, with good pubs nearby too. Excellent value for money - we will be back!   
LS    West Wing - Nov 2018

We had a great week with lots of room to entertain visitors. We even managed to seat 24 adults for a meal round the fantastic table. Really close to several beaches and places of interest for all the family and beautiful countryside. General agreement we would love to come again.  JW     Stables - Sept 2018

Great place to stay for family holiday , excellent swimming pool,  plenty of room to play games in the surrounding field ,owners very welcoming all In all 17 of us had a wonderful time.    
DA     Stables - Aug 2018

Facilities were brilliant for a family with 2 small dogs - clean, well cared for and easily accessible.  Accommodation was comfortable ad very well equipped. Owners were friendly and helpful but not intrusive. Dunster is a beautiful village with plenty to see and we will certainly return.
C   Winsford - Jun 2018

Amazing facilities and a very amenable laid back host. Fantastic holiday, stunning area. A little piece of heaven.
C.   Cleeve - May 2018

I just wanted to ping you a quick email to say we had an amazing time at Duddings. Everyone thought the venue was perfect. The cottages are beautiful and the grounds are stunning.  We would love to return again sometime in the future ... when or how many - not sure yet !  Again, thank you from all 39 of us !    
GC     Stables, West Wing, Withycombe & Bossington - Mar 2018
                                                






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