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The Great House B&B

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Free WiFi

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Great House B&B in Timberscombe is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying the serene surroundings. The property features a bar and outdoor seating area for leisure. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with free toiletries, fireplaces, and work desks. Additional amenities include a hot tub, walk-in shower, and interconnected rooms. Dining Experience: Breakfast is served à la carte with full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The on-site restaurant offers a variety of dishes to suit all preferences. Local Attractions: Located 4.5 km from Dunster Castle and 75 km from Exeter International Airport, the B&B provides easy access to nearby attractions such as Tiverton Castle.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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3 bunk beds
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1 futon bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Lorraine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms are very spacious and the dining room is a delight also the bar and club lounge was great to sit back and relax in , also good parking .”
Cole
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We just loved everything about the Great House. Lovely setting, beautiful room, bed very comfortable. Decor throughout the house was amazing and felt so authentic, breakfast room in particular was such a lovely space and the Terrace was a...”
Thomas
Denmark Denmark
“Very friendly and nice family that runs the B&B. Their homecooked pasta arrabiata meal served with house red wine on the charming great house terrasse can be highly recommended. A value for money castle like stay that my family and i truly...”
Su
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast brilliant, lovely location and great service. Dunster and Porlock Wier both beautiful .”
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A unique stay in a beautiful house being brought back to life by the charming hosts.”
Noah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The owners were super welcoming and lovely people. They made us feel so welcomed. The room was impeccable and clean. Such a great place to visit and stay!”
Avril
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Elegant house, beautifully renovated and decorated, comfortable bed, fabulous breakfast, absolutely lovely hosts.”
Ketyn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The welcome we received from Sheila and Bruce was lovely. The house is sophisticated and the atmosphere is relaxing. They couldn’t do enough for us and kindly cooked us supper where we had a romantic meal for 2 in their stunning dining room....”
Sophie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved the relaxed ambience, the facilities for guests ( lounge and tiny bar) books and games to borrow, lots of information and maps about walks and places to go in the area. Very friendly staff, lovely feeling of history and nice decorations.”
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful house, lovingly restored by a very welcoming and attentive family. Full of rare character features, with lots of hidden history but also very, very comfortable. And the breakfast was great!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sheila and Bruce

Company review score: 9.9Based on 54 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

A very warm welcome from Sheila and Bruce, to our Grade II listed House on beautiful Exmoor. We both have a long history of customer service related roles and enjoy nothing more than sharing our home with guests, making new lifelong friends and chatting about the long and varied journey the house has changed and grown since the 1500's.

Property information

Ideally located within the stunning Exmoor National Park, the historic Great House dates from the 16th century. It has recently undergone a period of sensitive restoration and is now offering luxury B&B accommodation. The house is Grade II listed with a wealth of original features and classical Georgian proportions - a fantastic opportunity to stay in one of the oldest English Country Houses on Exmoor. Offering 5 individually designed bedrooms with designer fabrics and antique/vintage furhiture, this is a luxury B&B for the most discerning traveller. Just 2 miles from the mediaeval village of Dunster with its 12th Century castle and only 4 miles from the coast, The Great House is well positioned to explore wider Exmoor.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.