The Old Sweet Shop

22 Vicarage Road, Minehead, TA24 5RP, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>18</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
18 reviews
a hot tub on the deck of a house at The Old Sweet Shop in Minehead
a living room with a couch and a tv at The Old Sweet Shop in Minehead
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The Old Sweet Shop

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  • Entire home
  • 1076 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Parking on site

Set in Minehead, the recently renovated The Old Sweet Shop offers accommodation 1.1 km from Minehead Beach and 5.6 km from Dunster Castle. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 48 km from Tiverton Castle. Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, 4 living rooms with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 74 km from the holiday home.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Minehead
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “So clean, beautifully decorated and very well equipped with everything you could need. Warm and cosy plus very comfortable beds. Very peaceful location. Great hot tub, would definitely stay again!”
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely everything beautiful light and airy old cottage.”
  • Marcos
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property was exactly what I wanted. Cosy yet spacious. After a long hike, spending the evening by the fire was just great.”
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Lucy Green

Company review score: 10Based on 44 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

Thank you for booking to stay at The Old Sweet Shop in Minehead. I’ve gone to great efforts to create a beautiful, welcoming and characterful holiday home for you, your family, and friends. I'm sure you'll feel very comfortable and cosy here, whatever time of year you choose to stay. I love introducing guests to Exmoor, or welcoming them back to this beautiful part of England. It’s a stunning and often overlooked part of the country. As a guest once wrote in a Visitors’ Book, “We asked ourselves why we had driven past Somerset for years when everything we wanted and more was here.” And I believe that’s true. To one side is the sea and inviting beaches, to another purple heather humming with bees on the moor, and in between a patchwork of villages, peppered across the land, with local artisans and independent businesses that you're going to love. Shortly before your stay, I like to organise a short pre-arrival call so I can make sure I have everything needed to make your holiday with us as happy as possible. I look forward to speaking to you and welcoming you, and in the meantime, I hope you’ll start thinking ahead to your 'Happy Holiday' at The Old Sweet Shop.

Property information

A quintessential chocolate box cottage - with a hot tub! This charming 17th-century thatched cottage boasts high-quality, modern-day living features, furnishings, and amenities. Big, comfortable rooms are great for socialising. Outdoors there's a large enclosed garden with seating, plus parking for two cars. This thatched cottage dates back to Tudor times but it was in the 19th and 20th centuries that it became a beloved village store and sweet shop. How many family holiday cottages can boast that they once sold all the old-fashioned sweet treats kids (and bigger kids!) could imagine? The Old Sweet Shop can! Its history alone makes it a great child-friendly holiday cottage, but it's equally perfect for a big group of adults to getaway. A quintessential chocolate box cottage - with a hot tub! This charming 17th-century thatched cottage boasts high-quality, modern-day living features, furnishings, and amenities. Big, comfortable rooms are great for socialising. There’s a memorable sweeping staircase, thick stone walls, beams and a large fireplace with a wood-burning stove. Guests can enjoy the most wonderful sense of space and natural light in this luxury self-catering property.

Neighbourhood information

The Old Sweet Shop is in the quietest and prettiest part of the Victorian town of Minehead alongside beautiful whitewashed thatched cottages at the foot of the historic church steps. The cottage is within an International Dark Sky Reserve and guests can enjoy the constellations from the garden. Choose to relax in the peaceful surroundings of the cottage or take a short stroll to the bustling seaside town for its sandy beach, historic harbour, parade of shops, farmers market, and cafes, pubs and restaurants serving traditional food and drink. Minehead is the terminus of the heritage railway and the first section of the south-west coast path from Minehead to Porlock. Walkers will love our complimentary Little Book of 12 Exmoor Walks and guests can enjoy discounts on water sports, a round of golf, or an indulgent pamper treatment, at Exmoor Character Cottages. Discover more of Exmoor’s stunning moorland and its world-famous ponies, visit the medieval village of Dunster with its listed buildings and a fairy tale castle, or head out to the scenic A39 to the Holnicote Estate, the breath-taking Jurassic coast, and the seaside resort of Lynton and Lynmouth.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Sweet Shop
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Activities
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Old Sweet Shop takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 21:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Damage policy

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    		Free

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    2 cots available upon request.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 25

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 10:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 30 GBP per pet regardless of length of stay.

    The use of BBQs is strictly prohibited. This includes disposable BBQs.

    Please inform The Old Sweet Shop in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 10:00:00.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about The Old Sweet Shop

    • The Old Sweet Shop has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, The Old Sweet Shop is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at The Old Sweet Shop is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Old Sweet Shop offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • The prices at The Old Sweet Shop may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Old Sweet Shop is 600 yards from the centre of Minehead. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Old Sweet Shop can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Old Sweet Shop on this page.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Old Sweet Shop on this page.

    • The nearest beach is just 0.9 miles from The Old Sweet Shop. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.