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gen1980
This was our first visit to the enchanting town of Dunster. We stayed in a chalet owned by friends and although they are small, they are perfectly equipped with everything you need for a short break! We were lucky enough to stay on a chalet on the beach so was lovely to open to doors and look out to sea! It is like stepping back in time slightly but this is just what we were looking for, the shop has everything you need for breakfasts, lunches and visits to the beach and the walk around the lake, feeding the ducks was a great way to stretch the legs! Plenty to do in Dunster Village and the walk up to the castle is a great way to work off the yummy cream teas!!
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Sue27750
Recently stayed in this beautiful chalet right on the beach. The chalet itself is small and compact but very well equipped. It was spotlessly clean. The beds were made up for arrival and we received a very warm welcome from Mr and Mrs Pitman. There are patios back and front. One side overlook the sea and the other overlooking the private road and grassed area. Just across from the chalet were a lake and lots o lovely wildlife to watch. Very safe as there is no through road. There is a shop on site which also provides snack meals such as jacket potatoes, fish and chips etc. The site is the same whichever chalet you stay in however I defy anyone to find a better equipped cleaner chalet than Pitman's Retreat. A lovely shower room and toilet. The shower was the best I have come across in holiday accommodation. The living room which has two chairs and a bed settee and a table and chairs (stored under the table). The bedroom as two single beds which are of a very high quality. The kitchen is fully equipped. I would totally recommend this chalet to anyone looking for a nice peaceful holiday which is in easy reach o Minehead, Porlock, Exmoor and not far from Lynmouth.
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Pewterer
This relates to one of our favourite walks utilising the private car park at Dunster Beach, which is reasonably priced as our start point. The West Somerset coastal path can be followed from the car park, which also has excellent toilet facilities! The walk to Minehead follows the edge of the sea, and one can choose to walk either on the beach, or along the path that flanks the golf course for its entire length before arriving at the end of Minehead promenade - about 2 miles from Dunster Beach into Minehead town centre. An easy invigorating walk.
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607elizabetht
We have been to Dunster Beach for very many family holidays and are always delighted by its old world charm and slower pace of life. It offers endless safe fun for children because the chalets are so close to the sea. You are on the beach without having to go anywhere - so easy for mum and dad to relax and supervise all at the same time. The best chalets are the ones right on the seafront so I would recommend always asking for one of those. We have been staying in number 7 which has recently had some updating. We have enjoyed this one because they always say location location location and for us this chalet has one of the prime locations on the beach. There are no chalets opposite it so, as well as clear close views straight to the sea and beach from the rear of the chalet, the front looks towards Dunster and Exmoor across farmland, whereas some of the chalets look at other chalets. Also it has its own parking space to the side which suits us, not all of the chalets have that. The only negative for some people are that this chalet does not accept dogs. However, we like that aspect of it. It has an open plan living area, could sleep up to five, has a separate kitchen and loo and showers are one minute away. We are going back next month for another week - we can't resist the traditional magic that Dunster Beach offers. It is a conservation area and there is a lake with ducks, woodland walk, tennis court and a short walk away the wonderful steam railway. Perfect for bicycles and also a lovely on site shop for all your basics, plus hot and cold food. We suggest you try it for yourself - you won't be disappointed.
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U4224UAjenniferg
Our children are the 4th generation of my husbands family to stay in the chalets.I first went there 20yrs ago & haven't stopped going or loving it..its close to all of our hearts & part of the family.we're going for the main school holidays for 2wks .1 week in one chalet then .another the next!! All very excited n can't wait to be so close to our paradise...even the teenager ((((0
