View across Minehead harbour with fishing boats at low tide

Minehead · Somerset

Harbour Cottage

A cosy, traditional fisherman's cottage moments from Minehead harbour — your base for the Exmoor coast.

Welcome

A warm welcome at the water's edge

Harbour Cottage is a beautifully presented, traditional cottage tucked in the heart of Minehead's historic harbourside. With exposed beams, a original stone fireplace and comfortable, homely furnishings throughout, it's the perfect retreat for couples, families and friends exploring Exmoor and the Somerset coast.

Step outside and you're within easy walking distance of the harbour, sandy beach, town centre shops and the South West section of the King Charles III Coast Path.

  • 6Sleeps
  • 3Bedrooms
  • 1Bathroom
  • HarboursideLocation
Front exterior of Harbour Cottage

Why stay here

Cottage highlights

Harbour views

Glimpses of the harbour and boats from the courtyard.

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Original Features

Exposed beams, wonky floors and bags of character throughout.

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On-Site Parking

Private on-site parking for your stay.

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Pet friendly

Well-behaved dogs welcome — let us know when booking.

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Cosy fireplace

Original stone fireplace in the sitting room.

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Walk everywhere

Beach, shops and coast path all within a short stroll.

Room by room

The Cottage

Sitting room with stone fireplace

Sitting Room

A cosy, beamed sitting room with an original stone fireplace, comfortable sofas and armchairs — the heart of the cottage on a cool Exmoor evening.

Kitchen

Kitchen

A well-equipped country-style kitchen with everything you need for a relaxing stay.

Double bedroom

Bedroom One

A light double bedroom with a charming window seat overlooking the harbour.

Twin bedroom

Bedroom Two

A comfortable twin bedroom, ideal for children or friends travelling together.

Second twin bedroom

Bedroom Three

A second twin bedroom, bright and comfortable, with an en-suite toilet.

Bathroom

Bathroom

A family bathroom with a full-size bath and separate shower cubicle.

Courtyard

Courtyard

A private paved courtyard with outdoor seating — a sunny spot for breakfast or an evening drink.

On your doorstep

Minehead & Exmoor

Minehead is a traditional Somerset seaside town on the edge of Exmoor National Park, with a working harbour, long sandy beach and the start (or end) of the 630-mile South West Coast Path.

Minehead

  • Minehead Harbour and Lifeboat Station
  • Minehead Beach
  • Exmoor National Park
  • West Somerset Railway

Exmoor National Park highlights

  • Watersmeet
  • Dunkery Beacon
  • Snowdrop Valley
  • Tarr Steps

Days out

  • Dunster Castle and village
  • Tropiquaria Zoo & Adventure Park
  • Lynton & Lynmouth, and the Cliff Railway funicular

Kind words

What guests say

“Fabulous! Love everything about this so much we've already booked again. Clean, comfy, quirky, brilliant!”

— Andy, Sam and Izaak

“Thank you so much for a really wonderful break in this beautiful old cottage. We love it here and in Minehead. We've had a fantastic week.”

— Alan, Kim and Rhys

“What a place! Pub and harbour views on the doorstep, good eating locally, lighthouse stairs, low beams, wonky floors, well equipped — what's not to like. Brilliant weather a bonus.”

— Roy, Susan and family

Availability and Booking

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Weekly Friday–Friday stays available all year round. Short breaks of 2+ nights also available on request. Click an available week below to see the price and send a booking enquiry.

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