Cedar House

Around 2 miles east of Exmoor National Park, Cedar House in Old Cleeve provides high-quality rooms with fine views of the Somerset countryside. With a 4-star silver award from Visit England, this guest house has a large garden, and offers free parking and Wi-Fi.

Each guest room has en suite bathroom facilities with shower or bath, hairdryer and complementary toiletries. All have a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities with biscuits and chocolates.

A full English breakfast is cooked on the Aga each morning, using the best Somerset ingredients. The dining room enjoys panoramic views of Exmoor and the local area.

Cedar House is 15 minutes’ drive from Minehead on the county’s north coast, and 10 minutes from the ancient Dunster Castle. Exeter and Ilfracombe are just over 1 hour away, and the county town of Taunton is around 30 minutes from Old Cleeve.

Information about the host

A beautiful, Edwardian country house with stunning views of Exmoor, the Bristol Channel and the West Somerset Steam Railway. All our rooms are on the first floor and are en-suite with either a bathroom (with shower over the bath) or shower room. Fabulous views from all the windows and a lovely seating area on the front lawn.

A warm welcome for guests on arrival and a complimentary hot drink while settling in. Our aim is to make your stay as relaxing, or busy as you want it to be. Recommendations for places to see, things to do and where to eat. Our family lives on site so we are always here to help and offer suggestions or just carry luggage!

Historic Dunster Castle and Dunster itself is an absolute must see. A trip on the West Somerset Steam train, through the lovely countryside, from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard stopping at various stations en-route. Leave the car at Cedar House and walk. There are a number of walks from the village to Watchet or Minehead along the Mineral Line or into Roadwater. Head, by car, over Exmoor to Lynton and Lynmouth and enjoy the peace of the Watersmeet walk. Horner Woods, Porlock and Porlock Weir, the Bakerlite Museum at Williton and the cider farm at Torre are all fantastic places to visit.