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The Old Sweet Shop is a thatched, chocolate-box cottage in Minehead, Somerset. Five Star Gold rated by VisitEngland and a Customer's Choice Award winner every year from 2019 to 2026, this is a seriously well-appointed property. Sympathetically restored with original features intact thick stone walls, exposed beams, leaded-light window seats and a curving staircase it sleeps up to 8 guests. The private hot tub seats 6 - 7 people and is available daily from 8am to 10pm.
Minehead's sandy beach is under a mile away. The town centre with shops, pubs and restaurants is just 800 yards. The West Somerset Vintage Railway station is within walking distance.
The Old Sweet Shop is a thatched, chocolate-box cottage in Minehead, Somerset. Five Star Gold rated by VisitEngland and a Customer's Choice Award winner every year from 2019 to 2026, this is a seriously well-appointed property. Sympathetically restored with original features intact thick stone walls, exposed beams, leaded-light window seats and a curving staircase it sleeps up to 8 guests. The private hot tub seats 6 - 7 people and is available daily from 8am to 10pm.
Minehead's sandy beach is under a mile away. The town centre with shops, pubs and restaurants is just 800 yards. The West Somerset Vintage Railway station is within walking distance. The South West Coastal Path and Exmoor moorland are both on the doorstep.
Four bedrooms each named after a favourite sweet: a ground floor four-poster kingsize (5ft) with ensuite shower; a ground floor double (4ft 6in) in the original shop space; a first floor twin with ensuite shower; and a first floor kingsize (5ft) with roll-top bath ensuite. Four bathrooms total.
Dunster Castle (National Trust) is just 2 miles away. Lynmouth and the Valley of Rocks are around 16 miles. Porlock village is approximately 5 miles. Watersmeet Gorge is roughly 17 miles (25 minutes).
The Old Sweet Shop suits families and couples who want a proper base near beach, moor and town. Book it alongside Stone Barn to sleep 14 combined.
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Minehead, Somerset15Β°C
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Updated: 23 Sep 2026, 3:10am
Dronefield Lodge is located in one of England's darkest sky areas, making it exceptional for stargazing from the hot tub.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
56m
(184 feet above sea level)
Dronefield Lodge sits in a peaceful Somerset setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 51.2103350Β° N | Longitude: 3.481234Β° W
Today's sun times for Minehead (Thursday, 24 September 2026):
6:00am
Sunrise
5:12pm
Golden Hour
6:12pm
Sunset
This month in Minehead, you have approximately 12.20 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier hot tub sessions.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Dronefield Lodge.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Old Sweet Shop
VisitEngland Five Star Gold rating and Customer's Choice Award winner every year from 2019 to 2026. A consistently top-rated property.
A private hot tub seating 6 to 7 people sits in the enclosed garden. Available daily from 8am to 10pm with standard towels included.
Thick stone walls, exposed beams, leaded-light window seats and a curving staircase all preserved from the original building.
Minehead's sandy beach is under a mile from the front door. The town centre with pubs and shops is just 800 yards away.
A large wood burner sits in the original fireplace. Initial logs are included and guests receive a welcome pack on arrival.
Guests get a copy of the owner's personal walking book with suggested treks and places to visit across Exmoor and the coast.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Old Sweet Shop by car, follow the A39 into Minehead town centre. The postcode TA24 5RP will take you directly to the property. There are 2 on-site parking spaces and additional on-road parking is available around 50 yards away.
Minehead station is within 1 mile of the property and is served by the West Somerset Vintage Railway. For mainline rail connections, Taunton station is approximately 25 miles away and taxis are readily available from there.
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Postcode: TA24 6SG
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Postcode: TA24 8PB
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Postcode: TA24 5UL
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