Knoll Cottage is a converted stone barn set in 4 acres on the outskirts of Stogumber, a picturesque West Somerset village in undulating country between the Quantock hills and the Brendon hills, on the edge of Exmoor. We are 14 miles north west of Taunton, usually about 30 minutes by car.

John and Elaine Leech, the owners, provide excellent bed and breakfast accommodation for garden lovers, walkers and all lovers of beautiful countryside. If you are looking for self-catering accommodation in the area please consider our cottage in Dunster, 10 miles away in the heart of Exmoor.

  • VisitBritain 4 star rating
  • Open throughout the year (except christmas)
  • Gardens open for charity three times a year, in June and September
  • Guests are free to explore the garden
  • Two, very private, double en-suite rooms in recently converted stables, each with
    • 160cm (5'4")wide double bed
    • full-sized bath
    • powerful thermostatic shower
    • tea and coffee making facilities with fresh milk
    • colour TV
  • No smoking in the rooms
  • From £25 per person per night for two sharing, including a full English breakfast
  • From £30 per person per night for single occupancy
  • No extra charge for babies or young children sharing the bed
  • Well-behaved dogs welcome (no extra charge)
  • Ample off-road parking

Besides Stogumber being an excellent location for visiting Exmoor and the Quantocks, it is conveniently situated for visitors to Bicknoller (2.2 miles), Crowcombe (2.9 miles), Elworthy (2.8 miles), Monksilver (2.5 miles), Sampford Brett (1.9 miles), West Quantoxhead (3.1 miles) and Williton (3.3 miles). The wedding venues of St Audries (3.7 miles) and Crowcombe Court (3.2 miles) are within easy reach, as is the folk centre at Halsway Manor (3.8 miles).

The Coleridge Way, a recently launched 36 mile trail from Nether Stowey to Porlock, passes about 1.3 miles north.

View of house 14July 2005
Guest rooms are in the building on the left

The garden, 12 July 2005
Looking down the garden, 12 July 2005