Make a Weekend of It: Where to Stay on Exmoor After Your Distillery Tour
A tour at Exmoor Distillery has a way of slowing you down. The rum conversation lingers, the gin lasts longer than expected, and before you know it, you’re wondering — why are we driving back home tonight?
The good news: you don’t have to.
Dulverton sits right at the southern gateway to Exmoor National Park, surrounded by some of the most beautiful corners of West Somerset. A short drive in any direction and you’ll find yourself among rolling moorland, river valleys, and stone-built villages that look like they’ve been waiting for you all along. It’s a place that rewards an unhurried weekend.
Our friends at The Best of Exmoor who know every corner of Exmoor better than most — have a lovely collection of cottages within easy reach of the distillery.
Here are a few worth turning your tour into a proper escape for.
For Two: Slow Mornings, Quiet Evenings
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Tucked above the River Barle, around two miles from Dulverton itself, Sheepfold is the kind of place where you wake to red deer wandering past and the sound of running water through the trees. A peaceful one-bedroom hideaway for couples who want the moor on their doorstep — and the distillery just down the road.
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A newly renovated barn conversion in the quiet hamlet of Draydon, two miles from Dulverton’s pubs, shops and (of course) the distillery. Bright, comfortable and beautifully done — perfect for a slow weekend with someone you like.
For Families & Friends: Room to Breathe
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A modern, detached cottage on the edge of Dulverton, only a few minutes’ walk into the centre of the village. Stroll into town for breakfast, wander up to the distillery in the afternoon, and head home to a spacious house with three bedrooms ready for the lot of you.
Sleeps 6 · Dogs welcome
A converted stone barn in the hills just 1.4 miles from Dulverton, with views that stretch out across the National Park. Bring the dog, bring the wellies, and bring an appetite — this is Exmoor at its most generous.
A Little Further Afield (and Worth It)
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Perched on a steep hillside in a quiet pocket of the park, with views from nearly every window. About fifteen minutes from the distillery — close enough for an easy visit, far enough to feel properly tucked away.
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If you fancy heading deeper into the moor, Cascade is half a mile from the central Exmoor village of Exford — all stone bridges, country pubs and ponies grazing nearby. A scenic drive from the distillery and a beautiful base for exploring the heart of the National Park.
Plan Your Weekend
A tour at the distillery is the perfect anchor for a slow Exmoor weekend — pair it with a riverside walk along the Barle, a long lunch at one of Dulverton’s pubs, and an evening with the bottle you couldn’t resist taking home.
Browse all of the cottages near the distillery over at The Best of Exmoor
Cheers — and enjoy your stay.
