Knowle Manor is an impressive listed Manor House with extensive landscaped grounds, all in the beautiful Exmoor National Park. Set in 120 acres the property offers views across the lakes & trees to the forests and moors beyond. Surrounded by woodland, the walking, running & biking in the surrounding hills is very scenic.
The River Avill quietly meanders through the grounds on its way to the medieval village of Dunster, the dramatic Exmoor coastline lies just beyond. Herons, kingfishers and barn owls are regularly sighted in the grounds. There are lawns for quiet contemplation, a lawn for football and rounders and an enclosed child friendly lawn with direct access from the house through French windows.
The River Avill quietly meanders through the grounds on its way to the medieval village of Dunster, the dramatic Exmoor coastline lies just beyond. Herons, kingfishers and barn owls are regularly sighted in the grounds. There are lawns for quiet contemplation, a lawn for football and rounders and an enclosed child friendly lawn with direct access from the house through French windows.
Services
TV with freeview and a DVD player (The TV has HDMI facility but guests do need to bring their own HDMI cable). Full payment is payable if the booking is made less than 12 weeks before the arrival date. We have a very friendly and helpful team who can turn their hands to most things - please contact us to discuss your requirements.
The Manor is situated in the Exmoor National Park, two miles from the medieval village of Dunster with it's National Trust Castle and 5 miles from the seaside town of Minehead. For Sat Navs please use the postcode for the South Lodge which will bring you to the front drive entrance. We have a very large car park with good parking & turning space for Coaches at the Manor.
Reviews (9)
Wildly In Love
May 24, 2021
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The team at Knowle Manor were all fantastic on the day and the venue is absolutely stunning, nestled in the valley just outside of Dunster on Exmoor, it really is a dream location for your wedding! We have photographed at many venues across the south of the UK and Knowle Manor remains one of our favourites!
Michelle Fuller
Jan 24, 2020
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Just celebrated a friends 60th birthday with a weekend at Knowle Manor. The weekend exceeded our expectations. Ruth and her team were wonderful from our initial enquiry to the actual event. The level of customer service went above and beyond.
There was 36 of us and it was a perfect number. We self catered on the first evening using the commercial kitchen and had a hog roast recommended by Ruth on the second night. We danced until midnight on the lawn then moved inside to the spacious bar area.
Great value for money for a big group. Suited us perfectly. Couldn’t recommend more highly
There was 36 of us and it was a perfect number. We self catered on the first evening using the commercial kitchen and had a hog roast recommended by Ruth on the second night. We danced until midnight on the lawn then moved inside to the spacious bar area.
Great value for money for a big group. Suited us perfectly. Couldn’t recommend more highly
Dan Stubbs
Aug 24, 2019
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Lovely residence. Facilities were great, including a lovely swimming pool. On the doorstep of the lovely trails and footpaths around Exmoor.
Only a 4/5 because the 1st floor bedroom windows are not at all baby safe - they open very wide with no tether with a large and low window sill, making the window pretty hazardous for small children. The bedroom was very warm even in April.
Only a 4/5 because the 1st floor bedroom windows are not at all baby safe - they open very wide with no tether with a large and low window sill, making the window pretty hazardous for small children. The bedroom was very warm even in April.
Peter Legg
Jan 08, 2019
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Absolutely amazing grounds, and amazing facilities, kitchen the especially. Along with the pool, games room, and 2 living rooms, and the large dining area.
Walks in the area are fantastic, and easy to get to, such as the nice and short 2 mile walk to Dunster, starting at the back of the house.
However, room 20 (my room number), the toilet didn't work, until you open it all up and push down the mechanism, which is slightly disgusting.
But all in all, one of the best experiences I've had, definitely would go again!
Walks in the area are fantastic, and easy to get to, such as the nice and short 2 mile walk to Dunster, starting at the back of the house.
However, room 20 (my room number), the toilet didn't work, until you open it all up and push down the mechanism, which is slightly disgusting.
But all in all, one of the best experiences I've had, definitely would go again!
Will Hockey
Dec 29, 2018
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H. N.
Aug 25, 2018
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We can't thank Ruth and the staff at Knowle Manor enough for all their efforts and hard work in contributing to the most magical of wedding weekends. Our wedding celebrations surpassed all hope and expectation!
We found the team at Knowle Manor open and easy to deal with from our first enquiry. Upon our first visit we totally fell in love with the venue and found everyone to be extremely warm, welcoming and helpful. In the lead up to our big day they always found time to respond to our emails and speak with us over the phone, helping with advice and recommendations wherever they could. This help
We found the team at Knowle Manor open and easy to deal with from our first enquiry. Upon our first visit we totally fell in love with the venue and found everyone to be extremely warm, welcoming and helpful. In the lead up to our big day they always found time to respond to our emails and speak with us over the phone, helping with advice and recommendations wherever they could. This help
Margaret Tomlin
Jul 02, 2018
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Lovely house for a big group to stay. Big professional kitchen that let us easily cook a meal for 30 people and you could do more. There is plenty of room for groups to sit and chat and all 40 of us had dinner together. The bedrooms all pretty much all ensuite with a number of family rooms.
Lots of outside space and visiting the lambs was lovely - very friendly farmer who happy to chat and show us the new lambs.
Don't over fill the recycling buckets as carrying them at the end of the weekend was a bit of a mission!
Lots of outside space and visiting the lambs was lovely - very friendly farmer who happy to chat and show us the new lambs.
Don't over fill the recycling buckets as carrying them at the end of the weekend was a bit of a mission!
David Goulding
Jun 10, 2018
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I had the good fortune to be invited to a friend's wedding recently and we had the full run of Knowle Manor and it's expansive eden like beautiful grounds for the entire weekend.
That being said we were faced with a 5 hour journey WITHOUT traffic just to get there, BUT......it was worth every single 50/30/50/30/50mph average speed camera mile (seriously how long is this nonsense going to carry on?!? - highway peoples please sort this out with immediate effect!)
The house and grounds are simply amazing and they are wonderfully maintained. As you can see from my masterful photo's, the weather was
That being said we were faced with a 5 hour journey WITHOUT traffic just to get there, BUT......it was worth every single 50/30/50/30/50mph average speed camera mile (seriously how long is this nonsense going to carry on?!? - highway peoples please sort this out with immediate effect!)
The house and grounds are simply amazing and they are wonderfully maintained. As you can see from my masterful photo's, the weather was
Joe Pitt
Oct 20, 2017
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