Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages
A behind the scenes look at Exmoor's luxury cottage company based in Minehead and Dunster.We'll take you on a journey to Exmoor and throughout glorious Somerset. Enjoy conversations with local people who simply love our little corner of England. Take a trip to the latest attractions and hear the inside track on running a small hospitality business.We hope you love what we do and please like, subscribe and share.
Episodes
88 episodes
Memories of Happy Holidays at The Oval with Brenda and Jill
Recorded in September 2023, Lucy and David were incredibly fortunate to spend some time over tea and cake with Jill and Brenda from Lancashire.Brenda spent many happy holidays at
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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55:49
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S05 E05: Talking Darts with Ian (Diamond) White
We have the most fascinating guests at our cottages! Whether it's cricketers, athletes, actors or authors, we've been incredibly fortunate to host a myriad of guests with interesting back stories.Today's episode stars Ian (Diamond) Whit...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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36:56
Dulverton Literary Festival Podcast Special: A conversation with Janet Ellis
In this podcast, Janet Ellis talks about her first book, The Butcher’s Hook, set in the 1700s. This is a frank and touching conversation, during which Janet discusses her drive to write and how she creates her fictional characters. She ...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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14:56
Dulverton Literary Festival Podcast Special: A journey through Exmoor’s steam railway past
Journey through Exmoor’s steam railway past at the Dulverton Literary Festival.We join Lucy welcoming Freddie, Ian and Amyas to the microphone. Gr...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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34:31
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S05 E04: The Dulverton Literary Festival: a reminder!
The Dulverton Literary Festival is coming soon. Here's a reminder of what to expect on our podcast from September.Take a listen and save the dates in your Exmoor diary - 18th and 19th November 2023. To find out more about the fest...
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44:25
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S05 E03: Legends of West Somerset - Game of Cottages!
Lucy's love of local history is brought to life in this potteresque podcast!Whether it's King Arthur, Mother Leakey, Judge Jeffreys or Lorna Doone, Exmoor and Somerset is chock-full of legend and folklore. Many of the stories are hearsa...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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38:12
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S05 E02: Know your onions at The Bampton Charter Fair!
Today we're celebrating the Bampton Charter Fair. Recorded back in October 2022 and lovingly preserved until this time, here's our attempt to understand the local spectacle that really should be in your Autumn diary of events.In this ep...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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25:32
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S05 E01: Work Experience with Sam Curtis
Back in July, the fabulous Sam joined us for a work experience project from West Somerset Cottage.Sam worked alongside Lucy and David to learn everything about the business, condensed into one short week! Sam's challenge w...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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48:49
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E20: Turning the page on the Dulverton Literary Festival 2023
In the last episode of the fourth season of Cottages Uncut podcasts, we end the Summer with a look ahead to one of Exmoor's newest and fastest growing events, the Dulverton Literary Festival.As one of the event sponsors, we think this f...
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44:25
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E19: Our Exclusive Art Retreat with Natasha Eveleigh
Here is our latest podcast, bringing you breaking news from Exmoor Character Cottages!In this episode, we're introducing Natasha Eveleigh, a talented local artist who has agreed to co-host two very special exclusive Art Retreats with Ex...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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39:18
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E18: Our Precious Earth of Minehead
It’s either too hot, too cold, too wet or too dry. At the time of recording, Minehead feels more like Manila, with high humidity and frequent heavy rain interspersed with beaming sunshine.If the climate really is changing for the ...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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40:21
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E17: Differentiation. It makes all the difference.
Today we’re celebrating having a point of difference! No intro or outro music and scaled back editing. Today’s podcast is all about being different!Back in May 2023, Lucy and David gathered together on a chilly day and discussed ...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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33:55
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E16: ROR! What is it good for? (Reduced Occupancy Rates, of course!)
ROR! Our latest podcast introduces a new programme of discounted rates for smaller parties or solo travellers who want to enjoy the full Exmoor Character Cottages experience whilst occupying fewer bedrooms!Take a listen and find ...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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23:02
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E15: The 'C' Words, with Lucy & David
On one of the only snowy days in 2023 (so far), Lucy and David got together down the line' to discuss online portal commissions, customer choice and pretty much any other words we could find beginning with the letter C!It's an important...
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55:49
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E14: Pool Passion with Liz Hurry from Wivey Pool
Back on a freezing cold December day, David and Lucy met virtually with Liz Hurry - the Chair of Wivey Pool - a fabulous charitable organisation running this amazing community swimming pool in the thriving town of Wiveliscombe.If we can...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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24:00
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E13: Plastic Free Exmoor with Peter Hoyland
In 2019, Peter Hoyland (Community Lead for Plastic Free Exmoor) and a core team of local influencers got hold of a copy of the Plastic Free Communities toolkit and set up a community led steering group. Together they set to work on ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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37:00
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E12: The Year of the Coast with Isobel Pring
Big Ben has struck twelve more than 30 times since the fireworks died down and the champagne hangovers worn off! But if we've missed the opportunity to do so, the podcast team at Exmoor Character Cottages wish you a Happy New Year!In th...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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57:29
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E11: Christmas Chatter 2022
At Christmastime, there's no need to be afraid: it's only David and Lucy chatting about decorations, food and preparations for the big day! We invite you to celebrate a podcast Christmas with us.Find out more about
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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17:07
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E10: Magical Minehead - A Winter's Tale
We were incredibly fortunate to spend some time with Sally Turner from the Minehead Information Centre earlier this week. Huddled around Sally's radiator on the coldest day of the year, we explored th...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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48:42
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E09: Memories of Pilgrim Corner
Tuck yourselves in for a journey of a lifetime. This enchanting podcast takes a meandering look at Pilgrim Corner, through the eyes of a previous custodian who has since become a frequent flyer guest!This is story of how Pilgrim Corner ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:13:17
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E08: The Dulverton Literary Festival
In this special podcast with Ali Pegrum from Visit Dulverton, we're bringing you the low-down on the Dulverton Literary Festival
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55:43
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E07: Minnie Loves the Podcast
In this special podcast recorded back in September, we welcome Pete Mountstephen, our neighbour on West Street in Dunster.Pete is a fascinating character. An education professional, author, musician and general all 'round creative. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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59:53
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E06: It's time to celebrate Exmoor Day
On this auspicious occasion, Lucy and David have braved the crowds to celebrate Exmoor Day. With a very special quiz featuring everything from butterflies to railways, this is our way of...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:13
Cottages Uncut by Exmoor Character Cottages - S04 E05: Pat & Tom: from New Jersey to Dunster's Bosom
In this very special podcast, Lucy and David talk to 'frequent flyer' guests (in more ways than one) - Pat and Tom.This lovely couple travel from New Jersey (around 30 minutes from New York, New York) to stay at
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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37:23