The snug and open fire

The snug is the oldest part of Hunter's Moon and the heart of the original 1580 cottage. Low beams, an open log fire and two deep velvet sofas make it the place to gather on winter evenings, with a glass of Somerset cider and the fire crackling.

The snug at Hunter's Moon with velvet sofas and an open fire — The snug: blue velvet sofas, mustard cushions and a log fire in the 1580 hearth

Four and a half centuries of firesides

The fireplace here has warmed this room since the reign of Elizabeth I. When the cottage was a single-roomed farm dwelling, this was the whole house; everything else at Hunter's Moon has grown outwards from it. Today the hearth holds an open log fire with a basket of logs, kindling and firelighters provided so you can light it on your first evening.

Two large sofas and a matching armchair, all in deep blue velvet with mustard cushions, face the fire across a chunky oak coffee table. Cream walls, exposed beams and the carved oak window frames keep the room light in the daytime, and lamps give it a warm glow at night.

Television and music

A television with DVD player sits beside the fire, with Sky Q for the movie and sports channels. Music can be played through the television speakers, and the surround-sound system in the cinema pod can also be switched through to the snug, so the party can spread across both rooms. The downstairs bathroom is next door.

Logs burning in the open fire in the snug

Cosy beamed living room in the original cottage
Open log fireplace dating back to 1580, logs provided
Two large velvet sofas and a matching armchair
Oak coffee table and lamps
Television with DVD player and Sky Q movies and sports
Music through the television speakers or from the pod system
Next to the downstairs bathroom

Dogs by the fire

Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Hunter's Moon and the flagstoned hallway, kitchen and dining area are their domain. The snug is carpeted, so we ask that dogs stay off the carpets and furniture; full details are on our dog-friendly page.

Winter breaks by the fire

Hunter's Moon is at its cosiest from October to March: fire lit, hot tub steaming, Christmas films in the pod. Check availability for autumn and winter dates.

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