Property Summary
Hedgehog Cottage, Wheddon Cross (Somerset) is a traditional farm cottage, nestled in a quiet valley at the end of a private drive. There are two other holiday cottages nearby which sleep 6 and 4 guests. It's just over a mile from the village where there's a shop and pub serving food (dog friendly)
Main Description
Hedgehog Cottage, Wheddon Cross (Somerset) is situated on a working farm in a lovely rural location. The cottage offers comfortable holiday accommodation for up to 4 guests in two bedrooms.
Sleeps up to 4 guests in two bedrooms
Sitting room with wood-burner for cosy evenings in
Dining area attached to the kitchen
Well equipped kitchen including fridge and freezer
Two upstairs bedrooms, one double bed and one twin bedroom
Upstairs family bathroom
Laundry facilities in the external utility room (shared with Red Deer Cottage & Barn Owl Cottage)
Enclosed garden to the rear of the cottage (not necessarily dog-proof)
Parking available directly outside the cottage
Dog welcome, free of charge (1 maximum)
Friday changeover in the summer months
Wifi (rural), heating, and electricity included
Natural water supply from a spring
Bed linen and towels provided
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 9:15am
A refundable security deposit of £200 is required for this property, to cover the cost of possible damage during your stay. All things being well, this security deposit will be returned shortly after your departure providing there is no damage to the property or its contents. Two weeks prior to your arrival, you will need to contact the owners to arrange payment of the security deposit.
One well behaved dog is welcome by prior arrangement. You are expected to be vigilant and keep your dog/s under close control at all times as there is likely to be livestock in the immediate vicinity. There is a forestry track leading from the garden that you can exercise your dog on for a short walk. There are lots of lovely walks a short drive from the farm where your dog can be exercised freely, including dog friendly beaches.
Please do not arrive until after 4pm so we can ensure the cottage is thoroughly clean and ready for you. On your day of departure, please can you leave the cottage before 9:15am so we can ensure we have enough time to thoroughly clean the cottage for the next guests. We also ask that you strip the beds and leave all linen and towels in appropriate piles so it can easily be removed safely.
Indoor Description
The accommodation sleeps up to 4 guests and briefly comprises:
On the ground floor:
A well equipped kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, plus a range of cookware, crockery and glasses.
Dining area off the kitchen
Sitting room with Freeview TV, DVD player and lovely wood-burner
And on the first floor:
Two bedrooms; one double bedroom and one twin bedroom
Family bathroom with shower over the bath, toilet and hand basin.
An external door leads from the first floor hallway into the garden.
Oil-fired central heating and electricity is included in the price of the accommodation, the heating can be adjusted to suit your preferences. An initial supply of logs are provided to get your started.
The laundry/utility room is located in outbuilding just a short distance from the front door, it houses a coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer, payphone (all of which are shared with the other properties on site).
Bed linen and towels are provided. Beds are made up for your arrival with freshly laundered sheets and duvets. Please bring your beach towels if you wish to take towels on day trips. We do ask that beds are stripped on day of departure and left in appropriate piles so we can safely remove the bedding.
1 well behaved dog is welcome. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture.
Outdoor Description
The garden is located at the rear of the property and can be accessed from the upstairs hallway or by going around the outside of the property. It is is enclosed by a fence but should not necessarily be considered dog or child proof.
The fields around the property in the coombe are likely to be stocked with sheep or cattle, so you are expected to be vigilant with your dogs and keep them under control at all times. There is a short forestry track leading from the garden that you can exercise your dog on for a short walk. There are lots of lovely walks a short drive from the farm where your dog can be exercised freely, including dog friendly beaches.
Parking
Parking is available directly outside the cottage.
Pets Description
Well behaved dogs are welcome, but please respect the following simple requests:
- Please keep pets off of all the furniture - including beds, sofas, chairs.
- Please exercise your pets outside in the garden and please clear up after them.
- Please remove pet hairs from the carpets and furniture before you leave.
- Please DO NOT leave your pets unattended in the property.
- Please DO NOT allow your pets upstairs or in the bedrooms.
Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.
Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.
Christmas / New Year
You can get into the festive spirit in all our cottages as they are all decorated for Christmas and New Year stays. Please look a the photos section for examples.
The region
Wheddon Cross is often called the 'crossroads of Exmoor' -- a friendly village at the junction of the A396 and B3224, right in the heart of the National Park.
Standing at around 300 metres above sea level, Wheddon Cross is the highest village on Exmoor. It sits in the parish of Cutcombe, with the ancient parish church of St John just a short walk away in the neighbouring hamlet. The village grew up around its important crossroads, where travellers on the old coaching routes between Dulverton, Minehead and Simonsbath would stop to rest.
Village Amenities
The Rest and Be Thankful Inn stands at the centre of the village -- a 19th-century coaching inn serving food, local ales and accommodation. Wheddon Cross also has a well-stocked village shop with post office services, a petrol station with ATM, free public toilets, a children's play park, and an active village hall hosting regular community events.
Nearby Towns
Minehead (8 miles) -- The main town of West Somerset, with larger supermarkets (Tesco, Morrisons, Lidl), high street banks, a sandy beach, and the terminus of the West Somerset Railway.
Dunster (7 miles) -- One of England's best-preserved medieval villages, dominated by its castle and famous yarn market. Excellent independent shops and places to eat.
Dulverton (10 miles) -- Known as the southern gateway to Exmoor, with a National Park Visitor Centre, independent shops, a butcher, and several pubs and restaurants along the River Barle.
