Exford Cottage near Wheddon Cross

Property Summary
Exford Cottage is one of 6 holiday cottages converted from farm buildings. Located in the heart of Exmoor within walking distance across the fields of Wheddon Cross village which has a welcoming pub and shop. Local landmarks include Dunkery Beacon, Dunster medieval village, Tarr Steps and Porlock.


Main Description
Exford Cottage Overview:
Single-storey accommodation for 2 guests
Start dates are flexible.

Description:
Exford Cottage boasts both east and west-facing views. It has a reasonably sized fenced garden with shrubs, herb trough (which guests are welcome to use for cooking) and a pretty flower border. There's outdoor seating with views across the gardens and out to our fields. Access to step-free parking is a short walk around the corner.

Interior Amenities:
Lounge: There are two sofas and rustic pine furnishings alongside a dining table for two (more chairs can be provided for guests). Come back in from a bracing Exmoor walk and the electric log-effect fire will provide an immediate cosy feel. There are also two radiators. Entertainment is provided by a 25″ TV equipped with Freeview and a DVD player.
Kitchen: It's well-appointed with an electric cooker, microwave, fridge and freezer box, kettle and toaster. Tea, coffee and sugar are provided, alongside a comprehensive collection of china, cookware, and utensils. For your convenience, we've stocked tea towels, washing up liquid, soap, and surface cleaner. There are also fresh eggs from our hens.
Bedroom: The en-suite bedroom can be set up as either a king bed or two singles, and is made with cotton bedlinen ready for a comfortable nights rest.
Bathroom: Equipped with a bath and an overhead shower and supplied with towels and loo rolls.

Amenities:
The cottage benefits from gas central heating throughout.
WiFi is available inside the cottage and in the adjacent barn/games room.

Additional Information:
All guests are provided with an online app which gives full information about Little Quarme, optional items that we can provide and recommendations for places to visit, local pubs and restaurants etc.


Indoor Description
This has not been completed by the owner.

Outdoor Description
All guests have access to two acres of gardens including a lily pond, lawn with picnic tables, giant BBQ and games room with table tennis, small pool table and table football. There is car free access across our fields to the bridleways and footpaths of Exmoor National Park.

Parking
Parking is available on site.
EV Charger points available on-site

Pets Description
This has not been completed by the owner.

Restricted mobility
Due to the sloping nature of the site unfortunately we don't recommend Little Quarme for wheelchair users. Please ask us if you have other special needs.

Exit in case of emergency
Safety instructions will be provided in our online welcome book sent to you upon booking. If you would like to see a copy of our Fire Risk Assessments please get in touch. Emergency exit is via the front door. Should this be inaccessible there are three ground floor windows including one in the bedroom which can be used.

Christmas / New Year
The cottages are tastefully decorated for the festive period.

The region

Wheddon Cross is often called the 'crossroads of Exmoor' -- a friendly village at the junction of the B3224 and B3358, 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 Andrew 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. All within walking distance of the cottages.

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.