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Oak Shepherds Hut, Wiveliscombe

Taunton apartment with fireplace

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Wiveliscombe, Somerset
  • Place, Tarr Steps
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Combe Sydenham Hall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, County Cricket Ground
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)

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About the area

Taunton

In Taunton .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this apartment, you'll find Tarr Steps and Exmoor National Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Cothay Manor and Combe Sydenham Hall.

What's nearby

  • Tarr Steps - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Combe Sydenham Hall - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Quantock Hills - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Nettlecombe Court - 21 min drive - 18.1 km
  • County Cricket Ground - 26 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Taunton Station - 31 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bear Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taste of India - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Farmers Arms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Globe Inn - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oak Shepherds Hut, Wiveliscombe

Property Summary
Oak Hut is a beautifully made Shepherds hut with a view, enjoying a rural location for the real 'get away from it all' experience. Incorporating proper warm showers, flushing loos; electric fridge and gas hob, and even a wood burning stove, plus a very comfortable double bed! Pets welcome.

Main Description
Oak Hut is located on a working farm, in a field - on a clear day you can see for over 50 miles! The 66 acre traditional farm in rural Somerset, is an ideal spot to get away from it all - but with the convenience of a proper flushing loo, a hot shower, comfy double bed, wood burner and fully equipped kitchen with kettle, gas hob and fridge! On the deck you will find deckchairs, fire pit and grill and a double hammock where you can while away the hours looking at the sky and the stars.

Access to Oak Hut is via approx 250 metre walk through three fields, then up the hill about 100 metres to your hut. Please remember to bring a torch to get to/from the car to the hut. Wheelbarrow provided to carry your things, wellies recommended in the winter!

Pets welcome, the field is enclosed and shared with Ash Hut (also sleeping 2 guests)

Sleeps up to 2 guests
Unique private location on a working farm
Double bed
Basic kitchen facilities (sink, kettle, gas hob)
Wood-burner for cosy evenings
Shower and flushing toilet
Bed linen and towels provided
Wrap around decking outside with deck chairs and fire pit/grill
Nearest pub serving meals is 0.5 mile away in the village
Arrive from 3 pm
Depart by 10 am
Strictly no smoking
Pets welcome


Indoor Description
Kitchen comprising:
Cooking basics
Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
Dishes and cutlery
Bowls, plates, cups, etc.
Mini fridge
Freezer compartment
Gas hob
Kettle
Coffee maker
Wine glasses
Barbecue utensils
Coffee
Shower gel, shampoo and toilet paper provided.

Outdoor Description
The views from Oak Hut on a clear day are second to none! The deck outside the hut is a perfect spot to while away the hours, relaxing with a book, and enjoying the landscape by day, or star-scape by night.

The wrap-around decking has two deck chairs and a fire pit. There is also a hammock provided.

The field is enclosed by stock fencing, and is shared with Ash Hut.

Parking
Off-road parking on the farm, approx 350 metres walk from the hut.

Pets Description
Pets welcome but this is a working farm so please keep dogs on a lead and clear up after your dog - thank you.

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
This has not been completed by the owner.

The region
The nearest town is Wiveliscombe, which is a small town and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated 9 miles west of Taunton. Wiveliscombe is ideally located to explore the Brendon Hills, the Quantocks, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as Exmoor National Park. Once a thriving market town, today Wiveliscombe, known locally as Wivey, is a bustling town comprising pubs, restaurants and an interesting variety of independent shops.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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