Looking for a peaceful countryside getaway? Look no further than Barn Owl, a stunning detached self-catering cottage nestled in the heart of Exmoor. With spacious accommodation for up to 4 people, this property is the perfect base for exploring the local area.
The ground floor features a well-equipped kitchen and a spacious sitting room, complete with leather sofas, a woodburner, and a TV with Freeview and DVD player functions. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms (one king and one twin) and a large bathroom with a toilet, basin, and bath with shower attachment.
Barn Owl boasts a large garden with a patio and seating area, as well as an exclusive small wooded area. Perfect for nature lovers, the garden is the ideal place to relax and unwind. Additionally, one well-behaved dog is welcome, but must be kept on a lead at all times due to the presence of livestock in the area.
In the laundry room, you'll find a coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as a shared freezer and payphone. A hosepipe is also available for washing your dog, bike, or boots.
For your safety and peace of mind, we've implemented extra measures to ensure that your stay at Barn Owl is as safe and enjoyable as possible. Please note that check-in is after 4pm, and check-out is before 9:15am on the day of departure.
Book your stay at Barn Owl today and experience the beauty and tranquility of Exmoor for yourself! Don't forget to arrange payment of the £200 security deposit two weeks prior to your arrival.
FacilitiesUp the short path through the front lawns to the front door there is a well-equipped kitchen, with a large dining table. Also on the ground floor is a spacious sitting room, perfect for relaxing, with leather sofas, a woodburner and a TV with Freeview and DVD player functions. A complimentary large bag of logs for the wood burner are provided.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one king and one twin room, and a large bathroom with a toilet, basin and bath with shower attachment.
The garden stretches all around the property, and includes a charming little wooded area, as well as a patio with garden furniture. 1 dog is welcome, however we ask that they should be kept on a lead at all times (sheep country).
In the laundry room (in one of the small stone barns) is a coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a shared freezer and a payphone. A hosepipe alongside the laundry room serves as a great addition to allow dog, boot, bike washing!
LocationWheddon 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.
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.
