Hedgehog Cottage, Wheddon Cross (Somerset) is a charming farm cottage tucked away in a peaceful valley, at the end of a private drive. It is part of a working farm and surrounded by lovely countryside. The property can accommodate up to four guests in its two bedrooms.
Inside, the cottage features a cozy sitting room with a wood-burning stove, a dining area next to the well-equipped kitchen, and a family bathroom upstairs. There are two bedrooms on the upper floor, one with a double bed and the other with twin beds.
Guests can relax in the enclosed garden to the rear of the cottage, although it is not entirely dog-proof. Parking is available just outside the cottage, and there is shared access to laundry facilities in the external utility room.
Hedgehog Cottage is pet-friendly, with one well-behaved dog allowed per stay at no extra charge. The property has a natural water supply from a spring and comes with heating, electricity, and Wi-Fi included. Bed linen and towels are also provided.
Arrival time is from 4 pm, with a Friday changeover during the summer months. Departure time is by 9:15 am. A refundable security deposit of £200 is required for the stay, to cover any potential damage to the property or its contents.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, extra measures are being taken to ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests and staff. Guests will receive an email detailing any changes to the usual procedures before their stay.
FacilitiesThe 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.
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.
