Nestled in a serene valley at the end of a private drive, Red Deer Cottage in Wheddon Cross (Somerset) is a charming barn conversion that sits on a working farm in a delightful rural location. Designed with guests' comfort in mind, this detached barn offers flexible accommodation for families or group getaways and is spacious and inviting.
The cottage can accommodate up to six guests in its three bedrooms, comprising two double bedrooms upstairs (one king-sized bed and one double bed), both with en-suite bathrooms, and one twin bedroom with an adjacent shower room and toilet downstairs. The open-plan kitchen-dining and living area provide a convivial space for guests to relax, and laundry facilities are shared with the other cottages.
A patio area outside the cottage with a BBQ and a large enclosed garden (not dog proof) offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor entertainment. Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome free of charge by prior arrangement, and there is a forestry track leading from the garden for a short dog walk. The property is just over a mile from the village, where guests can find a shop and a village pub serving food (dog friendly).
The cottage provides a range of amenities for guests, including Wi-Fi (rural), heating, and electricity, and natural water supply from a spring. Bed linen and towels are provided, and guests are expected to arrive from 4 pm and depart by 9:15 am on the day of departure. A refundable security deposit of £200 is required, payable two weeks before arrival, to cover the cost of possible damage during the stay.
COVID-19 Update: The safety and wellbeing of guests and the team are of utmost importance. As a result, extra measures will be taken to ensure guests' safety during their stay, and the owners will send an email with all the details of what has changed before the stay.
Guests are reminded not to arrive before 4 pm to allow for thorough cleaning of the cottage, and on the day of departure, the cottage should be vacated before 9:15 am to allow for thorough cleaning before the next guests arrive. Lastly, guests should be aware that there is a pond outside the garden boundary.
FacilitiesThe accommodation sleeps up to 6 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.
Open plan dining and living area with Freeview TV, DVD player and French doors leading to garden
Two steps up to the hall area
One ground floor twin bedroom.
A shower room, with toilet and hand basin.
And on the first floor:
There is a spacious bedroom with king-size bed, Juliet balcony and en-suite with shower over the bath, toilet and hand basin.
Another double bedroom (4'6 double bed)
Bathroom with shower over the bath, toilet and hand basin.
Oil-fired central heating and electricity is included in the price of the accommodation, the heating can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Laundry room located in outbuilding with coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer and payphone (shared with 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 are asking that guests strip the beds on day of departure and leave bedding and towels in appropriate piles so it can be removed safely.
Up to 2 well behaved dogs are welcome. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs.
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.
