The Shippon, near Wheddon Cross

The Shippon is a beautifully restored 14th century stone farm building in Wheddon Cross, Somerset. Set in a secluded valley in the heart of beautiful Exmoor National Park, the property has been carefully converted into comfortable holiday accommodation that offers lovely views across its cobbled yard and and duck pond. It is ideally located for those wishing to explore Exmoor, being around 20 minutes from many of the primary moorland attractions, including Dunkery, Tarr Steps, Dulverton, Dunster, Wimbleball Lake, and even provides stabling and grazing services that allow guests to bring their horse on holiday too!

2 bedrooms (one king-sized double and one twin)
Open plan kitchen and sitting room with vaulted ceilings, original oak beams, television/DVD player/DAB radio, and large window looking out over duck pond and farmland beyond
Kitchen well fitted with fridge/freezer, microwave, electric oven and hob, plus toaster, kettle, variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
Bathroom with shower over bath, toilet, and hand basin
Wifi, electricity, and biomass boiler-fueled central heating included in price, plus basket of logs and kindling
Bed linen, duvets, blankets, and towels provided. (Please bring own beach towels for day trips)
Up to two dogs welcome (supplement of £15 per dog)
Private garden with table and chairs great valley views approx. 35 metres from cottage, for guests’ sole use
Turnout and stabling facilities offered upon request for guests wishing to bring their horse on holiday, charged at £12 per night per horse
Available for week-long bookings as well as short breaks
Child-friendly accommodation with travel cot and high chair available upon request
Easy access (approx. 2 miles) to Wheddon Cross with its mini-supermarket, post office, petrol station, and dog-friendly The Rest & Be Thankful Inn which serves food, Exford (also approx. 2 miles), and 12 miles from the comprehensive amenities of Minehead
Tea, coffee, sugar, milk, and biscuits provided, plus non-perishable items like salt, pepper, and herbs/spices, and household sundries such as washing up liquid, dishwasher powder, surface cleaner, and toilet rolls. The water supply comes from a natural spring, filtered using UV light to negate the use of chemicals
Iron, ironing board, and hairdryer provided, and clothes airer available upon request
Parking available directly outside property on cobbled yard, shared with The Ballroom (holiday cottage next door)

Facilities
The Shippon kitchen is fitted with fridge (with freezer compartment), microwave, electric oven and hob. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
A television with Freeview, DVD player and DAB radio is provided and wireless broadband is available throughout the property. An iron, ironing board and hair dryer are also provided for your convenience.
A clothes airer can be made available for your use on request.
A travel cot and high chair can be made available for your use. Please request these items at the time of booking so we can make sure they are ready for your arrival.

Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The Shippon benefits from central heating fueled by biomass boiler, which keeps the property nice and cosy during the cooler months. There is a Wood Burning Stove to add ambiance to cold winter's nights.

Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips.

Tea, coffee, sugar and milk are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive.
There may also be other non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, washing powder and surface cleaner will be present in the property. One or two toilet rolls will be provided.
The water supply comes from a natural spring and is filtered using UV light to negate the use of chemicals.

Location

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.

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.