Experience the charm and character of Bridge Cottage in Wiithypool, Somerset. This spacious and inviting cottage can accommodate up to 5 guests in two upstairs bedrooms with picturesque views of the garden and river. The bedrooms include a double with an antique brass bed and a family room with a double and a single bed.
Relax in the exquisite sunroom with double patio doors leading directly to the beautiful riverside gardens. Enjoy cosy evenings in the living room with a huge inglenook fireplace and comfortable seating. The large farmhouse kitchen comes with modern appliances including a dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge, electric double cooker, and gas hob. There's also a convenient utility room for wet boots and coats.
The cottage has a downstairs W.C. and an upstairs family bathroom with a shower over the bath. The large enclosed garden with river frontage provides access to the river along the entire frontage (not fenced along the river side). Two dogs are welcome for an additional supplement of £15 per dog.
Off-road parking is available for two cars. The village location, with a pub, tea rooms, and shop all within easy walking distance, makes this cottage the perfect base for exploring the open moorland just a short distance from the front door.
Check-in is from 4 pm, and check-out is by 10 am. Please note that guests are welcome to have visitors, but overnight stays are only allowed if bed spaces are not exceeded. Any disturbances caused by guests may result in eviction, and no refund will be issued for lost holiday days.
Discover the heartland of Exmoor with ease from Bridge Cottage, Wiithypool – an idyllic retreat for families and couples alike.
FacilitiesThe accommodation briefly comprises:
Downstairs; Living room with large fireplace with wood-burning stove, an extremely well appointed farmhouse kitchen, utility room and downstairs W.C. An exquisite sunroom with double patio doors leading directly onto the riverside gardens. The sunroom can also be used as third bedroom, it has a small sofa-bed and linen can be provided if requested - please note maximum occupancy remains 5 guests.
Upstairs; two large bedrooms, one double with antique brass bed and a further well furnished family room with one double and a single bed. A family bath/shower room with W.C All rooms enjoying views of the river and gardens.
There is a travel cot if required for an additional fee. The stair gate is provided in the cottage (please bring your own bedding for the cot).
A hair dryer, iron and ironing board are provided for your convenience.
Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The cottage has oil-fired central heating which can be adjusted to suit your preferences and the seasons.
A starter basket of logs and kindling will be provided for the wood-burner in the cooler months.
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 and/or for use in the garden/river.
There may be non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets/powder, and surface cleaner will be present in the property. Two toilet rolls will be provided per toilet and hand wash.
Dogs are welcome but not permitted to on the furniture or upstairs. Dogs are charged at £15 per dog, maximum of 2 dogs per booking.
LocationWithypool is a small moorland village in the heart of Exmoor National Park, set in a beautiful valley where the River Barle flows beneath a handsome six-arched medieval bridge.
The village has been a popular destination for countryside lovers for well over a century. The author R.D. Blackmore, who wrote Lorna Doone, stayed here, as did General Eisenhower, who used the area for D-Day training in the 1940s. At the centre of village life is The Royal Oak Inn, a welcoming 18th-century pub serving real ales, local ciders, and hearty food. The village also has a charming tea room and a small shop and post office selling everyday essentials, local honey, handmade soaps, and art.
Withypool sits at a natural crossroads in central Exmoor, making it an excellent base for exploring the moor in all directions. The River Barle is one of the finest rivers on Exmoor, and the walks along its banks -- south to the ancient Tarr Steps or north to the medieval Landacre Bridge -- are among the most beautiful in the National Park.
The nearest small town is Dulverton (approximately 7 miles), known as the southern gateway to Exmoor, where you will find a mini-supermarket, butcher, post office, chemist, cash machine, and a good selection of independent shops and restaurants. Minehead (approximately 12 miles) has larger supermarkets, petrol stations, and high street facilities.
