Dunkery View sits in a peaceful location on the edge of the charming village of Wootton Courtenay, one of the most desirable locations in Exmoor National Park due to the warm micro-climate and sheltered position at the foot of Dunkery Hill, with its famous beacon on top providing stunning panoramic views of the coastline and surrounding countryside. Perfectly situated for those keen to explore Exmoor, the area offers numerous stunning walks over rolling hills with open heather moorland and sweeping valleys covered in ancient oak forests. It is equally abundant in fantastic local wildlife, such as herds of wild red deer, Exmoor ponies, and buzzards soaring majestically overhead.
Large first floor bedroom with superking-sized bed
Spacious first floor sitting/dining room with television/DVD/CD player
Fully fitted first floor kitchen well equipped with electric oven and ceramic hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses, plus washing machine
Ground floor bathroom with large shower
Ground floor drying/boot room
Wi-fi, adjustable central heating, and electricity included in cost
Bed linen, duvets, and towels provided. (Please note outdoor/beach towels not provided; please bring own)
Please note, property not suitable for childrenLarge enclosed private garden from which to enjoy the area’s famously clear and starry night sky
Short walk from Wootton Courtenay and its local village shop, great nearby pub/restaurant, and 4 miles from the comprehensive amenities of the nearest town 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, surface cleaner, and toilet rolls
Ample private off-road parking for one car and/or bikes directly outside property
LocationWootton Courtenay is a small, peaceful village nestled between the Dunkery and Grabbist hills within Exmoor National Park, just four miles from both Dunster and Porlock.
The village sits in a sheltered valley with a favourable microclimate, surrounded by some of the finest walking country in the South West. Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor at 519 metres, rises to the south-west and can be reached on foot directly from the village. The name Wootton means 'settlement by the wood,' recorded as 'Otone' in the Domesday Book, with 'Courtenay' added in the 13th century when the Courtenay family became lords of the manor.
At the heart of the village is the community-owned Villagers' Store and Post Office, saved from closure in 1991 by local residents who formed a cooperative to purchase the freehold. The shop stocks essentials, local honey, walking maps, and tourist information. The Grade I listed Church of All Saints dates from the 13th century and features an unusual gabled bell tower. A well-maintained village hall, built in 2001, hosts events throughout the year.
For a wider range of amenities, the medieval village of Dunster is approximately 4 miles away and has pubs, restaurants, cafes, and independent shops beneath its striking castle. Porlock, also 4 miles away, offers three pubs, grocery shops, a traditional butcher, chemist, and hardware store. Minehead, the nearest town at 4 miles, has supermarkets, petrol stations, and high street banks.
