Forge Cottage is situated in the idyllic 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.
A barn conversion that offers comfortable and spacious holiday accommodation for 2 or 3 guests, Forge Cottage is perfectly situated for those keen to explore Exmoor. With numerous stunning walks over rolling hills with open heather moorland and sweeping valleys covered in ancient oak forests, and access to paths and rights of way directly from the doorstep, walkers, cyclists, and horse riders alike will relish the myriad opportunities to stay busy. Regardless of how actively guests prefer to experience it, they will certainly find plenty to enjoy in the abundant local wildlife—the herds of wild red deer, the Exmoor ponies, and the buzzards soaring majestically overhead.
1 first floor bedroom (with king-sized double plus additional single bed)
Ground floor open-plan living area comprising good-sized lounge with wood-effect electric stove, dining area with television, DVD player, and iPod docking station, and kitchen well equipped with fridge/freezer, microwave, electric oven and hob, plus toaster, kettle, variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
First floor bathroom with large shower, hand basin, and toilet
Electricity and adjustable oil-fired heating included in cost
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)
Sunny south-facing patio with garden bench
Short walk away from Wootton Courtenay and its local village shop, and 4 miles from the comprehensive amenities of the nearest town of Minehead
Tea, coffee, sugar, milk, and biscuits provided, with other non-perishable items like salt, pepper, oil, and herbs/spices, plus household sundries such as toilet rolls, washing-up liquid, and surface cleaner available
Off-road and under-cover parking for one car directly beside 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.
