Notes from the host
Red Deer Cottage
Property Summary
Red Deer Cottage, Wheddon Cross (Somerset) is a beautiful barn conversion, nestled in a quiet valley at the end of a private drive. There is are two holiday cottages nearby which each sleep 4 guests. It's just over a mile from the village, with shop and village pub serving food (dog friendly).
Main Description
Red Deer Cottage, Wheddon Cross (Somerset) is situated on a working farm in a lovely rural location. This detached barn was converted with guests' comfort in mind; the property is spacious and offers flexible accommodation for families or group getaways.
Sleeps up to 6 guests in three bedrooms
Open-plan kitchen-dining and living area
One downstairs twin bedroom with shower room and toilet adjacent
Two double bedrooms upstairs (one king-sized bed and one double bed)
Both double bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Laundry facilities (shared with other cottages)
Patio area directly outside the cottage with BBQ and large garden (enclosed but not dog proof)
Dogs welcome free of charge (2 maximum)
Friday changeover in the summer months
Wifi (rural) heating, and electricity included
Natural water supply from a spring
Bed linen and towels provided
Arrive from 4 pm
Depart by 9:15 am
A refundable security deposit of £200 is required for this property, to cover the cost of possible damage during your stay. All things being well, this security deposit will be returned shortly after your departure providing there is no damage to the property or its contents. Two weeks prior to your arrival, you will need to contact the owners to make arrangements regarding the payment of the security deposit.
Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome by prior arrangement. You are expected to be vigilant and keep your dog/s under close control at all times as there is likely to be livestock in the immediate vicinity. There is a forestry track leading from the garden that you can exercise your dog in for a short walk. There are lots of lovely walks a short drive from the farm where your dog can be exercised freely, including dog friendly beaches.
Please do not arrive until after 4pm so we can ensure the cottage is thoroughly clean and ready for you. On your day of departure, please can you leave the cottage before 9:15am so we can ensure we have enough time to thoroughly clean the cottage for the next guests. We also ask that you strip the beds and leave all linen and towels in appropriate piles so it can easily be removed safely.
Please note: There is a pond outside of the garden boundary.
Indoor Description
The 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.
Outdoor Description
A large patio area stretches along two sides of the property, complete with outside garden furniture and BBQ area. The large garden is partially bordered by a stream and is available for guests' sole use. The garden is enclosed by a fence but is not dog or child proof.
The fields around the property in the coombe are likely to be stocked with sheep or cattle, so you are expected to be vigilant with your dogs and keep them under control at all times. There is a short forestry track leading from the garden that you can exercise your dog in for a short walk. There are lots of lovely walks a short drive from the farm where your dog can be exercised freely, including dog friendly beaches.
Please note: There is a pond outside of the garden boundary.
Parking
Parking is available at the end of the drive, just outside the garden gate.
Pets Description
Well behaved dogs are welcome, but please respect the following simple requests:
- Please keep pets off of all the furniture - including beds, sofas, chairs.
- Please exercise your pets outside in the garden and please clear up after them.
- Please remove pet hairs from the carpets and furniture before you leave.
- Please DO NOT leave your pets unattended in the property.
- Please DO NOT allow your pets upstairs or in the bedrooms.
Restricted mobility
This has not been completed by the owner.
Exit in case of emergency
This has not been completed by the owner.
Christmas / New Year
You can get into the festive spirit in all our cottages as they are all decorated for Christmas and New Year stays. Please look a the photos section for examples.
The region
Wheddon Cross is just over a mile from Red Deer Cottage, it's a village in the parish of Cutcombe on Exmoor, based around the crossroads; the roads run from north to south between Minehead and Dulverton, and east to west between Taunton and North Devon. The village is argued to be the highest on Exmoor, standing at 980 feet above sea level, and the highest point on Exmoor, Dunkery Beacon (1704 feet above sea level) is the focal point of the village. Dunkery Beacon is about three miles from the village, there are fantastic panoramic views from Dunkery; wild moorland to the west, the Bristol Channel and Wales to the north, the rolling Brendon Hills to the east and the Quarme Valley to the south.
In recent years the village has become well-known for the abundance of snowdrops in the nearby valley which has become known as 'Snowdrop Valley'. The snowdrops bloom around February and a park and ride system operates from the village to enable visitors easy access to the "carpet of snowdrops".
Wheddon Cross is surrounded by beautiful countryside; open moorland, wooded valleys and farmland. An abundance of wildlife can often be seen, including Exmoor ponies and red deer. There are a number of great walks along marked footpaths and bridleways, including the famous Coleridge Way which passes through..
Wheddon Cross is a thriving community and offers many local services for a small village. The village shop is a well-stocked mini-supermarket incorporating a Post Office counter, petrol pumps, cash point machine and has good opening hours. The Rest & Be Thankful Inn is the village pub which serves food and is child and dog friendly. The village also has a first school, church, playing field, public conveniences, and a bus service.
Minehead is the nearest town, approximately 9 miles away. Here you will find the larger supermarkets and petrol stations (Tesco and Morrison's are both situated on the outskirts of the town), high street banks with cash machines, plus a range of other shops throughout the town.
