Chapel Cottage, Exford

Chapel Cottage, Exford: Somerset

Chapel Cottage nestles in the heart of Exmoor National Park, close to the Somerset-Devon border in the central moorland village of Exford. Spread over three levels, this comfortably spacious, well-furnished rural retreat makes a fantastic base from which to explore the magic of Exmoor’s stunning scenery.

2 bedrooms (one first floor super-king sized double room and one second floor twin which can be made into a double upon request, plus option of single bed with further single pull-out in the twin room)
Ground floor kitchen/dining room well equipped with dishwasher, large fridge-freezer, microwave, radio/CD player, and plenty of crockery and glasses, plus double-doors leading onto patio
Ground floor sitting room with wood-burning stove, comfortable seating, HD Digital TV, CD player, and games and puzzles
First floor bathroom with shower over bath, hand basin, bidet, and WC, plus ground floor shower room with hand basin, WC, washing machine, and drying facilities
Wifi, electricity, and central heating costs included in price, plus basket of logs
Up to three dogs welcome (no additional charge)
Large enclosed patio with table and chairs at rear of property, overlooking village green
Village shop within easy walking of front door, plus two excellent country pubs serving food within
All linen, towels, and welcome pack with homemade cake provided
Allocated private off-street parking for two vehicles

Facilities
The kitchen is fully equipped and includes dishwasher, large fridge-freezer, microwave, a radio/CD player and plenty of crockery, glasses etc.
The comfortable dining area opens out through double-doors onto a large patio overlooking the village green; perfect for alfresco dining or a summer barbecue.

The cosy lounge boasts a log-burning stove and comfortable seating to curl up on, as well as HD Digital TV (including Digital Radio channels), DVD player, CD player, plus games and puzzles to keep you entertained if you need them.

The bedrooms are spacious, comprising one double room on the first floor (with a SuperKing size bed) and one twin/double room on the top floor. The twin beds can be linked to make a wonderfully wide double bed. The top room also contains a sofa that easily pulls out into guest bed providing ideal sleeping accommodation for children.

The main bathroom (with a shower over the bath, hand basin, bidet and WC) is on the first floor. On the ground floor, there is a shower room with hand basin, WC, washing machine and drying facilities.

Wifi is available throughout the cottage.

Heating and electricity is included in the price. An initial supply of logs will be provided for the wood-burner in the cooler months. Further logs can be purchased locally.

All linen, towels and a small welcome pack are provided.

Location
Exford is situated pretty much in the centre of Exmoor offering great access to all that Exmoor has to offer. It is a small rural village based around a traditional village green with children play area, beside it sits the village shop (currently closed for refurbishment). Post office facilities are available at the tearooms on Friuday afternoons. Exford and the surrounding area is famous for its beautiful and unspoiled countryside making it ideal for hiking, biking, riding and fishing.

Just 10 minutes from Exford is Alderman's Barrow, just one example of the opportunity to explore an incredible Bronze age Landscape, with it’s mysterious stone settings, barrow and hut circle. A footpath runs from Alderman's Barrow to Larkbarrow which is the ruins of an isolated farm that was used for firing practice during World War II. This area is described by Exmoor National Park as being surrounded by miles of open, rolling grass moorland, and one of the best places to experience remoteness and tranquility on Exmoor. This is an excellent location from which (with luck!) to view the Red Deer - preferably in the evenings - and to listen to the "boving" of the stags in the Rutting Season (late September and October).

Alternatively, you may decide to walk along the footpath and tracks through the tranquil water meadows and woodland along the River Exe towards Winsford. Access is via the car park opposite the Crown Hotel and it is a little over 4 miles to Winsford. However, think about how to get back before you set off unless you are committing to a 10 mile walk!